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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1907
Page
2
At the Utauqua grounds yesterday Judge and Congressman Watson spoke on the theme The Triumph of American Diplomacy. Professor Wilcox gave instructive lectures and the DeArmond Company entertained with soulful plantation melodies.
A concert by the DeArmond Company and a stereopticon lecture by James Speed headline tonight’s program. Don’t miss the event likely at the local hall and lecture venue.
Sunday program lists a 2 00 p m sermon by the Rev Charles R Brown. The service details are brief and focus on the scheduled religious address.
The article describes daily routines aboard a man of war from 5 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. of scrubbing drills and shipshape discipline. Field day follows Saturday cleaning with a half holiday, while Sundays bring captain inspections and marine band presence. Athletic teams and officers supervise boxing baseball and football for sailors.
A Pearsons Weekly account describes the rata as a parasite creeper in New Zealand. The rata sprouts from the head of a caterpillar and becomes the tree itself, with debates whether the seedling is formed from swallowed seed or by the rata itself.
Centerville Iowa faced a near strike as barbers vote to raise shaving prices from 10 to 15 cents. Shop owners initially resisted but met Wednesday and agreed to the higher rate. The settlement ends the brewing dispute and boosts public sentiment for populist ideas.
An audience heard Mr Speed describe nature’s rewards available without cost. He emphasized listening in woods over travel to learn nature’s lessons and said biblical sages sought messages by withdrawing into nature.
Professor Wilcox discussed the history and forms of diplomacy from brute force to reason. He praised John Hay and noted American diplomats' challenges, including pay, press criticism, and administration changes, yet highlighted enduring achievements in international law and commerce.
Chariton Iowa August 17 The town has raised its final 35000 contribution to the Waterloo Pella and Southwestern railroad fund ensuring the line will pass through Chariton. Other towns contributed as well and the promoter E A Harris of Des Moines awaits start of work with assurance of completion.
Mind is wrecked. Peoria reports Mrs. Mary McKinney, the Aledo woman convicted of gross cruelties upon her ward. Stella Grady, a former Chicago foundling, is described as a physical wreck in the Watertown asylum.
Local notes report a line of fresh candies at the Vienna store, with customers urged to load up for Sunday. Miller and Paul traveled briefly to West Chester and West Liberty for business and visits. J C Crawford, J F R Leonard, Mrs. Lester Hanlon, Roy Combs, and the FitzGerald sisters returned home after visits in the city and at Chautauqua.
Elevator operators in tall downtown offices suffer eye strain from high speed cars and constant forward gaze. A veteran notes subway work felt milder than daily shifts, and tired eyes help explain late day irritability.
A professor comments on the discovery of porcelain as the Diltz household displays china. A loud kitchen crash interrupts the moment, and Mrs. Diltz notes most of the ware is broken in the same way.
A wigmaker cautions a first time wig buyer about the danger of electric fans. He warns that fans in motion can quickly lift a wig from the wearer, and states that fans and wigs are deadly enemies, more dangerous than an Indian and a tomahawk.
A child named Maudie wakes at about 2 a.m. asking for a fairy tale. Her mother replies that it is too late and that father will soon tell them both a tale. The brief item captures a warm domestic scene quoted from the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Baltimore American notes high regard for a rising figure described as one of the best fellows going. The brief praise captures optimism about his potential and stature in the community.
A fragment asserts that the republic endures as long as even the poorest citizen can freely express personal and political opinions, highlighting ideals of liberty and democratic rights.
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