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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1900
Page
2
On March 1 there were forty four instruments filed for record, up from thirty four the previous year. County Recorder Parker notes overall business remains steady with deeds totaling twenty one, while leases and releases increased this year.
Readers urged to try Dwight's Complexion Beautifier praised as elegant and harmless. A limited-time offer provides a free full-size box to each female recipient who sends address and 10 cents for packing and postage. analysis notes one box per address.
Joseph Knanishu spoke to the Presbyterian church youth about Persia and its people, detailing missionary schools and child education under Mohammedan rule. He addressed the Junior and Senior societies, noting government protection and harsh punishments, plus his plans to return as a missionary. He is naturalized, resides in Rock Island, and sells a book on Persia to support his family. Karl's Clover Root Tea ad follows.
A natural pastoral drama titled Romance of Coon Hollow brings Southern life to the stage with a large acting company and realistic scenery in East Tennessee's romantic glen. The piece features lively character work, infectious humor, and convincing mechanical effects.
Weather notes show heavy snow or rain in Iowa tonight and Tuesday with warmth in the northeast. Receipts and expenditures of the Independent School District of Washington Iowa cover the Teachers Fund and School House Fund. balances, tax receipts, insurance, bonds, and building costs listed. upcoming year tax levy estimated at about 4,000 for Teachers' and Contingent funds and 8,200 for the School House Fund.
The annual meeting of the electors in Washington Iowa will be held at Firemen's Hall Monday March 12 1900 from 1 to 6 PM to elect two directors and a treasurer J W Morron Secretary.
Ainsworth reports J KE Adams was kicked by a mule Saturday, striking the left eye area with a deep cut but not injuring the eye. The incident, while painful, is not considered serious. Also noted are a newborn daughter for W C Mason and wife, and visits by Riley Miller and wife to J M Stewart Sr. home.
Funeral services for the late William Preston Keister were conducted yesterday afternoon from A. N. Keister’s Heights home by Rev. A. L. Davidson. A large attendance from city and rural areas followed to the City Cemetery for interment.
Scientific tests by Professor Kelser of Washington University show St Louis drinking water remains unpolluted after the Chicago drainage canal opening. Commissioner Jad and Sanitary Officer Francis report no harmful effects and improved city health. Also notes farmer immigration plans in Wisconsin and lumber dealers elect officers.
Advertisement for Shiloh's Consumption Cure promises a refund if two thirds of the bottle are used and no benefit is observed. It lists prices of 25c 50c and 81 and notes availability at J H. Stewart's druggist.
The Times Herald urges readers to follow sports including baseball golf billiards shooting bowling prize fights yachting bicycling and race track news in Chicago. It promotes Iowa Central Railway excursions for homeseekers on Feb 20 March 6 20 and Apr 3 17 1900 with details from Gro S Barry 16th G P and T A Marshalltown.
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