15 Nov 1894
Page 1
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1894
Page
1
The Evening Journal items cover Alcove shaving specials and a Steam Shampoo promotion, visits by Dr Geo W Hay of Wyman, train delays, hotel and legal updates, and social notes. Local trades, travel to Chicago, and a range of short notices appear with names like McCall Griffith, Antrobus, Dewey, and Fox.
The dialogue captures a chaotic exchange as callers repeatedly seek the Central number and list various names and items. A journal office tries to direct lines amid mistaken numbers and brief business chatter about canned peaches celery and candies.
An old ad urges shoppers to buy for cash and compare prices, warning against credit deals. It touts specific items like crackers, coffee, onions, and flour, claiming superior value and a free box if not best, encouraging cash-only purchases over credit.
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