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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1899
Page
2
A skilled milliner Miss Midel Lewis operates a stylish shop on the west side of the square. She designs and trims hats, teaches embroidery, and sells Franco American hygienic toilet requisites. Her rooms are bright, staff number seven, and she runs a first class trimming service with personal design input.
Dr Ida Bailey has earned a strong reputation in Washington since opening her office last April. The article highlights her rapid success as a female physician, her focus on women and children, and her engaging, simple manner that endears her to patients and colleagues alike.
The Casey Bros livery and boarding stable in Washington is commended as a six year success. M. T. and J. W. Casey, with father James, run the oldest livery barn in the city once serving as a Western stage barn. The facility is neat, well organized, and offers stylish rigs and cared-for horses. Reed and Mrs Stouffer with Ella oversee hotel operations and housekeeping in a well kept house.
Warren Moore manages the Graham Opera House in Washington and limits bookings to one strong company per week to ensure full houses. The modern theater seats 800 with gas lighting and a $35,000 build, drawing acts like Clara Morris and Walker Whiteside.
An exclusive west-side shoe store run by Work & Meek offers a full line of men women and children's footwear. The shop highlights Witra and other specialty brands with an up-to-date display and frequent in-store events. Owners J A Wark M F Meek and Miss Lewis lead a locally respected business drawing patrons from across the county.
An advertisement promotes a first class hotel at the unusual rate of one dollar per day. The copy emphasizes comfort and value in a budget lodging option.
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