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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1900
Page
2
James Casey Jr of the Casey livery barn fell from the loft while forking hay at night. He sustained severe back injuries and a badly bruised face, bleeding freely, but was not kicked by a horse. He was taken home for care and rested easier the next day.
Advertising notice from the Even ING JOURNAL for a free full size Fifty Cent box of ComplexionBeautifier to each lady who sends her address and ten cents for packing and postage. Limited to one free box per address and to be mailed to D. W. Custer & Co. Huntington, West Virginia.
An elderly man from the southern United States traveled toward Kalona visiting relatives in Iowa. He started with about 250 dollars, was robbed aboard a boat toward St Louis, then wandered north seeking clothing and footwear near Kalona. Police found him innocent and he will be cared for by relatives in the county.
Tetley and Selover announce a latest line of baby carriages and go carts at South Side Square with affordable prices. Also note reports of turkey thieves in the city stealing eight belonging to Al Hayes in one night and intruding on A N Miller’s home, leaving him with only one.
The senate debates a bill for another normal school today and observers expect a strong result. If it passes, Washington residents should plan for a large delegation at the capital on the vote day. Win Smouse left for Des Moines last evening.
On March 20, 28 and April 4 the Iowa Central Railway will sell one way excursion tickets to North Dakota at very low rates. For information contact coupon ticket agents or Gro S. Barry G P T A Marshalltown Iowa. Sam Miller visiting there.
A morning lightning strike cut local telephone service and briefly touched off fires at J B Crooks lumber yard Manners furniture store and Rickey bank but were quickly contained. The same day Crawfordsville held a hot election with Citizens and Prohibitionists fielding slates and John Buxbaum and G W Haines winning mayor and assessor posts. Hotel Allen changes hands with John Zook set to take over Monday.
Special to the Evening Journal reports a forecast for Iowa indicating snow likely tonight, with the eastern portion especially threatened. Wednesday will bring high winds from the east to the north as a weather system moves through.
A long trusted remedy claims worldwide use for fifty years, curing many incipient cases and aiding advanced ones. If unsatisfied, money is refunded. Available at J I Stewart’s drugstore in 25c 50c and 1.00 price points.
A Graham engagement announces Felix Risser's Don't Tell my Wife a bright clean farce with no suggestiveness and strong scenic production. The piece, noted for laughter and clever situations, travels with the original company and New York acclaim. Also reported is the discovery of John Clements' body in the Iowa River near Oakville, now considered a probable suicide following mental derangement.
J B Crail showcases an artistic window by John Jay praised as among the city’s best. It uses colors of the current high school graduating class and illuminated fountain lights create a striking effect. Washington’s shop windows are also commended for their quality compared with larger state cities.
Advertisement touts authentic authorized life of D L Moody by W R Moody and Ira D Sankey. Claims official endorsement, invites orders via The Dominion Company Chicago and promises high profits and free outfits. Mentions Lon Brindley as a passenger heading to Columbus Jinetio.
In district court the Howe vs Kellogg matter was concluded with title changes to Howe vs White. Evidence including a letter from the late Mr Merchant and testimony by Miss Curran and others led to a jury verdict at four o'clock awarding the law books to attorney W A White.
Anderson and Bourrouvarhs promote the New Century Wall Paper collection with four hundred patterns in various grades and colors. They boast novelties exclusive to their shop and range from affordable to high end options. The letter invites customers to visit and view the contemporary designs for sleeping rooms halls dining rooms libraries and dens.
The Five and Twenty club plans a final farewell for Mrs W H Mohr at Mrs Mary Reed’s home on EF Burlington Street this evening. Mrs Mohr departs to join her husband in Rock Rapids where he has a business position. Her departure is noted as a loss to Fairfield society.
Only three performances remain this season with the comedy Don't Tell My Wife drawing audience interest. The Graham will close after tomorrow night’s shows and reopen in September, following several cancellations lowering April’s schedule.
For rent listing from Smouse & Co offers four room house with barn fruit and one or three lots in South Washington. Right room house with large barn and one lot in northeast Washington. Seven room new house with one or more lots in northeast Washington. Six room house with barn and outbuildings plus 14 acres in northeast Washington. All properties available at reasonable figures.
An advertisement proclaims Dr. Dix Tonic Tablets as a rapid cure for grippe sequelae including heart failure kidney disease and paralysis. It lists cured individuals from Omaha and Tuskegee and urges readers to buy a box for 50 cents or request a free trial and booklet.
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