Western routes and opportunities for travel and emigration
Idaho and Palouse wheat regions are highlighted with mining centers and markets for farmers. Notices advertise maps to destinations, first class excursions to Washington and Old World trips, agencies for major lines, and office help wanted for housework.
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Idaho
Washington
Palouse
Big Bend
Coeur d’ Alene
Bitter Root
Rossland
Republic
C. W. Mott
Northern Pacific Ry
St. Paul
Minn
Rich agricultural lands suitable for diversified farming and fruit raising
The notice describes land abundant in rich soils ideal for diversified farming and fruit raising, noting that cheap lands can be secured. It also mentions a body of white pine located in the northern area and highlights opportunities for investment or settlement.
Jury verdict in None-Such Washer Case shocks court
The None-Such Washer case concluded with a guilty verdict after two hours of jury deliberation. Gen Colby and Attorney Preston led compelling closings in front of Judge Withrow as the twelve jurors returned a fast verdict. The trial spanned twelve days, led by Judge Withrow, with sentencing set for October 5.
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Gen. Colby
Attorney Preston
Preston
Withrow
Black
Court House
Judge Withrow
Keegan
Gen
Colby
R. K E. Keegan
D. S. Hardy
D. W. Wolfe
OB. Ford
W. J. Reynolds
W.L. Kneer
John Ralston
B. Yard
A. Bennett
J. W. Scott
J. Thoman
Eugene Schneider
Mt Pleasant
Oskaloosa
J. L. Brookhart
Beatrice
Ned
Col. Scofield
Free Complexion Beautifier Promotion Reach
An advertisement offers Dwight's Complexion Beautifier free to readers of the Even ING JOURNAL. A full size fifty cent box will be mailed to any lady who sends her address and 10 cents for packing and postage, with one box per address. D. W. Custer & Co. Huntington, West Virginia. Then local notes recount social visits and travel from Brighton, Washington, Chicago, and Kalona, plus residents returning from Keokuk and Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Illinois
Denver
Pennsylvania
Evening Journal
Dwight
D. W. Custer & Co
Huntington, W. Va
Lost and Found and Local Notices
Missing items advertised include a black colt found inquiry at office and a gold bracelet with initial H reported. also a cigar route for sale requiring $400 cash and a room for rent or offices. Local notices mention visitors Carrie Haegler and Verdi Arthur McMillan and a ball game between Keota West Chester and Seventy Six with crowds.
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M. H. Walter Brighton
Keota
West Chester
Markets report from Chicago grain and live stock trades
Chicago price quotations show November wheat at .77% to .77% and corn around .42% to .40 terms. Butter, eggs, poultry and potatoes listed with varied buying values. Chicago live stock sales ranged with hogs at mostly 5.10 to 6.25 and cattle from 4.00 to 5.85, while St Louis and Buffalo markets echo similar trends in wheat corn and livestock.
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Iowa Central Railway
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Mason City
Hampton
Bektey
Eldora
Marshalltown
Grinnell Kaloosa
Kansas City
Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway
Wabash Railway
St Paul
Ackley
Grinnell
Oskaloosa
Albia
St Louis
Oe City
St Paulee
Towa Central
Gko
Barry
G. P
T. A
Iowa
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade Today
Bexesas
Texas
Buffalo
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis
East Side Restaurant Serves Lunches and Ice Cream
We offer superior meals with quality Bread Cakes and Pastry. Open for lunches at all hours and both wholesale and retail ice cream. We cater for parties and guarantee the best service in town. East Side Restaurant.
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East Side
Land sale rates offered along Cedar Rapids and North Western line
Harvey and Warfel announce offerings for land buyers with no better rates than those from the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway. Round trip tickets valid 21 days available on select September to December dates to points north of Abbott Shell Rock and Waverly at one fare plus two dollars. Agents Ilton Brooks in Cedar Rapids provide details and ticketing for various regions. contact John G. Farmer for rates and train times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry
Abbott, Shell Rock
Waverly
Messrs
Ilton & Brooks
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
John G. Farmer
Deels
Scarlet Fever Scare Prompts Quarantine in Kalonala
A scarlet fever outbreak in Kalonala causes school fears and quarantines in two families. A seriously ill child took sick at school on Thursday, with talk of closing schools as Dr. confirms scarlet fever. The town urged attendance at Swift's Hall for a singing school initative led by Prof. Whitmore. The article also notes a historical U S Civil War prisoner exchange and local social news including a Columbus Junction rural route petition and visits from Mrs. Pinney.
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Swift’s Hall
Prof. Whitmore
Washington Academy Opens Term for Life College
Washington Academy announces a fitting school term starting Tuesday September 11 1900 at Fair Term. The 14 week term offers tuition set at 12 dollars for the period ensuring practical education aligned with college life.
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College of Life
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Carduil
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Cardus
Hattangour Bedioine CO
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Bengton Washington
Ake Ave
Galesburg
Peoria
Mendota
Louis
Omaha
Union Depot Connections
Omaila
Prorta
B. & N. W. Depot
Indianapolis
Homeseeker
Davenport
Roosevelt
Fairfield
Wild West
Kaw City
Paris
White Star Line
Red Star Line
American Line
International Transportation Co
F. E Stewart
Great Rock Island
Oct. Ltd
Dr. McKee
Harry Boyer
First National Bank
R. H. Walker
Ken
Verne Lytle
Lucy Perry
Clorence Shanafelt
Frank Sherbeck
Brighton News
Alnaworth
J. W. Sands
Alex Henderson
Jas Warnock
A. D Acheson
Keokuk
Croker
J. J. Grim
Ollie McClannahan
Eva
Sadie Davis
S. W. White and
Fred Rush
Jesse Marr
R. Donaldson
Kalona
David Flexner
Crawfordsville
W. W. Hough
Mother
Burlington
Richmond
David Welland
Wife
Missouri
Black Colt
Ladies Nor Macintosh
Cnn
Jour- Nal
T. W. Thomas
Civic Hotel
Millen Soap Company
Adams Street
To&stf
Galveston
Johnstown
Ho. Smith Pub
Dearborn St
Mike Smith
City
Carrie Haegler
Kansas
Riverside
Mrs. Tatman
Will Cregg
Leon
Mr. Cregg
Roy Handy
South English
Verdi
Arthur McMillan
Abraham Wolf
Libertyville
Chicago Grain and Produce
Milwaukee Grain
Milwaukee
Warfel
Kalonala
Tion
Swift
Nineteenth Lawn Infantry
Morgauzie
W. H. McCarney
Columbus Junction
Unty
McCarney
Washington County
Jacob Doll
Breiter’s Music Store
Knecht
Journal Office
H. Knecht
Pierce
Agnes McGowne
Bank St
Wash- Ses. D. Co
Dr. Pierce
Washington Academy
U. S
Cesar
Fisk
C. M. Grumbling, Prin
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Vall
Hotel Allen
Frank Rogers
Kemble
Kemble Flower Co
Lowa
Dees Moines Valley Division
D. M. Val
Des Moines
Knoxville
Des M
Rock Island
BRQ
Ind
Cincinnati
N. RY
Dallvawrcant
IORTH
Srighton
West
Wie
Mason City Mail
Sun
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C&n Way
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