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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1910

Page

5

Local and Personal Notes From Crawfordsville

Local items list visits and travels of residents, such as Marvin Dawson visiting friends in Wyman and Fred Jardon staying with his parents. Numerous acquaintances travel to Crawfordsville for visits, shopping, or business. A sale at The Fair and cost prices at Bradley's Jewelry are noted along with paving work on East Washington street.

Fred Jardon East Washington Street Burlington W. J. Bradley Ots S.W. Cor. Square Leigh H. Wallace Ben University of Iowa

Bedtime tale of Winnie and the talking robins

A father tells Evelyn and Jack a story about Winnie who lies ill in bed and is comforted by two pet robins who visit her window. The tale ends with a nurse doubting the visit, while a chirping robin suggests the birds spoke, leaving the children to wonder if the encounter truly happened.

Evelyn Jack Dreamland Daddy Winnie Robin Redbreast

Heart to Heart Talks on Nature and Solitude

A young girl questions contentment in quiet mountains and discovers solitude's value. The piece urges listening to Nature and God, learning self through nature, dreams, and silence, and finding comfort in solitary companionship with the Infinite.

Circus horse for sale after training at $3,000 to $5,000

A trained circus horse is offered for sale with an estimated value ranging from $3,000 to $5,000. The listing notes the animal is ready for performance and suitable for circus use.

Women's Influence on the Drama in London

A London interview quotes George Alexander praising evolving female influence in theatre. He notes women as free agents, their growing attendance and demand, and their securing the best seats, urging provision of fare that suits them. The remark highlights shifts in social roles and audience composition.

George Alex. Uder London

Local church and social events fill SOCEFY scheduled week

The report lists multiple community happenings in SOCEFY including Sabbath school gatherings at Mrs. Hughes’s East Main Street home, weddings at Squire Riley’s office and St James Catholic church, a girl’s social at the Whittaker residence, a surprise party for Mrs Beatty with a leather rocker gift, and visits by neighbors and relatives from nearby towns.

W. H. Hughes The Presbyterian Sabbath School East Main Street Mab. Whittaker St. James School Charles E. Beatty Beatty Earl Jackson Chas. Tucker Glassburner Valparaiso Neb Joe Romine Keota

Wedding ties two families near Rock Island

Mion Wheeland and Mack near Rock Island plan to marry with a farm life future. A wedding dinner at the bride’s home hosts twenty five guests from town and beyond. Attendees include Fay Waieh doctor Celeste Critz Swift and George Knike, with off-island relatives Mr Mack and Miss Jock Island representing the groom’s side.

St. James Catholic Church Ethel Wheelan Thomas Wheelan Michael Mack Rock Island Ills J. M. Walsh John Wheelan Gertrude Swift Anna Eagle Mion Wheeland Mr. Mack Rock Town Fay M. Waieh Doc

Elders Call Alpine Eagles Aerie Meeting at 8 O'clock

All members of Alpine No 1943 Eagles All are requested to their aerie rooms at 8 sharp to initiate a 20 cent committee.

Eagies Alpine

Notice of Future Suits Day Electric Service

A notice from 622 Iowa Gas & Electric Co states there will be no Suits Day electric service in the future. The announcement implies a change or cessation of a specific service term.

Iowa Gas & Electric Co

Dont Fool With Your Money Dont Trust The Work In Poor Pay

A brief notice warns readers about questionable workmanship and urges caution in spending. It mentions a tailor named Jean Huysmans and cautions against low paid, substandard work.

Jean Huysmans Tallor

Foley’s Honey and Tar Ad Claims Safe for Children

A Reliable Medicine not a narcotic Foley’s Honey and Tar is as safe and effective for children as it claims no opiates or drugs. Obtain genuine Honey and Tar from Lemmon’s Pharmacy Money Drug Co.

Foley Lemmon's Pharmacy Mney Drug Co

Free Piano Giveaway Inauguration At Melhinnney Co

Melhinnney Drug Co and Melhinnney Furniture announce a free piano giveaway starting October 1 1910. Three efficient pianos valued at 8500 will be given away absolutely free with details at the store. Watch for later announcements and visit the shop for explanations.

A. N. Alberson Mason Transfer CO McElhinney Drug CO McElhinney Furniture Co Melhinney Drug CO Melhinney Furniture

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