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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1905
Page
8
M Harris of Columbus Junction visited the city on business. The Keck Floral Co offers carnations or roses for Christmas. Mrs W A Stiles left today for Keokuk. Hervey Bell remains ill in a Chicago hospital though not seriously ill, worrying friends.
Kay Warrington spent the day with friends en route to his Keota home from Michigan where he attends a military school. Santa visits New Store Thursday for Christmas, flowers from Keck Floral Co. Tele 91. Mr. and Mrs. R P Dickson travel to Cedar Rapids then Cincinnati before wintering in Leesburg Florida.
The McClure's piece on Theodore Roosevelt by Henry Beach Needham highlights the President's demanding pace and his rise from ill health to peak fitness. It includes rare photographs and stresses that strong will and disciplined choices enable notable activity, a message aimed at families. Cedar Rapids Teachers' meeting fights for 1906 convention and a Mercer county trial open in Illinois over alleged cruelty to Stella Grady.
Post cards are offered at the McElhinney Drug Company as keepsakes for customers. The store advertises a selection of collectible cards and related memorabilia for visitors.
A lively note highlights Johnson’s bakery map of goods and tempting treats including 10 cent cakes. Mentions Stichter and Gunther candies, Miss Lulu Laughead arriving for a holiday, and Mary Martin with Ralph Junkin returning from Burlington, endorsing Johnson’s quality over pricier options.
Mrs. Chas. Stearns of Ainsworth led a group of bakery line workers who spent the day visiting Washington friends. The outing highlighted community ties and touring local shops during the trip.
Santa Claus visits Snouffer Hughes and Co's store Thursday from 9 to 11 pm. The appearance offers children a chance to meet Santa and receive small gifts at the shop.
J D Dayton of West Chester visited the county seat today. Dr J C W Coxe of Oskaloosa was the guest of friends in town today. Mrs Joe Pittman and two daughters, who have been visiting here, departed this morning for Richland Missouri.
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