30 Sep 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1897
Page
1
The Leading Real Estate Firm of Washington County invites buyers to consult for city property or farm lands and promises to provide exactly what clients want. All correspondence is cheerfully answered.
A restaurant with a new building in a thriving Iowa town is for sale cheaply or for cash or trade on town property. The business is prosperous with no competing restaurants in town and has decent dwelling rooms in the building. Terms very favorable as the owner retires. For particulars contact Mrs. Mary Leuck, Harper, Iowa.
Newton resident W L Parrish, a traveling printer once with H N Shaw from South Dakota, was in the city yesterday. Laundry by J A Crawford’s steam laundry is praised. McElwain Brown barn work continues with roof tin and upper story windows planned for fire safety. R F Smith offers feather and mattress renovation. Washington Baptist Association youth session at Prairie Flower. eighteen First Baptist youths to attend. Will Maxwell writes from Fenimore, Wis saying he is well on his first trip. Om Clancy buys the running horse Ray Dick from Lew Emry.
A burglar entered two residences, John Lease and Vernon's, stealing five dollars, three dollars and a gold watch respectively. Sheriff Teeter offers 850 reward, describes a tall gray suited man seen earlier, and urges city and neighboring police to assist. Also notes Mrs. R T McCall millinery opening this Friday and Saturday.
Scarlet fever prompts city quarantine at the James Clark residence in West Washington. A five year old son is reported as a genuine case by the attending physician. The Board of Health pledges strict precautions to prevent spread and reassure residents.
Washington D C September Special to The Evening Journal forecasts Iowa fair tonight and Friday with cooler conditions in the extreme west portion. The Journal notes millinery opening for Mrs K T McCall on Friday and Saturday. Mackay Opera Company to appear at The Graham Saturday evening with Said Pasha in a magnificent production and a strong cast. tickets 25 35 50 cents, seats on sale tomorrow morning.
Journal reporters gathered today in the city as they compile updates on local events and developments. The report covers civic happenings, community notes, and emerging stories across the urban area.
J A Montgomery, former landlord of Hotel Allen, takes over management of the LaClede Hotel in Ottumwa and will assume charge tomorrow with his wife and son. Separate notes mention county treasurer settlements, Association Day for Iowa Sunday School, local health concerns, and various social updates about residents and travelers.
A Philadelphia shop touts continuous low prices with a large weekly stock of cured and smoked meats. It claims quick sales, small profits, and a full line of fish and pickled products, including mackerel, salmon, white fish, boneless veal, spring chickens, bologna, cooked ham, and cooked corned beef.
An 1880s style advertisement touts Shiloh's Cure for consumption and coughs, Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy, and Karl's Clover Root Tea. It lists Glasgow and Lytle as sellers with promises of relief, guarantees, and nasal injector offers. The ad emphasizes cures for constipation and headaches and urges prompt purchase to avoid illness.
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