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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1900
Page
3
Various brief items recount visitors from Ainsworth and Letts, residents returning from Illinois and Iowa trips, engagements of Johnsons bakery and shop offerings, notes on Eastern Star events, tastings of new cheese sandwiches, and a Raleigh style advert. Also promotions for Rocky Mountain Tea and card engraving at the journal office.
Rev James Gordon and wife depart for a month in Ohio near St. Clairsville. Miss Anna Maxwell and Miss Ida Miller return from Canon City. Pete Dailey at the Windsor claims the town’s only 5e cigar. A U W lodge to work in second degree with Grand Master Narvis expected. Mrs Tracy arrives from Eldon to visit Brock family. Registration drive urged with “No register no vote” rule and polls open 8 am to 9 pm tonight and Saturday. Bicycles and bicycles on sale at O Solbrig repair shop. 162m
Local notice from The Evening Journal informs advertisers that ad copy must be received by 10 o clock in the morning to ensure same day insertion. The reminder underscores the deadline for ad changes.
A fragment notes a warning line If Bound to China take a gun and if anywhere else take a KODAK with an attribution to STEWART'S WEST SIDE DRUG & BOOK STORE, suggesting a promotional or cautionary line from a local shop.
The official presidential ballot for Washington county will measure 22 by 22 inches and be printed by Republican printer Burrell under county auditor logham certification. Distribution to polling places will follow delivery to the auditor in the coming days. The article also notes last day to file cases for next district court term and lists various local notices and personal items.
Tomorrow officials of the line prepare for comfort aboard a special train leaving Heiderburg on Wednesday evening October 31 1900. Bon voyage is predicted for all travelers. A marriage joyfully celebrated at the home of Mr and Mrs James Jordan Burlington Nellie Jordan wed William Hendricks at 8:30 pm Rev R F Hurlburt officiated. The groom is Dr Wests brother in fall of this city.
British led forces report at Pao Ting Fu posting guards at gates and awaiting Waldersee orders. In Mao Chiao, Imperialists retreated. 2500 surrendered, some released with arms after proof of Hung Chang’s orders. Mr Green and family among evacuees, with Green hospitalized.
Carter presents Under the Dome at the Graham theater next Tuesday evening October 10 seats go on sale at Bowland and Shields Monday. Local activity notes include Al Keister with several ongoing projects and Ralph Cherry plus Geo Hopping rebuilding stock barns after a recent fire. Oscar George of Jackson township is constructing a new house near his father’s property.
Hear Frederick N. Innes and his 65 musicians and grand opera soloists sign the subscription list at Rowland & Shields at once. No money needed, only your name.
American Steel and Wire reduces wages by 74 percent at Worcester plant in Massachusetts, effective November 1, affecting workers and local production.
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