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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1900
Page
3
Stockholders met at City Hall for the Washington Park Association annual meeting. Directors were elected for three year terms in each ward, and treasurer and secretary reported strong finances and ongoing park improvements including trees, water works, and new structures and facilities.
A light humorous show titled The Missouri Girl plays tonight at the Graham theater. Local residents are invited to enjoy the comedy as an evening of laughs and entertainment with a short running time and cheerful reception expected.
Advertisers must have their copy in by 10 o clock in the morning to insure changes take effect the same day. The notice emphasizes timely delivery and business concerns for timely ad updates.
A flood of travelers and visitors appears in the latest town column. Residents like A Hott Gene Anderson and Jas OC McCartney are noted leaving for nearby cities while others visit Fairbield Richland and Cedar Rapids. Salesmen report bicycle price cuts and a local harness shop adds staff.
Entries report community events and local news from LaCrosse Wisconsin and other cities. Fragments include theater ads for Fred Raymonds Missouri Girl, political notes on J I R Leonard, and brief items on visits, travel, and local incidents including seating discrimination, rail and street improvements, hospital nurse training, and anti trust actions.
An old advertisement from Stewart's Pharmacy promotes a pile cure with a money back guarantee and 50 cent price. It also touts home made candies, engraved calling cards, and samples of card cases from the Journal office.
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