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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1903
Page
3
The Savings Bank Store under Mr. Parrish will open Saturday the 5th with a holiday display of toys books and many more articles. The event is promoted as an annual festive opening to attract shoppers and showcase a princely profusion of goods.
The item lists bargains at Duncan's Toys and a wave of daily notes from Riverside to Ottumwa. It notes holiday goods at Duncan's, lunches at Allen's, mouldings, second hand bargains, and various visits, funerals, and travel among residents. It mentions Frank Buckley visiting Chicago and a Prairie Grove history note.
Beall, Mississippi resident T. R. Beall reports his wife suffered consumption last fall. After trying many remedies she used Dr. King's New Discovery, improved at once, and was fully cured after four bottles. Guaranteed by Stewart's Pharmacy. 50¢ and 81.00, trial bottles free.
A Country Life in America excerpt details the great argus pheasant first from Sumatra and Java, then Borneo. It notes its extreme rarity, shy forest life, seven foot body length, wing displays revealing argus eyes, and the nesting bachelor lifestyle. It also mentions Reeves pheasants in China with six foot tails and bold mating display.
Mr Dennis describes his wife’s symptoms to the doctor amid a discussion of a cough. The doctor asks if it is hollow and Mr Dennis deflects, noting the sound carries substance despite doubts about its nature.
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