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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1911
Page
7
County Clerk George Eckerman announced the 143rd marriage license issued this year since January 1 1911. The first couple were James P Lukovsky and Emma Novy on January 11. The record for a year is 151 in 1999 with last year at 136. He aims to match the 1909 total and may offer special prices only near year end.
Local teachers and students will be dismissed Friday December 22 with no classes until Monday January 8. The two week break allows time for festive activities and a fresh start when school resumes.
Miss Helen Wilson hosts the Ready Maids at East Washington. Wedding invitations go out for Miss Bess FE Dennison to Albert B Bell of Hereford with a December 27 1911 ceremony at the Dennison home near Ainsworth. Second United Presbyterian hosts a husband party with a four course dinner and social games at Rev W R Sawhill’s home. Mr and Mrs Murray Conger hold a six o'clock country dinner for Green Burham and Linas Wood families leaving the area. Orville Elder hosts the Country club dinner at six with memories of earlier gatherings and a light cheese luncheon aims at revenge.
Max Feinberg of Chicago advertises a horse purchase event in Washington at Dave Martin’s livery barn on Friday December 22 from 4 to 10 pm. Buyers seek 4 to 10 year olds weighing 1300 pounds up in good flesh and will pay the highest market prices. Rain or shine.
A joint union service of Covenanter and First and Second United Presbyterian churches will be held tomorrow evening at 7 o'clock in the Second United Presbyterian church. Rev. Ph. A. Edgar of the Covenanter church of Wyman will preach on the Preciousness of the Word of God. All are invited. Also reported, a son born to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Fishburne this morning, weighing eight pounds. mother and baby both said to be progressing fine.
We will sell our 200 acre farm 1 percent miles southwest of Titus and all stock and farming implements at public sale on December 28. For details contact Cline Bros or Aus Sutherland.
The Russell Musical Novelty Company brings a rare blend of novelty instruments and musical harmony to Graham on December 20. Miss Merritt wowas as pianist while Miss Emma Bornholt enhances the program as contralto soloist and dramatic reader. The company promises an exceptional musical offering blending novelty with song and story.
Dialogue notes a patient asking the doctor to call at his house during the week while mentioning his mother in law. The exchange hints at domestic concerns and scheduling.
The guide advises matching jewel tones to hair and eye color. Dark hair and eyes suit rubies, while turquoise flatters fair complexions. emeralds should be avoided by light-eyed women. Pearls and moonstones suit fair skin, amethysts suit warm gold tones, and diamonds suit most but not sallow complexions. Earrings are rising in popularity but must fit ear shape. tiny drops suit shell-like ears, while large ears should avoid prominent earrings.
A music dealer notes that while ragtime dominates, many households still buy classical sheets to display during visits. The exchange suggests that even in contemporary tastes, classical music remains a modest presence in homes.
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