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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1906
Page
2
In Des Moines Iowa may see 300 to 400 notaries lose renewal as bonds and renewal papers are misfilled. The governor must decide if improperly completed bonds should still receive commissions as legality hinges on proper filing and county clerk approval.
Esther Belle in Joplin Globe muses on gossip class and social dues in small town life. The piece riffes on bachelor ministers fashion hats brides and communal judgment with wry observations of everyday manners.
In Rock Island on June 20 Adair Pleasants attorney for William Nagel and State's Attorney Scott discussed scheduling the murder trial of Carl Brady killed a year ago on an island above Muscatine. They agreed to try Nagel in Henry county Illinois with Scott pressing for an immediate trial, while Pleasants seeks postponement to the fall term.
Harry Kahler of Davenport Iowa topped the competition at the big shoot, breaking 192 of 200 targets to lead J R Taylor of Ohio and Reihl of Illinois who followed with 191 and 187. The Fairmont Times praised Kahler as the star of the Cumberland region. He plans to travel to Indianapolis Tuesday for the Grand American handicap seeking the highest honor for any amateur marksman.
Fairfield Iowa June 20 The Fairfield Gas and Electric company plant burned at 10 25 Monday night and was completely destroyed The electric light service is not believed seriously damaged The loss is estimated at about 6000 and the fire is thought to have started from a coal pile
A Chicago Tribune excerpt shows Maria chiding John for overdrawing his bank account. She jokes about choosing a bank with more money while noting the couple’s strained finances and a planned summer trip cancellation.
Mrs N L Black and Miss Nora Motts open rooms above the Democrat office to provide hairdressing mani curing shampooing and facial massage. They trained and offer electrical treatments for dandruff and scalp care and stock toilet articles for ladies.
The grounds committee will set up three concession stands instead of one. Stands will be placed as before, with replatted grounds. Sealed bids due by June 30 at 6 p.m. Bids to secretary. Committee may reject all bids. Contact A. R. Miller, secretary.
An advertisement urges prompt treatment of colds to prevent pneumonia, praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for counteracting cold progression. The ad notes it is popular, effective, and pleasant to take, available at Cook & Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy.
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