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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1910
Page
2
An advertisement promises best ears and two dollar and three dollar shoe prices. It notes coin numbers, samples, and a large stock with Brands Florsheim Wright Beacon Douglas. It touts Dr Goforth as a renowned hand-work repair specialist and urges shoppers to ask locals about him.
The Graham presents a musical comedy Dan Cupid set in a Washington hotel with English and French nobles and American heiresses. The plot hinges on romance foiled by Cupid with witty mischief and a balanced cast. Prices range 25 35 10 75 and 1.00. Ole Theobald, famed violinist, will perform a grand recital at the Graham on December 1.
Local notes list half price fall and winter suits at Bowmans and toys toys toys at The Fair. Red Cross Seals promoted at Ross Drug Store with candy and Kodak gift ideas. Concerts and violin virtuoso Ole Theobaldi headline at the Graham on December 14.
A poem in which a strict reformer boasts of absolute authority and punishment Asserts law and jail as means to enforce virtue Rejects leniency and mocks softer modern approaches attributed to reformers in a dated 1910 voice.
Local society notes mention Miss Wilda Augustine of West Chester shopping in town Saturday. Several residents travel between West Chester and nearby towns for visits and family gatherings during the weekend.
City stores reap rewards from heavy Christmas lines as holiday buying starts early. Roads are excellent and business looks above average with shoppers seeking fine goods. Start early to avoid last minute rush and let stores reserve items for Christmas Eve pickup.
A historical quote emphasizes diligent study as a path to usefulness and success. It attributes the idea to Grover Cleveland and frames study as essential yet not the sole route to achievement.
The Living Lake Literary Society presents a December 16 program with roll call, recitations by Quotations members and guests, music by J M Walker Dell Walker, various performances including Prophecy and Extempo, plus a debate on railroads versus steamships chaired by Maude Shaw and Mrs B T Foster with teams led by Sue Shawn and Mr J M Walker.
J W Greer of Greenwood Mississippi suffers lumbago severe enough to require injections. He credits Poley’s Kidney Remedy for relief and says the pain stopped after using the medicine, with Lemmon’s Pharmacy and McFthinney Drug Co. promoting it.
Mrs. D Gilkesoh of 826 Ingles Ave Youngstown Ohio credits experience and Foley's Honey and Tar for her daughter's relief from severe cold and persistent coughing. She reports one dose eased throat inflammation and a single bottle cleared throat and lung inflammation. Lemmon's Pharmacy and Mckthinney Drug Co recommend Foley's Honey and Tar.
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