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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1903
Page
8
Local store offers a two week sale of Standard Brand canned fruits vegetables and beans. Fresh stock from this year’s pack priced at 8 to 18 cents per can with Monarch Reindeer and other brands featured. Delivery by own team.
Several classified items list lost pocketbooks with rewards, a recent notice about a found iron gray mare with rope, several rental offers at the Journal office, sales of livestock including Brahma cockerels and Poland China hogs, organ for sale, and multiple rentals of D M Brooks property with references to Mrs Dr Wertz. The notices reference the Journal and multiple dates in a compact, late 19th or early 20th century newspaper classifieds format.
Dec. 4 3 A Conger visits Washington for the day. The Social Hour Club met at Mrs. Will Nichols home withRefreshments and a good time. Keokuk Presbytery to meet next week at United Presbyterian church with Rev F O Ross of Washington delivering sermon. Presbyterians to close meetings with communion next Sabbath Rev Cotton assisted by Rev Vance. Mrs J H Armstrong returned from Winfield visit. Methodists plan a new church next spring with subscription already in the hundreds. Mrs Arthur Yard improving but still serious. Otto Hertel resigns as station agent.
December reports show John Laird visiting his parents Dr and Mrs A J Laird in Eldon. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs James Altic. Cora Bell of Washington visited Mrs M L Miller. Mr and Mrs S A Chambers hosted dinner for friends. Ella Thompson shopped in Washington. Glen Hazen’s horse ran away after a wagon scare, throwing him but causing no serious injury.
The column reports Harry Moore visiting friends in Washington, C A Stephens on a business visit, a successful Royal Neighbors box social at Woodman Mall, and the sale of the East End Restaurant by H B Crozier to E Hopengardner with possession to follow. It notes ice skating at Spencer's Pond, illness of Willis Woods of Hecla SD, visits by May Moore and Becca Baker, a carrier dinner at Walter Logan's with corn gifts, and Chas Benz and Ida Miller visiting Rosa Mayhew to see the new baby.
Mr. Alf Chilcote offered free entertainments on the square while his corn cribs were infested with rats. He used a large steel trap to capture 11 rodents in one night as rat fighting dogs were procured to demolish the rats. The problem is described as unusually severe this year across many localities.
The Savings Bank store invites the public to attend the opening tomorrow afternoon and evening. Five hundred wax candles will illuminate the store as holiday stock fills the shelves in many colors. Mr Parrish urges children be brought to see the pretty sight and everyone is invited all afternoon and tomorrow evening.
A veteran businessman credits a Journal advertisement for attracting many newcomers to his shop. He says the ad brought in a flood of new customers, and he plans to continue advertising despite not knowing all the entrants.
L B Wick ersham presents the lecture Day Dreams tonight at 8 30 p m Admission is 50 cents Seats reserved by C H Wilson in the venue.
Notice declares a regular election of officers with full attendance desired. Names H. Minick and M. W. referenced as attendees or organizers.
The article reports M Pierre Hachet Souplet describing a parrot named Polly that learned to utter ladder climb cupboard in sequence to obtain hempseed. Polly’s phrase arose as the cupboard was moved beyond reach, demonstrating problem solving and idea association in a clever bird in a Freeh era study noted by Golden Penny.
A reflective portrait of a man who overemphasized wealth and routine. He saved money but starved his mind and social life, neglecting happiness, friendship, and the art of enjoying ordinary moments. His life shows the danger of habit over growth and postponed joy.
An old Parisian mendicant explains his selective begging. He spurns diners and stout folk, avoids those with gloves, and favors groups and officers in grand uniforms. A spectator’s bribe prompts his rationale based on a self crafted code of conduct.
Stockholders in Moline Building and Loan association secured a circuit court receiver. Judge Graves appointed C. S. Kerns and fixed a $50,000 bond after the defalcation of J. W. Warr, secretary for twenty years, leaving a $100,000 shortage. In Havana, Cuban veterans claim $72,000,000 from the treasury, forcing a larger borrow now contemplated.
A passenger clashes with a conductor over being contradicted. The seatmate reveals he is an auctioneer and enjoys lively dialogue, sparking a humorous exchange reported by the Philadelphia Ledger.
The church lists next Sabbath as communion with midweek services Wednesday Thursday and Friday at 7 30 pm. Rev Corkey of Fairfield will visit Saturday afternoon at 2 30 pm and Friday replaces Thursday in the schedule. Members urged to attend.
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