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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1900
Page
3
Frank Stewart of the Washington Illuminating company purchased the Pipe Organ building and three lots from W. B. Wilde and company along with associated improvements. The site offers room for extensive manufacturing and signals a rebound in local industry as spring approaches.
A Waterloo woman has devised a rat trap that could patent but does not seek protection relying on wholesale distribution. She filled a tub with water and sprinkled oats. by morning twenty three rodents were trapped. The note ends with promotion of the local Brownie smoke.
We disclaim miracle cures and offer two courses of instruction plus practical experience to build public trust. We acknowledge some eye troubles cannot be helped by glasses and promise honesty when we look in your eye. If spectacles won’t help, we will not sell them.
Public notice warns advertisers that copy must be in by 10 o clock to insure same day change. The rest of the text quotes poetry and promotes Stewart West One Book Store with a large stock and low prices.
Local items report people visiting and shopping in town including W A Row, Jake Hite, J H Pearson, and W A Robinson. Advertisements feature Brownlie cigarettes, Todd Stuart poultry, Oak wood, flour, mince meat, and turkey orders. A social at Dr Clyde Boice's and a theater showing The Girl From Chili are also noted.
The Weather section notes Iowa forecast with snow tonight and cooler Friday. In Washington, FF Parson’s store at 4026 near Savings Bank announces Christmas goods sale and a 500 candle light display for children, inviting all to view the finest holiday assortment.
Stewart's Pharmacy advertises Rector piles remedy with a money back guarantee and sample offers. A pile pipe is included free with each package and a 50 cent price is stated. No cure, no pay.
A compiled list shows speakers and topics including John R Clarke Noy on To and Fro in London Col L F Copeland Dee on Seeing the Elephant Dr John P D John on The Worth of a Man Father Nugent on Philosophy of Civilization Rev Frank Crain on What will you do with it Col Geo W Bain on Among the Masses Season tickets for seven remaining numbers priced at 1.75 available from C H Wilson. Hotel Allen Shoe Shining Parlors Ort Waters proprietor offers cleaning and dressing of ladies shoes with special care.
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