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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1911

Page

2

Local Announcements for W T U and Masonic Lodge

The W T U will meet with Mrs Hattie White on West Third street tomorrow afternoon. Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M holds regular meeting Friday evening September 1 1911 at 730 with important business including petitions and closing with Work. J J Kunath announces hoping for large attendance.

Hattie White West Third Street Masonic Fraternity Washington Lodge Afp A. M J. J. Kunath

New Orleans Girl Regains Speech After Lightning Flash

Miss Jessie Fisher of New Orleans, silent for two years due to illness, suddenly recovered her voice after a vivid lightning flash and thunder. Seventeen specialists had failed to restore speech. Her father credits constant family prayers for the recovery and a large family celebration is planned.

Jessie Fisher New Orleans

Local Neighbors and Visitors Report from Wellman and Surrounds

Ira Rathmel and wife enjoyed a visit from his brother's wife and children from Kremlin Oklahoma. A new daughter arrived at the Elmer Brimhal home Friday August 25. Prairie Flower W M A meets Mrs. Charles Clendenning Thursday August 31. Mrs. Seth Thomas returns to Ft. Dodge Wednesday morning. State fair attendees include Tennis Hunter and family Joe Wolfe Charley Jackson Rene Warner Sam Knupp Chris Schwartz and their wives William Phillips and son Clarence Joe Booth and Fred Weekly.

Elmer Brimhal Prairie Flower Charles Clendenning Seth Thomas Ft. Dodge Joe Wolfe Charley Jackson Rene Warner Sam Knupp Chris Schwartz William Phillips Clarence Joe Booth Fred

Local Visitors and Social News from Egypt

Mr and Mrs Geo Sojka planned a visit to Victor Iowa to see relatives. Joe Malichky hosted a small supper with friends. Frank Shebek passed through the area. Yaro Sojka hosted many friends Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Edward Kallaus welcomed a baby girl born last Tuesday.

Egypt Geo. Sojka Victor Joe Malichky Frank Shebek Yaro Sojka Edward Kallaus

Richmond visitors and local game noted at Selement home

Mrs Anna Dolies and daughter May from Washington visit the Selement home in Richmond this week. Raymond Pieper and Hazel return from West Liberty after visiting relatives. Horsonsky Bros damage from steam valve burst on engine while hauling clover for Frank McCombs. George A Eglin returns from western vacation. Local youths attended a ball game Sunday Kalona nine beat Maple Grove nine.

Richmond Anna Dolies May Washington Selement Raymond Pieper Hazel West Liberty Horsonsky Bros Frank McCombs George A. Eglin Kalona Maple Grove Wooley Winfield J. D. Porter Orange Cal J. A. Porter C. B. Harrison Lola C. B. Harmon C. C. Matthews Eva Robert Wheeler Bertha Helen Crawfordsville Rachel Wylie Hoosier Bend W. F. Orbin Burlington J. R. Porter

Last Methodist conference visits Crawfordsville area

The August quarterly conference was held in Crawfordsville and Wyman with Rev. J. A. Boatman visiting. Numerous locals and visitors travel for family reunions and social visits including Huston and Smylie families, plus other residents from nearby towns.

Crawfordsville Wyman J. A. Boatman Muscatine Jacobs Galesburg Myrtle Griffith Mt. Pleasant Clyde Fishburn Winfield William Rucksam Clint Fletcher Baby Wayland

Market Report From Chicago August 30 1971

Estimated receipts 20000 left over 3156 market prospects weak at yesterday's average. Light 7.20 7.76. Mixed packers 7.05 7.75. shipping grades 6. T. 60. Rough 6907.10. Cattle 21000 prospect steady to 10 lower. Sheep 26000 prospects steady.

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Market receipts and cattle prices from Chicago and Texas

Report shows estimated receipts 24000 today and 22000 tomorrow with steady to slightly lower market. Cattle categories include cows and heifers and western stockers with price ranges from 2.25 to 7.70. Sheep and lambs listed with mixed regional values. Personal notes mention Clara Horning visiting Washington and locals spending Sunday with friends.

Texas

Foley Kidney Pills Promised Quick Relief for Women

An advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills ease backache headache nervousness loss of appetite and poor sleep caused by kidney and bladder troubles. It asserts quick relief and a return to health and strength, urging women not to overlook the remedy sold by all Druggists.

Foley

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