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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1907
Page
2
A twelve year old named Jim Jones describes waking before dawn to deliver papers. He speaks of harsh conditions and ownership of the street, insisting the job is hard yet appealing to a younger boy who cannot yet work. His talk reveals a rough, unglamorous view of labor and family restraint.
A speaker recalls a friend who claims truth in his words and critiques the desire to rise early. The tone reflects a domestic vignette and social quick witticisms about punctuality.
Owing to cut off Chicago papers, non-regular subscribers must place orders at the news depot to insure home delivery each Sunday. Limited supply of extra papers. T. B. Vogt, phone 500.
A Bluffton Banner column extols going home for comfort and self improvement and adds a tip to use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a quick cold cure. The note mentions local sellers Cook and Sherman and Frank Frame, a teacher from near Haskins, visiting the city yesterday.
The Crawfordsville Imprint returns after a long vacation with P. L. Huber as editor and publisher. The paper is home printed with strong local advertising and news content. The editorial team shown experience and capable production.
Mrs. B. D. Clapp credits Dr. King s New Discovery with saving her son s life and curing a severe lung and throat illness after exhausting coughing fits. The medicine, guaranteed for coughs colds and chest troubles, is offered at Stewart s Pharmacy with 50 cent and 1.00 price points and free trial bottles.
The funeral of Mrs. E E Everson is rescheduled from today to tomorrow Sunday at 2 30 PM to allow distant friends to arrive. The service will be held in the afternoon.
Local residents visited yesterday including Miss Gladys Fitzgerald of Ainsworth and Miss Essie Essley assisting at Nicola and Harmon. Rev. W Fisher traveled to West Chester for business. Ed McDonald arrived from Mediapolis to visit the Will Chilcote home. Mrs Chilcote reportedly ill. Several guests from Washington and West Chester spent the day in town.
The piece surveys renewed efforts to pass campaign finance reform with public disclosure of contributions. It notes Democrats seek a chairman and a central headquarters, mentions Ex-Congressman Belmont and William J. Bryan’s opposition to national HQs, and citesRoosevelt family origins and Senate dynamics as background.
Small house for rent listed under local notices. Wilber Miller advertises beautiful live Christmas trees for sale with inquiries at The Journal office. Foley’s photos praised as best and cheapest. Xmas season near. John Peck and John Hopengardner noted returning to Crawfords ville and Ainsworth respectively after visits. Frank Henderson and Lee Sands seen in the city yesterday. R L Richards returns home to Cotter after a city business visit.
Snouffer Hughes & Co invites crowds to a festive Holiday Opening featuring Caners Harp Orchestra. South Side Furniture showcases rockers from Turkish to small sizes. customers urged to visit and inspect the displays. Joseph Murphy and daughters Maud Beatrice and Ina were en route home from Crawfordsville after attending the Farmers' Institute.
Mrs. H. B. Hamilton returned home to Ainsworth after a city visit. Willie McConnell and cousin from Iowa City rode to Ainsworth. T. P. Harbaugh traveled from Muscatine toward West Chester. Misses Verne Anderson Eva Easter Florence Porter Ella Porter Carrie Rowan Martha Porter Blanche Coulter and Clum Carson also headed home to Ainsworth last evening.
A mother from Holly Springs North Carolina recounts a severe bronchitis illness in her baby after measles. After trying eight stores for a recommended remedy without success she used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and states the child is now well. The ad notes the product is pleasant and safe and sold by Cook and Sherman.
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