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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1906
Page
6
A compilation of brief newspaper quotes critiques and witticisms from several papers. Items reference funerals deaths, politics, industry, sports and the Jamestown exposition with a mix of humor and commentary. The piece surveys public figures and social topics through pointed lines.
Quotations note quaint offerings and a humorous misstep as an afternoon tea is planned in the Twentieth street school yard. A landlady’s explanation of a hair in the honey aims to reassure boarders with the fresh from the comb defense.
A collage of clipped headlines reports on a Brooklyn bank robbery 106000 dollars then 34000 after thirty years, Pekin foot binding reform, Chicago footwear tips, Rastus Johnson detained for chicken theft in Anaheim, and Montclair smallpox trolley car scare.
A 1710 Tuscarora exodus from Bertie County North Carolina heads toward Niagara Falls as a caravan of braves squaws and camp animals departs with tepees folded and ponies ready. The tribe later resided near Buffalo New York with many in the Falls region and at the Pan American Exposition. They plan to return southward in 1907 to erect wigwams again.
Rev J Wesley Holland formerly of Milton Iowa gave a reading from Ralph Connors Black Rock in the M Se church last evening. He held the audience perfectly and related the story with dramatic points and thrilling elements. Holland has a splendid voice and made a good appearance on the platform. His efforts were greatly enjoyed by the audience.
Spring weather boosts catarrh cases in Washington and spurs record Hyomei sales at the Columbia Pharmacy. The remedy promises to seek and destroy catarrh germs, with a money back guarantee if it fails, and costs 81 for the complete outfit plus 50 cent refills.
E F Simmons files in Jefferson County district court seeking 200 for attorney services on appealing State of Iowa vs Dan Shepherd. Shepherd was convicted of murder by circumstantial evidence and sentenced to eight years. supreme court affirmed. Board of Supervisors paid 10 for defense on appeal, claiming it unnecessary expense.
Mayor A N Alberson sent the initial draft of 688 50 for the California relief fund. Washington county expects at least 1 000 from all sources, with many subscribers prior to city efforts. Des Moines visitors Mollie Foster Jennie Smith Swiney came to Winfield for a social visit. J R Anderson of McLouth Kaw visited en route to Crawfordsville to see his ill brother J N Anderson.
St Paul to Minneapolis to return on the Iowa Central popular excursion scheduled for Saturday May 19. Flyers available and agents can provide particulars. May 19.
Mr J H Egleston of Maple Landing Iowa and his wife suffered severe colds that developed into grippe during a harsh winter. They used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and rapidly recovered. the ad notes local drugstores Here Cook & Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy.
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