23 Oct 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1897
Page
1
A local notice promotes a vendor who offers quick service for meals and steak dishes. It highlights a broad range of fruits, Sweet Apple Cider, and Lew's ice cream alternative, plus cigars and candy. The letter ends with a courteous signoff.
Winamouse & Co, a restaurant with a new building in a thriving town, will be sold cheap for cash or traded on town property in an Iown town. Business is prosperous with no other restaurant in town. Good dwelling rooms in restaurant building. Terms favorable as the owner retires. For particulars address Mrs. Mary Leuck, Harper, Iowa.
Frank Bristol December 2 report notes Rev. Charles Brown of Oakland arriving for an over Sunday visit with the Browns and possibly preaching. It mentions a regional controversy over Rev. C O Brown’s dismissal in San Francisco and a San Francisco church history, noting Brown’s 1200 member church and recent 300 member gain. Also references laundry ad and local social notes including Shoshone family outings and Colfax visit of Ella Young Hall.
Washington hosts a Burlington District Young Men's Christian Association convention with strong enthusiasm. Delegates arrive, greeting committees escort them to churches, and sessions open in the Presbyterian and Baptist churches with sermons and many discussions led by officials including M. A. McGee and J. L. Scofield.
The report lists a forecast for Iowa with generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday. It covers a convention program with praise services, college addresses, and meetings in Ottumwa Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Sigourney. Notable attendees include Ed Triplett HW Cooper and Chas A Gray the Chicago artist.
Capt. K. W. Brown of Ames Iowa will address state issues in Smouse's Hall at 7 oclock Saturday evening October 28 1807. Residents are urged to attend and hear the genius and gallant Captain.
A brief note outlines sixteen daily trading values deemed essential to guiding investors. It emphasizes discipline, risk awareness, and steady decision making to navigate markets.
Dr. B. Salter states from his experience with Stilphs Cure that it is the most remarkable remedy for advanced consumption he has seen and that it has saved many. Glasgow & Lytle sell Shilohs Cure as a leading cough cure and for other ailments including constipation with Karl's Clover Root Tea. Catarrh remedy and guarantees are also offered by Glasgow & Lytle.
Des Moines Valley Division schedules show various trains with times for Nos 7 8 12 11 16 46 85 and others, daily or except Sunday, plus connections at Knoxville and Washington. A brief note mentions Washington National Bank with capital of 100000 and surplus 50000 and general banking services.
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