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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1907
Page
4
Addresses by James B. Weaver John F. Lacey J J Kellogg W B Bell J A Young S C Gardner and others present The Race Problem The Man Against the Mass Beginning Monday Tuesday
The program for Washington’s Chau Tauqua includes Gen James B Weaver and Major Lacey as speakers on Old Soldiers Day with music by the Ladies' orchestra, campfire, readings, and multiple lectures and concerts across the week. Prominent locals chair events and discussions cover race problems Lincoln immigrant history and man against mass.
Scenes from Chautauqua park with lectures by Prof. Wilcox Rev. Chas. R. Brown and Dr. W. G. Searles. Local visitors from West Chester Dublin Dublin and Cincinnati plus social reception for Mr. Watson. Admission free with ongoing programs through the day.
Mr Brown argues self centeredness stems from desire for wealth and health. He cites Mrs Eddy and four books as better guides than Science and Health. He lists four modern health principles: right thinking, high expectations, firm determination, and faith in God.
A candidate applying for the police force in the United States balks at a civil service question about the distance between New York and San Francisco. He says, if that becomes his beat, he does not want the job, as noted by a judge.
In 1702 England had only six stagecoaches serving travelers. John Crosset denounced them as dangerous innovation, arguing coachees entice gentlemen to London for trivial trips, spur wives to travel, and promote idleness and pleasure seeking.
The piece discusses social quirks about couples after vows and notes on titanium rutile crystals called love's arrows. It also explains the Hebrew name gimel for the letter G, tracing its origin from a camel figure and its progression to a modern glyph.
A customer questions the broth’s composition while the waiter explains it is chicken broth in its infancy and hints it is made from water used to boil begging liquids, in a playful misstatement of origin.
A Detroit News item notes a confession that he covered his head and stayed in bed when he thought a burglar was in the house. The remark frames questions of truthfulness and fear amid a home intrusion scare.
Yu Fung Louis Sun of Shanghai predicts a global shift within fifty years with either China or Japan dominating Asia. He comments on speed of movement, noting a sloth in its tree habitat can travel rapidly, defying the label slothful.
James Patterson’s residence at Titus was struck by lightning Saturday night. The chimney collapsed and a six inch roof hole appeared with interior damage reported. Messages note the article also mentions a local engagement invitation for Minnie Kahn to Harry Ensign Baker in Marceline, Missouri on September third at seven o’clock.
Secretary Sidney Coon reports adjusted losses from Saturday cases including John Hovel of Ainsworth 16.00 dollars and Joseph Good of Wayland Colt 50.00, with multiple mare and heifer losses to EB. L. Davis and Geo. P. Scott of Ainsworth 175.00 each. Also listed are L. A. Schmidt Riverside 160.00, P. F. Shantz Wayland 175.00, Peter Widmer Washington 19.90, and W. L. Bishop Washington 5.00, totaling 721.65.
Frank Doles departed for Muscatine on business and Mrs. Fred Bragg with her baby William left for Davenport to spend a short time visiting relatives and friends.
Johnson the baker offered the Journal force a fresh lemon pie this morning. The pie was described as exactly as claimed and tastefully homey, like mother used to bake.
Advertisement claims quick relief from piles using a magnetic ointment made exclusively for piles. It promises positive results with itching and protruding piles disappearing like magic. Large nickel capped glass jars priced at 50 cents, sold by J. H. Stewart.
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