Domestic help sought for general house work
Personal ad seeks domestic assistance to start this month. Inquiries directed to Is Davis by phone.
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Is Davis
Davis
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1909
Page
6
Snow's College Opens Monday at Chautauqua Grounds
The notice states Snow's College opens Monday August 9 with all pupils urged to attend. Children should report to Klein Clothing Store and contact Mrs M C McDonald for hauling to the Chautauqua grounds via Creath or phone 265.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klein Clothing Store
M. C. McDonald
Chautauqua
Washington Team Triumphs Over Columbus Junction 17 to 5
The Washington team defeated Columbus Junction 17 to 5 at the Fair grounds. George and Kimes pitched well for Washington while Nolan, Richards, and Butler were notable on the mound. Washington showed strong hitting and base running, setting up next week’s double header with Burlington Independents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Columbus Junction
Fair Grounds
Butler
Our Boys
Nolan
Richards
George
Kimes
Veach
Burlington Independents
Indians Lose Land in 30,110 Alienation Suits
Federal Judge Ralph Campbell sustains demurrers in government land alienation suits for the five civilized tribes. Government action to recover land is dismissed. About 2,000,000 acres involved. Senator Owen and Chief Justice Williams among defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Okla
Ralph E. Campbell
Robert L
A Mother's Hand Shaped Lincoln's Life and Greatness
Henry Watterson argues Lincoln's greatness came from heredity environment and will power. A dying mother's blessing to eight year old Abraham Lincoln framed his ideals. Pluck endurance and a mother's hand and words helped form the future president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Henry Watterson
Louisville
Moses
Kentucky
Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Spencer County
Ind
Thomas Lincoln
Abraham
Ending a Letter in 17th Century Style
A London satire notes Jeremy Taylor’s letters to John Evelyn ended with complex closings. It highlights that even short sign offs used the words affectionate and servant as indispensable. The piece suggests modern readers would not combine these phrases today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremy Taylor
John Evelyn
London
Carrie Nation Draws Crowd at Mason City Chautauqua
Mason City Iowa August 6 Mrs Carrie Nation drew a large audience at the Clear Lake Chautauqua. She presented a message that impressed many skeptics and her appearance surprised attendees as hatchets were sold after her talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Nation
Mason City
Bryan
Peerless
F. W. Luce
Cleveland
Carrie N. Nation
Clear Lake Chautauqua
Hugo as an Artist and the Power of Lines
The article recalls Victor Hugo's belief in the weight of every line and drawing. It notes Laferriere’s protest over a small role and Hugo’s thunderous retort that ten lines of Hugo endure. It mentions Hugo's will gifting drawings to the National Library of Paris and his habit of transforming ink blotches into moonlit scenes. Hugo’s exile in Guernsey refined his sketches made during travel in the Rhine valley and his fondness for drawing children's figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Hugo
Marion Delorme
Porte-Sainnt-Martinů Theater
Laferriere
Hugo
Ama
National Library of
Guernsey
Valley of the Rhine
Alvan L. Sanborn
President Tafts Western Tour Planned for Fifty Second Birthday
President Taft will begin a two month western itinerary on his fifty second birthday September 15. The trip covers about 13000 miles with a private car attached to regular trains. Accompanying him are Captain Archibald Butt a secretary and other guests. He will reach Des Moines September 20 spend five hours there then proceed to Omaha for late afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Archibald W. Butt
Des Moines
Omaha
Girl coughs up a button after six months a throat
Pearl Hunt of Mason City Iowa regained her voice after a violent coughing fit expelled a small pearl from her throat where it had dwelt for six months. Doctors treated her for asthma bronchial trouble vocal cord paralysis and throat trouble without success before the button was dislodged and speech returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Pearl Hunt
Many Injured in Canadian Wreck
A Canadian bound passenger train derailed near here. Four cars including sleepers overturned on a steep embankment. Many passengers were injured, but no deaths reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wibc
Peg
Toronto
Bristow Farms Charge 10 Cents For Swim At Hole
In Bristow Oklahoma on August 7 owners of farms with good swimming holes are charging 10 cents admission to people who wish to swim during the hot spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristow
Okla
Oklahoma
Japan to Rebuild Antung Mukden Railroad Without China
Tokyo announces immediate reconstruction and improvement of the Antung Mukden railroad despite Chinese opposition after diplomatic talks failed. Japan will proceed with the project, claiming necessity and asserting sovereignty over the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
China
Tokyo
Antung-Mukden
Electric Bitters touted as malaria cure for Potomac marsh Fever
Washington plague spots in Potomac bottoms breed malaria germs causing chills fever and debility. Electric Bitters claimed to destroy germs and cure malaria and related stomach liver kidney and blood troubles. Endorsed by R. M. James of Louellen South Carolina. 50 cents guaranteed by J. E. Lemmon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac
R. M. James
Louellen
S. C
J. E. Lemmon
Lumber yards close at noon daily during Chautauqua
Bowman and Knupp Pauls Lumber Co Baum Wallace Ban announce daily closing at noon for the Chautauqua period. The notice stresses customers should purchase early to avoid mid day cutoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowman & Knupp. Pauls Lumber Co
Baum Wallace
Ban
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