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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1900
Page
2
The 1901 Rock Island schedule offers half fare plus two dollars to the New Oklahoma settlement district with 21 day tickets. Grand Comanche dance on day two draws visitors to Granite while wind damage and scattered debris affect rural roads and threshing.
Mrs Wm Sheets of this city and Mrs Flood of the country returned home last night from Clear Vale Kansas where they have been visiting.
A morning ceremony at St James united Edward Swift and Marguerite Marie with a reception at the bride's home. They plan a two week honeymoon in Colorado before returning to their new home. Dr Geo Marie of Chicago attended as an out of town guest. The Evening Journal requests readers try Dwight's Complexion Beautifier with a free sample offer.
In Lexington Iowa on September 12 a special report states William Oldfield Sr fell from Sherman Brindley’s barn about 18 to 20 feet and was found unconscious with possible internal injuries and a broken shoulder. Joe Daniels notes yesterday’s high wind prevented street sprinkling.
Yesterday afternoon about eighty ladies gathered at the L A White home hosted by Mrs White and her daughter Mrs Wilson to honor visiting relatives Mrs Hyde of Pittsburg Mrs John Guthrie of Youngstown and Mrs William Van Atta of Telluride. Guests brought their work and shared refreshments in a friendly afternoon. A younger group will be entertained there tomorrow afternoon. At the Opera House News Depot Bert Scofield offers a closeout on books and stationery with deep discounts.
The McIlhinney meat market will be offered for public auction on Tuesday September 18 at 1 pm or may be sold earlier by private sale at a suitable price.
A reader recalls morning trips from the countryside to Muscatine for a Street Fair in session. He describes joining friends from Grace Hill and nearby areas, and reflects on a circus visit with familiar acts, animals, and performers from twenty years ago, noting the same routines and scenery.
The article urges merchants to rely on friendship and reliable service to make advertising pay. It warns against vague ads and emphasizes offering attractive, pleasant buying experiences. A successful advertiser is enthusiastic, keeps promises, and builds customer goodwill.
Three miles west of this city a fine country home is nearing completion. Geo Hayes and his family planned it, and the house features oak throughout with polished oak floors. The oak was grown on Hayes’s own farm and saved by Tom Kyle of this place.
Two hundred youths await tomorrow evening as The Pixies open at the Graham Theatre. Three weeks of devoted rehearsals under the author’s direction yield a polished amateur show. Curtain rises at 8 15. Rocky Mountain Tea 35c offered as a warming poultice to the heart of mankind.
Frank Rose of Burlington, a traveling man suspected of bootlegging, was arrested after a tip and found sleeping in a Brighton hotel. He faced a preliminary hearing in Folger's court and was released on bond until September 17 when he must appear for trial. Jake Bath promotes a local cigar. An editor's satirical jab ends with readers urged to subscribe.
An old advertisement compares a substitute product to Rocky Mountain Tea by Madison Medicine Co issuing a wary line about sameness and urging readers to ask their druggist about the 35c price.
A message received by Agent F.KE Stewart from Marie Stewart dated September 2 from Washington Iowa describes a dawn ascent party including Watson Stewart Homer and Mable Crawford and Marie Stewart reaching the summit after nine hours of climbing. The piece notes the Penny Picture Gallery ad at the Journal office.
Mrs Terry and Mrs Matheny of Mena Ark have returned home after visiting Mrs E N Wright and other relatives this morning.
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