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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1909

Page

3

Halloween pumpkins and a long awaited reunion

On a Halloween night Sam Cushing Tom Wiltse and Ned Brooks plan a prank on Bill Bates at Mattie Vaughan’s home. The scheme backfires when Mattie reveals Bates is gone and she is back with Sam after seven years apart. Sam confesses his foolishness and Mattie accepts his renewed proposal.

Cushing Sam Tom Wiltse Tom Ned Brooks Big Sam Jamestown Ned Mattie Royville Stnce Bill Bates Bill Bil West Cincinnati Sacramento BU Bates Fellows Mattie Vaughan Sle Bates Bates’ Yard Sem Liberty Sam Cushing

Pape's Diuretic Promoted as Cure for Backache and Kidney Issues

An advertising feature touts Pape's Diuretic as the best fifty cent cure for lame backs, clogged kidneys, bladder trouble, and related symptoms. It claims quick relief after a few doses and endorses the Cincinnati firm Pape Thompson & Pape as trustworthy.

Pape Pape, Thompson & Pape Cincinnati

A Long Ordeal We Read You A List Of Convictions

A courtroom scene described as a long ordeal where the judge and prisoner discuss former convictions. The Philadelphia Inquirer frames the exchange as the prisoner being read a list of prior cases, with the prisoner seeking permission to sit down.

Fudge Philadelphia Inquirer

Not Flattering Pie Request Sparks Kitchen Debate

A brief exchange shows one baker admitting most pies are homemade while another seeks a different kind. The fragment hints at a rural town scene centered on pie making and preferences.

Cure a Cold With Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

A guide advises using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and mentions its worldwide reputation for quick relief. It claims the medicine relieves the lungs aids exporation opens secretions and restores the system. Sold by F. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Chamberlain F. Stolte and Lemmon’s

Top price for land in Tabor area hits $210 acre

Tabor Iowa October 30 A T Has purchased thirty eight acres from Mrs John Clark for 87900 cash or about 210 per acre. This sets the top land price in the vicinity.

Iowa Tabor A. T John Clark

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