Academy Hotel Literary Programs Evening Lineup
The academy hotel hosts a sequence of literary programs featuring Magnet Prophecy Irene Simpson Dream Fern Keister Essay Clyde Kinney Extempo Debate Edna Merchant Manford Wilcox Paper Esther Strohm Aurora Essay Jesse Busby Re production Elsie Wallace Dream Lawrence Moriarty Paper Ethel Larson Biography of Harry Taylor Louis Rinner biography of Louis Rinner and Harry Taylor. A number of students will take a bob ride to Miss Clara Meyer’s home west of town Thursday evening for a pleasant time. The boys held Bible study in the music room and then visited John Simpson, ill at home for about ten days.
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Magnet
Irene Simpson
Fern Keister
Clyde Kinney
Edna Merchant
Manford Wilcox
Esther Strohm
Aurora
Jesse Busby
Elsie Wallace
Lawrence Moriarty
Ethel Larson
Harry Taylor
Louis Rinner
Clara Meyer
John Simpson
Swift's Premium Calendar for 1910 distribution offer
Swift's Premium Calendar for 1910 presents four famous songs America Home Sweet Home Old Folks at Home and The Old Oaken Bucket with color illustrations portraits and biographies. The calendar includes song lyrics and on reverse a piano score with words. Distribution details require sending 10 Wool soap wrappers a map extract 10 cents in stamps or coin to Swift & Company Union Stock Yards Chicago.
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Swift
America
Home
Swift & Company
Calendar Department
Union Stock Yards
Regular monthly board meeting scheduled at 8 oclock
A regular monthly meeting is set for tomorrow evening with the board and stockholders gathering at 8 oclock. The notice describes an organized session likely to discuss ongoing company matters and governance.
J C Smith Store Passes To New Owner In Washington
The J C Smith & Son grocery, Washington's oldest exclusive grocery, transfers stock to Selden L Stewart represented by W H Stewart of Strouthers Ohio. Ralph Smith retires after 27 years, Hugh Dougal remains with the new firm, and Stewart plans to move to Washington with his family as the deal completes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. C. Smith & Son
Selden L. Stewart
W. H. Stewart
Strouthers, Ohto
Stewart
J. C. Smith
Ralph Smith
Smith
Hugh Dougal
Charles Ohngemach
Cunningham’s Sons
William Blair & Son
Sol Rich & Company
Snowballing Illegal on Streets City Warns of Arrest
Public notice states snowballing on streets alleys and highways is against the law. Authorities will arrest violators to prevent property damage and injury to bystanders. Boys are urged to abstain from the sport due to frequent damage and injuries.
Telephone at Christmas relies on busy lines nationwide
The Washington Telephone Company notes peak daily connections before Christmas as people depend on the telephone to manage holiday plans. The system is described as a holiday necessity spreading cheer beyond city limits. Telecommunication advice highlights a Christmas call service.
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Washington Telephone Company
Universal Washington
Wrestling match billed as handicap bout at week from tomorrow
A handicap wrestling match is set for December 22 between Fred Sampson 125 pounds and Art Coffman 138 pounds of Chicago. Coffman must throw Sampson three times in an hour or forfeit, with 60 percent of gate to the winner and 40 percent to the loser. A preliminary bout is planned and a basketball game between Washington and Sigourney High at the Commercial club Symnasium Friday night, postponed from earlier.
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Fred Sampson
Art Coffman
Chicago
Coffman
Sampson
Commercial Club Symnasium
Washington and Sigourney High School
Professor Barclay Delights Audience At Methodist Church
Professor Barclay the cartoonist and clay modeler entertained at the Methodist Church with changing chalk pictures and quick clay models. He sang When the Evening Breezes Sigh Home Sweet Home with Mrs Cocklin at the piano and illustrated poems with drawings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Barclay
Methodist Church
J. Cocklin
Theodore Roosevelt
George Washington
Happy, Hooligan
Girl of the Eagle Ranch presented at Graham
The Girl of the Eagle Ranch a western romance starring Constance Caufman with Guy Caufman and Chris Nelson will be shown at Graham on December 16. A complete production with stage settings wardrobe and a moral lesson promises lasting memories and entertainment. Prices 25 35 and 50 cents.
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Eagle Ranch
Constance Caufman
Guy Caufman
Chris Nelson
Graham
The
New York Herald
Wreck Blocks Rock Island Tracks at Latty Delays Trains
A Burlington freight derailment at Latty halted the Rock Island main line for six hours causing major delays. The engine and several cars left the track. a West Burlington wrecker moved in and traffic resumed about six hours later. Trains 22 and the northbound were held. telegraph limits hindered early information. By noon the line cleared and service slowly resumed.
