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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1910
Page
2
A public sale is offered on a Saturday in September at 2:00 PM on the premises lot 3 block 5 Western Addition Washington to settle the estate of Mrs. S J Teeter. For further particulars see M W Conner J W Teeter members of the undersigned.
Auction conducted on September 16 1910 at the Rosencrans farm features eight horses twenty four cattle sixty hogs and extensive farm equipment including a Champion binder and corn machinery. Terms include 12 month credit with notes bearing interest and lunch on the grounds. Auctioneers J A Woodburn Austin Sutherland and clerk J B Crayne.
Kalona and Columbus Junction residents attend fairs and events with many names listed. Local trips include visits to Washington Iowa City Lawrence Kansas and Donnelson. A baby is born to Mr and Mrs Floyd Timmons and school starts with several teachers named.
Miss Luella Hightshoe leaves for Winnebago Minnesota to take the principal role for the upcoming school year. J B Crooks of Washington and his wife visited their son J J Crooks here yesterday. Mrs John Lease and Bruce returned from Avoca Iowa after a week away. Louisa Williams and Jessie with Mrs W D Fishburn departed for Washington this morning. Mrs John Brown and her son also traveled to towns not specified.
A jailed speaker laments oppression by a tyrant mayor who ousted him from work and robbed his family. He declares resistance, mocks authority, and vows to buy a gun to defend rights amid economic strife and social injustice.
Des Moines visitors and regional travelers arrive and stay with relatives across Winfield Washington Crawfordsville and Columbus Junction. Local residents attend church events, travel from Spokane to neighboring towns, and return after weekend visits.
September 10 reports Frank McCombs visiting Washington to stay with his sisters for a couple of weeks. J G Selement works on William Chapek’s storage house block, with ial Reece assisting. Al Selement and George Saur make a Kalona-bound business trip Thursday evening. B Marhofer hauls sand for F P Friese in Kalona. A Snyder helps carpenters nail slate on Fred Radda’s roof.
A vintage advertisement proclaims Foley Kidney Pills cure backache headache nervousness loss of appetite and general weakness linked to kidneys or bladder. It credits Lemmon's Pharmacy and Elhinney Drug Co as suppliers and promotes the pills as strengthening and revitalizing.
The only store in a railroad town offers stock and fixtures valued at 4500 dollars. Stock is clean and up to date with post office inside the store. Very profitable business. owner moving to another venture, a money maker for a new buyer. Write Box 513 Muscatine Iowa. HS-eod-Gt
Time to reserve for the upcoming cold season. Jean Huysmans showcases latest advance styles for ladies suits coats and skirts with guaranteed ready outfits when weather turns. Place your order now to secure up-to-date garments.
J A Swensen of Watertown Wisconsin says ten years of eczema resisted by fifteen doctors was cured by Buecklen's Arnica Salve. The advertisement claims it treats skin eruptions eczema salt rheum boils fever sores burns scalds cuts and piles. 25 cents at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Crack amateur golfers gathered in Brookline Massachusetts to contest the United States Amateur Golf Association title. The program calls for eighteen holes of medal play and the finals are scheduled for Saturday with the national championship to be decided.
Notice asks donors to contact Miss Grace Hunter at the George H. Paul office or Miss Dawson at the Brookhart office to donate asters for decoration of the opera house for the upcoming old soldiers' meetings.
The guide explains that gold filled watch cases are popular and cheaper than solid gold, but surface beauty does not reveal real value. Value depends on gold content and manufacturer reputation, so buyers should rely on a trusted jeweler for guidance. Steche's Jewelry Store offers expertise.
Notice from kh. of PB calling all brothers to attend work Monday evening September 17 in the first rank. Signed Tit2 kh. D. Morrison, C. C.
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