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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1909
Page
6
Maybelle says Archie Feathertop still visits but has not made a noise like a proposal yet. Gladys remarks the visits remain practically noiseless.
The article argues plovers destroy pests like snails and beetles, aiding crops and reducing costs. It notes plovers’ night feeding limits pest numbers and mentions their eggs could boost population, saving farming expenses. It also reports on lovers as garden pets and highlights Wyeth Sage and Sulphur as a popular old hair remedy sold in drug stores.
Advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a thirty year reliable tonic and blood remedy with 35 cent tea or tablets offered at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Local items include Monarch shirts and corsets at Bowman's, sale notices, and various city visits. Car sales by Wooley Bros and a 26th touring car sale mark local commerce as residents travel to nearby towns and attend conventions and visits. Public notices urge safe horses and clean turnouts, while road improvements on North Iowa and North Marion avenues showcase community efforts.
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