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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1911
Page
6
Postmaster announces Sunday office closure and no mail collection or delivery. Incoming first class mail not opened on Sundays. hotels can box mail with prior arrangement. general delivery and stamp windows closed Sundays. Also notes for urgent letters and a testimonial for Foley Kidney Pills.
The notice explains letter delivery times and conditions when the window opens at 9:30. It states letters can be delivered to the addressed home with a special delivery stamp for ten cents. No collections from street or office boxes on Sunday, and valuables left in the post offices or letter drop are discouraged.
Mike Flynn a state food inspector visited Burlington briefly seeking prosecutions under the pure food law. He found local grocers cooperative and noted most violations stem from wholesalers and manufacturers rather than retailers.
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