Wisely Adds an E to Inherited Fortune Claim
The remark ponders why Wisely altered his surname after receiving a fortune. It implies the belief that wealthy individuals deserve greater ease than the less affluent.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
2
Wall Street Shocks as Major Broker A. O. Brown & Co Fails
The suspension of the large brokerage firm A. O Brown & Co over claims exceeding a million unsettles the stock market. The firm, member of several exchanges with branches in Chicago Crewe Erie and Toronto, was led by Albert Preown Lews Ginter Young Lee Stout Edward F. Buchanan Samuel Brown and W Rhea Whit, raising fears of wider impacts on trading and potential ripple effects through commission houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. O. Brown & Co
Wall Street
A. O Brown & Co
New York Stock Exchange
New York Cotton Exchange
Chicago Stock Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
Cleveland Stock Exchange
Tey
Chicago
Crewe
Erie
Toronto
Toronto. the Weadership of the Firm Included Albert © Preown, Lew's Ginter Young
Lee Stout
Edward F. Buchanan
Samuel ©. Brown
W. Rhea Whit
Man Prebonon Notes Delayed Figures Citing Technical Causes
In a statement, Prebonon said figures would need time before release. He stressed the downturn was temporary and due mainly to technical factors rather than broader causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prebonon Rede
Curfew Enforced in Grond Panida Public Spaces
A city ordinance orders all residents including youth and public benches users to leave streets and benches by 9:00 p.m. curfew hour. The measure aims to reduce street gatherings and improve safety in Grand Pond area.
Lawsuit Seeks 641000 Damages Over Liquor Scheme
Oklahoma City reports suits seeking 641000 damages against two men charged with leasing property to persons involved in unlawful liquor sales. The action was filed in Sapulpa district court by Fred S Caldwell special enforcement attorney for the state dispensary agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
Sapulpa
Fred 8. Caldwell
Hemans Plans Democratic Visit Across Four Michigan Towns
Lansing Aug 20 Dem governor candidate Lawton T Hemans will hold several meetings during the week. Addresses scheduled in Newaygo Pleasant Lake Mount Pleasant and Williamson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Clawton T. Hemans
Newaygo
Pleasant Lake
Mount Pleasant
Wilhameston
Cause For Suspicion in a Rumor Tale
A quoted confession from Fliegende Blatter notes a wife accusing her husband of infidelity after a kiss in the dark. The remark highlights suspicion and marital strain linked to a household cook, reflecting sensational press storytelling from the period.
County News Happenings In Communities And Day's News
Local column summarizes daily doings around the county with community notes and brief items on residents, events, and happenings across districts. Includes short notices, greetings, and small-town updates reflecting everyday life.
Catholic congregation plans new school room expansion
On the social last Wednesday evening the Catholic congregation netted over 80. Rev. Father Weil seeks to add an extra room to the school to extend the course by four grades. Miss Bessie Biecha leaves today for Colorado seeking better health. Mrs Wes Reiner and Lucile and Merritt have returned from St Louis relatives. Mr and Mrs Tony Veggy of Riverside visit Dr and Mrs J M Chittum. Michael Smith visits Denver with his three sons. Andy Renner is poorly. Public schools opened Monday with Miss Eima Vacha as principal and Miss Della Saur primary teacher. Mrs Anthony Escher and sister Miss Emma Yanskey were in Washington Monday. Anthony Kupka entertained many visitors Sunday. Our football team goes to Hill August 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Weil
Bessie Biecha
Colorado
Wes Reiner
Lucile
Merritt
St. Louis
Tony Veggy
Riverside
J. M. Chittum
Michael Smith
Denver
Andy Renner
Eima Vacha
Della Saur
Anthony Escher
Emma Yanskey
Washington
Anthony Kupka
Ourfball
Hill
Local Notes From Town August Weekend
August 24 reports Mike Lishop and Chas Mehree in town. A Maas visited his wife in an Iowa City hospital where she was operated on last week and is dying nicely. Covr acts as depot agent while Verna vacations. Mrs J W Hutt returns from Clinton. Don Rawson and wife in Des Moines for a pharmacy course. Tom Brewer returns from Buffalo Center. Mrs H B Wescott and children visit South English. Johnson county fair runs Aug 31 to Sept 3. Residents travel to Des Moines for the state fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Lishop
