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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1910
Page
6
Public schools start tomorrow in all departments except the kindergarten which will be closed for the month of January. Notice will be given later in newspapers for the exact reopening date. A. C. Fuller Jr. Supt.
The Mahara Minstrel company joins William Owen and associates at the Graham with a 16 year reputation offering fine costumes scenery electrical effects and a varied program. Ricks, famed piccolo player, plus multiple musical numbers, and matinee Merchant of Venice with As You Like It evening bill. Prices 25 35 and 60 cents.
In a parlor exchange a woman notes a man resembles her brother and praises his gallantry. She questions how he differs from her brother as he admits fondness. She then declares no further ring of relatives is needed after the moment.
A short reflective note from Home Chat on sorrow revealing selfishness. It warns that grief can consume attention and lead to ignoring others who may hide their pain behind smiles.
A playful dialogue excerpt where Mame shows a muff to Aunt Sarah and Dorothy expresses a desire for a larger one. Mame notes the muff is ample for her hands, reflecting light humor and social banter.
Mrs Frank Tierney died at her Cedar township home at 2 50 PM after an illness of about a year from diabetes. She was born September 22 1869 in the county and died at age forty. She leaves a husband six children Opal Ferne Donald L and John Harold all at home. Funeral services will be Friday at 11 at Lexington church with Rev D J Coon officiating. interment in Lexington cemetery.
Robert Cook of Sol Rich & company will dispose of his clothing store interest and depart Washington in February for California after a 35 year career. He joined Mayer & Rich in 1875, became a partner in 1895, and the firm will continue under Rich and Maxwell. Mrs Cook and the couple will be missed by local social and church circles.
Alfred H. Brooks reports a strong Alaska mining season with Nome placer gold affected by dry weather. Other camps maintain or rise production. copper ore shipments in 1909 suggest Alaska copper output may exceed 4 million pounds in the year.
In Paris a Sorbonne delegation congratulates Gustavus on Scheele the Swedish chemist. A courier is sent with an order to raise Scheele to count, but a misinformed secretary reports him as a military lieutenant and billiards player. The king returns home furious at the misunderstanding.
John Carter of John Carter & Son, ivory makers, dreamed a solution to a perfect billiard ball machine. He woke his wife shouting I have got it and rushed to his study to draw the final knife needed, believing the dream showed the answer.
In a Houston Post excerpt a disputing pair debate a remark about a jab describing someone as thin skinned. The dialogue centers on interpreting a deputy accusation and the implied meaning behind a terse tease.
More than 200000 pounds of human hair are exported from Hongkong to this country annually. The article notes a thriving trade in cosmetic and industrial uses, highlighting steady demand and institutional import channels.
Announcement for a box supper at Glen Dale school house on Friday evening January 7 1910. A literary program will be presented and ladies bring a box plus a willing escort with money to win a cake for the most popular young lady. Teacher Irma M Wilbur signs the notice.
A humorous cartoon snippet shows a Sunday school teacher asserting Elijah ascended to Heaven in a chariot while Johnny Millyan questions if the tale is just family lore. The exchange captures childlike skepticism about biblical stories.
W J Atkins, night watchman at Banner Springs Tennessee, fell ill from damp cold and lung trouble. After trying many remedies, he used Dr King's New Discovery and recovered enough to return to work. The ad promotes relief for severe colds, coughs, and inflamed throats with prices of 50c and 1.00 and a trial bottle offered by J E Lemmon.
Edmund D Morrison urges timely applications for farm loans to secure favorable terms and reduce future concerns. He notes his farm loan business doubled this year by saving customers money.
In a Baltimore American quip, Miss Oldgirl warns against repeating an old joke as Miss Pert recalls hearing it in youth. The exchange captures a playful, era tone with light humor and social banter.
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