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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1911

Page

8

Nicola Family Celebrates Golden Wedding in Riverside

On their golden wedding day the Nicola family gathered at the Riverside home to honor Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Nicola. Fifty relatives attended a day of socializing with music from a Victrola, poems read, and a short program. Family members from multiple states joined, recalling long years and hoping for many more anniversaries.

Henry Nicola Hattle Creek Michigan Zatmon Nikola Riverside Mugene Nicola Nicolas Nicola Henry Smith Bang Ray Bonnet Chas. Noel Blanche Nicola McCleery Whittier J. ©. Nicola Williamsburg Eugene Nicola Susan Smith Nicola Walter Nicola Mia Clara Smith Town City J. C. Nicola Williameboro Mr. Nicola John Tyler Wyoming Henry Battle Creek Zatmon Lincoln Nebraska Marcellus Columbus Junction Col BO W. Nicola Burlington Washington Henry Smith Magon City John Watkins Aberdeen South Dakota John Smith Keota Abe Smith Pony Lake Sarah Elliott Kansas

Por Appearances at Mrs Wayup's Reception

Mrs Stimpurse remarks on showing social status by arriving in a carriage rather than a mud covered carriage. Mr Slimpurse agrees they should hurry to catch the next car and appear stylish for Mrs Wayup's reception, Newark Star.

Mr. Slimpurse

Goat as a Business Asset

A goat provides a practical business asset promising about ten years of productive life. It yields approximately a quart of milk daily, supporting small-scale dairy ventures and farm enterprises.

Death of A. Love in Highland Township funeral tomorrow

A. Love of Centerville dies at home of father in High hind township from diabetes. Funeral at 2 PM tomorrow at his father’s home conducted by Rev. K D Hughes. Survived by wife Nelle Ewer, daughter Jessie, three sisters and three brothers, with strong ties to Washington, Centerville, and Highland communities.

A. Love Centerville Washington County Jave Kd Hughes Samuel Arthur Love Hwiehtend Township BK. Love Joe McCreedy Washington Misa Nelle Ewer Mr. Love Mra. Love Jessie J. D. Harding Mexico Ida Gault Highland Township Chas John Love Sterling Kansas Will Love Auburn Indiana

Young America Teases Child About Angels Watching Over

A humorous exchange imagines a child calm in adversity as young America jokes that angels would be glad to have a smaller family. The line hints at family life and protective, playful sentiment.

Borrowed Smiles and Hyphenated Names in Dining Bits

A Chicago Post item sketches a man distressed by his wife Ima Nichols Worth wanting hyphenated cards. Humorous vignettes follow about a tough chicken, a confused waiter, and a mean grocer, all in brisk, period-tone snippets.

Ima Ima Nichols-Worth Chicago Post

Fragmentary 19th Century Market Exchange

A garbled dialogue shows a seller carving a customer’s cake and a buyer correcting weight. The exchange includes sailing plans and requests for French plumes, trimmings, and a dozen of described plaches, with misspelled names and odd phrases.

Parta

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Blood Remedy

Internal remedy claimed to reach the seat of disease. Describes catarrh cure as a blood purifier and mucous surface healer prescribed by physicians. Claims to be a regular prescription from a top doctor and offers testimonials. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

I J. Cheney &Co Toledo Druggista Hall

Bethel Church Receives Gift for Repairs From George Paul

The Bethel Presbyterian church celebrates a $590 donation from George Paul to fund repairs and remodeling. The gift, given by a nonmember, is praised for supporting all denominations and long remembered by the congregation.

Bethel Presbyterian Church George al Paul Mr. Paw Paul Bethel

Bartholomew's Players Present Inez A Romance Of Old Mexico

A road crowd enjoyed Bartholomew Players in Inez at the local theatre. Miss Florence Kelly starred as the title role, delivering youthfulness and poise beyond her seventeen years. The ensemble impressed with strong performances and lack of weak links.

Bartholomew's Inez Mexico Bartholomew Florence Kelly

Miller Brothers Show Opens With Free Concerts At Square

Miller Brothers attractions opened last evening across from the water works drawing good attendance. The Italian band plays two free concerts daily with no grounds charge. Cap tain Wm Scott heads a five African lion act. Other features include Eugene Folk and Miss Lillian Folk in aerial stunts, Billy Johnson tightrope act, boxing girls Wells Sisters strongman electrical lady and typical side shows. The company aims to satisfy the amusement public with uniformly good attractions.

Miller Brothers Tftalian Anit Wm Scott Eugene Folk Lillian Folk Billy Johnson Wells Sisters

The Bitter Taste in Life’s Sweet Moments

A reflective note on how every pleasant pleasure in life carries a hint of bitterness, suggesting balance between joy and sorrow in human experience.

County Home Picnic Tomorrow At County Home

Tomorrow will feature the county home picnic with Supt Hearty predicting the largest attendance if weather remains favorable. Buses will run from the northwest corner of the square to the county home for town residents lacking conveyances. A program is planned with hot coffee served, and tours of the county home facilities will be available. Wednesday August Sun is the date.

Hearty

Mother’s Friend Promises Comfort for Expectant Mothers

An old advertisement urges expectant mothers to use Mother’s Friend to prepare the body for delivery. It claims the remedy lubricates muscles and tendons, relieves tenderness, expands skin and tissues, and supports safe motherhood. The ad notes widespread endorsement and offers a free information book from Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta.

Bradfield Regulator CO Atlanta

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H. F. Steck the Jeweler Sion Nicola Fami RyNe Iowa Gas & Electric CO McCreedy Highhnd Township 8 K. Love Highhind Township Young America’s Thought Nichols THE Bethel Church Heorge TH. Paul Congre Gation Broadway Doice Miss Kelly Orpheum Kelly Y-Z Ghatam Opetoa Miller Bros Miller Tiros Washington, Iowa
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