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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1913
Page
8
London February 7 Leaders of fashion hoping for royal presentation faced disappointment as the first court of the year restricted trains over three yards in length. The early court drew surprise as King George’s schedule influences court attire and displays.
Fashion notes describe white frocks in flannel and seersucker for the southern half year and strong black gowns in materials like crepe meteor and satin. Paris and London observers predict revival of fans, while illustrations showcase a black crepe meteor gown with white satin trim and a decorative lace yoke.
Amusements column notes Thomas W. Ross will visit Graham on February 18 to perform Winchell Smiths new comedy drama The Only Son. Ross plays Thomas Brainard Jr a role praised for its sparkling wit and strong dramatic possibilities as the prodigal son figure.
Winchell Smith’s new play The Only Son comes to the Graham February 18. The production promises an intensely human, educational comedy focused on domestic duties, delivered with humor and a strong moral undercurrent.
Burton Holmes latest Panama travelogue at Orchestra Hall Chicago faced continual audience coughing. The piece notes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a quick cure for coughs and colds, suggesting readers visit Lemmon's Pharmacy for relief.
Nashua Iowa February seven eight year old Lewis Ferthus son of Mr and Mrs W S Ferthus is recovering from burns on his legs and hands after hiding in the kitchen oven the mother lit a fire and left to the barn returning in time to rescue him before serious damage occurred
Anamosa Feb 7 The Reformatory Press published at the prison reports 686 prisoners, the largest number for the local institution among state prisoners. The indeterminate sentence law is said to have increased the population.
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