New Furniture for Fall Show Largest Ever Displayed
The store presents its fall furniture line featuring new individual pieces suites and combinations. Reed upholstered suites stand out among the prominent new items in this extensive showcase.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1926
Page
16
Fall Furniture Specials Advertise Walnut Bedroom Suite
The ad markets a two tone Walnut bedroom suite with vanity bed chiffonier and a separate 8 piece Walnut dining room set including tapestry chairs guest chair buffet and table. Festival pricing highlights the two pieces with bold figures and a promotional price around 1429 and 10850 for the dining suite.
Jack the Tightwad joins Elsie Capron in engagement saga
A notorious penny pincher, Jack Codington faces gossip about his fortune and engagement to Elsie Capron. He confronts rumors with a bold gesture plan, visits Elsie with gifts, and provokes Cynical reactions from Elsie’s father Cyrus Capron as the couple navigate wealth and trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Codington
Jack
Jack Codington
Elsie Capron
Elsie
Misse
Cyrus
Mr. Capron
Eros
Mammon
Cyrrus
Dam Ho Iere
Pye
Financelal
Omy
Isle
Tong
Codington
Kern Baby and Harvest Customs Rise in Pegland
In Pegland harvest rites include the Kernaby a dolllike figure made from final sheaves tied with ribbons carried on a pole in procession to the barn. It is set at the head of the table during supper with antiquarians noting it as a relic of Ceres the goddess of agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pegland
Kernaby
Ceres
Making Study Agreeable
A quotation from Smith promoting pleasant study by choosing engaging topics and avoiding feelings of inferiority that hinder knowledge acquisition. It suggests reframing study to be enjoyable as a path to learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Portrait of an American Life by Max Nordan
A succinct art note describes a imagined painting titled American Life featuring a jewelry adorned woman foreground with a business man in the background. Max Nordan is cited as the creator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Nordan
GRAINS OF GOLD Falls Festival Bulb and Poultry Supplies
A rural advertisement extols Gypsum to disinfect poultry houses and curb odors, plus a Fall Festival sale featuring wormers, potting supplies, bulbs, and farm products. The piece touts egg shell quality, Dr Hess products, and a money back guarantee on items like Revenge Louse Powder and stock tonics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Agricuture
John Deere Flow Company
Warren
Tulips 25 for 50 cent stamps and price list note
A clipped note mentions pricing on stamps and mailing supplies with a price list reference and payment options including a check. It appears as a short advertisement or catalog fragment with limited legible details.
Big Pumpkin Contest Awards S500 in Prizes
County fair notice outlines a big pumpkin contest with about 50 dollars in cash and merchandise for nine winners. Prizes include class A distance records, class B largest and most perfect squash collections, and special judging by Mollison. Entries must be at Warren's Seed Store before nine on the morning of the 7th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren's
Kins
Goodin Undertaking
Dutchess
Dougherty Bros
Warren
Bulb Planting Trowel Offered for Sale at 15e
A fine garden trowel suitable for bulb setting is offered at 15e in this sale item.
Festival Days Special on 10.75 Self Feeder
A ten dollar seventy five cent self feeder with no waste is offered. It holds 50 pounds of grit and 150 pounds of mash. Special festival price is eighty seven dollars and seventy seven cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TD Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
McNamara
Tightwad
Tony
Elsie’s
the Kern Baby
George M Griffith
Washington
Ford Dealers
Ford Car
T. le. D
Ford
Washington Motor Co
Glenn E. Mace
B. K
Standard Chemical Manufacturing Company
C. A
Darwin
Ees
H. A. Bittenbender
Agricultural College of
Ames
Dr. Hess
W. G. Marie
Oscar R. Lane
Geo. W. Brown
R. G. Pauls
Howard Wagner
Hayes Fleming
Dr. Hess Stock Tonic
Tbs
Kodak
M Phillips Drug Store
West Side Square
Warren’s Seed Store
Washington, Iowa
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