Washington items note visitors and sales promotions
Edward A. Schmidt of Davenport and Muscatine commerce visits Washington while Frey’s studio advertises amateur supplies and "Sensible Xmas Presents" line. The Buick agency announces 1910 models for sale. a European violinist display features Caspar da Sala on Ole Bull’s violin valued at 25 000 dollars. Walter Smith of St Louis visits, and local services include cement work and Lawson Pickle Company ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Ole Bull
Caspar da Sala
Columbia
Dixon Garage
Lawson Pickle company,Ltda
Washington House
Spelling and vitality themes in early 1900s notices
A mixed collection of brief 1909 items reports on national vitality and disease prevention, spelling bee revival efforts in Indiana Kentucky and Maryland, and crop statistics. Includes remarks on spelling accuracy, historical figures praised for spelling, and apple production trends with notes on political campaigns in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
L’ref
Irving Fisher
History professor named dean at liberal arts college
Town City Louisiana October 28 announcement made for Prof WC Wilcox of the history department to become dean of the liberal arts college. He succeeds Dean KL CG Weld whose resignation was announced a day earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town City
WC. Wilcox
Department of History
Liberal Arts College
Itcox
KL. CG. Weld
Hese
Grove's Quinine Laxative Tablets Cure Claim Card
Advertisement claiming a one day cure for a cold with laxative bromine quinine tablets. Promises full refund if ineffective and notes Grove’s signature on each box. Priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HK. WW
Grove
Want Ad Promises Quick Results in Journal
A local want ad in the Journal is advertised as a fast route to buyers and jobs. The notice highlights simple posting, broad reach, and quick responses for sellers and seekers alike.
Gaynor Shuts Campaign HQ Delays Brooklyn Silence
New York dispatch notes William J. Gaynor isolating himself in a Park Slope residence, refusing campaign management and barring access to outsiders, causing disruption to campaign progress and raising questions about his political stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Park Slope
Brooklyn
Willian J. Gaynor
Funeral of Mrs J B Teller Held at West Main Street Home
The funeral for the late Mrs J B Teller was held yesterday afternoon at 2 59 at the Teller residence on West Main Street. Reverend W R Stryker led in prayer and Reverend A S Smith preached the sermon as Reverend J I Schreckenwass spoke briefly. Mrs Batterton sang a solo. The service drew a large crowd and floral tributes were numerous. Remains lie in Elm Grove cemetery vault until Friday evening when they go to Ft Wayne Ind for family tomb burial. Pallbearers were J M Wilson Dr C W W Stewart Warren Moore L Q Brindley F W Brindley and John Leek with honorary pallbearers J M Denny C H Wilson A Hi Wallace and J A Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Teller
Teller
West Main Street
W R. Stryker
A. S. Smith
J. I. Schreckenwass
Methodist Church
Batterton
Elm Grove Cemetery
Ft. Wayne
Ind
J. M. Wilson
C. W W. Stewart Warren Moore
L. Q. Brindley
F. W Brindley
John Leek
J. M. Denny
C. H. Wilson
A. Hi. Wallace
J. A Young
Church Supper Planned Friday Evening
A Presbyterian church invites everyone to Friday evening supper with plenty of chicken and food for all. The event emphasizes welcome to all neighbors and church members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Marriage Licenses Issued to Local Residents
Yesterday and today marriage licenses were issued to Kari Kephart and Miss Naomi Baker, Albert Ward and Miss Anna Skinner, and Harry Turner and Miss Aliee Whiting. A high school basketball game between Eldon High and Washington High is set for Friday at the Commercial Club gym, with the contest ending in time for attendees to attend the concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kari Kephart
Naomi Baker
Albert Ward
Anna Skinner
Harry Turner
Aliee Whiting
Eldon High School
Washington High School
Commercial Club Gymnasium
School Notes Highlight Spin on Curriculum and Events
The Board of Education adds spelling to high school curriculum with Sandwich and Bacon’s Word Book. Tomorrow’s interscholastic basketball game starts at 7 30, followed by a violin concert or Nutting lecture. Lincoln students fund a new flag and Burlington’s Prof Sherratt directs a 14 piece orchestra. Drawing and vocal programs shift to Wallace school Fridays. Next programs set for Nov 12. Debating league entries include Davenport Sigourney Washington West Side and Winfield with first round Jan 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Sandwich and Bacon
Don High School
Nutting
Frank Sherratt
Burlington
Sherratt
Th State
Davenpo
Sigourney
Washington
West Side
Winfield
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Helen Iobisk
B. Rittenhouse
Brighton
Chica
Gary O’loughlin
McNamie S. S. Furniture
Frey
Edward A. Schmidt
Nt. Schmidt & Son Co
Music House
Davenport and Muscatine
Schmidt
McNamara
U. S
W. PP. Wells
West Chester
W. B. Neal
Houston
Texas
Lorien Neal
Basil Tracy
Rt. I. Lewis
Buick
B. F. Dixon
Iowa
Walter Smith
St. Louis
THE
Conservation Suriper
Indianapolis
Indiana
Covington
Kentucky
Old Hickory
John Sherman
Sherman
Unabridgea
Spokane
United States
Canada
Tammany
Oug
Justice Gaynor
Charles F. Murphy
Carnegie
Edward M. Shepard
President Street
Iis
Asaaide
Seaside
Shore
Prof. Wilcox
Dean
Reuben
the Bunco Man
Anderson & Wilson
J. Bb. Teller
Drum
Bruce Wilson
Lincoln School
Jeannette Jamison
Grace Ingham
Elmo Friend
Merle Samson Clarionet
Bruce Goode
Frank Chilcote
Henry Steck
Harold Blair
Cleada Baird
Lora Martin
Malcolm Dowell
Donald McLaughlin
Clarence Proudfit
Wallace School
Miss Row
Wilbur Knapp
Irving
Gladys Carson
Pen
Mary Cherry
Id Carris
Beatrice Lafler
J. Ff. Winchester
Th Educational Tablet Company
Bette
J.C. Smith
J.C. Smitrh’s
Havern
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