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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1901
Page
3
Public notice details mail handling and advertising deadlines at the Washington Iowa post office. It lists office telephone and street address for Ad Change submissions with a 10 o clock a m cutoff.
The notice appears to announce Dr J A Marie a dentist in Washington Iowa with a mention of a local office society aiding the tone.
Local notes report Mrs Frak Webb ill and Miss Franc Bailey returning home from visiting Davenport to Winfield. Various social visits and travels include Miss Zell Stewart in Davenport, Miss Nellie Exsley to Ainsworth, Miss Alma McCutcheon from Mt Vernon, and Mrs Ida Ferguson to Oskaloosa. Ongoing updates list Johnsons pies and oysters, Todd Stuart bakery items, and upcoming events at Allen’s. Local business notes mention the Singer office at Nicola Harmon store and jewelry patterns from W H Nelson.
A moralizing ad praises Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription, claiming it heals female complaints and inflammation. Ada Brooks of Missouri describes four years of ulcers and prolapse improving after eight bottles and the Golden Medical Discovery. She credits relief to Dr. Pierce’s medicines and offers free medical adviser on request.
Thomas W Thomas a Des Moines county settler and father of ten died at 1 30 am after a long heart illness borne upright most of his life He was born in Cardigan shire Wales Aug 31 1830 and came to the US in 1842 He lived in Des Moines county until 1881 and later moved to Washington county He married Anna Jones May 8 1856 and had ten children with one daughter Sarah Be deceased His funeral was held this afternoon at 2 30 from his residence conducted by Rev Lilley pallbearers were Nate Babcock Abe Easley George Griffith Chas Cliftor J W Logue and John G Stewart Interment Em Gore cemetery
Dell H. Duncan arrives as a stranger but quickly earns trust by stocking quality goods. He advertises a premier holiday selection including books, bibles, pictures, medicinals, toy games, and medallions. Special emphasis on fine books and Chineme goods, with a fall opening around the 15th.
In a feature on portraiture, Reynolds earns steady public applause for his artful portraits as seven verses pass quickly through the craft. The article highlights the gratifying view of the audience appreciating refined pictures.
Mr and Mrs Harry Montgomery and daughter Lucile completed a Macazine trip this morning. Mrs W A Lowder of Afton in Union court was in the city today between trains en route to Winfield to visit friends.
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