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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1900
Page
2
Judge Roberts hears a long session as witnesses from doctors dentists and a veterinary man testify. The crowded courtroom and night session show strong public interest while officials quell minor disruptions.
The proclamation sets aside November 29 as a day of thanks and praise to God. It credits prosperity, harvest, and national strength to divine favor, notes protection of officials in China, and prays for peace, concord, and righteousness at home and abroad. President McKinley appoints the day and urges worship and gratitude nationwide.
A drug ad touts Weeks Break-Up-a-Cold Tablets that claim to break up a cold during sleep. It offers no cure, no pay and lists Stewart's Pharmacy as the seller at 25 cents.
The forecast notes rain tonight in Iowa changing to snow by Sunday with cooler conditions. An advertisement offers 12 Platino Cabinets for $2.00, 12 small photos with six positions and a gold photo button for 75 cents, and markets the town's only Xmas cards with oval and panel mounts. Our motto proclaims the best for the least money.
Wm. Disberry came home this morning after a visit to Chicago. Mrs. Henry Kientz left for Chicago last night. G W. Smith returned home last night from a brief visit in Washington.
The notice reports eggs at 18 cents a dozen with wholesale buyers paying the same and hints at a possible 40 cent per dozen peak. Butter stays steady but trends higher, retail creamery priced 25 to 30 cents per pound. Potatoes climb to 40 to 50 cents per bushel as supply worsens and weather remains cold.
A holiday collection highlights the newest items suited for discerning buyers. The line features refined options and unique offerings ideal for securing a thoughtful present this season.
W S Reister and Son run a large scale chicken business starting a month ago and hiring ten pickers and three wagons daily. They handle over fifteen hundred pounds of poultry including chickens turkeys ducks and geese shipped nightly from county farms. The firm owns multiple buildings on their lots supporting local employment and income for poultry raisers.
One year rental offer with five privilege terms. Cash in advance if desired. Apply at JOURNAL office. County board adjourned to next Wednesday at ten o clock after sessions this week. Next week focuses on multi tax matters not handled due to Carris permit case. Read This Notice Carefully John Shields & Son. City office Rowland and Shields Columbia Pharmacy.
The funny musical farce Two Married Women arrives at Graham next Wednesday evening November 21. Built for laughing purposes only it promises light entertainment with song and dance.
Towns urge signing a subscription this week to bring Innes and his Band to the area on the afternoon of December 6. Davenport Daily Times notes their fall tour spans the south and southwest with a winter run to California and a Pan-American opening in Buffalo. Local items mention L H Wessley leaving for Paria Texas and Walter B Wilde returning to Peoria Illinois after a visit.
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