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Burlington
Rock Island
Latty
West Burlington
Mediapolis
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with PAZO Ointment
An old advertisement promises curing any case of itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or a full refund. The product is offered for 50 cents and guarantees relief.
Borrowed Smiles And Kitchen Wisdom For Cold Weather
A crowded car features a coin drop mystery and a sad young man returning a nickel from a ten dollar gold piece. Practical tips warn cold weather handling of ice, woolens, milk, cheese, and potatoes to keep flavors and behavior in check.
Gray Literary Society Dec 17 Program at Gray School
The Gray Literary Society invites all to a Friday evening program at the Gray school house on December 17. The lineup includes opening address by Frank Libe, recitations by Mary Brown Hattie Hesseltine Glen Beenblossom Kate Snider Hazel Birney Helen Benda, songs by Cecil Hopping Mrs Elsie Beenblossom and J. J. Benda, and music by Mr and Mrs Hexworth and J. J. Benda. Fox and Dewey advertise a 5.50 prize for best 3 ears of corn and a 3.50 second prize.
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Gray Literary Society
Gray School
Frank Libe
Mary Brown
Hattie Hesseltine
Cecil Hopping
Glen Beenblossom
Mrs. Hexworth
J. J. Benda
Kate Snider
Express Pack Ages Notice to Donors and Public
Local express offices urge people to refrain from sending money or valuables by ordinary express. Use the money department for added safety and secure handling.
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Money Department
E Einsure
Mi o Na Form of Medicinal Relief Cited in 1909 Ad
A 1909 advertisement quotes Mrs. M Eyfield claiming nervous dyspepsia pain relief after using Mi o na tablets. The copy touts rapid after meal relief within five minutes, a five box course, and a money back guarantee via Lemmon's Pharmacy for 50 cent boxes with free test samples from Booth's Mi Ona, Buffalo NY.
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Lemmon
Pharn A
Washington
Booth
Miona
Buffalo
N. Y
Clergy and physicians head to regional meetings and new office
The Rev. C E Baumgarten and Perry Hopkinson of West Chester travel to Fairfield for a home missionary convention today and tomorrow. Dr F Masson, long at his father Rev D J Masson’s home, plans to locate here and open a Klein building office in a few days after a stint in a New York hospital.
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C. E. Baumgarten
Perry Hopkinson
West Chester
City
Fairfield
Mr. F. Masson
Rev
D. J. Masson
Klein Building
Dr. Masson
New York City
Freys Studio Showcases Best $2 Camera for Market
A Freys Studio listing promotes a two dollar camera as the market’s best value. The brief note highlights affordability and the shop's bargain appeal to customers seeking low-cost optics.
Be Kind to the Stranger and Friend in Life’s Uncertain Tide
A 1909 poem urges kindness to strangers and friends. It contrasts fortune’s shifts from colonel Croesus to the tramp fed today, and warns that fate can flip wealth and need. The verse counsels generosity, gentleness, and humane conduct amid life’s distress.
Hunt ban declared at Geo Ross farm 344 miles NW of city
The notice states no hunting will be allowed on the Geo Ross farm located 344 miles northwest of the city. M Brown signs the order.
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Geo. Ross
City Bus Line Phone Orders and School Social
Call up Phone No. 589 to place bus line orders, to be promptly attended by Frank Rogers. Leave street and number. A social will be held at the Young America school house Friday evening the 17th of December with a short literary program. Everyone invited. Verne Anderson, Teacher. 5416.
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Frank Rogers
Young America
Verne Anderson
Frey’s Studio Promises Largest Holiday Photo Styles In City
Frey’s Studio advertises a wide assortment of up-to-date Christmas styles for photos. It guarantees satisfaction regardless of weather, claiming to offer studio quality and leading fashion photography in the area.
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Frey
LAXATIVE BROMO Quinins Tablets ad note
Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Includes ER signature on each box. W. Bp.
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Frank L. Wilson & Co
Dougherty Bros. Clothiers and Furnishers
Academy
Notice Commercial Club
J.C. Smith & Son
Iwenty
Barclay
M. BE. Church
Hazel Birney
Elsie Beenblossom
Helen Benda
Tye
Fox & Dewey
Lemmen
Buster. Brown
Walt
George Matthew Adams
Gharshall Field
Bowman Bros
J. A. Harwood
Wrk
Pauls Lumber Co
Charley
Gho. M. Brown
Ple Social
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