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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1910
Page
5
Pure bred Poland China pigs of both sexes from March and April farrow sired by Keota Chief 151661 Longfellow 1516638 and Junction Chief 152591. Hogs described as big smooth type big boned and big litter suitable for farmers. Six years of satisfied customers is the best ad. Every one guaranteed a breeder.
Local notes report Mrs. C. P. Dede visiting in town and Mrs. J. B. Randle returning for a sick aunt. The Fair promotes Christmas candies at the Vienna and Rothschild’s stores offer big holiday sales and half price clothing. Ole Theobaldi violin recital at the Graham tonight draws crowds alongside promotions for toys, books, and kitchen gifts.
Local tailor Jean Huysmans promotes a plan with Keller Phillips grocery to give away a seven piece set of imported Saxony China to customers. The message appears in a storefront notice opposite the new Post Office.
A father explains a tale about Daniel Webster as a boy defending a woodchuck in a mock courtroom. Ezekiel argues the animal’s misdeeds and potential 10 cent value, while Daniel declares the woodchuck has a right to life and deserves freedom. The judge is moved and orders the creature freed.
The article explains affordable banner and flag crafting for Christmas uses, detailing materials such as alpaca silk velvet and cloth, and methods for letter applique. It covers layout, stitching options, double-sided banners, edging, cording, tassels, pole fitting, and decorative touches like monograms and coats of arms.
The Poinsettia club entertains at Mrs. Elmer Mason’s East Main home. Mrs. Tina Clapper hosted relatives for a 6 o’clock dinner in honor of her niece Miss Clara Porter of Brighton. Washington Lodge 297 elected officers and voted on one membership application. A Commercial club banquet for about 150 marked an anniversary celebration with informal dining and socializing in the gymnasium. Visitors from out of town attended.
Mystic Workers Regular meeting Friday evening includes officer elections for the next year and refreshments. Mrs Ralph Keller asks Section two of Junior Queen s Circle to meet Thursday afternoon after school with a donation of needles pins and thread to children s homes. The Junior Christian Endeavor Society holds a Christmas bazaar Monday evening December 19 in church parlors with fancy items home made candy and useful articles.
Fayetteville testimony credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving a sister from consumption. The writer, A D McDonald, recalls her thin, pale condition and failing remedies until the cure, noting it as the best medicine seen. Coughs colds lagrippe asthma croup hemorrhage bronchial troubles 50c 1.00 Guaranteed by J E Lemmon.
Special to Evening Journal reports J Frank Ffadd died of cancer at his home near Ainsworth on December 14. He is survived by one son, age 14, and his mother. Funeral arrangements and other particulars are being written.
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