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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1908

Page

3

West Chester real estate changes owners as Hennon buys Holmes residence

James Hennon, who sold his farm east of West Chester to Ralph Cherry, has purchased the C. S. Holmes residence in West Chester and will take possession March 1. Miss Irma Daugherty is on the sick list. Rev Masson and J W Patton returned Friday evening from a brief stay in Albia.

James Hennon West Chester Ralph Cherry C.S. Holmes Irma Daugherty Rev. Masson J. W. Patton Albia

Purvis Seeks Washington County Superintendent Vote

Democratic candidate Miss Purvis, a lifelong Washington County resident, appeals to voters to consider her in the election for county superintendent on Tuesday November 3.

Miss Purvis Washington County City

K of P Work in First Rank Monday Evening

Notice announces a Knights of Pythias work session in first rank scheduled for Monday evening at 7:30 led by J. C. Ford with C. C. attending.

J. C. Ford C. C

Dunbar Bell Ringers Come to Graham November 4

Tickets for the Dunbar Bell Ringers, a star attraction, go on sale at Lemmon's Pharmacy Monday morning. The event is promoted to draw local interest and audiences are urged to attend.

Dunbar Bell Graham Lemmon’s' Pharmacy Dunbar Bell Ringers

Dainty Christmas Trifle for the Woman Who Sews

A cretonne sewing case gifted for the handy woman features a ribbon hold, silk lining, and colored cretonne. A clever baby ribbon roll holder imitates a large spool with cardboard rounds, rosettes, and loops for scissors and a bodkin, all simple enough for home crafting.

Set of blotters holiday gift from home craft

A simple inexpensive gift idea uses gray blotting paper a tiny calendar and holly red ribbon. Cut twelve 3 by 6 inch blotters arrange calendars in order glue each to the blotter then tie the stack with ribbon. optional thin cardboard envelope can be made.

Materials for Craft Project Listed

The note lists needed items including one sheet of gray blotting paper a small calendar half yard of one half inch holly red ribbon.

Greeting to a Friend blotter gift idea from a writer

A short note describes finishing blotters and placing an envelope in the house with gilt text reading Greeting to a Friend in the upper left corner. The blotters are arranged as a stylish, useful present.

Simple waist protector for delicate waists

A practical gift idea for girls is a waist protector that slips over a closet hanger. Cut a square of delicate fabric with a central hole for the collar, finish edges with white lace, add rosettes of satin ribbon at the corners, and skip lining to keep it light.

Nickel bread trays in colonial boat shape display

Quaint nickel bread trays in old colonial design feature fluted beaded borders and a highly polished finish. They are boat shaped with pierced ornamental work, suitable for table use.

Motto Cards Rise as Christmas Gifts in Bright Floral Style

Motto cards gain prominence as Christmas gifts. Popular quotations are illuminated with elaborate floral garnitures, printed on large cards and furnished with rings for hanging, priced at 25 cents each.

New Fall Styles Unveiled by Frey’s Studio Display

Advance shipment arrives offering fall styles and new photographs never before shown in the city. Frey’s Studio invites calls to view prices at the northwest corner of the square. Frank Chez of Riverside made a business call in the city Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Crooks returned from Nebraska trips visiting daughter Lisle Nicola in Norfolk and Rev Young in Beatrice, also friends in Lincoln and Pawnee City. They left Pawnee Friday with about three inches of snow on the ground.

Frey Square J. B. Crooks Nebraska

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Frank L. Wilson & Co East Side Square Bnabase SmoEs Dougherty Clothiers ADLER Milwaukee Washington National Bank Washington, Iowa Nicola Harmon The Washington Telephone Co Flo Purvis O. W. Farris Madison Street J. A. Rogers Ainsworth Geo. Peck New York Phonograph Edison Phongraphs Mr. Edison Lemmon’s Jewelry Store Harwood J. A. Harwood South Side Frank Chez Riverside
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