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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
8
The piece details Saint Mary College valentine jokes as girls mock the holiday. From homemade cards to clever drawings and rhymes, the jokes lampoon romance and college life with vivid, playful scenes and pranks among students and seniors.
A fragmentary dialogue shows a sharp exchange between a cook and a butler about manners and dignity. The terse scene hints at a clash over control and propriety in a household.
The Woman's Missionary society of the Presbyterian church holds a praise service Thursday at 7 30 p m Mrs W E Parsons of Fairfield will speak on Glimpses of the Orient A free will offering is taken Everyone is invited The young people of the Second United Presbyterian church host an exchange social this evening at the Shaw home on the Heights
Mr. Howard R. Sitler and Miss Ethel M. Jacobs were married last evening at 7 30 by Rev. Geo D. Rogers in a cozy flat above the Eichelberger music store. The ceremony was intimate with relatives and friends, followed by a formal wedding dinner and warm congratulations.
Mrs. Frank Anderson of Titus visited at the John Mauthe home. A marriage license was issued to H. R. Sitler and Ethel M. Jacobs. High School debaters argued against a bigger Navy, drawing interest from President Roosevelt.
E S Lopez of Manilla New York says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve healed many severe cuts and saved him suffering and dollars. It also heals burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles. 25 cents at Stewart’s Pharmacy.
George Moore of Grimesland North Carolina credits Dr King's New Discovery with saving his life after a bout of illness. He states improvement began with the first bottle and after a dozen bottles he was well again. The remedy is advertised as a healer of weak lungs and a preventive for pneumonia, priced 50 cents and one dollar at Stewart's Pharmacy with a trial bottle offered free.
Morning departures include W R Beamer to Nichols M B Jones to Ainsworth and Walter Hays on West Chester business. Others travel to Havre Muscatine Cotter LaPorte Crawfordsville and Chicago for brief trips Hear the Burlington Washington debate Friday at the high school Admission 25 cents Several weddings and receptions noted with attendees from local families and visitors West Liberty debaters visit Burlington for honors in debate.
The ad touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted, gentle yet effective laxative. It emphasizes ethical sourcing, known wholesome components, and physician approval for family use. Sold by leading druggists at fifty cents per bottle.
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