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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1900
Page
3
Local items report residents visiting in Keota Dublin and Columbus Junction. Notable mentions include Thanksgiving visits, club meetings, and a pension increase for Geo PF Cook of Dublin. The piece notes a road condition update for Dublin Grace Hill routes and a New Haven Baptist revival gaining attendees.
Local notes report sightings and visits across towns including M DeMarco in Delta, L V Hazen at Ainsworth, Otto Stichter returning to Fairfield, and Miss Edith Tiftie moving to Rock Island. Socials mention reduced bicycle prices, Thanksgiving visits, theater and travel plans, and a Great Rock Island Route excursion ad with Nov 30 to Dec 3 fares.
A notice states advertisers must submit their copy by 10 o'clock in the morning to ensure the requested change is made that day. The reader is advised of the strict deadline and action required to guarantee publication.
Ishpeming Michigan reports Representative Handy from Dickinson district plans a deer hunting bill for the next legislature. It would cut the allowed deer per hunter from five to three or two, curb market hunting, and may allow nonresidents to ship one carcass anywhere they choose.
Six Min ister Charles Denby, returning from the east, says he has heard no word of any appointment to replace Minister Conger. He would not commit to a vacant post and urges a cool headed, trusted envoy for China. Denby plans to stay in Evansville but would serve if demanded. Chicago football results and Fond du Lac railroad developments are also noted.
Mrs M A Alexander left for Orion Illinois to visit her daughter and planned next to Rochelle Illinois to see another daughter. Washington returnees for Thanksgiving include John Wiley Iowa City Chas Anderson Burlington Otto Stichter Fairfield.
Mrs Stratton Mrs H Lytle and daughter Mrs Martha Gray and Mrs Krvson visited their sister Mrs Glover in Keota for a day. Wm Green and wife from near Keota Geo Green of St Louis Br Green of Des Moines and A Stephens of Keota joined a reception for Mr and Mrs John Green at the Green home in Seventy Six township. Dr Will Terry and J L Terry left for Wayland for a day visit.
Muscatine resident Arthur Stiles arrived Wednesday evening to visit at the J. W. Maxwell home amid a sales pitch for Rocky Mountain Tea offered by Stewart's.
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