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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1900
Page
3
Rev. Schreckengast preached on the latest temperance phase in Washington focusing on a druggist seeking a permit to dispense intoxicating liquors for medicinal and mechanical uses. He argued the permit is unnecessary and potentially harmful, urging caution and noting no one has suffered from not obtaining intoxicants.
John Plett of Blue Grass reports a bay mare and a neighbor’s top buggy stolen last Thursday night. Frank Plett Theo Brus with Deputy Sheriff Black scoured Davenport and Cedar River areas while others branch out across the state seeking the thief. Readers urged to call Dr. Vandervere or Henry Plett with information.
Regular city council session scheduled for this evening alongside a flurry of local notices. Residents see updates on shopping at Todd Stuart’s, Johnson’s bakery, and promotions for Pete Dailey at the Windsor along with various travel, visits, and replacements noted across town.
Rev C M Brodie preached both morning and evening at the Baptist church with subjects God as Revealed in Jesus Christ and How to Preach Christ. He is a candidate for the Baptist charge here. Regular communion at Second United Presbyterian with Rev Logue leading. seven received by letter and one on profession of faith. Joe Campbell returns to Ottumwa after visiting home.
Travel ads promote first class routes from Washington to Kansas City and Paris with daily homeseeker trips. Agencies for White Star Red Star American and International lines offer tickets on hand. Atlas of China offered at stations by Jno G Farler with 10 to 13 cent postpaid options.
Stewart's Pharmacy offers Weeks Break-up A Cold Tab Let with a cheerful refund of the purchase price if it fails to cure. Price ascents noted.
Local salon offers hair dressing shampooing manicuring and face treatments with professional care in a convenient downtown location.Appointments available for initial consultations and styling packages. Regular customers welcome.
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