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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1910
Page
5
The city hosts moving pictures and a high class vaudeville show at the Graham Friday and Saturday nights with a 15 25 35 cent bargain price. Patrons note other entertainment including singing dancing and music. many residents visit businesses and attend weddings and funerals in town.
Advertisement notes Jean Huysmans Ladies' Tailor opposite the new Post Office inviting customers to learn a plan to win a seven piece set of imported Saxony China at Keller and Phillips grocery store. Also reports moves involving Mr and Mrs J A Y Ashby and Mr and Mrs Charles Thomas as residents relocate within Washington.
Advertisement claims MI-ONA tablets cure stomach distress in five minutes and improve mood, appetite, and digestion within a week to a month. It promotes a 50 cent price, money back guarantee, and offers free trial samples from Booth's MIona Buffalo NY.
J. W. Greer of Greenwood Louisiana suffered severe back pain that required injections until he tried Foley's Kidney Remedy. He reports the medicine eliminated the persistent attacks and the back pain, restoring his comfort.
Daddy tells of Cincinnatus a wise brave Roman farmer who left his plow to save Rome from savages. He led a besieged city to victory then declined kingship returning to his farm a sixteen day ruler for the republic.
A flurry of morning arrivals and departures marks the town as T. J. Dempsey travels to Davenport on business. Various residents including J. B. Bekerman, J. K. Powell, W. L. McConnell, Miss Leta Stewart, and Mrs. D. J. Evans are noted for visits or trips to nearby towns. The day features travel to Sigourney, Burlington, Keota, Dubuque, Madison, and Sterling with several attending weddings, funerals, or family gatherings. The holiday decor at F. L. Wilson shoe store reflects Christmas preparations.
In the latest will linked to Mrs Eddy, Mrs Augusta Stetson is named as the recipient of a costly jewel, detailing a significant bequest and its implications for estate heirs. The document outlines the item and its valued ownership within the distribution of the estate.
Hershel Flora a 28 year old resident of Columbus Indiana is in critical condition after a vicious horse bit through his right forearm kicked him in the face breaking his nose and causing facial and head injuries. The attack occurred at Flora's home and left him severely hurt with multiple wounds.
A Fayetteville man recounts curing his sister’s consumption with Dr. King’s New Discovery. He states it cured her completely and she has had no cough since. It treats coughs colds lagrippe asthma croup and bronchial troubles. 50c and 1.00 trial bottle available. Guaranteed by Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
Steck's Jewelry Store touts an extensive bracelet selection for Christmas. The ad highlights bracelets as essential in women's jewelry and invites customers to visit to see the complete, inviting assortment.
The funeral service for Mrs. J. A. Cunningham was conducted yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock at the residence on East Washington Street by Rev. A. S. Smith. Pallbearers included Harry Bell K A Burnell Leigh Bell Donald Bell Charles Cunningham and Howard Cunningham. Interment followed at Elm Grove Cemetery.
The 1910 government final crop report lists yields for corn wheat and oats. Figures appear garbled in the source but indicate billions of bushels overall with major totals for corn and wheat and smaller oats figures.
Jesse Riley returned home after a week visiting friends in Oskaloosa. Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson traveled to Winfield to spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Gorme. FE Young, B C McCleery, Joseph were noted in the Crawfordsville item.
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