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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1900
Page
3
In Keokuk and Washington regional fashion notes millinery trends show tilted hats common with crowns tilted and brims straight. A popular design elevates high at the center forming an arch over the face with a large rosette finish. TheTwo Counties responsible for support of community efforts feature in upcoming civic decisions.
The Demorest girl shot by her brother three years ago is to be placed in care after developments noted in Cedar Rapids. Local items mention Mayor Geo Ross moving a residence, deaths, and a stream of social and fashion notes with emphasis on linen dresses hats and ribbons.
The fragment notes a Saturday May date with John Skipton visiting Keota for business. Mentions Smoke Okomo cigars and five cent cigars in market listings. The Twentieth Century Reading club met last night with Mrs. L. D. Robinson.
The column lists Mrs. Weaver and Auditor Weaver's wife as guests at the Frank Neal home, plus numerous visitors from Illinois Michigan Wisconsin and neighboring towns. It notes Dr. Henry Hull's post graduate trip, A. H. Essley moving to the city, Postmaster John Glen and family visiting, and elder farmer W W Wells in town at eighty with a long Iowa residence and large family.
Advertisers are urged to file their ad copy by 10 oclock in the morning to insure the requested change takes place the same day.
The number of smallpox cases in the United States rises again and vaccination is urged as the escape. Stewart's Pharmacy stocks fresh vaccine from principal producers with canal guarantees. Glycerinated lymph in tubes and aseptic points are available for use.
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