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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1912
Page
2
Market prospects show gains across cattle sheep and hogs with mixed and light grades trading higher. Receipts today and yesterday are listed, with price ranges for light mixed heavy and specific hog categories, noting strong to higher trends for cattle and sheep.
Advertises Christmas turkey duck goose and chicken orders at Royal Market. Highlights Big Solid Pack Oyster 45¢ quart, crackers 50¢-75¢ per bushel, celery lettuce and assorted fruits and vegetables, fresh cranberries plums and pudding, Christmas candy 10¢ per lb, and English walnuts and mixed nuts by the pound.
Patrick Morgan died at 9:55 this morning at the home of his son Tom Morgan in Brighton. Born in Dublin on March 17, 1833, he came to America as a child and married in 1861. His wife died seven years ago. He leaves three sons Tom John and Lon all of Brighton. Funeral at ten Saturday from Tom Morgan home with Rev Dillon officiating. interment in Brighton cemetery.
The passage asserts that truth is intangible yet real, resisting brute force dagger or bribe. It defends human liberty as a global cause dear to the oppressed and formidable to tyrants under William Lloyd Garrison.
Mrs W M Keeley hosts a luncheon for Miss Birdie Rankin whose Christmas Eve marriage to Mr Densmore Guthrie is noted. A high school musical program and a German class party featuring a festive tree and gifts are reported along with the marriage of Miss Pansy Minick to Rolland Kisor Bond at Minick home with a pink white theme and five course dinner.
Mr Bond a Des Moines pharmacist and manager of Randolph Drug plans a New Sharon visit to meet his wife's family. The couple plans to settle in Des Moines after February first following their honeymoon.
Box supper Thursday evening December 19 in the A O U W Hall with a program social time and music by Cunningham and Pattison. Rebekahs hold regular meeting tomorrow evening at their hall and urge full attendance. A C U W Hall social Saturday night with good music. Bethlehem commandery Knights Templar holds a regular conclave Friday December 20 at 7 39 with regular business.
The text notes elemental ingredients for various common items and then discusses Jerusalem's economy. It cites a population of 80,000 and states two thirds are non-producers supported from abroad, highlighting tourism, religious interest, and charitable funds shaping the city’s commercial importance.
In a fond reminiscence the piece notes old letter writing on brick, recalling the Letter Carrier and the era it evokes with humor and nostalgia.
A young barber recounts his wedding to a regular customer. He describes a large crowd of young people with dancing and singing and notes that there was not a single fight during the celebrations.
Joe Paicini was arraigned in Justice Riley's court for assault and battery on Clarence Benson. He pled guilty, paid a $16 fine and costs after a morning altercation at a north side fruit store. Deputy Wallace returned with Mrs Barton, held on adultery charges before Justice Riley this afternoon.
Classified notice states a journal want ad will handle selling services for clients. Describes ease of use and broad reach through the publication’s audience. Highlights quick placement and potential rapid buyer response.
Spencer Reed of Jackson township captured the sweepstakes prize in the corn show with final awards made this afternoon. George Grecian finished second and Sherm Blaker third in the sweepstakes. George W. Dodder won the sweepstakes in the single ear competition.
Azaleas poinsettias cyclamen and primroses roses carnations and sweet peas promoted by Keck Floral Co offering a colorful holiday selection for gifting and decorating at seasonal prices.
City barber shops including Colenso Barber Shop H. M. SheHebarger Welch and Mehaffey Chas. Outright will close all day Christmas and stay open the night before if business requires.
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