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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1909
Page
5
Unsettled and probably snowy tonight and Saturday with colder conditions. The forecast covers Iowa for today and tomorrow, noting colder temperatures in east and central portions Saturday. Mrs. W. W. McFarland travels to Des Moines for a visit through next week.
J M Wilson called in Keota today and many residents travel for visits, funerals, and events. Charles Perine and Margaret Duff visit Centralia while Miss Stephen stars in All A Mistake at Graham Friday. Several locals return from cities or travel to Knoxville Wayland Brighton Fairfield and Kansas.
Review of a small play shown last evening describing mixed opinions on its merit. True St James plays Eugene Courvoirsier with Miss Ila May Fitch as May Wedderburn delivering solid performances and pleasing musical numbers. The next show will be A Dolls House on February 16.
The Journal states the next installment of Satan Sanderson will appear tomorrow after today’s crowded issue forced omission. Readers are assured the tale will continue in subsequent issues without pause.
Campfire program full and ready with Chaplain Cole as a speaker. The veteran is highlighted as a distinguished guest and promises a good time for all attendees. Do not miss the event.
The Vienna offers marble nut pound cake and various layer cakes as part of its dessert selection with emphasis on rich flavors and traditional recipes.
A free demonstration of floor and wood finishes will be held at the store this week with a focus on products and techniques. McElhinney Drug Co. mentions the event will occur Friday and Saturday to showcase finishing options.
Paul Allen of Plain Dealing Louisiana endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best selling cough syrup for eight years. He says it cures coughs colds and croup in children and is safe for babies as well as adults, noting it contains no opium or narcotics. Sold by F L Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
At my home place 2 miles north of Clay and 5 miles northeast of Richland I will offer February 16 1909 starting 10 oclock. Fourteen head of horses and mules including Norman mares iron gray geldings bay gelding and a road mare. and thirteen head of cattle with a registered Durham bull and other stock. Also hogs sheep and Angora goats plus two farm wagons and hay loader. Terms: cash for $10 and under. over $10 credit 12 months with bankable note at 7 percent interest. 6 percent cash discount. Lunch on grounds by Ray Callister. Auctioneers OG B Morgan A C McNurlen Austin Suth erland. Vern Luithly Clerk. 12 15
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as clearing air passages stopping throat irritation soothing inflamed membranes and ending persistent coughs The copy urges refusing substitutes and notes Lemmon's Pharmacy as the supplier.
W M Johnson visited Columbus Junction for business. Rev Father J M Walsh traveled to Iowa City this morning. R H Clyde left for Cone to spend the day. L F Harrison of Crawfordsville was in town overnight returning with Mrs C M Maxwell and two children of Havre, bound home after a short visit.
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