29 May 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1897
Page
1
In the Novelty Work's building district, the Washington Sash and Door Co invites customers to select screens for the summer. The firm advertises durable, shade friendly designs and prompt installation.
You can get more meat at Stuart's for 1.00 than anywhere for 1.25. Largest smoked meats line in the city. Bacon from 7c to 10c per pound. Salt fish at rock-bottom prices. Mackerel 10c. Red Salmon 12c. White Fish 45c per kit. 40 head yearling beeves just bought. Veal pork fresh fish poultry vegetables on hand plus pickled meats jellies jams canned meats.
The notice declares season for soda water and ice cream with all flavors. It claims the ice cream as the best in the city and soda water as superior. It notes sole agents in the city for Gunther's Candies.
Gossip from Dame Rumor hints a young professional man will wed soon with three weddings planned in June. Judge A R Dewey completed court work in Oskaloosa and will speak at Crawfordsville and Burlington Decoration Day. Local events include festive parades, shop notes, and photography offers.
Across Wallace and West First Primary rooms students performed declamations songs and readings honoring Memorial Day. Programs featured emblems flags and tales of veterans with remarks by D C Elder and Capt Kellogg, while reports note community support and a forthcoming extended event.
The G A R posts and city officials greet Governor Drake General Wright and Col Jackson on arrival by No 15 at the depot. Mayor Ross Senator Palmer and Rep Bell attend ceremonies and a procession tours the city with the Wayland Band. Afternoon services at Elm Cemetery honor soldiers with music and remarks.
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