26 Oct 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1897
Page
1
An old style classified notice inviting readers to list farm or city property for sale or trade. It also promotes loans secured by real estate at reasonable interest rates and encourages buying from the advertiser.
A restaurant with a new building in a prosperous town will be sold cash or traded on town property in Harper, Iowa. No other restaurant in town. Good dwelling rooms in building. Terms favorable as owner retires. For particulars address Mrs. Mary Leuck, Harper, Iowa.
Dr J J Foster now partner of Dr P W McElwain begins his journey on the Narrow Gauge to London to assume a post with the American Dental Institute. He will stop in Alleghany to visit a seminary student brother, sail late next week, and arrive to take his position on the 20th of next month. He plans to stay about a year before returning to continue his practice. CAMPBELL & BOWMAN promote laundry service with home delivery and guarantee. Mrs Join Gibson and baby George Harris, with Miss Marcia Basquin, to visit East Madison st family. Also ads for sugar cured hams at a special price. Washington people praised Y M C A convention efforts with John Shields coordinating the event and noting potential to entertain sixty delegates.
Citizens respond to Y M C A ideas after a Washington visit by young delegates. A donor offers 500 dollars to back a new building and others pledge funds. Aged Hiram Black suffers a partial stroke at lunch while arrangements for a citywide youth organization move forward.
Republicans stage a motor through town led by Leslie M. Shaw for governor as crowds fill The Graham Theatre. Shaw, meeting attendees, and local leaders praise his plan while weather and city events set a brisk political scene.
A compact guide presents sixteen key values for daily trading. It emphasizes practical use and consistent routines to optimize personal and financial decisions.
Dr. A w Salter Sage endorses Shiloh's Cure as a premier consumption remedy noting it has saved many. Glasgow & Lytle sell Shiloh's Cure, Karl's Clover Root Tea for constipation, and Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy with nasal injector, all offered with guarantees.
Des Moines Valley Division timetable lists multiple train numbers with arrival and departure times including No 215 Mail at 10 05 p m No 216 Mail 7 40 p m No 241 Acc 6 45 4 1m No 42 Acc 4 40 p m daily services with daily except Sunday runs and connections at Knoxville with Oo i Co. No 716 from Des Moines at 7 20 pm. Rock Island line to Washington at 7 0 pm. B and N W schedule noted. Also mentions Capital Washington National Bank with 100000 capital and 50000 surplus.
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