Chas. Mehree
A. Maas
Iowa Citys Hospital
H. BE. Cov.r
What Cheer
Verna
J. W. Hutt
Clinton
Don C. Rawson
Des Moines
Rawson
Tom Brewer
Buffalo Center
Eureka Rural Route News Highlights Local Visits
Rural Route No Two reports a string of visits including Mr and Mrs John Cooper from Grainfield Kan to L F Sigafoose. Rev James Priestnan and family in Eureka. Miss Taylor new Eureka school teacher called on neighbors. Charley Campbell moved to Lyman Bunce place. Ward Essley shipped about sixty hogs to Washington buyers. Linus Woods buys Ewing farm for 120 dollars an acre. Local gatherings and church events noted with special quartet singers. Travellers Mr and Mrs George Hopping visit Emmet county and plan a fair stop. Road work by Darnell noted and various residents visiting the state fair. (Continued on page 5.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cooper
Grainfield
Kan
L. F. Sigafoose
James Priestnan
Eureka
Miss Taylor
Eureka School
Charley Campbell
Lyman Bunce
Ward Essley
Washington
Linus Woods
Ewing Farm
Bloomquist
Herman Buntenbach
James Priestnal
Eurekachurch
Ethel Waters
Emma Bloomquist
Herman’ Buntenbach
Wilber Beenblossom
Priestna
Sam Petratz
George Hopping
Emmet County
Frank Hopping
Wallace Darnell
Wayland
Son
Darnell
Robert Buntenbach
Eli Spiedel
Jerry Hopping
George
Frey’s Studio Adds Fresh Works and Aesthetic Line
Freys Studio unveils new offerings with evolving art pieces and design services, inviting guests to explore updated displays at 56-tf bia St. bakte oD and experience a refreshed creative atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frey
The Best Shoes Ad Wins Over Passersby
A street curbside quiz shows thirteen teams ignore three competing signs for Best Shoes at Bill Johns and Mike, while a bird and cow interact with the signs. The purchaser chooses the ad in The Journal which provides space to describe quality rather than mere claims of being best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
John
Mike
Sunshine Club Girls Adopt Des Moines Orphans Baby
A city club of six girls Lydia Eicher Dorothea Wickham Ruth Wilson Elizabeth Bell Margaret Godfrey and Gertrude Allen with H M Richer saved 50 over two years. They visited the Des Moines Orphans Home and placed a baby in a home promising care and education. The Sunshine club expects the child to prosper through their effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Eicher
Dorothea Wickham
Ruth Wilson
Elizabeth Bell
Margaret Godfrey
Gertrude Allen
H. M. Richer
Des Moines
Sunshine Club
Columbus Junction Fair and Local Happenings Reach Sept 1908
Local items from Columbus Junction cover arrivals and departures including Miss Lottie Dupuis from Keota, Miss Ida Harmon for Richland, and John F Atkinson with Leila M Foster obtaining a license. Notes mention fair exhibits, the Warricks comic acro bats, music by the Washington band, and the Pajama chorus in Dan Cupid at the opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ex & Dewey
Props
Lottie Dupuis
Keota
Ida Harmon
Richland
Columbus Junction
Dorothy Latchem
West Chester
Washington
Columbus Junction Fair
Dan Cupid
Opera House
Mrs Wilson and grandson start Richland visit today
Mrs. J. Wilson and grandson Master Charles Lytle left this morning for Richland to spend a short time visiting. Ezra Ingham Charles Welch and Miss Grace Ingham left for Rubio joining a Keota party for a day of picnicking. R. L. Emry of Brighton was in town on business and KE. M. Friend drove him over. About fifty tickets were sold to state fair visitors taking the Rock Island special train to Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Griffith went to Winfield today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Swift
Richland
Byron Vastine
J. Wilson
Charles Lytle
Ezra Ingham
Charles Welch
Miss Grace Ingham
Rubio
Keota
KE. M. Friend
Des Moines
Rock Island
Edward Griffith
Winfield
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Spadebaker
Tra‘ters
Grond Panida
State
Hemans
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
the County News
Richmond
Kalona
Bia St. Bakte Od
The
Warricks
W. W. Cherry
Iowa City
John F. Atkinson
Leila M. Foster
Lillian Norton
Frank Norton
Davenport
G. D. Rogers
N. C. Essiey
Kauffman
Coppock
W. B. Matthews
Bickett
W. A. Whiting
C. K. Needham
Katherine Clubb
Miss Clubb
R. L. Emry
Brighton
D. E. N. Southworth
New York Ledger
Capitola
Eugene Moore
Old Hurricane
Black Donald
Graham Opera House
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