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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1911

Page

6

Stock Special Time Keeper Promises Best Value Watch

A worker touts a Stock Special priced at 15 dollars as an everyday time keeper. The deal highlights affordability and reliability for daily use.

Arizona Playhouse Debuts Western Drama at Graham

Augustus Omas presents a Western themed Arizona play at the Graham Opera House on Tuesday night. The small audience attended despite frigid weather as the sixteen characters including cavalrymen cowboys Mexicans and their families performed with home decor and scenery. The production received praise for its organization and stagecraft though the cold weather limited attendance.

Arizona Augustus Omas Graham Opera House Aravaipa Fort Grant

District Court January Term Opens with Grand Jury

The January term of the district court opens with a grand jury impaneled. Judge Wilcockson presides as jurors including F. J. Salladay as foreman and W. W. Dennison, W. E. Leet, John Hanna, L. L. Rogers, Frank Bell, William Estermiller, M. O'Loughlin as bailiff and Leigh Bell as clerk. Jury assignments list causes by date and time for equity and civil matters beginning January 5.

Wilcockson Equity Norman Barnes Robinson Funston Funston Mathers Smouse John T. Royce Moore Bennett Alva Carr Stewart Alcorn F. J. Salladay W. W. Dennison W. E. Leet John Hanna L. L. Rogers Frank Bell William Estermiller M. O'Loughlin Leigh Bell

Dougherty Bros One Fourth Off Suit Sale

One fourth cut on all suits overcoats pants shirts underwear hats and caps at Dougherty Bros. This price cut covers a wide range of men’s apparel in a major store sale.

Unsung Verses of Fame and Athletic Reputations

A reflective note on actors who lack reputation as ball players or prize fighters, suggesting that some still achieve fame despite athletic shortcomings. The passage peers into public perception and the thin line between acting renown and athletic prowess.

Old Soldier Praises New Life Pills in Erie Ad

A. K. Smith, a war veteran from Erie Pennsylvania, credits Dr King s New Life Pills with ending years of indigestion and liver trouble. The advertisement touts relief for stomach liver and kidney issues and notes a price of 25 cents at Lemmon s Pharmacy.

A. K. Smith Erie Dr. King Lemmon

Unequal Division in Life

The article argues that the person who earns money does not always receive it, highlighting social and economic inequalities in wealth distribution. It discusses how labor earnings, ownership, and control of resources can diverge, leaving some workers with limited financial rewards despite labor input.

Foley's Honey and Tar Cited by Local Family

Mrs. Charles Kline of Easton Pennsylvania testifies that several family members were cured of coughs and colds by Foley's Honey and Tar and she keeps a bottle at home. The note urges refusing substitutes and lists Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co as locations.

Foley Charles Kline N. Sth St Easton Lemmon McElhinney Drug Co

Makeup of a Man Inspires Inner Qualities

A reflective piece argues that true manhood rests on a good head a receptive heart and reliable conduct rather than outward show. It links sound judgment moral integrity and thoughtful leadership to character formation.

Pougherty Bros Slashes Prices on Winterwear

Cut prices announced by Pougherty Bros offering three months of winter savings with one fourth off on suits overcoats pants shirts hats caps underwear flannel shirts and duck coats.

Pougherty Bros

Daily Thought by Napoleon on firm resolve

A concise reflection attributes to Napoleon about how strong determination turns possibilities into realities. It emphasizes resolve as a catalyst for achieving potential.

Daily Thought Napoleon

Foley's Honey and Tar touted for colds relief

The notice promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as quick relief for LaGrippe coughs and stuffed heads. It claims safe, non opiate ingredients and urges purchase at Lemmon's Pharmacy and McKinney Drug Co.

Foley Lemmon’s Mcklhinney Drug. Co

Girl and mother encounter a terrier with a tangled face

A little girl walks with her mother when a fierce appearing bulldog approaches. She clings to her mother in fear and cries out to notice the dog with the tangled face.

