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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1910
Page
3
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Tierney were held yesterday at 11 o’clock at the Lexington church. Rev. D. I. Coon conducted, with the Lexington choir assisting. The ceremony drew a large gathering and featured many floral offerings. Pallbearers were four of Mrs. Tierney’s brothers and two brothers-in-law.
The passage names Frank Howard Harvey Oscar Moothart J R Stick and 8 D DeLong as in-laws with interment in Lexington cemetery.
A newly appointed rector asks if his sermon pleased the congregation and receives a hopeful response from his wife. The scene recalls a quiet moment as attendees are described as nodding in agreement.
William Owen leads the Orlando company in As You Like It with lavish scenery and polished music. Orlando Rosalind are highlighted by a superb cast as the troupe showcases costume splendor and refined acting for a Saturday evening performance. Prices range from 25 to 150 cents including boxes.
An airdropped notice promotes The Girl from the U S A showing Wednesday January 12 at the opera house. The piece blends Orient life with American sensibilities in a love story of hate revenge and political undertones with admission prices listed.
An Outlook verse extols using virtue over appearance and action over words. It links happiness to choosing rightly and living truthfully with generosity, integrity, and good deeds, promising lasting peace now and beyond time.
A 1909 verse note advises brides to accept a steady lover who works hard and acts human. It counsels avoiding pressure for perfection before marriage and encourages a cheerful, realistic view of married life.
Joe Simerman held a large farm and fine stock sale on January 5 with buyers from as far east as Buffalo. Seventy eight horses and mules averaged 207 dollars per head, horses up to 700 dollars, two mule pairs 525 and 467.50 dollars, total sales over 16400 dollars. Col Brown sold all in under four hours with Dougherty as clerk.
Advertises Pazo ointment promising cure for itching bleeding protruding piles in six to fourteen days with a money back guarantee and a fifty cent price.
Uncle Allen Sparks urges a young man to view past missteps as a path to growth and not regret, arguing that shame from error can prompt healthier mental exercise. Mrs Joyce of Claremont, NH praises Foley's Kidney Remedy after a long kidney illness. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A playful exchange features Mr. Roadster asking where diving gear is kept and Mr. Foreknots replying about keeping it under his machine for breakdowns, highlighting mechanical humor.
The ad proclaims Parisian Sage as a cure for dandruff falling hair and scalp issues with a money back guarantee from Lemmon's pharmacy. It touts rapid results turning dull hair into lustrous locks and notes availability from druggists at 50 cents a bottle.
A fragment shows a taunting warning to count Hickoff about hanging, followed by a boast from a pretty heiress referencing her father’s garage and a lever to obtain paint and scaffolds in exchange for a dollar.
A historic ad-like note touts Foley's Kidney Remedy as containing the chemical Ger am and other valuable ingredients. It urges taking Foley's remedy at first signs of irregularities to prevent serious malady, labeling renin as a solvent and antiagent.
A vintage advertisement touts Buecklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for pimples skin eruptions sores boils and cracked lips It claims improving skin softness and velvety texture and lists uses including sore eyes cold sores cracked hands and piles offered at 25 cents at J BR Lemmon's store.
A boy recalls his father’s instruction to stay on the farm. The speaker notes sticking to the task even on wet days, illustrating early obedience and work ethic.
An old advertisement promotes BromO Quainina Tablets as a remedy for colds. It claims a one day cure with a money back guarantee if it fails and features Druggist’s refund and a Be W Grove signature on each box priced at 25 cents.
Wi J Atkins worked as a watchman at Banner. Exposure led to a severe cold that forced him to stop work. He tried many remedies before using Dr King’s New Discovery which quickly relieved his symptoms. The ad promotes a free trial bottle and guarantees satisfaction.
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