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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1910
Page
5
Local items include household goods for sale at Geo W Stewart and The Fair. Citizens visiting, shopping, and events feature theater ads for The House of a Thousand Candles and The Wizard of Wiseland at the Graham, with special offers from Keller Phillips and Bradley Jeweler.
A girl named Evelyn and CK recount a tale of a cherry wood chair that brings peace to all who sit in it. The kind chair softens a cranky woodswoman, after children trap her cat to tempt her into sitting, turning her into a cheerful neighbor.
Mrs. Seth Carris of near Dublin suffered a broken arm above the elbow yesterday while in a cow lot. The cow, usually gentle, turned hostile and caused her to fall during an escape effort. The injury is painful but Mrs. Carris is progressing as well as could be expected.
Mrs O T Smith will entertain the Priscilla club tomorrow afternoon. The event is planned for a social gathering at her home.
Fifty dollars reward for the return of 40 Rhode Island Red pullets with single comb and for capture of thieves. They were taken from the sender’s place two miles west of Ainsworth last Thursday night. Miss M. S. Marr.
Electric sterilizing ovens once used for instruments now sterilize wounds and ulcers. Heat penetrates tissues beyond surface antiseptics and despite temperatures around 500 degrees F, the skin remains intact as perspiration shields it from scorching.
When celebrated pictures of Adam and Eve were shown, Mr. McNab, a gardener, viewed them and mocked the painter. He quips that the painter fails, noting Adam tempted by a new variety apple that's only appeared in the last two decades.
The Burtis Theatre in Davenport Iowa reports strong business for the sixth Davenport showing of House of a Thousand Candles. Manager William J Klink notes two appreciative audiences, with remarkable drawing power and polished scenic production. The company then appears at the Washington IA venue.
The store claims its prices for good dependable jewelry and silverware are as low as those charged in larger cities and invites demonstration if given the opportunity.
Advertisement states Merit Wins and Foley Kidney Pills cure disease tone and strengthen the body. Claims relief for backache headache nervousness loss of appetite sleepiness and general weakness caused by kidney or bladder issues. Promotes Lemmon's Pharmacy and Mc Elhinney Drug Co. pickup.
Wanted to rent a seven or eight room modern house in Al Darbyshire. Contact phone R 15-12. SO16.
A brief notice requests a married man to inquire at the Journal office about farm work.
The piece notes New York theatrical interest drives demand for quality plays. It highlights a road attraction that began as a New York success and mentions Candles as a profitable show seen at Graham tonight. The New York Commercial critic called the production an agreeable surprise.
Public notice announces a change of date and venue for a temperance meeting. Details indicate a revised schedule and location, inviting attendees to confirm attendance and participate in the event.
Fragmentary text indicates a meeting reschedule for Thursday evening at 7 46 likely tied to a quarterly conference with a notice about changes and range in timing. The readable lines show a disrupted schedule and unclear details.
Twenty five percent of people systematically beat doctors every year while only one percent receive charity. Doctors in China are beaten out of nearly 000 per annum or two thousand dollars.
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