18 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1897
Page
1
Mercer and Chilcote offer new chenille and damask portiers in extra width with fringed ends for lounge covers and small doors. Also 75 new table covers in various styles and prices. Local notices mention Mrs. Henry Rathmel ill and related family illnesses, along with plans for dressmaking parlors on East Washington Street and a committee to revise the speed list for the upcoming Fair.
The Washington water committee led by C N Stewart and St Clair Lewis reports a strong water system with a new sister well and air compressor. They detail completed improvements, lower rates, and plans to extend mains while stressing prudent management and future reliability for citizens.
Partly cloudy with showers in southwest Iowa tonight and Monday. Reported travel mishap on a hill near Eureka from mud after a funeral procession. Revenue and drug notices, band benefit, licenses issued, and a boxing fight analysis with Corbett versus Fitz.
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