At the time of the partitions of Poland, there were two pharmacies in Siedlce. The first one was located at 17 Piękna Street (currently Pułaski Street) and belonged to Skowroński followed by Szczuka. The second one was located at 22 Warszawska Street and belonged to J. Górski.  The residents of Siedlce still remember the second pharmacy with its stair entrance, which operated until the 80s in the twentieth century. Then, the “Euromoda” shop was located here in its place. It was the first shop with a touch of the West. Presently, the ground floor of this building houses the “Laboo” drugstore, which is located at 22 Piłsudski Street.

Anna Kahan went to this pharmacy because it was on her way home and she worked in a neighbouring building. On Sunday, July 25, 1915, walking home from work, Anna renewed her prescriptions. It was a time of nervousness in the city, which caused Anna indigestion.

She describes her experiences in the diary,

“I couldn’t sleep last night. Is it possible that the dark clouds hanging over our heads for more than a year are now about to break? Where are we going? What is in store for us? What will become of everyone and everything we leave behind? Will we ever see our relatives or friends again? (…)

Now everything past appears so sweet to me: The strolling after work on Warsaw Street or in the park, surrounded by friends; our conversations, discussions, arguments. Oh, except for some small faults, they’re all such good, simple people! How I will miss them!”