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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1901
Page
4
An urban notice rallies residents about taxation and fundraising appeals. The text emphasizes financial contributions over entertainment or charity and frames the drive as benefiting the public purse and local neighbors.
A fragment touts a store's progressive lines and large stock to offer wide choice. It claims rapid turnover keeps stock fresh and promises customer satisfaction, inviting visitors to browse and buy without pressure.
A brief ad notes that the Muncie brand crop of 1901 was secured before the drouth and is offered at a limited stock price. It urges customers to buy early as prices are rising daily and the sale lasts only while current stock remains.
A fragment from the New York Evening Journal quotes a harsh put down about a child on the street. The tone ridicules the idea of letting a poor child roam free, reflecting a period style of street criticism.
An old legend explains snowdrops as a gift to Eve from an angel after the Garden of Eden banishment. The angel breathed on a snowflake and it became a pure flower, bringing comfort and hope as Eve wept. A circle of snowdrops appeared where the angel stood.
In Dumfries a United Presbyterian minister broke into a sermon to chide a sleeping parishioner. He urged him to sit up or be named. Another Caledonian preacher warned, Hold up yer heads and mind that saints or sinners aren’t sleeping in the next world. Then the Revered minister threatened exposure if the slumber continued.
A reader highlights the Fifteenth Psalm as the gentle man's psalm describing one who leads an incorrupt life speaks truth from the heart does no evil to neighbors is humble in spirit and keeps his word even when it harms him.
The Professor argues the phrase is unscientific and jokes that two peas may look alike yet differ under a microscope. His Wife questions the familiar saying as the Professor insists on scientific scrutiny.
A unique New York group gathers daily at ten o clock for a fifteen minute meeting of newspaper men. The club exists solely for sociability with no set papers or speeches allowed, and members adjourn promptly at 10 15.
We offer FELLS NTP THA Soap and back every claim. If the soap isn’t as advertised you receive your money back.
Lost a white headed cane with brass ferrules between J A Dawason and Lew Brinning's. Lost a fine handkerchief between M Graye and M J church. WANTED a girl for house work in small county family. For sale buggy nets and straps at JOURNAL office. Room to top floor rent near the Rookery. Various local items on residents traveling and events in Davenport Keota Ames and Muscatine including Labor Day preparations and church meetings.
Davenport firm Flick Johnson plans seven steam shovels and 22 camps for the Milwaukee cut off route from Skunk River east toward Muscatine. Up to a thousand workers expected from Dakota harvest and Kansas City with sub contractors from Anamosa Pleasant Plain and Council Bluffs. Ice cream producer sets county record with 2,200 gallons.
Miss Birdie McElroy celebrated eighteenth birthday at home in southwest Washington with about twenty five friends visiting Saturday evening. Guests enjoyed social chat and games and left late, all pleased with the party and well wishes for more happy birthdays. Johnson the baker advertises bread and cake and promotes his products. Cyrus Chapter No 13 R A M will meet tomorrow evening at 7:30 for work on three candidates by the order of E T Wickham H P.
Rh M Wilson returns from travels on the Branch Saturday evening. Miss Myrtle Sage leaves for Chicago to study new millinery styles. Col and Mrs D J Palmer come back from Des Moines. J N Jones returns from Talleyrand. Mrs E C McKimmy and Edna arrive from Ottumwa to visit Hannah Durst. Mary Glass of Winfield visits at Engineer Pierce home. Elmer Bergquist returns from Morgan Park for a week with parents and plans Morgan Park studies.
A letter from Miss Corinne C Hook of Orangeburg South Carolina credits Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription with transforming her life from severe womanly disease to strong health. She reports lengthy recovery from pain and weakness and notes remarkable daily improvement and increased mobility after four months of use.
Travel offers from Washington to Colorado resorts for summer trips via Great Lakes routes. Highlights include Spirit Lake Okoboji, Des Moines State Fair, Louisville and Cleveland specials, San Francisco adventure, and Pullman Sleeper service daily except Sunday. F E Stewart, agent, Great Rock Island.
A Chicago to Buffalo auto caravan departs Sept 7 with about fifty vehicles. Headed by socialites, the trip aims for social events in Toledo Cleveland and Buffalo. Organizers plan supplies and escort by Buffalo hosts to ensure a festive arrival.
Arthur Long was a passenger for Columbus Junction Saturday evening. T Keeley was a passenger Saturday evening for Davenport. Mr and Mrs Nate Black returned Saturday night from a week's visit in Muscatine. Charlies Brown of Cedar Rapids spent Sunday in the city. Means, the man who feeds will serve oysters after August 30. Drop in and get a dish cooked as you like them.
Groups of five or more can travel at unusually low rates to Clear Lake Iowa by the Iowa Central Railway. A booklet and full details are available from Geo. S. Batty G P. A. Marshalltown. Admission 25 cents. Mr. and Mrs. Davis offer entertainment. patrons are promised a good time.
Next Thursday night a Jubilee Concert will be conducted by Mr. and Mrs. George Davis in Armory Hall.
Notices seek boarding or room offers as the school opens in September. The fragment ends with the word Rapes and a number 8 D, providing little usable context for a fuller report.
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