Local society notes and upcoming events in Washington
Social gatherings fill the week with parties at the Walker Hamp shers and others on West Main and West Second. Marriages occur at the Methodist parsonage and John Davison home with Rev. A S Smith officiating. Additional notices invite M B A social, Royal Neighbors farewell, and D of H W I C and P E O meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Walker
West Main Street
L. T. Hampsher
Remps Hampsher
West Second Abeét
Annie Meyers
George C. Kern
Martin Denison
Elsie McCreedy
John R. Love
Sterling
Kansas
A. S. Smith
Methodist Church
Washington
Love
John Davison
Dora
Howard Wagner
8. K. Oats
Knight Wagner
Cocklin
Alex Miller
J. Cocklin
Lyman Bunce
O. F. Pickens
Goo$o
Jake Lehrer
West Washington
Paraguay Tea and Its Widespread South American Use
The yerba mate or Paraguay tea is abundant in southern regions, cheaper than tea or coffee, and prized for its believed health benefits. It grows wild, is widely consumed, and reputed to soothe the stomach and stimulate the whole system.
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Paraguay
South America
Cole
Uncle Ezra Says The Crowd Allus Goes Where It Is
Local columnist Uncle Ezra notes crowds follow popular spots and trends. He observes turnout shifts with fashion, events, and word of mouth, implying collective movement toward social hotspots as a social barometer.
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Ezra
Allus
Auctioneer Announces One Percent Fee for Farm and Stock Sales
Notice to the public from D. F. Macon auctioneer of Washington Iowa stating a switch to one percent commissions on all farm and stock sales beginning with the next sale season. He invites clients to schedule sales and thanks supporters. Phone provided.
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D. F. Macon
Washington, Ia
Italy’s perfumery uses massive yearly flower amounts
Italy annually uses 1,860 tons of orange blossoms and 1,000 tons of roses for perfume production.
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Italy
Playful Exchange Echoes Between Seats
A go-out-between-the-acts youth exclaims the scene is breath taking while a lady nearby sighs that she wishes it would. The Red Hen notes the exchange with quiet wit.
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Red Hen
Modesty in Boston Splits Books by Gender Perigre
In Boston a maiden lady separates books by gender into two cases behind a screen. She keeps male authors’ volumes in one case and female authors’ works in another, reflecting a strict code of modesty.
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Boston
Meddiesome Neighbor Engaged Seven Times in Kansas Town
A Kansas girl in a small town has been engaged seven times. Neighbors adopt the slogan Present company always accepted to tease the situation, reflecting local humor around the ongoing engagements.
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Kansas
Kansas City Journal
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Claim Quick Cold Cure
Advertisement notes a "one day" cure for a cold using LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails, with E. W. GROVE'S signature on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.
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Coul Gore
E. W. Grove
Bird and fledgling warned near West John tree
A parental warning urges a mother bird and her fledgling near West John to move away from danger high in a tree. The speaker warns that an aeronaut could land on them if they stay.
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Mrs. Bird
Johnny
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Praise
Reverend J D Knapp of Miles Grove Pa testifies to the remedy as the best for diarrhoea after using it for years. He recently bought a bottle from druggist R R Brooks and offers praise publicly. Sold by F L Stolte and Lemmon s Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
R. R. Brooks
J. D. Knapp
M. B. Church
Miles Grove
F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy
Quote on truth and tact in marriage from a thoughtful exchange
A dialogue on truth and tact explores when to speak honestly about appearances. It cautions that blunt honesty can hurt. suggests choosing restraint when a spouse asks for reassurance about a new hat.
Low Round Trip Fares To Council Bluffs And Omaha
November and December offer reduced round trip fares to Council Bluffs and Omaha. Tickets available from partner carriers with limited seat inventory and specific travel dates. Deals emphasize midweek travel options and return windows through late December. Local agencies promote advance purchase and group rates.
RY EXCURSION FARES FOR COUNCIL BLUFFS AND OMAHA
Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway offers round trip tickets to Council Bluffs and Omaha at one and one half fares for two expositions. National Horticultural Congress at Council Bluffs November 15–20 with sales November 13 15 and 18. return by November 22. National Corn Exposition at Omaha December 6–18 with sales beginning December 6. return by December 20. Further information from local agent F A Miller.
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Council Bluffs
Omaha
National Horticultural Congress
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Early mastery of languages in childhood tale
A sixteenth century anecdote about Charles Benet, nicknamed the man child of Manchester, said to speak Latine Greek and Hebrew at age three without formal instruction, illustrating early linguistic aptitude rather than a modern trait.
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Charles Benet
Manchester
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D. W. Harvey
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McConahey
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