13 Nov 1894
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1894
Page
1
A vintage ad promotes saving a dollar by buying cash over credit. It urges shoppers to compare prices, beware of misleading “best” claims, and avoid high credit charges. It lists sample prices on crackers, onions, flour, coffee, and other staples, asserting cash deals beat credit marks.
The Evening Journal from 104 East Main St lists arrivals and visits including Mrs H R Stark and baby, Mrs J H Charles from Mt Pleasant, and Mrs J H Ford from Des Moines. Local business moves include The Novelty Co. shifting to Keeley’s elevator area and Keota gun club captain in town. Weather forecasts promise fair and colder nights. supervisors meet to canvass county votes as fixtures and upcoming opera events with Houck’s and Tlouek’s bookings are announced.
A H Wallace Leigh Wallace and T Keeley purchased the Everson opera house block and plan substantial changes. They say after completion the old building will be almost unrecognizable and modernized throughout.
A humorous dialogue portrays a busy Central Exchange where callers request lines to 16 and Windsor Grocery. The clip mentions a Mrs. Earlybird, prepared celery for dinner, and a line of candies with Telephone 16 as a contact.
Chas. W. Stump offers instruction in banjo guitar and mandolin with a 12 lesson package priced at 10.00 12.00 13.00 15.00, featuring Rh. F. Riley as contact or sponsor.
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