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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
5
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday in Iowa with cooler conditions especially in the western portion. The forecast appears in a Washington DC dispatch with a special to the Evening Journal for Aug 28.
George H. Paul and James L. Brookhart report a brisk period for the George H. Paul Co. with land sales running near 300000 and surpassing expectations. They rapid-fire acquisitions and sales, moving large tracts as they anticipate another major parcel, while planning a September excursion beginning Tuesday.
Colonel S W Brookhart returns from Camp Perry praising Iowa’s I N G rifle team. They outranked nine states in skirmish, finished 12th overall among fifty teams, with only DC and several services ahead. Brookhart lauds wind regulation skills and the crew’s strong, eager personnel reflecting well on Iowa.
In Crawfordsville August 28 Mrs Chas Hebner and daughter from Washington visit town with friends. Miss Sarah Crawford hosts a dinner in their honor. Misses Margaret and Helen Cowden arrive from Washington for several days with relatives. Local attendees join an evangelistic meeting at the U P church led by Rev MecKeivy. Farrel Huston heads to Iowa City then Fort Riley with national guards. Weber family to visit over Sunday from Columbus Junction. Arnold family from southeast of Winfield attends the ball game. Mrs J H Armstrong and Mrs Elizabeth Compton return from Winfield trip. Rev Genung back from Garrison Iowa after a week away. Joseph Murphy returns from the state fair. Miss Jennie Williams arrives from Washington to visit her brother.
The Iowa squad under Colonel Brookhart outpaced both opponents, refusing to yield as they claimed clear victories. Strong teams, disciplined play, and sharp execution secured the wins, reinforcing Iowa's standing in the matchup.
Amos Stewart of Algonala arrived yesterday for a visit with relatives. George A. Carson returned to Waterloo this morning after a few days with friends. Allen Gaines was on a business visit in Muscatine yesterday. Mrs. Richard Donaldson and her children departed for Washington this morning.
Mrs Willard Taft and daughter Mary left for relatives in Richland and Washington. Mr and Mrs John Reinert visited Sigourney. Ruby Hulse and Will Peiffer called on Ida Dupuis in Sigourney. A ten cent tea was held at Mrs Lawrence Borovens country home. Walter Helscher and daughter Helen returned from Sigourney after visiting relatives. Edith Smith Mrs James Embree and Leo Brown came back from South Dakota after a short visit.
Tonight at the Airdome there are new moving pictures and illustrated songs. The program starts at 7 30 and offers a fine lineup for the evening. Afterward you may go to Dan Cupid if desired. Don t miss the show at the airdome.
Invitations have been received for a musical to be given by Mrs A R Dewey and Mr Charles Dewey on Friday evening September 4 in honor of Mrs Mabel Dewey Brooking visiting from the west. The Baraca and Philathea classes of the Baptist church of West Chester were entertained at the Maple Grove home of S K Statler yesterday. Guests of honor included Maud Gorham Lessie Baker Ruth Beardsley Lawnie Beardsley and Grace Swartz. Refreshments were served and music provided by Miss Baker and others. The Queen Esther circle will meet with Miss Eva Butler in northeast Washington Monday evening August 31.
A ten cent social will be held at the home of Mrs Frey on North Iowa Avenue this evening at 7 30 under the auspices of the W H M S of the M E church. All church members invited with emphasis on gentlemen. Attendees may enjoy a good program along with ice cream and cake.
The social planned for this evening at the I. K. Beal home north of the city has been postponed and will be rescheduled.
The airdome will open at 7 o clock and the show at 7 30 in the opera house on account of the performance.
The Vienna offers Cocoanut chocolate and spice jumbles along with cupcakes and drop cakes for Saturday. A tempting assortment includes coconut and chocolate varieties to attract weekend bakers and guests.
A lively summary notes March’s volatile display with winds tearing at snow and early signs of spring. The piece cites the New York Times, detailing roiling air masses, increased warmth, and bird activity as buds form and brooks rise, signaling seasonal transition.
A Denver News-Times remark notes Hassel thriving in business with his wife largely responsible for his success. She apparently compelled higher earnings, shaping his current prosperity.
The article explains how terms like quadrille, contredanse, polka, minuet, waltz, reel, and jig derive from French, Bohemian, Latin, German, and Polish roots. It notes that country dance misleads by referencing rural frolics, while contredanse hints at opposite couples and polka from pulka meaning half.
A brief dialogue fragment from Harper's Weekly features a woman praising the oak as her favorite tree and a man countering with the yew as his choice. The exchange showcases plant symbolism in a period paper style without additional context.
Dr Peter Polis of Aachen outlines a plan to outfit every steamship with wireless meteorological sensors to serve as roaming observation stations. He envisions daily land and sea weather charts, upper air data via balloons, and Beaufort wind numeral reporting to forecast Atlantic storms a week ahead and cut shipwrecks.
Colombia orders minting of coins made 25 percent nickel and 75 percent copper to replace one peso, two peso, and five peso notes, marking a shift in currency denomination and materials.
A Chicago News correspondent Kennett Harris quotes a rural woman urging President Roosevelt to appoint women to study farm conditions. The letter critiques male experts, argues for female involvement to improve home life and household labor, and calls for women to investigate farming issues.
A bank advertises a savings offer with 4 percent annual interest compounded twice a year. It notes that deposits have earned $150000 in interest since the bank’s 1876 founding, highlighting steady earnings for savers.
William Curran died last evening at 5 40 at his mother’s home in South Washington after a period of poor health. Born November 22, 1867 northeast of town in Wash ington township, he was survived by his mother two brothers Albert Curran of Pueblo Colorado James A Curran of St Joseph Missouri and two sisters Mrs Cash Dawson of Davenport and Mrs James Hays of this city. Funeral from the residence Sunday at 3 PM conducted by Rev A B Smith. Interment in the city cemetery.
Mrs Clayton Neiswanger and Mrs Hendrix traveled to Crawfordsville this morning for a brief call at the Jap Neiswanger residence.
Lemmons's Pharmacy advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as an immediate relief for asthma and a cure for cases stubborn to other treatments. It touts as the best remedy for coughs colds and throat and lung trouble with no harmful drugs.
Tony Waidschmidt displays the Champion peach measuring 9 inches around, praised for fine flavor and beauty. J B Crayne arrives with large yellow home grown peaches, prized for being freestone and ideal for canning. Hiram Johnson also brings peaches, but the Journal notes a superior specimen on shelf and teases a rematch. Sweet rolls rusks and coffee cake.
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