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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1911
Page
5
The column lists pension news, marriage and death notices, travel updates, and society events. Mrs. Helm receives a pension, births are reported in Chicago, and visitors arrive from New York and Los Angeles. Chautauqua notes praise, while church and school activities, treasurer and stockholder meeting reminders, and window sales on items fill the public notice section.
The London Graphic notes a vast fur sale at a city warehouse in Great Queen Street. Skins pile across floors illustrating a huge trade and the sizable money involved, a sight that amazes first time visitors.
A board of experts has been appointed to study the hull of the Maine. A Havana harbor visitor in 1950 might ask about the venerable men with white beards on the dock. The native notes they leave only to file vouchers and draw pay once a month.
A tolerably clever description of love compares it to many things including the devil heaven pepper sugar rope prison wine man woman beacon will o the wisp pony a bite of a mad dog kiss of a pretty woman goose rabbit and finally a ghost often talked about but unseen touched or understood.
Society notes report the recent marriage of Mr. J. EB. and Miss Dot Keister in Des Moines. The couple will reside in Washington and begin their future life at once, with many friends wishing them health and happiness.
An advertisement urges Washington readers to try Merital Snow Liniment for pain relief including rheumatism and sprains, praising its efficacy and recommending it as a trusted preparation from Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Call up Phone No. 589 Black for city bus line orders. Frank Rogers will promptly attend to requests. Please give street and number.
A witty line from Puck as he declares love and prior interest in enjoying life before meeting his beloved. The exchange reflects playful romantic banter and social mood.
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