Iowa
Old Press
Washington Gazette
Washington, Washington co. Iowa
February 8, 1869
Washington Brass Band --What has become of it?
Has it died a natural death, or simply waiting for one with
energy to give it force? In a city like Washington we ought to be
able to support a first class band. It is not for lack of talent
surely; should we make such a confession, we would lower our city
in the estimation of everyone. What we most need is someone to
take the lead, who has snap and vinegar enough in him to make it
a success. Our citizens ought to at least give the subject a
moment's consideration.
[transcribed by N.J., Nov. 2012]