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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
3
Good furniture and books for sale in a private sale at the seller's residence. J. Lackey advertises items and notes 77-66 Fred Reid, formerly of Weems laundry, will have an office at Roberts Furnishing Co. store and handle future orders with prompt attention. Call to leave orders with him.
The forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms tonight and Friday. Cooler conditions expected Friday and in the west portion tonight.
Short items note sharpening services at Nicola and Harmon's with a telephone contact, social updates about Mrs Geo W Thoma and the Barhydts returning from abroad, and remarks on Ola B Miller’s leadership roles. Also mentions carriages and harness goods from H Bell and a school board vote listing next year teachers with one vacancy and potential staff changes.
A collection of brief items: dry cleaning ads and agent notices for Fred Reid at Roberts Furnishing Co, a Washington visit, birth of a ten pound girl to Mr. and Mrs. Wm Allison, Fred Reid's laundry guarantee, Mrs Levi Kline's travel, Marion E Anderson named principal at Wapello Clipper, John C McGlade chosen next year’s Brighton principal, church leadership changes at Davenport United Presbyterian ending in disorganization and transfer of property to the church extension board.
Greatly reduced round trip fares to St Paul Minneapolis and return from Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul. Tickets on sale May 29 30 31 with final return limit June 9. Extension to July 15 upon $2 fee. See nearest ticket agent or write F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago for details.
Mrs Lucia Wilke of Caroline Wisconsin found relief after Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured a running leg sore that had tormented her for 23 years. The 25 cent remedy was sold at Stewart’s drug store.
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