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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1909
Page
2
A reflective piece laments modern medical advances that introduce new illnesses and scare the public. It contrasts past simple remedies with today’s scientific progress and the fear it provokes in everyday life.
Local notes show mentions of Thanksgiving post cards at Ross Drug Store and multiple residents visiting in nearby towns. Individuals include Lettuce for Thanksgiving plans, Major Latta traveling to Oskaloosa, T. Riley from Burlington, Anthony Porter of Waterloo, and Miss May Harley visiting the Will Shaw home in West Chester.
Daily glimpse of town life with purchases at McNamara’s South Side Furniture Store, Vienna bakery and Frey’s studio. Mentions visitors from Athens Ohio and Marshalltown, licenses issued, holiday preparations, and scattered social calls across Crawfordsville and neighboring towns.
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