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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1912
Page
5
The column lists shopping promotions at The Fair with items like sewing machines, kitchen ware, din ner sets and pennants. It also notes several local residents traveling, returning from Chicago, Iowa and Kansas, attending visits and events, plus notices about water rent payment and upcoming family and social visits.
Diamond Rings offered at 12 15 18 to 20 dollars at Bradley's Jewelry Store. Notices mention frequent promotions and store advertising. The item list appears alongside local travel and school announcements, including planned visits and transport schedules.
Mrs. Clara Mitchell of New York arrived in Davenport on a cross country trek to San Francisco. The 30 plus writer aims to prove a woman can travel alone safely across the country and that motor action becomes habit with repetition. She has traveled 1,043 miles to Chicago and plans onward to West Liberty Iowa City and Des Moines while writing for income.
Miss Lester Baird daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Baird took first and second prizes in the Columbus Junction fair art competition entering four landscapes praised for high quality. The event drew many competitors and displayed meritous paintings as well.
Rail freight customers must deliver at the freight house the day before shipment by 5 p.m. for east bound train No. 88. Delays of 24 hours will result if not observed. W. RUSSEL, Agent.
Miller Watt & Co. vs L P Mercer began at 9 am and continued into the afternoon with about seven hundred dollars at stake to determine if the Mercer estate is liable for the Chicago firm’s claims. Non jury. E D Morrison represents the plaintiff and S W Livingston the defense. Waite vs Brandebury set for tomorrow at 9 am. Several civil matters follow with multiple continuances and settlements noted in Judge Willcockson’s calendar.
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