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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1901
Page
3
Brief items note various local happenings such as purchases and visits. Mentions altering bread prices at Johnson’s, Dr. Hay tending patients in Wyman, Will Linte selling horses to Asa Reid, and G B Hastings returning to Birmingham after a stay in the city.
William Stoutoer and family travel through the city on their way home from California. Mrs. Howard of Red Cloud returns home from visiting her sister Mrs. Everson. Mrs. McJunkin in critical condition in Chicago. J. H. Campbell, Prohibition party leader, travels via Keota to Richland. A. D Stiles and wife return from Tren ton to East Maine Street. The remains of A. M. Pringle arrive from Keota to Brighton. Pastor A. C. Douglass to speak on prohibition in Des Moines. Public invited regardless of party. event to be held at Smouse's hall October 31. Oysters at Todd Stuart's. Lamb at Todd Stuart's.
An advertisement claims Smith’s Sure Kidney Cure is the only guaranteed cure and offers a money back refund if the user is not satisfied after one bottle. The pitch specifies the price as 0c and targets druggists as the seller.
Local florist Kemble's emphasizes direct orders with express shipping as a key benefit. They highlight high quality blooms and reliable delivery to customers seeking prompt service.
Generally fair tonight and Wednesday for Washington D C with a low forecast. Next Monday evening the AOUW marks its thirty third anniversary with Grand Master Workman Narvis expected to address a free program for the public. Matt Yockey suffered a left shoulder fracture Sunday when a cart collision caused by a stung horse. he wore a sling after the incident.
The Wabash offers excursion tickets from Chicago to Buffalo and return for six dollars good for five days from sale. Available every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday until Exposition ends. Valid in coaches or free reclining chair cars with four daily trains. Write for Pan-American folder. city ticket office 97 Adams Street Chicago.
The Journal advertises engraved calling cards while Singer Sewing Machine Office at Nicola and Harmon Shoe Store. Local social news lists Mrs Ira Sproull and Skinner, Mrs M B Roth of Fairfield visiting Iowa City, Mrs C M Alexander returning from Morgantown with sisters, and Lon Beitle building bill boards for the opera house. A health claim promotes Rocky Mountain Tea at Stewart’s for 35 cents.
The JOURNAL office will apply a few cords of wood toward subscription costs as an in kind credit. This notice states the offer details and eligibility for readers.
The undersigned decline liability for debts of subcontractors and their agents unless ordered in writing. Lucretia Miller, widow of Isaiah Miller, is granted an $8 monthly pension after filing applications a month ago. The twentieth century club’s meeting with Mrs. W J Hamilton has been indefinitely postponed.
Notice to contractors in Washidgrton Iowa calls for bids by noon November 2 1901 for 1000 feet of 30 inch sewer pipe and 1000 feet of 30 inch brick sewer construction with hard burned brick and Portland cement. Bids must be accompanied by 10 percent certified check payable to Fred H Smith city treasurer and bids signed with approved sureties. Plans and specifications available at the city offices.
Henderson Grimett of this place was stricken with partial paralysis and lost use of one arm and side. After two bottles of Chamberlain's Pain Balm he is almost entirely cured. Other cures of partial paralysis are claimed, with the liniment also touted for rheumatism sprains and bruises. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
East Washington youths flock to a tennis court on the F L Wilson lawn during sunny afternoons. The area is crowded with young ladies and gentlemen enjoying the facility and outdoor play. Fifty cents admission is noted.
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