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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1909
Page
7
A man narrates a day of frugal purchases from a wife's Jones sale and a visit from a college friend. The friend frets about debt and marriage on $2500 a year, while the narrator learns contentment as his wife's thrift and care for their baby restore peace at home.
The dialogue notes Willie and his father discussing a rare moment when only two students were present in the class. Willie recalls being the sole boy among peers, reflecting on the scene and their shared moment of uniqueness.
A street scene snippet shows a bold sign declaring no help wanted while a raspy speaker named Tattered Tompkins quips about the season, implying a supply of untapped opportunity despite the warning.
A fragmentary dialogue presents Marie-Reggie offering five dimes to a speaker who weighs the proposal. Harold comments that the imprudent suitor merits marriage, framing a domestic dilemma in brief, ambiguous terms.
Geraldine says she does not believe in flirting and Gerald recalls a prior experience that led to a breach of promise suit, noting the legal trouble.
Colic relief claims quick, reliable cure with one or two doses. Tod Robinson of Point Blank Texas testifies to immediate relief after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Sold by Stolten and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Boston launches a project for a world’s fair in 1920 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Pilgrims landing and the founding of New England.
Carlile Center New York reader G B Burhans reports complete kidney cure after two bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy and four years symptom free. Reminds readers Foley's can help others. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McKlinney Drug Company are named distributors.
Call up phone number 589 and leave orders for the city bus line. Frank Bowers will promptly attend to the requests with street and number details.
Dressmaking school advertises patterns cut to order for a perfect fit with guaranteed results. Located over Klein Clothing store, the ad labels 816 as a contact or address shorthand.
An advertisement from Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Company promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for chronic coughs bronchitis hay fever asthma and lung trouble claiming it stops the cough and heals the lungs.
A public sale is announced for October 27 featuring 30 head of Poland China and Duroc Jersey swine. The listing is signed by Al Darbyshire.
A local shop advertises a wide selection of late novels and classic works in various bindings. The callout invites patrons to drop in and browse standard and classic titles at the shop.
A brief exchange shows He and She discussing how to approach Mr Munn about marriage. She advises a direct line telling Mr Munn the wish to wed his daughter, then avoid further questioning.
A terse quip notes that the best way to avoid settling a dispute is to take it to a court. The line frames law as a path to endless delay rather than resolution.
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