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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1910

Page

5

Kidnaped for a Million at the Graham Saturday night

The Fair promotes Kidnaped for a Million with the Perry sisters in dancing numbers and Flossie Perry as the stolen child. The show runs Saturday night with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Also features curtain stretchers and bakery items at the Vienna.

Little Perry Sisters Jack King Graham The Vienna Little Flossie Perry Pauline Perry Nipps

Senior Class Entertainment at Ina Crone Home

Miss Ina Crone hosted the Senior class of the High School at her West Madison Street residence with games music and toasts. Miss Alliene Crone sang for the guests and a luncheon with sandwiches pineapple ice nut fingers and macaroons followed. The event concluded with outdoor games and the class extended thanks to Miss Ina.

Ina Crone West Madison Street Alliene Crone Ina

Missionary Convention Opens in Muscatine

The Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Muscatine district of the Methodist church began a three day convention at the local Methodist church this afternoon. Tonight Miss Nellie Snider of Lena Illinois will address the gathering and Miss Mabel Marsh will give a reading before the lecture.

Women's Home Missionary Muscatine Methodist Church Nellie Snider Lena Ills Mabel Marsh

Satisfied man worries not for others, says aphorism

A brief maxim notes that a man who is completely content with himself remains unsatisfied with anything else. The saying implies self contentment can limit ambition and external concern.

Value of Old Shawls as Home Decor and Preservation

A Delineator March feature advises preserving old shawls by using them as wall hangings and piano covers. Secure a dark cotton strip and silk loops to hang from picture hooks, with a red or black cashmere center and a plaster bas relief or tasteful picture above the piano. Leather moths risk, keep shawls in good condition.

Ant

Care Of Furniture Cleaning Inside The Home

A practical guide recommends indoors cleaning for heavy tufted furniture using a large damp lint free cloth beaten with a rattan to remove dust. Repeat with clean cloths, optionally use hot ammonia water for brighter color, then finish by polishing the woodwork.

How to Clean a Gas Stove

Cleaning tips for gas stoves include using kerosene oil for grease removing and keeping air mixers clear to ensure blue flame. Boil grates and burners in water with washing soda and line the tray with newspaper to catch debris for easier daily maintenance.

How to Save a Burned Cake in Simple Steps

The article advises repairing a burned cake rather than discarding it. If the burn is shallow, it won’t affect taste much but will look unappealing. Gently remove dark areas with a fine grater or sandpaper, then ice to cover. Handle the cake carefully while warm to avoid sogginess.

How to Clean a White Straw Hat

Cleaning method advises dissolving a teaspoonful of salts of lemon in hot water and scrubbing the hat with a brush dipped in the mixture, then rinsing and air drying in sun. A second method suggests using a brush with flowers of sulfur and lemon juice before rinsing in cold water.

HURCHES Bible School and Services Schedule

The church schedules Bible school at 5 30, morning service at 11, evening service at 7 20, and a 6 30 young people session. The topic is Christ Our King with Rev P I Coon preaching both morning and evening. Midweek prayer meets Wednesday at 7 30. delegates to the Northern Baptist convention will be named. Strangers welcomed.

Bible School Christ Our King P. I. Coon Northern Baptist Convention

Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

The church announces preaching at 11 and 7 30 with Sabbath school at 9 40 Junior Endeavor at 3 30 and Senior Endeavor at 6 30. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 30. All are cordially invited. John C Abels is the pastor.

Our Church John C. Abels

Sunday church schedule with Miss Snider address

Sunday school at 9:30, class meeting 10:30, morning service 11. The service supports the Woman's Home Missionary society and will be conducted by Miss Nelle Snider. Junior League at 3, Epworth League at 6:15, evening service 7:30. Address by Miss Snider. Special music both morning and evening.

Woman's Home Missionary Society Nelle Snider Epworth Miss Snider

First United Presbyterian Sabbath Services Schedule

Sabbath school at 9 45 morning service at 11 Junior class at 5 Seuler at 6 15 and evening service at 7 30 listed for the church observance.

Second United Presbyterian Service Times

Sabbath school starts at 9 30 in the morning service at 11 oclock Junior Endeavor at 5 and Senior Endeavor at 6 15. Evening public worship follows at 7 50.

