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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1908

Page

4

Mascot the Educated Horse Delights at Chautauqua Grounds

The educated horse Mascot staged a remarkable exhibition yesterday afternoon at the Chautauqua Grounds. Spectators marveled at his tricks and demeanor as he performed in front of a large crowd, prompting questions about his intelligence and potential mind reading abilities.

Chautauqua Grounds Mascot Columbus Junction Maguire Mr. Maguire Colorado Winona Lake Ind Missouri New York Germany Spain Express

Chautauqua bill features Mascot and major acts

The Chautauqua program promises a full schedule with Cutter and Mack today's matinee, John Sharp Williams tomorrow, and the Rounds orchestra in the evening. Mascot the educated horse amazes crowds with mind reading and telepathy aided by Professor Maguire.

Cutter Mack John Sharp Williams The Rounds Orchestra Strickland Gillilan Gillilan

Death claims Lexington woman and prominent Washingtonan

Mrs Charles Adams of Near Lexington died suddenly this afternoon at 2 30. W W Wells a long time Washington leader died today at 12 55 at Wesley Smith home West Washington street after months of illness. Wells funeral set for Sunday at 1 pm. A full obituary to follow tomorrow.

Charles Adams Lexington W. W. Wells Washington Wesley Smith West Washington Street

The Bible Hour Lecture by Doctor Lloyd

The audience is urged to attend Doctor Lloyd's Chautauqua lecture on Guests of God. He offers clear Bible interpretation of Romans 9 20 23 and explains Greek word meanings for endure and vessels, linking them with Pauls early chapters and other scriptures. The talk is praised for its scholarly rigor and engaging delivery.

Doctor Lloyd Lloyd Paul

Fun Is a Necessity in Chautauqua Notes

The column argues that fun and humor are essential, not luxuries, shaping physical and mental vigor. It cites how a truly funny play can refresh a weary person, transforming mood and clarity, and cites Success Magazine as a reference.

Success Magazine

Binkerloo Adopts Vegetarian Diet

The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes that Binkerloo has become a vegetarian, with the question of reason answered simply by necessity rather than choice.

Binkerloo Cleveland Plain Dealer

Death of Lexington resident reported by city papers

A Lexington woman died at her home this afternoon at 2 30 o clock. She was sister to Mrs B I Jones and Mrs G W Alexander, both of this city, and was well known locally. Full particulars could not be secured at press time and will be provided in tomorrow's issue.

Rounds Miss McCullough Conun Lexington B. I. Jones G. W. Alexander

Condition of Lafe Kline Decreases as Death Imminent

Lafe Kline remained gravely ill today with slight improvement in the morning then rapid decline through the day. Physicians warned death was expected at almost any time, noting his condition remained very low.

Lafe Kline

How to Clean Wall Paper

Cleaning wallpaper brightens a smoky or grimy surface with a powder mix of cornstarch whiting and fuller's earth. Rub gently with cotton cloth or dust bag, change cloths as they soil, and wipe with large rag pieces. Dust with dry cloths, use newspapers to catch dust, and avoid rubbing grease spots.

Babies and brides on the page of a witty 19th century squib

A brief humor piece recalls an old physician known for brusque methods who treats a slightly ill baby with castor oil. A mother laments the remedy being old fashioned, the doctor retorts that babies are old fashioned. A reader complains about a wedding notice misprint as Gratis.

Gratia Gratis

Pies and snacks feature Vienna shop menu update

Vienna advertises 400 pies for Saturday including green apple and fresh blackberry varieties plus fresh salted peanuts and almonds. Mrs S E Blaker and daughter Nellie of Crawfordsville are visiting West Virginia with her parents. Miss Mae Davidson, guest of Miss Ethel McCreedy, returns home to Toledo Iowa from near town.

Vienna S. E. Blaker Nellie Crawfordsville West Virginia Mae Davidson Ethel McCreedy Toledo Iowa

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HORS Wilcox Charles Thomson Pennsylvania Colonial Congress Thomson Aaron Burr Rascal Ington County Mons W. Wells the Bible Hour Onouffer Hughes & Co Onouffer, Hughes & GD Kingsford Kingsford’s Oswego T. Kingsford & Son Oswego, N. Y National Starch Co Successors Palace Bakery G. W. Hill Prop
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