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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1906
Page
5
The forecast calls for fair weather in the east with showers in the western portion tonight. Central and eastern areas will see warmer conditions, with showers continuing Wednesday and cooler weather in the west.
Miss Nina Isenhart visited Brighton yesterday. J. P. Harbaugh left West Chester for Mason City. Miss Enor Hayes went to Hedrick to visit relatives. Tom Arthur returned from Delta on business. Ed Eicher left for the Democratic judicial convention in Oskaloosa. S. R. Love and John Warnock went to St Paul for the G. A. R. meeting. Elmer Wells remains quite ill. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Schulze arrived from Iowa City to visit Rev. J. Sueppe. Clarence Clifton visits Henry County relatives. Mrs. Thos. Dupuis returned from Sigourney visiting her sons. Mrs. R. L. Coulter arrived from Butte to visit her parents. Mrs. Harry Keister and others went to Brighton to visit Bert Tracy.
EK. W. Goodioe of Dutton St in Waco Texas says Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption keeps him well for five years. He once suffered a worsening cough for years but now it is gone. The remedy cures chronic coughs la grippe croup whooping cough and prevents pneumonia and is pleasant to take with a guarantee on every bottle.
The article surveys moon origins and features, arguing the moon formed from ejected Earth matter and now orbits with equal rotation. It describes lunar geography, craters, atmosphere, water, and extreme day night cycles, plus hypothetical life forms and measurements of mass and distance.
You can pay for your coal now at the lowest price and have it stored in a pigeon-hole with your name on it for later pickup. Marion T. Anderson advertises this method for customers short on space, noting many use it. Phone 176.
Cent from page 2 in Washington reports Mr and Mrs Sherm Kincaid and their daughter visiting the T Eh Thrasher home. Miss Effie O Loughlin visited her sister Mrs A Huber. Miss Jennie McKee of Chicago is expected soon to visit relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs Harve Knapp visited the Frank Creath home in Washington.
August 12 report lists Mr. and Mrs. John Bain and family of Cottonwood visiting with their daughters last Sunday. Mrs. S B Glassburner visited Friday afternoon with Mrs. James Hesseltine. Will Allred spent Sunday with his parents near Coppock. Mr. and Mrs. O B Williams visited Saturday and Sunday at Pleasant Plain. Mr. and Mrs. James Hesseltine and family spent Sunday at Clay Hums ton's.
Westchester notes favorable conditions for threshing this week as D R Munro and David Fisher ship 200 head of Missouri feeding cattle, sold. Herman Schultz ships a car of hogs and a car of cattle. Reuben Gilbert, 88, is quite ill along with Mrs Jane Hough. Howard White recovers after a wagon mishap.
August 14 reports show the Union meeting and a Missionary/Young People gathering at the Christian church led by Rev. Davis and James Ralston of the Baptist church. Roland Neal returned from a two week house party. Miss Ejla Starr left R L Richardson home for Scott City Kansas.
An ice cream social at Sunset Park hosted by the Citizen's Band benefits the group. Ice cream and cake will be for sale. Mrs. C. Nichols of Wellington and Mrs. James Nichols of Des Moines have left to return home after visiting their mother, Mrs. M. E. Pratt. The W T U meets August 16 at 2:30 pm to discuss Death or Life and Children as Wage Earners. Henry Bowers travels to Cleveland to identify an assailant. Sam Shannon visits from Deadwood for a few weeks with the Shannons. Chas. Mercer travels to Winfield to promote a Chautauqua event.
A flurry of local movements includes J H Huston Crawfordsville Nob le bus ness visits Daniel Graber Noble in town Fred Stewart to Muscatine on land business Miss Mazie Lewis West Chester shopping and many others visiting or leaving for Clinton Quincy Havre West Liberty Keota and Ottumwa for work family or relatives interactions.
The question notes that the words Halleluiah and Amen were introduced into Christian worship by a specific saint. It points toward medieval or patristic origins and seeks the identify of that saint. The phrasing implies a historical attribution common in religious history discussions.
At the sixth judicial district Democratic convention held in Oskaloosa three nominees were chosen H M Eicher Washington C Ver Ploeg Oskaloosa and J C Keem What Cheer The telegram arrived late surprising Eicher and The Journal with the convention proceeding despite his earlier wishes The report notes broad support for Hitler in the region and predicts his fitness for the post.
A new breakfast product named Red Band Flakes is introduced as fresh from the oven, produced under direct supervision by a major U S mill. The company ships in barrels the same day, packages, seals, and labels them to guarantee freshness. Regular price is 10c per package, with a sale of 3 packages for 26c this week.
Our melon season begins with a premium line of melons. We have contracted with a top melon grower in Columbus Junction to supply orders. This year’s Columbus Junction melons are superior due to favorable growing conditions.
The funeral for John W. Prizer of Brighton Iowa will be held at 3 o clock Wednesday at the Prizer home. He died Sunday night after weeks of throat illness at age 40 with surviving wife and four children two deceased. Surviving children are Henry A Prizer of California Eugene Prizer of Holdredge Nebraska Mrs Ellen Rosenberger of Muscatine and Hettie Prizer at home.
More than 150 tents have been sold for campers on the Chautauqua grounds with expected total exceeding 200. The grounds are in excellent condition and preparations aim to ensure comfort unseen before. The program promises to please and the public mood is favorable for a strong Chautauqua season.
J. W. Logue and family express thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during their recent bereavement. They describe the trouble as severe and appreciate the sympathetic attentions as a great source of comfort.
Winfield built man J R Stinson visited the city but did not come to The Journal office to retract a charge against the newspaper. He was reportedly buying records for a phonograph and considering a forty horse power car. If he repeats unfounded accusations a flying machine may be required.
Sherd Wilson and companions including John Anderson Wilbur Crawford Dave Crawford Chas Nash Shelley Holmes Sam Harrison John Griffith Will McConnell Frank Crawford and two others depart Ainsworth last evening for Minneapolis to spend a short time before continuing their journey.
Mrs. Harry McCall traveled to Osilosa on business while Chas King and L D Higgs spent last night in Sigourney. Misses Ellen Stacy and Ella D Bar of Brighton visited Cfordsville with friends. Mrs. Elizabeth Malin arrived from Atmosa to visit sister Abna Bovee. Misses Margaret and Maroney arrived by Rock Island for a visit. Swift home notes baseball Wednesday Keota Washington Southeast grounds. Superintendent Savage improves daily after illness.
Cattle feeders offer one car load of 26 head fancy 12 pound feed steers for sale at the Cherry place east of the poor farm. Also one car load of two year olds, native horned and high grade Angus, from the Cherry place, all on the same property.
Advertises Hyomei as the sole relief for hay fever and pollen allergies. Claims climate change benefits and suggests preventive use before symptoms. Describes home breathing therapy and balm with a complete outfit priced at $1.00 and extra bottles 60 cents. Columbia Pharmacy offers this remedy.
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