Second United Presbyterian

First Church of Christ Scient ist service details at corner

Sabbath school at 10 and service at 11 report the topic Ever lasting Punishment with a golden text from Luke 12 47. Wednesday meeting at 7 45 and an open free reading room Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays 2 30 to 4 30 over Crail's.

Iowa Avenue Jefferson Street Crail’s

Costly religious feuds blamed for policing costs in Liverpool

Liverpool's chief constable says religious feuds increased last year's policing costs by more than $50,000. The warning highlights tensions affecting public safety and budget allocations in the city.

Liverpool

Unanswerable Motto Cited in Historical Page Note

A historical clipping offers the aphorism Because Unanswerable The truth is always the strongest argument attributed to Sophocles The fragment appears as a quoted sentiment within a larger column urging rational discourse and critical reading.

Sophocles

Chicago Markets Summary for Wheat to Slaughter Hogs

The Chicago cash grain market shows No 2 red wheat around 1.07 to 1.10 and various other grades near 1.04 to 1.09. Corn ranges from about 58 to 63 cents. oats hover 40 to 43 cents. Live stock in Chicago includes hogs at 9.00 to 9.65, cattle 8.25 to 8.65, and lambs 7.75 to 9.90 with solid receipts across categories. East Buffalo figures report mixed cattle, strong hogs, and slow cattle markets from Dunning & Stevens.

Chicago Omaha Texas East Buffalo Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission N.Y

West Chester Mutual Telephone Could Hold Consolidation Vote

A letter in the Evening Journal argues for a general meeting of West Chester Mutual Telephone shareholders to decide on consolidating the West Chester Exchange with entering wires. It calls for a committee to appraise each wire’s value and annual repair costs to ensure equal expense per holder and warns consolidation risks.

West Chester RR. KR Journal “Communication” Ag Mutual” Telephone Company West Chester Exchange Washington Telephone Company Washington Iowa Mutual

Sick List a Heavy One in London Police Force

The sick list for the London police force averages about 500 men daily, reflecting a heavy burden on the department and its operations.

London

A Big Farm Deal Nets 220 Acres Near Owl

A. N. McElwain purchased about 220 acres from the KE Winter estate south of Owl for $265 per acre, totaling just over $58,000. The ground lies east of the road and is described as fine, with the buyer citing business advantage and value. Charley Winter and his sisters receive a favorable price, marking one of the county’s largest real estate deals.

A. N. McElwain KE. Winter Mcklwain Charley Winter

Kidnaped for a Million at Graham Amusements

The Graham presents Kidnaped for a Million a five act society drama starring Adeline Perry with special scenery and a strong interlude vaudeville lineup including the Perry sisters and Jack King. The play has lasted three years and offers comedy and a durable plot with a money back guarantee. Seats priced 25 35 and 50, on sale at the box office.

Graham Adeline Perry Little Perry Sisters Jack King

Notice to North American Accident Insurance Policy Holders

Policy holders must pay the May assessment this week to avoid delays. J. W. Morton serves as collector and notes a $23 amount. Delays are dangerous and could affect coverage or policy status.

J. W. Morton

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Fox & Dewey Rothschild’s John Putman Havre J. T. Matthews KE. C. Smith C. J. Nelson Winfield B. Crooks Crawfordsville Henry Geneva Pratt Harper Mary Kaufman Cora Teeter Fairfield Cora Porter Frank McClean Baby Brighton J. F. Frazey Regina the Fair Roy Faris J. P. Faris Mike Ruplinger Cedar Rapids A. M. Lovelett W. K. Wooley City Davenport J. C. Swift Gertrude Villa Swift Mary Martin George F. Wallace Ainsworth Frank G. Martin Rev Mrs. Richards Mart Bicher Wayland Rogers Rothschild's Midel Lewis Millinery Will Arthur Scott Anthony Stransky Riverside Louis Baird Frank Shelangouskie Adam Andrew Pleasant Plain Mrs. Griffith Ogden Utah Griffith Mide Lewis Epworth League M. PF Rothschilds Washington County Flo Purvis C. I. Myers Henry Glick William Shannon Harve Shannon Edmund D. Morrison Graham Saturday Night Vienna Bakery Academy Perrys Helen Kobisk Millinery Jellies Hermits Missionary Convention First Baptist Presbyterian Methodist First United Presbyterian First Church OF Christ Hart Schaffner & Marx Klein Klothing KO the Clothiers McElwain Winter Estate
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