Muscular Rheumatism Remedy Ad

An advertisement asserts that nine of ten rheumatism cases are muscle rheumatism from cold or damp and need no internal treatment. It promotes Chamberlain's Liniment for quick relief and notes Lemmon's Pharmacy sells it.

Lemmon's Pharmacy

Washington County Farmers Institute Annual Meeting Sat Afternoon

The Washington County Farmers Institute will hold its annual meeting at city hall Saturday at 2 pm. Officers for next year will be elected and other business discussed to boost member participation.

Farmers’ Institute Washington County Farmers Institute

Laying Up Treasures on Earth

A poignant reflection on the vice of hoarding wealth in life while neglecting spiritual wealth in the afterlife. The commentary warns against a form of madness that grips many, urging generosity over frugality gone astray.

Earth

Dougherty Bros Stores Slashes Prices On Menswear Items

One fourth off on all men and boys suits and overcoats along with pants dress shirts flannel shirts underwear hats and caps offered by Dougherty Bros.

Dougherty Bros

Death notice for Jedediah R. Davis

Jedediah R. Davis, former city resident and senior partner of Davis & Son real estate, died December 29 at age 54. Funeral Monday January 2 at 1:39 p.m. from family residence 3124 South Park Avenue. Burial at Oak Woods.

Chicago Tribune Jedediah R. Davis Davis & Son South Park Avenue Oakwoods

Meritol Cough Remedy Endorsed by Local Pharmacy

Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes Meritol Cough Remedy as a safe, non opioid treatment for colds hoarseness and similar ailments during season. The product is touted as the best choice and reliable. The ad notes the pharmacy's affiliation with American Drug and Press Association.

Meritol Lemmon's Pharmacy American Drug and Press Association

Washington Lodge No. 26 Meeting Notice

Regular meeting of Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M Friday evening January 6. Business petitions and possibly work. Members urged to attend and support the lodge activities.

Washington Lodge No

A Real Tonic Meritol Digestive Tonic Ad

Meritol Tonic Digestive is composed of hydrastis gentian pepsin senna India root and other ingredients. It tones up the system aids digestion improves appetite and cleanses impurities. Get a bottle today at Lemmon's Pharmacy Washington Iowa.

Meritol Lemmon's Pharmacy Washington Iowa

Tea in London in 1658 at Sultaness Head Cophee house

An old London notice records tea called teha or tay sold by the Royal Exchange area in Sweeting's Rents. It notes physicians approve the China drink and places it at the Sultaness Head Cophee house.

London Tay Tee Cophee House Royal Exchange

County Valuations Rise in Washington County Totals

The 1910 county abstract shows total real and personal property valued at 7 678 113, up from 7 570 800 in 1909. Farm land leads at 4 858 103, city property 954 687, personal property 1 904 550, with town lots rising to 564 982 and a county dog count of 1921 yielding 2 200 in dog tax.

Washington County State University College State Normal County Bridge

Rapid China to London Cablegram in Seven Minutes

A cablegram sent from China to London and a reply received in seven minutes demonstrates a transcontinental communication feat. The double distance exceeds 25 000 miles, highlighting quick message relay.

China London

Want Ad Promises Sure Results in The Journal

A brief want ad item in The Journal urges readers to place personalized notices and listings to attract responses, promising effective results for job, sale, or service needs. The notice emphasizes visibility in the newspaper and quick replies from interested parties.

Graustark at the Graham January 6

Graustark a George Barr McCutcheon romance in play form will be presented at the Graham on January 6 with New York Chicago and other cities approval. A romantic drama with love scenes thrilling situations and humor and a large scenic electrical display carried by a sixty foot baggage car. The company features well known actors and is directed by Jas W Castle formerly with Mme Schumann Heink Opera Company.

George Barr McCutcheon Graham New York Chicago Pittsburg Jas. W. Castle Mme, Schuman-Heink Opera Company

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