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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1911
Page
2
Washington Iowa City Council passes an ordinance prohibiting anyone under sixteen from being on streets alleys or public places after 9 pm from April 1 to September 30 and after 8 pm from October 1 to March 31 with limited exemptions for guardians errands and safety.
The ordinance prohibits minors under sixteen from public streets after set hours unless necessary. Police may arrest violators and detain minors, returning them to guardians after first offense or notifying parents after subsequent arrests. Violations carry up to 30 days in jail or fines from 1 to 100 dollars, with enforcement details and exemptions described. Mayor James D. Glasgow signed August 21, 1911.
Accusations by FE F Chamberlain of Clinton Maine claim Bucklen's Arnica Salve takes sting from burns and pain from sores, boils, piles and other injuries. He declares it unequal as a healing remedy and notes a 25 cent price at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Local notes show numerous visits and property transactions. Mrs. Will Myers returns from Centerville while Gene Nordyke sells his meat market to Geo Messer of Bloomfield. Several residents attend fairs and visits in Fairfield Des Moines Washington Cedar Falls and Chicago. A wedding occurs near Keota and community members plan trips to Rutio and the state fair.
F E Skola owns a Moline automobile. Several residents attend the state fair in Des Moines. Mrs EK Louck and son Ernest visit her Missouri father. Mrs T Adams and son from Wellman spend a day with relatives nearby.
West Chester news notes the funeral of Mrs. Holmes' daughter held at 1 p.m. Sunday led by Rev. Graham with burial northwest of Keota. Pallbearers were Clair Skinner Ena Smith Isa belle Kilgore and Esta Smith. Also reports 51 state fair tickets sold, visits, and local travel.
Miss Muda Acheson left for Columbus Junction after a week visiting relatives. Floyd and Earl Edmondson returned from Missouri. Ed and Roy Downs visited from Washington. Miss Martha Ehlers headed to Pittsburgh after two weeks with her sister Mrs. N. D. Hazlett. Colonel Barkley led a delegation to hear Rev. J. A. Glendenning likely for next year. T. J. Easter and Ed Nichols left for Kansas City for a few days. Mr. Moss filled in at the depot for Easter. Miss Mary Webber returned to Chicago after visiting relatives. Art Day events include music by the Ricketts Orchestra and chalk talk by Prof. G. E. Weaver on August 30. Evening program features Crayon Entertainment by Prof. E. Weaver and music by the Ricketts Orchestra. August 31 offers Old Soldiers' Diary, music by Prof. Herbert S. Wick, lecture by Rev. J. H. Hector, plantation songs by Miss Hector, and further music and lectures. September 1 is Music Day with Meneley Quartette and readings by Novelty and Reading. September 2 presents Young People's and Patriotic Day with a vocal program by Howard Wade.
A humorous critique contrasts crank-type automobiles with outdated writing about daily life and cider vinegar. The piece mocks modern gadgets and cheap vinegar, suggesting practical concerns about health and digestion, with quirky observations on battery work, spartan spines, and playful analogies.
Miss Lena Shaffer rode with West Chester this morning. Mrs C M Strain Mrs Russel Brown and J A Moorehead traveled to Washington. Mr and Mrs J B Carter of New London arrived for a visit at the Charles Fishburn home. Miss Florence Fishburn returned home with them. Miss Florence McCleary arrived home from Winfield. Miss Bowman of Winfield arrived this morning. Hugh J Davis of the Welsh neighborhood died Saturday night after a cancer illness and was buried today.
A ready to work hauling option announces a skilled team and versatile service. Ray Keyes invites contact at telephone 554 Red to arrange all kinds of hauling tasks.
Chicago markets show mixed receipts and slow prospects on August 28 1911 with cattle and sheep totals around 24000 and 26000 head. Grains and futures prices list open and close quotes for wheat corn and oats with daily and weekly official totals and stockyard notes.
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