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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1901
Page
3
Entered at the post office in Washington Iowa as second class matter. Advertising rates and deadlines indicate copy must be received by 10 o clock a m to incur charge for that day. Rates listed include per week per month per three months and per year in advance.
A reader notes a significantly lower price on a book titled BOOK APPLIES than options found elsewhere, implying strong value consideration in the sale.
Allen the candy man and local shops advertise sales and discounts while residents travel, visit, and attend events. Numerous names, places, and trips appear including Wiley in Cleveland, Tur Tob Todd Stuart's store, and Dr. Pratt. A jewelry sale offers 25 percent off in September.
Ed Richer from Chicago visits at Attorney H M Eicher's home on East Main. Lemmon & Lewis promote a 25 percent discount during the September clearing sale on Rogers knives and forks. Rev H R Stark and family return aboard the Firefly. Stark to preach Sunday at the Presbyterian church. Wayland News editor Weimers notes his paper's strong advertising and weekly publication. Spencer and Mrs Forbes return to Winfield after attending R R Lane's funeral. Edgar Lane accompanies them from Lincoln, Ill. Henry Knecht buys the Pantatorium and relocates his tailor shop near the Washington National Bank. Jewelry and silverware guaranteed during the September sale by Lemmon & Lewis. Rocky Mountain Tea claims cures for various ailments at Stewart's. Five carloads of horses pass en route to Singmaster ranch Keota, shipped from France and England last month, with clear labeling on the cars.
Threatening showers tonight with probability of rain across east and central portions Saturday. Warmer in central and northeast areas tonight. Rathbone Meeting notes Arcadia Temple No. 55 holds its regular session tonight. Also mentions a local stove update by Means who installed a new three burner gas stove for quick meals.
Wesley and Maddern's Metropolitan Merrymakers begin a free pights engagement at the Graham on Monday evening September 23. A splendid show with small money. Change of bill nightly. Seats on sale three days in advance at Carris' east side pharmacy. Dates September 23 24 25.
The First of the Season in Com edy A Clever Little Parody Well Handled drew a good crowd. The troupe delivered well received specialties with strong Rip Van Winkle scene and Gretchen’s farewell. Levee and misie Leasie Bennett performances pleased, while Charley Hanty parodies and bicycle feats by Lefever kept the audience amused.
Advertises soft coal and a list of mine sources Delta Center Keb Beacon Eldon 3d Vein Illinois Canton Douds Station Oskaloosa. Encourages trial orders via Columbia Pharmacy or Tel 30 676 John Shields & Son. Also promotes course tickets for attractions and Cleveland round trip tickets sold Sept 8 9 10 via Burlington route with KE G ox as agent for details.
Cider making on Tuesday and Friday at the Enoch Winters farm located four and a half miles southwest of Lowe. Miller Bros. are involved in the operation.
An advertisement touts Recto as a remedy with a 98 percent permanent cure rate for piles It promises free samples and a free trial if it fails to cure and quotes J H Stewart as the supporter or seller.
The Iowa Central railway announces annual Home Visitors excursions to Indiana Ohio and Kentucky on September 17 24 and October 1 8 1901 at low round trip rates. First trip departs Peoria on September 17 via TP and Vandalia lines with tickets on sale at Iowa Central stations for trains September 16 and 17. For full details contact Geo Batty GP TA Marshalltown Iowa. Fish and poultry dressed and cut to order at Todd Stuart's.
Robinson and Wilson will install five new lines by the fifteenth inst and finish wiring next week. The work runs southeast to Crawfordville, southwest, northwest on the Wellman road, one line north and one northeast. Telephones will be activated as lines become ready.
W. S. Reister offers top prices for poultry. An unrelated ad claims 21 Rector has cured piles and promises a free pie cure with each package. The seller guarantees results with a 50 cent trial and free samples from J. H. Stewart.
The Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway extends 140 miles into Minnesota and Southwert driving town growth in Reading Wilmont Lismore Kenneth Walters and Conger. The company plans selling each town with unplatted land to encourage sustained expansion and commercial centers. Public notices invite terms and contact through town agents and tour promotions highlight vacations to Clear Lake with low round trip rates via the Iowa Ozarks Route.
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