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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1909
Page
8
The article contrasts ancient time telling with modern watches. It notes the shift from sundials and hour glasses to wristwatches and bracelet models. It highlights a range of styles and prices appealing to careful buyers.
Local notes report various residents traveling visiting and ill health state Mrs Rice quite ill at home of daughter Mrs Dennison. Sales announce ten percent off this week for cash at Snouffer Hughes. People listed include Yockey Miller work family others visiting Des Moines Ottumwa Topeka St Louis and Chicago.
Having sold my farm I will sell at my residence at the edge of Crawfordsville on Friday Oct 1 1909 the following property: six horses and cattle including four milk cows two yearlings calves twelve head of cattle also hogs corn hay oats and farm implements. Terms: credit 12 months on sums over $10 cash under $10. Lunch served by Methodist ladies. J E Cook Davidson Bros Clerks. Auctioneer DD F Macon sp-20-24-29
Lemmon's Pharmacy offers Hyomet a vapor antiseptic remedy for catarrh. Sold with money back guarantee and prices 1.00 for the main bottle and 0.50 for extras. Testimonial from Wm. W. Goode Newark Ohio dated June 21 1909 endorses the cure.
Local store promotions list blankets at 50 cents per pair and silk waists from 3 50 to 6 00. Several residents, including J A Hillhouse and Elizabeth Wilkinson, are noted returning home or visiting. A Settlements Mutual Insurance report shows losses paid totaling 413 90 with names and amounts listed.
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