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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1900

Page

2

Judge Denies Drug Store Permit in Ottumwa Case

Judge M A Roberts of Ottumwa denied a permit to KE Carris the east side druggist after an hour long hearing. The crowd filled the courtroom as Col Scofield and H Raney argued for the applicant while O J Wilson spoke for the other side. The decision rested on a lack of demonstrated necessity for a permit in the community.

M. A. Roberts Ottumwa KE ©. Carris East Side Col. Scofield H. ©. Raney Fairfield Brookhart O. J. Wilson Raney Roberts Carris

Two Married Women at Graham Promises Lively Comedy

The Indianap is Journal reviews Johnson & Co splendid musical comedy Two Married Women led by Billy Rice. A brisk, witty farce with strong cast including Blanche Aldrach Wilfred B Taylor Mary Staff and Roy Clements. Rocky Mountain Tea ad ends the piece.

Graham Billy Rice Warren Moone May Indianadolis Journal Johnson & Co Grand Theater Hannah Evangeline Schuyler Blanche Aldrach Wilfred B. Taylor Mary S’faff Roy Clements Herbert Ralston Blanche Holt Mrs. Jackson Jay Simms Jackson

Cure a Cold While You Sleep Patent Remedy Ad

An old ad touts Weeks Break-up-A-Cold-Tab from Stewart's Pharmacy with a 25 cent price and a promise of a cheerful refund if it fails. It mentions Sherm White visiting grandparents Mr. and Mrs. I. E Green in Crawfordsville before returning home. The Rocky Mountain News slogan claims it puts life and hope in the human heart and keeps you well.

Stewart’s Sherm White Mrs. I. E Green Crawfordsville Rocky Mountain Nea

Organization of the New Degree in the A O U W Tonight

About thirty A O U W members from Muscatine led by Grand Master Workman William Narvis arrive by the Firefly to organize an A PN T degree in the local order. They will be greeted by the degree team and High School band, march through downtown to the Temple building, and a supper will follow at Mrs. R A Riley’s rooms after the work.

A.O U. W Muscatine William Narvis

Symbolic props mask health neglect and digestive failure

An article frames a vacant chair and a portrait as symbols of success while warning many ignore health signs. It extols Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for stomach and digestive ills, claiming it boosts nutrition and resilience. A testimonial from Fran Meride of Independence, Missouri, credits the remedy for alleviating indigestion and related symptoms after other doctors failed.

Doctor Pierce Fran Meride Independence Jackson Co Dr. Pierce

County Population Rises to 20 718 in Census Report

The county’s population grows to 20 718 per the latest census, up from 18 845 in 1895, placing it ahead of most neighboring counties. It compares with adjacent areas such as Keokuk and Johnson where listed figures show notable sizes, and mentions incorporated places over 3 000 but under 6 000 with Atlantic Belle Plaine Cedar Falls and others at 3 095.

Washington City Boundry Sus

Xmas Photo Cards and Cabinets Sale Offer

One dozen Platino Cabinets priced at 2.00 and a dozen small Photos with six positions plus a gold Photo Button offered for 0.75. The ad touts the town’s only Xmas Cards featuring ovals circles and panel mounts with the motto The best for the least money.

Rev Porter of Albia Travels to Columnbus Junction

Rev Porter of Albia passed through Saturday night on his way to Columnbus Junction where he conducted services yesterday.

Porter Albia Columbus Junction

Notice for John Shields & Son City Office and Partners

Read This Notice Carefully. John Shields and Son announce their city office with Row land and Shields Columbia Pharmacy. All orders left there will receive prompt attention.

John Shields & Son Rowland & Shields Columbia Pharmacy

J A Jones Visits Cotter Then Returns Home

J A Jones traveled to Cotter Saturday night to spend Sunday with his wife and both returned to this city.

J. A. Jones Cotter

Madison Medicine Co Cream Tea Ad

An advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea by Madison Medicine Co as a life saving aid priced at 85 cents and urges readers to ask their druggist about it.

Madison Medicine Co

Xmas Gift Line Showcases Latest Styles for All Tastes

A festive collection highlights chic items for every shopper. Discover refined pieces and playful gifts crafted to suit the most particular tastes this season.

Great Tonsorial line promises neat work at first class shop

The note touts a clean high quality haircutting service with a slogan about being prepared for neat work. A. O. U. W. dance is planned for Phoenix Hall Thanksgiving night with the degree team to perform an exhibition drill at 10 o'clock.

Globe P. S A.O. U W Phoenix Hall Admington

Monster Cloak Sale Promises Deep Reductions

Tonight a local shop launches a monster cloak sale with jackets capes and fur garments offered at reduced prices. The firm claims half the cloak business is done and aims to clear remaining stock regardless of price.

Lecture on Egypt by Rev J P White in Topeka church

Rev J P White of Topeka and former Egypt missionary will present a free lecture and stereoptical show on Egypt at the Second U P church. A collection will be taken at the close for the new church’s benefit. White previously spoke at the Women's Missionary convention here last spring.

J. P. White Topeka Kan Egypt Second U. P White Women’s Missionary

Rectol advertised as guaranteed pile cure at Stewart's Pharmacy

A local ad promotes Rectol a pile cure with a positive written guarantee no cure no pay and a 50 cent price samples offered free from Stewart's Pharmacy.

Stewart’s Pharmacy

Iowa City man in town visiting deputy sheriff

C. E. Bowers of Iowa City is in the city visiting Deputy Sheriff William Black. He works in broom making and is returning from a trip to Oklahoma.

C. E Bowers Iowa City William Black Oklahoma

Supervisor Reynolds Aboard Cuppock for Bridge Inspection

Supervisor H T Reynolds joined Cuppock as a passenger this morning to inspect the bridge at the site. The visit aimed to assess structural status and safety issues identified in prior notes.

H T. Reynolds Cuppock

George Johnson Returns Home From Fairfield Visit

Geo Johnson came home Saturday night from Fairfield to spend Sunday at home and return to work there this morning.

Geo. Johnson Fairfield

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