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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1900

Page

3

Quaker City Oskaloosa hosts state PEO convention

Iowa cities rally to the PEO convention with large delegations from Burlington and Washington. Local chapter members Mrs A B R Dewey Miss Bess Scofield and Mrs Bruce Young attend since opening. Palmers theatre seat sale for Ten Nights in a Bar Room now open at Anderson and Burroughs.

Iowa Oskaloosa Burlington Washington A. BR. Dewey Bess Scofield Bruce Young Palmers Anderson & Burroughs

Ad copy deadline announced for same day changes

Advertisers must submit copy by 10 o clock a.m. to ensure same day modification. The notice stresses a strict time cutoff to guarantee changes are applied within business hours.

Surge in Smallpox Cases Prompts Vaccination Push

The U S. reports a record rise in smallpox cases for years and urges vaccination as the only escape. Stewart's Pharmacy now stocks fresh vaccine from major producers with guaranteed glycerinated lymph in tubes or as points.

U. S

Verdi visitors and local social notes from town

Local residents make day trips and visits including Stewart s Drugs and Books Mrs Johnson and Miss Susie of Verdi travel plans Mrs Norman and son Alvin visit Mediapolis Mr and Mrs Miles Bradford attend Bundy Lowash wedding at West Chester Mother's Mutual Benefit Hand to meet at 2 pm May 11 Walter McCullough of Wyman visits Havre Postmaster Cunningham reviews grain shipments at Havre A Gardner family visit Wellman East Washington guests Edna Holloway departs for Oskaloosa Rock Mountain Tea ad ends note

EC. Keck Walter McCullough Wyman Cunningham Havre Mrs. A. Gardner Dr. W. P. and Gardner L. J. Schnoebelin Alvina Thoman Riverside Henry Eagle East Washington Edna Holloway Brakeman McDowell Oskaloosa

Local notices from the Johnson bakery to the regional meeting

A run of small items records new assistant Alpheus Grumbling at Johnson's bakery, travels of J. D. Glasgow to Eldon, Joe Lombardo as a Burlington passenger, arrivals from Ainsworth, Chicago returns, and local social events. Mentions of Smoke Okamo cigars, Hawkeye Lodge, pension matters, park move, Republican convention travel, a citizens meeting, bank preparations, church socials, and Rocky Mountain Tea promotions.

Alpheus Grumbling Johnson's Bakery J. D. Glasgow Eldon Joe Lombardo Burlington Drs Fordyce Laird Ainsworth Harry Letts Chicago Mrs. Letts City

Feather Wash ing Co offers feather renovations and sales

Cerro H Stewart visits the Feather Wash ing Co to renovate and trade feathers with orders left at Casey's Livery. Local social notes mention serenaders entertaining south of the square, Edith Henderson from Wellman and Media Henderson of Biggsville leaving, and Miss Mabel Dewey to sing a solo. Miles Bradford travels to Columbus Junction to adjust a tornado loss for Iowa Mutual. A tree damaged the Van Dyke home last Sunday. Community events include Mrs J B Young joining the Dispensation committee and visits by Mrs Chris Turkington and Miss Belle Turkington, with Geo Black visiting relations and estate matters. John Bartholomew seeks a Spanish-American War pension as lingering effects impair his limbs and eyes. Rubber tired buggies gain popularity with John Quainingham, Lew Dawson, and Karl Lewis purchasing them.

Media Henderson Biggsville Ills Miles Bradford Columbus Junction Iowa Mutual H. A R. B. van Dyke P. EB J. B. Young Committee On Dispensation Mabel Dewey Chris Turkington Wyman Belle Turkington Letts Lena Jordan East Washington Geo. Black West Liberty City Sheriff Black Black John Bartholomew Co. D Jobn Quaningham Lew Dawson Karl Lewis

Kinney Steam Kooker Advertises Social Space and Sewing Machines

Women who own Kinney Steam Kookers seek seating while meals cook. proponents praise the device as reliable and time saving. The notice also promotes a new Domestic sewing machine with full instructions and support from a practical sewing machine man at the U S Express office, selling stoll and needles.

Kinney Steam J. &. Cameron U. S. Express

Doctor Wickham Moves Practice to City Office

Dr. Wickham formerly of Ains worth relocates his office to the space once used by J T Heamer above Kleins clothing store. He brings an excellent practice from Ainsworth and post graduate study in Chicago. Journal joins in welcoming him and wishes success.

Ainsworth Chicago Journal Joina

Bread wagon to discontinue service after today

Johnson of the North Side Bakery says deliveries will continue for regular and new customers by leaving orders at the bakery or calling No 166 26 72. The Rock Island section crew moved the ticket office safe into the freight office today and a new picture hangs in the gents waiting room. Mr and Mrs J F Abernathy arrived from Sigourney and plan to live there again. Sidney Coon left for Des Moines where a new statewide insurance association will be formed to include tornado and fire risks.

Johnson North Side Rock Island Ticket Ofice J. F. Abernathy Sigourney Andy Stranahan East Washington Street New York Sidney Coon Des Moines Washington County Farmers Mutual

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