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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1900
Page
2
Dr. James Phillips, a longtime veterinarian, endures a string of injuries including broken ribs and bones from a barn accident while operating on a horse. Despite pain he plans to resume work soon, detailing a history of wounds rivaling war veterans.
A Graham audience enjoyed Lincoln Carter’s Under the Dome a scenic comedy drama with impressive illusion effects including ferry boat trip capital scene hurricane and shipwreck. The review notes strong effects but average acting and predicts improvement as the season grows.
Instructions announce new city office location at the Columbia Pharmacy two doors north of the Postoffice after October 1. Orders left there receive prompt attention and bills may be settled there if desired.
An ad notes Weeks Break-up-A-Cold tablets sold by Stewart's Pharmacy with a cheerful refund promise if the remedy fails to cure. The copy emphasizes convenience and overnight relief claims.
The piece argues advertising pays and draws customers, saying even a “give away shop” would fail without ads. It urges openness about wares and asserts the public favors frankness. The column ends with a note about a “Nice Home Rendered Lord at Todd Stuart's.”
W. R. Mount of Chicago arrived this morning to visit with his wife and children here.
Ainsworth held a temperance meeting amid bad weather with strong turnout. Rev Filmore chaired. Revs Davidson and Stark spoke on the Good Citizenship Union of Washington County. The event closed with a nearly $50 subscription to support enforcement of law and local organization efforts. A committee including Revs Filmore Clark and Mr Welsh will advance the local and central Washington committees. A luncheon at the Welch home followed, with attendees including W. G. Montgomery Knox Cook Ethel Montgomery Mame Fulton Miss E Knox Ola Hamilton and Carrie Hamilton.
Local venue Windsor hosts Pete Dailey with five cent cigars and a variety of specialties. The act features singing and dancing as part of the Railroad Jack event. Prices listed at 25, 235 and 650 cents. Warren Eddy and wife return from Albert Lea after attending Mrs. Rady’s brother Chat Mowe wedding.
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