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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1901
Page
4
The Iowa Central Railway advertises unusually low rates for parties of five or more seeking an outing at Clear Lake. A booklet with full details is available from the ticket agent or by writing Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
An official reports that steel directors dissatisfied with Morgan's stance plan to reopen negotiations with strikers in Pittebury. In Cronberg, the Empress Dowager Frederick, mother of Emperor William, died at 6 15 p m, following a sudden but anticipated illness.
No Chicago Mail did not reach this city today and Train No 216 of the main line was late failing to connect with No 16 at Rock Island this morning. The Rock Island station did not learn the cause of the delay.
Mr. and Mrs. Tyndale Palmer Mr. and Mr. James Palmer Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Latta and Rev. A L Davidson with Miss Lona Latta leave noon on the Narrow Gauge for Oakville to spend a week camping. A lighthearted note closes the item with a street scene aside.
From August 1 to 10 the Iowa Central Railway will sell excursion tickets to Clear Lake at 550 for round trip from Brighton. Tickets are good for return passage through October 1, 1901. Ask ticket agent for full particulars.
Mrs James Glasgow Vera and Cecil Rogers travel to Coppock for a two week camping trip. Frank Rogers and James Glasgow arrived Saturday night after work to prepare the camp for the ladies and returned home Sunday evening. Attorney Bell and Bruce Mooney of Wellman were in the city on business. Harry Ward, clerking at a Vinton store, is home for a week. A Jersey milk cow is offered for trade for a sewing machine See Nine Webb It.
Fire Friday afternoon destroyed a Doin and Sandersi threshing machine a stacker and 600 bushels of oats at the Josob Churchill farm in Dutch Creek township. No insurance. C N Dodder and assistant G Q Williams left for North English for a high school fresco and decoration contract.
A department store advertising manager explains daily ad creation. He details staff roles from department assistants to the ad chief who edits copy and drafts the opening. He compares ad writing to composing literature, noting the precision and effort needed for effective persuasion.
In Cornwall on November 8, 1891 S Baring-Gould nearly drowned in Redmire bog while four companions escaped danger. He describes sinking above the waist, the suction tearing his gaiters, and using a six foot bamboo to drag himself to dry land after a lengthy struggle. His companion also faced a similar ordeal.
The New York Tribune notes Raby Castle in England houses a vast kitchen measuring 30 feet square with three chimneys and a 15 foot diameter oven. The grand hall once fed 700 knights at a single feast, with rugged appetites and ample supplies described in lush detail.
Mrs. Fosdick asks if Mrs. Spriggs has not gone to Europe. Spriggs cannot leave business and fears a ship breaking its record at sea, a danger they dread while reading about a vessel roaring through the ocean.
A witty Punch quip notes Gotthar’s wealth and social polish yet mocks his lack of proper birth status. It claims he cannot enter a hansom without tipping his silk hat as he tries to fit into high society.
An angry parent accuses the team captain of endangering a child with a ball, demanding the return of the ball and questioning the team's use of it. The scene unfolds as the captain responds about having many children and limited resources.
The annual Iowa Camp Meeting is now in session at Clear Lake and continues until July 29 when the Northwest Epworth League Assembly opens and runs through August 8. Splendid program of speakers and entertainment arranged. Low round trip rates via Iowa Central Route for individuals or groups of five or more. Write for booklet to Geo 8 Barry G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa. Aug 8
Mrs Amelia Dougherty of Kerrigan Wayne Co Missouri says Dr R V Pierce medicines are best. After a difficult confinement she suffered uterine trouble with dropsy and nearly died. She followed Pierce’s advice, used four bottles of each medicine and two vials of Pleasant Pellets, and recovered completely.
WANTS LOST FOUND. FOR SALE A good small driving team ready for use. Enquire at JOURNAL office. FOR SALE A good Bell survey and good set single barness. Enquire at JOURNAL office. 45 25 Old Kirkpatrick house near Covenanter church for sale. Inquire of J C McCartney. WANTED A four or five room cottage to rent. Apply at this office 38 For Rent Room to top flat of the west side of the Rookery tf For Rent Rooms Inquire at JOURNAL tf Notice For SALE Two story frame house in good condition seven rooms good well and cellar See Rev Jtt.
C A Overbolt piano tuner will be in the city all week and accepts orders at Carris Drug Store. John G Stewart sold the old Bradford property to Frank Moore for 25000. Stanard B Moore visits Kalona and Riverside with friends. R G Vincent builds a two story modern residence on West Second Street. old house moved onto his half lot. Howard McCleery writes from Denver about sights, with travel delays near McCook and Akroo. A picnic party from Fairfield visits Highland Park. Fresh rolls at Johnson's and Graham Bune for tomorrow’s dinner. Capt J J Kellogg tours Coppock for exploration.
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