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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1907
Page
5
Classified notices advertise Wm A Whiting for rent near North Iowa Avenue and sale of 50 barred Plymouth Rock cockerels by Will Darbyshire and G W Dodder. Also offers request brown unlined kid glove and straw loads with contact lines and locations provided.
Under DAR auspices a Christmas night minstrel will be staged by local talent. Veteran and new stars are secured with regular chorus practice. Arrangements managers promise a top home talent show. Announcements on features will follow. Fraternal Aid Bazaar set for Saturday December 14 in Haight room at 8 a.m. with member donations and homemade eats offered.
In The District Court Washington County Iowa George H Horning demands that the court affirm his fee simple ownership of specified real estate and quiet title against numerous defendants and unknown claimants alleging adverse possession for over twenty years and seeking dismissal of all contrary claims with judgment and a decree in favor of the plaintiff. The notice warns all named parties to appear before noon on the second day of the next term commencing January 7 1908 at the Win courthouse.
The piece frames winter as a proving period for workers, especially coal men, emphasizing that performance in hard times defines them. It argues resilience and capability will be judged by how they cope with demanding conditions this season.
A guide to decorating a Christmas table using holly as the festive centerpiece, with substitutes like laurel and red carnations when holly is unavailable. It describes a ten-seat table layout featuring a holly centerpiece, mirrored base, red ribbon, candlesticks, and a chandelier with holly, plus gilded nuts, olives, and red confections to enhance color and glow.
Local notes list events and exchanges including a 25 cent admission for the B B game at the club house Friday. Several residents report business trips and visits to Iowa City Des Moines Davenport Burlington Keota Ainsworth West Liberty Washington.
The Ladies Aid society of the M. E. church schedules a Saturday sale in the Haight rooms corner of the square. From 8 AM all day, features include aprons bags babies kimonos pillows skirts rugs Shetland shawls and many handmade items. Shoppers urged to arrive early for best selection and reasonable prices. Also a testimonial for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from Geo W Spence Holly Springs NC, sold by Cook and Sherman.
Des Moines visitor E F Neal spent last evening with relatives. Washington and West Chester visitors checked in for short visits. A Williams sale drew strong attendance amid tough times, with Hal Huston as auctioneer and Teeter and Lathrop assisting. Home auctioneers proved capable as $4,000 in farm property sold in under three hours.
Fern McCoy eldest child and only daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse McCoy died today after a weeks long typhoid fever illness Funeral services set for tomorrow at 2 PM from the Methodist church obituary notice to follow
A guide to creating a nostalgic bazaar setup with a cozy rest corner a fireplace waxed leaf background and period props. Includes making butter jellies preserves brown bread pies and a booklet of recipes plus a spinning lady and china display for authentic old time appeal.
The Hook and Ladder company elected Foreman John Davidson Assistant foreman Mark Pratt Secretary George Reister and Treasurer Jake Minick for the coming year. Wilson Hose company chose Foreman G B McClellan Assistant Foreman Charles Hays and Secretary and treasurer Nate Jones.
An old black skirt can be cleaned by brushing to remove dust then brushing with a clothes brush dipped in malt vinegar. Hang to dry for an hour and press on the wrong side over a damp cloth. The skirt should look like new after this treatment.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church in Haight rooms at 8 W corner of the square announces a bazaar on Saturday December 7th. Attendees may come or send for items they want. Proceeds support church activities.
A notebook helps the busy housewife record family sizes for shoes hosiery underwear collars gloves hats and other items plus preferred styles brands and fabric yardage to simplify shopping and reduce mistakes.
The guide advises when a soap piece is too thin to use to take a new cake, wet it and rub between the hands to form a lather. Do this with the thin piece, then press together the formed soap. Leave it awhile before using again to ensure it remains cohesive and does not separate.
Attend the girls basketball game at the club house Friday night as local teams meet in a community sports event.
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