Public Sale at A L Patterson Farm Northwest of Washington
Teeter and Lathrop auctioneers offer a public sale on the A L Patterson farm. Located 10 miles NW of Washington, 6 miles NE of West Chester, 20 miles east of Lexington, the event starts 10 am Thursday October 1. Items include horses cattle hogs cornfield hay farm machinery household goods and more with credit terms over 10 dollars and cash under that. Ida Patterson executrix serves with Patterson clerk. Lunch by Moriarty.
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Teeter & Lathrop
A. L. Patterson
Washington
West Chester
Lexington
Moriarty
Ida Patterson
Patterson
Soldier reunion attendee from Washington visits Mt Pleasant
Col. D. J. Palmer of Washington attended the soldiers' reunion here yesterday as reported by the Mt. Pleasant Journal on September 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Palmer
Washington
Mt. Pleasant
The Smile Age and its New National Mood
A persuasive piece argues that modern society favors smiles over sternness. It contrasts presidential portraits of Theodore Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan with taft era optimism, urging readers to cultivate and share cheerful expressions to improve health spirits and daily life.
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Theodore Roosevelt
William J. Bryan Ip
Mr. Taft
Bill
Sunny Jim
Buying a Ring A Story Illustrating Occidental Love
A Japanese woman explains enduring love while contrasting Western fleeting romance. A Brittany tale from Quimper shows a tourist pressured to reveal motives by an old trinket seller, who infers lack of a wife or sweetheart. The ring changes hands for ten francs, revealing gendered expectations.
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Japan
Brittany
Ile
Quimper
Publique
Joke exchange among Mrs Crabbe and Mr Crabbe
The Philadelphia Press quotes a humorous exchange where Mrs Crabbe doubts a perfect man and Mr Crabbe quips Eve would have bossed Adam if she were made first. The light banter reflects playful marital vanity and biblical puns.
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Mrs Crabbe
Mr. Crabbe
Eve
Adam
Philadelphia Press
Truth and Quality and the Value of Syrup of Figs
The passage extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a valued laxative choice. It claims it cleanses and relieves internal organs without debility or dosage increases, acting pleasantly and naturally. It asserts physician approval and urges purchase of the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product through leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Horse Sale at Pelter Farm Near Ainworth Cemetery
Public auction announced for October 10, 1908 at 1 p m on the Pelter farm west of Ainworth cemetery. Sale lists seven registered Percherons and thirteen high grade Percherons with details on foaling and service arrangements. Terms offer six months on approved notes with cash discount and 8 percent interest on notes after maturity. Auctioneers Wenger Bros and clerk A KE Spalding.
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Ainworth
Gray
Keota Loretta
Glaneur
Scipion Pride
Keota Albert
Ainsworth Flower
Roland
Steel Wray
Victor
Mart Swift
How to Get Strong from Electric Bitters
P J Daly of 1247 W Congress St Chicago shares his mother’s experience with Electric Bitters. He says the tonic boosted flesh, cured insomnia, and steadily strengthened her. It quickly relieves stomach liver and kidney complaints. Sold under guarantee at Lemmon's Pharmacy 50c.
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P. J. Daly
Congress St
Chicago
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Peonies Named After Paeon For Medicinal Worth
The peony was valued more for medicinal properties than bloom beauty. Named after Paeon the physician of the gods, it was regarded as curative. An old note claims the plant cured Abydes cruel maladie and peony water was once valued as a beverage whether medicinal or temperance.
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Paeon
Tamatauka Tangihangakeauau Abbreviation Explained
An Auckland letter explains a seaside Hawke's Bay resort’s Maori name Tamatauka Tangihangakeauau as an abbreviation for Tam atua whaka tangihangakeaauao tanenui rarangikitanatahu. The translation given is "The hill on which Taneniarangi played his flute to all beloved."
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Hawke's Bay District
New Zealand
Taneniarangi
Auckland
Wealth a Burden in a Washington Star snippet
In a Washington Star fragment Mr. Comrox notes wealth can become a burden. He jokes that family investments may bring touring cars, steam yachts, or foreign noblemen, introducing worry and responsibility that accompanies fortune.
