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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1910

Page

4

Amusements at the Graham share a busy December lineup

Al W. Martin Presents Uncle Tom's Cabin at the Graham with a 50 member company, 20 voice chorus, 30 horses and a special train for transport. Prices are 25 35 and 50 cents. Also featuring Danish violinist Sporneire Concert Company and Dan Cupid on December 12 with lavish costumes. The Lion and the Mouse arrives December 10, praised for its trust and money king themes and H B Harris production.

al W. Martin Graham Tonight Graham Might the Graham United Play Company Charles Klein Trust H. Bb. Harris

Alcoholic Liquors Barred in Somaliland

Importation of alcoholic liquors for the use of natives is not permitted into Somaliland.

Somaliland

Hello Bill farce delights Graham crowd Saturday

The comedy Hello Bill was staged by a skilled company in Graham Saturday night before a small audience. It was nonstop laughter from curtain up to curtain down with Frederick A Ruff delivering the lead as William Fuller. The cast performed a clever show with a real plot.

Graham Frederick A Ruff William Fuller

Fo ley's Honey and Tar Endorsed By Ohio Mother

Mrs. D Gilkeson of Youngstown reports her daughter suffered a severe cold and cough. After using Foley's Honey and Tar once, throat and lung inflammation subsided. She keeps a bottle at home and warns to accept no substitutes. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. advertise.

Fatal Handicap in Wardrobe Boundaries in Marriage

A provocative note argues that a woman's vision is limited by her wardrobe, claiming such constraint predestines failure in marriage and underscores social pressures on female appearance and domestic roles.

Patent medicine ad promises cure all ills from King pills

An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills cured chronic constipation when other remedies failed. It lists benefits such as biliousness jaundice indigestion headaches and chills and notes a customer named A Schingeck of Buffalo New York. The ad includes a price line and a street address.

Hyatt of West Point Leading Quarterback in East

West Point star Hyatt leads East as top quarterback after decisive performance in a major regional game. He directed the offense with precision, threw for key scores, and helped secure the win for his team.

Hyatt of West Point

All American Candidates Highlight Hyatt and McGovern

The quarterback value rises under current rules with Hyatt of West Point cited as a strong all around backfield man. In the West Johnny McGovern of Minnesota stands out as the premier quarterback, dominating the field with decisive play and reliable leadership.

Hyatt West Point Johnny McGovern Minnesota

Johnson Still Unchallenged in White Heavyweight Scene

Pittsburg reports Gil Hart, a 20 year old 6 ft 1 in, 200+ lb challenger in training, eyes a chance to face Jack Johnson as Langford Kaufman and promoters push other matchups amid public bet chatter. Hart believes he can topple Johnson with disciplined training and a bold challenge.

Johnson Langford Jeff Reno al Kanufman Billy Delaney Sill Lang Kaufman Hugh MclIntosh Californiaa Pittsburg Jack Johnson Gil Hart

Card Index Keeps 8000 Ball Players on Record

John E Bruce secretary of the national baseball commission notes a new card index for all 8000 organized players in the United States Each player now has a personal card detailing his full professional record since entry into baseball The index helped the commission draft 600 players in half the usual time at a recent session

John E. Bruce National Baseball Commission United States Bruce National Commission

Breeding Scheme Proposal Attracts £90 000 Annual Ask

A horse breeding scheme presented to the development commissioners by the English board of agriculture seeks £90 000 per year. The plan promises limited main provisions and aims to secure funding for breeding operations.

English Board of Agriculture

Scotland to Meet France in England on December 10

An international hockey match between the Scottish and French associations is provisionally planned for December 10 in the south of England. Possible venues include London Oxford and Cambridge.

Dee England London Oxford Cambridge

Chicago Ice Rink Opens On 20000 Square Feet Floor

A new ice rink in Chicago offers a 20,000 square foot floor space. The facility aims to attract skaters, families, and local clubs with its public hours and skating programs.

Chicago Warleet

How to Clean Aigrets

Cleaning aigrets is simple. Lay them on a towel and brush with a soft brush dampened with warm water and white soap. Gently rub with feathered strokes, rinse in warm water, then hang to dry in a cool breeze for two to four hours.

Beware Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns Public Health

Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective internally. Caution against mercury ointments, urging prescriptions from reputable physicians, with testimonials and 75 cents per bottle plus Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Franklin Quote On Doing Right And Providence

Franklin states a rule to persist in actions seen as right and leave consequences to Providence. The remark reflects his view on moral steadfastness and fate guiding outcomes.

Franklin Providence Benjamin Franklin

Foley Kidney Pills Restore Kidney and Bladder Action

Foley kidney pills are described as a tonic with quick results that restore natural kidney and bladder function and correct irregularities. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.

Lemmon’s Pharmacy McElhinney Drug Co

Free Christmas cards offer from Rochester printer

Johnstone of Rochester New York advertises 10 imported embossed color Christmas ecards with no ads. He offers free samples to readers if they mail 4 cents postage, and asks recipients to request New Year cards if preferred.

Johnstone Pres Dept. A Rochester N.Y

Wrinkles in Aging Compared to Children

A health child shows smooth foreheads while adults wrinkle with attention or thought. The text contrasts how aging skin develops wrinkles versus a child's smooth appearance under the same stimuli.

The Lesson of Labor From Mr Figg

A fragment shows a fatherly Mr Figg advising that rewards require effort and labor, warning against expecting things for free while a youth named Tommy contemplates attainable goals and possible rewards.

Mr. Figg Son Tommy Cal Seta

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Arist AS Snouffer Hughes & CO Lion and the Mouse Skaggaard Concert Company Spornere Concert Company Graham Dee Dan Cupid Bill Urday Atchison Bros Onl Silk Dougherty Bros Clothiers
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