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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1910
Page
8
A collage of light excerpts from Punch and newspapers includes a playful tale of a widow seeking a tombstone inscription, a comical scene in a drawing room, a child’s view of future business life, and a Boston Punch style quip about a cross red headed woman and a brisk Irishman.
An advertisement warns against overuse of digesters and touts Miona stomach tablets as a quick relief for stomach distress. It claims regular use builds stomach strength and eliminates indigestion belching sour stomach and headaches. Sold by druggists and Lemons Pharmacy for 50 cents a box.
The will of the late Senator C J A Ericson was filed in Boone Iowa. Charity receives about 100000 with Augustant college Rock Island Ill to receive 50000. Lorena Ericson the daughter inherits stock and real estate and serves as executrix.
Rev Richard J Landers of St Wenceslaus church Iowa City named pastor of the Catholic church at Richmond Iowa to succeed Father Weil who has died Landers will leave his pupil in Iowa City when Father Chihal returns from Europe Hauber of Davenport a former Iowa City boy may become the permanent priest at Richmond if Leaders appointment is temporary
In Keosauqual a suburb report Miss Cleola McSurely 18 daughter of J H McSurely a farmer two miles north of town died by self inflicted gunshot after a night of illness. Her body was discovered by her father when he returned from milking. No motive is known.
The Henry county fair in Mt. Pleasant concludes after three days. It is the largest fair in the county’s history with racing track records broken and receipts $20 higher than any previous edition.
Washington reports the first allotment of 1.6 million dollars for supplies and ammunition to organized militias, with New York receiving 206 thousand and Illinois 84 thousand. More than twenty states exceed 25 thousand, while Utah gets 4,778 and Delaware Hawaii Idaho North Dakota Wyoming fall under 10 thousand. An additional 2 million is set aside based on congressional representation for arms and equipment.
Indiana poet James Whitcomb Riley, known as the Hoosier Poet, has suffered a paralytic stroke. His condition is reported as serious but not yet fatal, with medical nurses and doctors monitoring his recovery at his home in Indianapolis.
Fragment mentions aims to promote rifle practice for camp purposes within militia organizations. No further details available.
A heavy wind and rain storm toppled the large Chautauqua tent in Ilona City on Saturday evening. No injuries were reported as the tent collapsed. The program was moved to Smith's armory where Governor R V Glenn of North Carolina spoke to the crowd.
Sam White, a driver at the Cricket coal mine in Oskaloosa Iowa, was instantly killed this morning when a mule kicked him in the temple. The blow crushed his skull and he died soon after.
A Scotsman note discusses John Milton's limited nature study as a child and adolescent. It cites his later Cambridge visit and his limited accuracy in botanical detail, contrasting his lifelong literary achievements with youthful observational errors.
Extraordinary stories describe salmon leaping waterfalls. Professor Ward notes southeastern Alaska salmon lack a fixed approach and show aimless movements. They sail through the air with rigid bodies and tense fins, tail vibrations occur on every jump, aiding stability at the water's surface or in open water they jump sidewise with no tail movement.
The article stresses that meals should be taken at rest periods and free from business or distressing thoughts. It emphasizes undivided attention to food, pleasant company, light conversation, jokes, and stories to enhance enjoyment.
An old ad claims Buckien's Arnica Salve instantly relieves burns cuts scalds wounds and piles and treats sores ulcers boils eczema skin eruptions chapped hands sprains and corns. It promotes trial at Lemmon's Pharmacy priced 25 cents.
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa September Term 1910 Anton Weber plaintiff vs John Moore Martin Denison et al defendants unknown claimants to described real estate seek quiet title in fee simple and bar any adverse interests detailing claims of surviving spouses heirs and other interested parties to the N half of SE quarter and NE quarter of SW quarter Section3 Township76 North Range6 West. The petition seeks relief and notification to all named and unknown claimants with publication ordered in Evening Journal Washington County Iowa for four weeks.
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