County farm and city property bargains advertised
The notice promotes county farms and city real estate including a six room house near the square for $1,000 and a five room house in good repair also $1,000. It lists small tracts and acre lots and states the firm is general agents for United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company for Washington and Keokuk counties offering bonds as a form of security. It directs readers to the usual place opposite the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Washington and
Keokuk Counties
Win Smouse
Highland Park
Shan Davis
The Dance Evening Pleases Many Guests in City
Last night’s dance drew about thirty couples with top quality music. Many out of town visitors joined home folk in the enjoyment. Notables included Miss Finley Crayne Sargent Stahl from Mt Pleasant and others from Cedar Rapids Oskaloosa and Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finley
Crayne
Sargent and
Stahl
Mt. Pleasant
Leila Erdice
Ainsworth
Kate Emerson
Cedar Rapids
Woods
Geneseo
Ins
Howard
Oskaloosa
Norton
Eldon
German Trade Rise in Central America and Havana Exports Decline
United States Consul Monaghan reports Germany expands investment in Guatemala Nicaragua and Costa Rica with 100 companies and 16 million in money in circulation. Guatemalan activity dominates investments totaling 10.4 million in Nicaragua and Costa Rica, with overall German holdings near 67 million in Central America. Separately Havana exports show a 595 027 drop in the first five months of 1900, US purchases leading among destinations, France second, Britain third, Spain fourth, Germany fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Monaghan
Chemnitz
Germany
State Department
Guantemala
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Central America
Guatemala
Salvador
Honduras
Havana
Division of Customs and Insular Affairs
War Department
BR Ga
France
Bkogland
Spain
Funeral services set for Alonzo Thompson at Christian church
Alonzo Thompson died last night at 8 11. Funeral services will be held Thursday June 21 at 2 pm from the Christian church conducted by Rev Geo B Ritchey. Interment in Keota cemetery in Lexington. Numerous residents plan to attend from Wellman and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Thompson
Christian Church
Geo B Ritchey
Keota
Trouble Over The Wine At Paris Exposition
United States commissioners questioned exhibits at the Paris exposition amid a dispute over judging wines. The wine jury excludes foreign wines bearing French names, angering the California commission and threatening to withdraw its displays. The issue may be overridden by the group jury. Also reported is a Racine suit for damages by Henry F. Corbett alleging false imprisonment by city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
United States Nation
United States
California Commission
Wiley
Hypnotism tale leads to abduction charge in Wisconsin
Ethel Heath 14 testifies in Justice Callahan's court that Charles La Clair hypnotized her from Indian Ford Wisconsin to live with him in South Chicago. The girl says La Clair used hypnotic power after his initial efforts failed and he was later arrested by her father W E Heath for abduction. The report notes a city ordinance approval in a related legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ethel Heath
Indian Ford
Rock County
Wis
Chas. la Clair
Ethel
la Clair
W. EF. Heath
Yeni
Ross
Y Hallion
Sanderry
Savy
F . Oleeby
Fe Bra
Nervous Dyspepsia Cured by Dr Miles Nervine
Mrs Erhel Daniels of Upland reports long standing nervous dyspepsia and insomnia improved after using Dr Miles Nervine. She and her husband, both sufferers, credit the remedy with restored appetite sleep and strength. The Miles Medical Co advertises Nervine at drug stores with guarantee and literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Zaring
Terry
Brighton
W. L. Derby
Derby
David Gibson
Aledo Lil. Co
W. McMillan
Kiduo
Martie Green
Anderson Lod
Betz
T. E McMillan
Miles
Dr. Miles
Weather Outlook and Free Public Lecture Planned
The forecast for Iowa calls for general fair weather tonight and Thursday. Judge William G. Ewing will give a Friday evening lecture at the opera hour, promoting uplifting thought with charity toward all. Admission is free and the event aims to benefit the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Eventne Journal
Towa
Wm G. Ewing
SALE NOTES FROM JOURNAL LISTINGS
Several classified items advertise used items and trades from the Journal office. The listings include a peaeton late style bicycle priced 12 dollars, a light park buggy in good order, two acres near the city limits for trade or sale, and two unfurnished rooms to rent. Names include P Lewis J McKay F J McKay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lequire At Journal
Journal
P. Lewis
KB. J. McKay
F. J. McKay
le Quire
Chicago Markets Report Turbulent Trading Day
A brief market note from Chicago signals mixed activity with modest gains and losses across sectors. Analysts cite light volume and looming economic data as factors shaping late session moves.
To Choose From. Washington as a Better Place to Locate
The text questions where a better location could be found than Washington. It suggests Washington is a premier option for choosing a site, implying advantages over other locations.
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Opera House
Washington, Iowa
Capital
W. KR. Jeffrey
Pres
A. Anderson
J.T. Anderson
Ann't Cash
Capita
Washington County Savings Bank
Don
Kerox
A. Warr
Unshier
H. Knox
First National Bank
Binie
A A. Wallace
Jos Keck
Keck
L. D. Robinson
Frank Swart
J.fry
Warfel
East Side Restaurant
Pring
R. F. Riley
Smouse
la Carolina
Arthur
Invincible
la Preferencia
Pallister
M. Lombardo
North Side Square
Darlington
New York
Philadelphia
Moon
Pridecate
Stewart's Pharmacy
A. Hind
East Washington
E. C. Keck
Florist
Xcke
Uity 'Kus
Nu 1
Hotel Allen
Frank Rogers
Kemble
Kemble Flower Co
Lowa
Stewart Steele
Stewart
Stewarts
Geo. W. Stewart
B.F Dixon
A. C., BR. 1 & P. Stock Yards
S. Knowlton
Randen
Evening Journal
Jos Scheafe
Riverside
Will Blake
Burlington
W.C. Nelson
Pearl Stone
Frank McKay
Paul
D. P. Johnson
Johnson
Misa Carrie Smythe
Mercer and Cobilcotes
R. Pleiser
O.K. L
P. BK. O
Inez Holden
Wallace Crone
Ochevedon
Veteran Union
Capt. J. Kellogg
Jerome Howe
Wenona, Ills
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Cuba
Lexington
Wellman
Milt Dicken
I. G. Martin
Armacost
West Chester
Agnes
Kate Bishop
John Costelo
Kansas
Richmond
Effie Aiey
Your City
Josephine Novey
Iowa City
Wencel Novey
Mike Walrab
Shaffer
Merle
G. H. Hardy
Ek. Lewis
Willman
Godlove
Col. Nicola, Blanch
Ida Harmon
A. C. Harmon
Miss Rice
Vinton
Agent Rice
Carrie Iden
Bertha Carr
Sadie Tansey
Wescott
Alma Ott
Viewcd
Corbett Sues Rey
Cheney
Racine, Wis
Henry F. Corbett
Milwaukee
Schumacher
David B. Cheney
Hattie Cheney
Corbett
Charles la Clair
Miles’ Nervine
Jennie Cox
Warren
Ohio
Judge Ewing
Cate
New
Addi
St. Louis
Margaret Walsh
Cardus
Chattanooga
Tenn
Ep Walther
Walther
Cary
BUFFALO, N._Y
U.S. A
Gov't
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Des Moines Valley Division
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M. Val. Div
Pes Moines
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Ita
Lva Eem
Burlam Tor
Columbus Junction
Nally Arcant
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