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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
8
Rothschilds and Smiths Advertise Holiday Goods
A cluttered page of shop ads announces toys, dolls, fur sets, ivory goods, silk hose, and furniture at Rothschilds, with discounts, gift suggestions, and orders by phone. Smith's Emporium catalogs crepe border new veils and prices, while Vaney china sets are promoted as gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith's Emporium
Christmas shopping and sales fill Washington streets
Local ads report Dougherty Bros offers neckwear 50c to 1.00 while Rothschilds promotes Phoenix Silk Hose and gowns at reduced prices. The New York Store extends hours for Christmas shoppers and a cut price sale runs at the New York Store through January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dougherty Bros
New York
Advt
Advice on keeping harmony with a fat wife and a phono graph offer
In a humorous shop note a store advertises a phonograph to deter domestic strife, joking about a man fearing his wife would dance away with their six kids. It mocks advice on keeping harmony, touts holiday bids, jewelry sale, and a Journal boost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidh
EK. A. Bickford
Magazine subscriptions and clubs offered by Nita Belle Mekoon
Subscriptions are being accepted and club memberships organized. Call 50 Red after 6 40 p.m or write to the Journal care of Nita Belle Mekoon, agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sppa Bell Mehoon
Avent
Nita Belle Mekoon
Handkerchief Booth Adverts at Local Gift Shop
Local page notes a handkerchief booth selling ladies and gentlemen styles from 10 cents to 1.00 with a 25 percent plus saving. It also mentions Mary Dunn returning home from Dr G W Hay's residence and Otto B Stichter traveling from Albany to attend Katherine Stichter's funeral. Wilber Miller's death and influenza illness in Dublin area are reported with Henry Steck coming from Owosso to attend the same funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Steck
Owosso, Michh
Wilber Miller
Owosso
Local Christmas travels and visits noted around town
Morning arrivals and departures include Mrs H L Mayhew Mrs H L Wilkin Mrs E G Welle Mrs Owen Grecian Mrs Gust Anderson Mrs Axel Anderson Miss Jennie Donovan Mrs Hazel Jenneman and others. A probate closed courthouse in honor of County Superintendent Miss Katherine Stichter and Christmas visits from families in Keokuk Des Moines and St Louis are mentioned. Lieutenant Robert Noonan arrives from Love Field after honorable discharge. Submarine sailor Cecil Lease visits Crawfordsville to spend Christmas with relatives. A piano house advert invites holiday music buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil
Katherine Stichter
Ancient Earth Sphere Theory Debated by Aristotle Influence
The idea that the earth is a sphere moving about the sun was widely held in antiquity but later rejected, largely due to the impact of Aristotle, renowned as a preeminent philosopher and scientist.
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Aristotle
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