Gideons plan nationwide Bible in hotel rooms drive
Uplift drive for hotels announced in Kansas City by the Gideons aimed at placing a Bible in every hotel room. C T Bowers of Lincoln Nebraska says the 5,000 traveling men will build city by city, strengthening travelers through scripture. In Chicago Eva Booth arrives for the Salvation Army to witness Thomas Estill's installation as commissioner of Chicago and western territories at the Citadel building tonight.
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Kansas City
United States
Grand Avenue Methodist Church
The
Gideons
C. T. Bowers
Lincoln
Neb
Nationalifie
Chicago
Longworth Arrives in Chicago for Republican Leaders Session
Representative Nicholas Longworth and Mrs. Longworth arrived in Chicago. He wore a Panama hat and light clothes but shivered at fall lake breezes before meeting Republican leaders.
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Chicago
Nicholas Longworth
Longworth
Winslow Glass to Resume Four More Shops
Columbus Ohio dispatch reports Winslow Glass company to reopen four additional shops on Thursday morning October 1 after months of shutdown. Earlier this month several shops at the Winslow plant resumed work and extensive repairs have now been completed at the remaining locations.
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Columbus
Winslow Glass Company
Winslow
Weather forecast for Illinois to Iowa continues cool and partly cloudy
The official forecast covers Illinois Indiana lower Michigan Wisconsin and Iowa through tonight. Partly cloudy conditions persist with cooler temperatures across the five states as the evening progresses.
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Illinois
Indiana
Lower
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Markets Report Chicago Board of Trade Prices
Chicago market text reports wheat corn oats pork lard short ribs and cash samples with prices and openings. It lists hogs cattle calves sheep and live stock receipts and ranges for prime and common grades. Regional quote from East Buffalo also notes cattle hogs sheep and calves activity and prices.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Timos
Indiana
Wisconsin
Ilinois
East Buffalo
Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Sunshine Club Volunteers Aid Child Placement in Washington
The Sunshine club of Washington Iowa, formed by girls from prominent families, paid $50 to place a child under their care. Guided by Hon H M Richer the group selected a protege, with Lydia Richer as president and six others assisting. They raised $50 in just over a year and provide a first class home, reflecting their commitment to the Savior and the Children’s Home Herald reports.
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Sunshine Club
Washington
Iowa
H. M. Richer
Lydia Richer
Margaret Godfrey
Gertrude Allen
Ruth H. Wilson
Frey’s Studio Unveils New Fall Styles in Photos
Advance shipment arrives with fall styles and new photo graphs never before shown in the city. Call and see them and get our prices. Frey’s Studio, northwest corner of square. 92-ft.
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Frey
Square
Hogs Sell for Seven Twenty-Five at Titus Market
Augustine Bros. shipped 260 pound hogs from Titus which sold for 7.25 a hundred on Monday’s market the extreme top. John Babcock sold them.
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Augustine Bros
Titus
John Babcock
Mrs Frank McClean Arrives After Brighton Visit
Mrs Frank McClean arrived last evening from Brighton where she had been visiting her parents.
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Frank McClean
Brighton
Passenger W M Johnson Travels To Columbus Junction
W M Johnson was a passenger last evening for Columbus Junction, reflecting local movement and a routine travel note in this regional report.
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W. M. Johnson
Columbus Junction
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Dakota
Geo. Peck
Smith & Emry Real Estate
Richland
Washington, Keokuk
Jefferson County
Rice Brothers
John Shields
Lemmon
By Evwin A. Nye
Horse Sale
H. Pelter
Wenger Bros
A. KE. Spalding
Peonies
E. Main ST
P.S
Chicago Grain
Palace Bakery
G. W. Hill
Prop
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Vancouver
Bellingham
Victoria
Spokane
Walla Walla
Wenatchee
Ellensburg
St. Louis
Omaha
Burlington Hunt
J, E. Kunath
Graham Opera House
Rowland & Clifford Amusement Co
Jane
Peter G. Piatti
Charlotte Bronte
Thornfield Chapel
Hunter’s Lodge
Our
Mai
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
Bend
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