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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1911
Page
5
The column records numerous local residents visiting and returning home for the holidays. It notes a marriage license issued to Albert S. Bell and Bess E. Denison, and lists travels, family gatherings, and shop sales at The Fair with 1 3 to 1 1 2 off on holiday goods.
A parent explains why bells are rung at year end and how bells served as daily guides in old times. It notes famous bells such as Moscow's czar bell, Big Ben in London, and the cracked Statehouse bell in Philadelphia linked to American independence.
Mrs KE B Stewart of Davenport arrived this morning and is visiting at the Frank McClellan home. Marie and Naomi Bidwell went to Brighton and will stay a few days with their aunt Mrs Weidner.
Rev J A Stotts and his wife and three children Louise Jamie and Beula arrived this morning to visit relatives for a few days. They were in Germany last year after years of mission work in China. The children plan to start at Wheaton NL school next week and the family will stay with Mr and Mrs Will Gibson.
A writer in the Army and Navy Journal notes Grant’s fondness for horses after the Civil War and compares him to George Washington who also talked with horses. The piece recalls Washington’s quiet talk during portrait sessions and Grants reminiscences by a campfire about a mule and earlier ventures.
Professor Lounsbury cites Palfrey's claim that a congressionally forbidden act would ban youths under twenty one from writing a sentence. The remark illustrates strong views on youth and expression.
Jack Westphal, long time employee at H. F. Steck Bore in Wea, moves with family to Wellman tomorrow to assume full charge of the Steck jewelry store there. Bert Wetzel from Owosso will relocate to Wea to run the local Steck store in Westphal’s absence.
Newport R I December 27 Gambling may end the fashionable Newport Country Club after a special meeting is called. A member’s confession of cold decks and expulsion, crooked poker losses, resignations by members and wives Push for disbanding. Board of governors urges dissolution, likely leaving too few members to continue.
An old advertisement touts a laxative bromide quinine tablet labeled Cuore a Cold In One Day. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. The box bears KEW GROVE as signature and the price 25 cents.
Richmond on December 27 marked the centennial of the first major theater fire in the United States. On December 26, 1811, a blaze during a performance killed over seventy people including the Virginia governor as inward swinging doors trapped crowds. The disaster, spurring nationwide theater safety concerns, led to a decline in patronage for years.
A druggist offers PAZO OINTMENT promising cure for itching, bleeding, protruding or blind piles within 6 to 14 days with money back guarantee. Ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar Compound stops coughs and cures colds with no substitutes. Sold by all druggists.
The Washington Canadian Land Co will hold its annual meeting in the Commercial club rooms Monday January 8 at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. All company members are urged to attend this important meeting.
A brief noted belief speaks of aiming for a simple heart and life, seeing the world as beautiful, and finding happiness in congenial labor. Meritol White Liniment advertised by Lemmon's Pharmacy promises to ease pain.
New York City handles about a billion telephone conversations annually. The city’s vast network of lines and exchanges keeps voices moving through business and daily life.
The article promotes Merital Eczema Remedy as a skin cure for eczema, asserting the condition is a skin disease and can be cured through direct application to the diseased skin. It urges trying the remedy at Lemmon's Pharmacy without delay.
A brief editorial line laments that striking the nail requires force behind the blow. The paragraph emphasizes power and purpose in action over mere contact, urging stronger execution to achieve the intended result.
Ke Socoky and Miss Rhea Ford hosted a Christmas tree and gift exchange with club members except Miss Mary Foreman. Mr and Mrs J W Morton entertained 24 relatives at a Christmas dinner with a turkey feast and floral decorations. Mr and Mrs N D Anderson hosted friends for a Christmas turkey dinner with Mr and Mrs Crawford, the Crawford siblings, the Randle family, and Ross and Frank Crawford in attendance.
The W. C. T. U. will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. Rev. S. E. Greer on East Washington street. The Queen Esther Circle will meet Friday evening at the home of Miss Edith Chilcote. Be there.
The government thermometer showed seven degrees above zero at 7 am, 21 above at 9 pm, and ten above at noon, with a steady decline overnight. A northwest wind cut through the cold as about two inches of snow lay on the frozen ground awaiting lingering winter conditions.
At private sale in the Rookery building items include a dining table with six chairs, buffet, two rockers, library table, two dressers, two beds with springs, one mattress, four by six and a half by six foot six, feather bed, pillows, Brussels rugs in several sizes, cook stove, kitchen table, dishes and other articles, window shades. Call between 2 and 5 p.m. Mrs John Bidwell.
The Morgan Stock Company drew a large audience for A Russian Slave at Graham Theatre praised as a strong production. Arnoldo and his trained leopards wowed the crowd though the animals occasionally misbehaved while J Doug Morgan led the company with high quality specialty acts. Tonight the troupe presents Under Southern Skies with special stage settings to attract another big crowd.
Members of the Associate Presbyterian Church plan their annual New Year's dinner on Friday of the coming week. All are cordially invited to attend.
Frey’s Studio of Quality advertises portraits for groups and individuals. Call 6615 Frey’s Studio of Quality to see examples and obtain pricing.
Advertises Chamberlain's Hniment as the best remedy for sprains bruises muscle soreness and rheumatic pains sold by Lemmon's.
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