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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1900
Page
2
A pharmacy ad promotes Weeks Break-up-A-Cold-Tab as a cold remedy to be taken before sleep. It offers a cheerful refund of the price if the product fails to cure, with price stated in cents and attributed to Stewart's Pharmacy.
Readers with undelivered papers or service complaints should report to the JOURNAL office promptly so errors can be adjusted. The office advertises the latest engrave decalling cards and card cases available for viewing.
Only a few copies left. Send and secure one before they are all gone. A116 page Atlas of China, 12x14 inches, usually sold for 25c. On sale at all large stations of the Bb. C. R. & N. Ry. for 10 cents, or postpaid to any address for 33 cents, by John G. Farmer, AGP & TA. BORN Ry. Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Hon H M Rebok presidential elector for the Fifth district will speak at Smouse's Hall Tuesday October 2 1900 at eight o'clock. The public is invited to hear a clear discussion of issues. Also Oct 3 an Old Settlers meeting will be in the opera house with speakers including B E Brown and Judge Dewey. No forenoon exercises. The note mentions Weeks Tablets for cold cures and local ads for cigars and a local tobacco dealer.
Samuel Rainey of Wyman returned home this morning after an over Sunday visit. He then resumed work in Wyman. Rev. B Jacobsmeier conducted services in Wapello yesterday and returned home this morning.
Local journal reports threats aimed at Rev. Fowler of Muscatine as he speaks out against moral issues in the city. The note warns he will face trouble for meddling with matters not his concern, reflecting a hostile response to his public protests.
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with showers in Iowa. Washington boys Fred Underwood Howard Nichols and Howard Long sail from San Francisco for Manila to join the 16th Infantry in World War I. They expect posting on arrival with unknown subsequent orders. Local city office moves to Columbia Pharmacy to Accept and settle bills.
A large crowd attended the Covenanters service to hear Dr. W P Johnson now president of Geneva College Beaver Falls PA. The day featured a communion Sabbath with two new members joining and a union evening service from Rev Davidson.
A local review notes Two Married Men delivered hearty laughter and entertaining moments. The Baron offered new musical features, the Myers sisters pleased audiences, and Carnaby Fix stood out as a standout performer with strong work compared to others, including the mother in law in a close second.
An 19th century advertisement urges readers of the Even ING JOURNAL to request a free full size Fifty Cent box of Dwight's Complexion Beautifier sent to any lady who includes her address and a 10¢ payment for packing and postage. Limit one free box per address. Send to D W Custer & Co Huntington W Va. 307Ty1
Last issue carries Lemley farewell and Weimer bow as M D Weimer becomes the Wayland News’s new owner. The move promises a congenial location and continued local paper quality. Louis Evans of Danville, a Mexican War veteran, attended the 25th Iowa reunion before departing via Keota.
The School Association of Masters of Dancing closed its Cleveland sessions this month. Prof EF Clendenin of Davenport was elected president. Members of the Tuesday night club and locals offer congratulations on his return to teach new dances this winter.
Joseph Lombardo of the North Side fruit store will leave tomorrow night for Italy to visit his mother after seventeen years. He will be joined by an Italian friend in Burlington and plans a three month stay in the land of blue skies and sunsets. Mike Lombardo, running a Mason City business, will manage the store during his brother's absence and may publish new picture ads.
The Broadhurst comedy What Happened to Jones with the original New York caste heads to San Francisco for a single Graham engagement in late October. Manager Moore can secure a $250 guarantee with ticket prices at 50c 75c and $100 as the famous play is expected to draw a packed house.
BK F Warfel of Marshalltown and KR Bell of Bloomfield left for home this morning after visiting during the reunion. Dr McElwain sold his Lexington dental parlor to pursue new professional work. The Schubert Lady Quartette with Carl Hunter violin will offer a fine show Wednesday night for Washington residents.
An advertisement highlights services including hair dressing shampooing manicuring and facial treatments offered to customers seeking grooming and skincare in a local salon setting.
Prince Inkathor son of the king of Cambodia is missing after a Paris visit for the exposition. He reportedly fled to Brussels after deceiving officials by posing as crown prince and published anti dynastic remarks. Paris and Brussels harbor authorities pursue inquiries in a case straining Cambodia France relations.
Minnie Woodall soared in a balloon at the Pierson fair in Terre Haute county Indiana. When the parachute jammed spectators fainted and the balloon descended ahead of a Southern Indiana railroad engine. The train stopped in time and the drenched flyer was found after the ride.
Classified fragments show WANTS items including white oak elm and cottonwood lumbers for sale soon. Mentions a good team and a cigar route sale with cash requirements and contact hints. Also promotion for The Galveston Horror book and agent opportunity with earnings claims.
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