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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1906
Page
3
Members gathered in the Commercial club building for the Industrial Association meeting. J B Crail and J B Bovee reported near completion of canvassing for two hundred shares and urged wider support to build local industry and home patriotism.
The forecast for Iowa for today and tomorrow is warmer with northwest and central portions tonight. A note of local industry highlights several factories and potential institutions in town aiming to employ more workers. The piece urges business leaders to promote products and notes a growing home protective sentiment benefiting all.
The Citizens' Improvement caucus will be held in the fire hall instead of the Armory as first announced. Notice the change.
The Columbia Pharmacy advertises a public offer to treat the worst case of catarrh in Washington using Hyomei inhaled medicated air. If not cured, the trial costs nothing. The complete Hyomei outfit is $1 with extra bottles available for 50 cents.
The Davenport Times notes various local items including Mrs. Jennie Burham’s return to West Chester after shopping in the city, Mrs. H. B. Horne of Washington Iowa visiting Davenport, and Mrs. W. L. Bishop traveling from Lexington to West Chester. Prof. Thos. Davis travels to Fairfield for a music class. An Iowa worm powder dealer is listed, and Stewart's west side advertises wallpaper with an undersold claim.
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