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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1906
Page
5
A playful exchange about marriage fate with a man who would refer the matter back to his partner and a tiny man who proposed during courtship. The dialogue hints at a comic, domestic dilemma as the honeymoon fades and the husband asks if he is a brute, only to be told he is already beyond classification.
A brief notice proclaims readiness and good state of readiness, urging support and confidence. It highlights wellness, discipline, and preparedness as key traits to uphold in the community.
County Auditor Er. F. Neal reports a stronger financial stance with taxes reduced by over 21,500 and treasury funds rising across departments. Total property value reaches 7.1 million, railroad and other corporate values up, and consolidated taxes fall to 241,730.49 with no debt in sight.
L Brinning assists Fred Stewart in hauling timber today as part of a local work effort.
Mrs Walter Boyers sister from Kansas City visits this week in West Chester. Mrs Jake Limerman visits her Keota daughter. Will Kerr stays in Keswick on business. J D Dayton visited friends in Keota. S S Carris Sr rode to Washington. John Teeter from Washington stopped by. Maud Paul from Sigourney visits. Jennie Cook leaves for Washington to join the Washington Telephone Co. Henry and Mrs Crawford return from Quincy Illinois after a prolonged visit.
At the Orient lodge No. 365 A. F. & A. M. regular meeting W. W. Moore was elected W. M. J. W. Parrow became S. W. BE. W. Spessard was chosen J. W. A. B. Spalding was treasurer Er. H. Hause secretary. Miss Ella Laird returned home with David and Margaret from Princeton. Mr. and Mrs. Smith of Havre were east bound passengers from here last evening.
December 12 report states C O. Colarr, a hotel operator, sold his residence to Jacob Cope. The transfer appears straightforward with no listed liens or conditions.
On December 12 Mr. and Mrs. G W Alexander entertained Rev Ralph Arkinsop and resident pastors at a dinner party. Mrs Clyde Beauchamp and three children arrived for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs A R Allen. Mrs A Twinam traveled to Washington. Robi McElhinney of Morning Sup made a business visit. Mr and Mrs Will Sweet of Riverside are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs B F Brown.
James Donahue of New Britain Comprise writes that after trying various kidney remedies and physicians he saw improvement only after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He states the second bottle brought progress and five bottles cured him, and that he passed a life insurance examination. The ad asserts Foley's Kidney Cure cures backache and all kidney and bladder troubles, sold by druggists.
The Fortnightly club's music department met at Mrs. J. B. Crooks home to discuss Russian composers with Mrs. Norton leading. Inez Holden, Mrs. George, Mrs. Dwight Norton, and Miss Ida Roberts presented papers on Glinka, Seroff, Rubinstein, Tschaikowsky, Rachmaninoff, and Scriabine. Performances included Rubinstein songs and piano pieces by Rubinstein, Rachmaninoff, Cul, Tschaikowsky, and Glinka Balakirew with several club members contributing readings and reflections.
Laddie Vacha fell from a roof at George Ros place and suffered bad bruises and shock. Mr Holub, in his 70s, stumbled while walking to the store and fell. Miss Wilcox again out this week due to illness. New officers of telephone line No. 3 named Wes Reiner president John Shalla treasurer James Sha la secretary Chas McCombs Frank Lintz Albert Escher directors.
December 11 reports show Herman Koenig and Harmon Brinning at the Hestine sale. E. C. Perkins visited the Abren home. J. R. Altic and H. Horning were Washington travelers. Frank Landau butchered. E. C. Bishop and Joe Carson visited Washington. Pleasant Plains school plans a Friday box supper. Miss Wilcox unable to teach Tuesday.
Dec 12. Miss Margaret Smiley left yesterday to visit relatives in Crawfordsville. Miss Mamie Sturdivao made a brief business visit to Washington yesterday. H A Surdevant of Cedar Rapids conducted business here last evening. Miss Dortha Cocklin traveled to Washington on Monday to stay with the A F Cocklin home then visit relatives in New Windsor and Galesburg.
In this Washington ad Cook & Sherman Drugists promote Vinol a tonic claiming to strengthen weak lungs and combat wasting diseases. It states Vinol contains concentrated cod liver oil without the nauseating oil plus added tonic iron and offers money back if it fails. It notes Vinol is sold nationwide with local agencies.
Advertises Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic as essential for feminine hygiene and treatment of disorders. Claims cleansing germicidal deodorizing and healing effects. Sold by Devegits with samples free. Address The R Paxton Co Boston Mass.
The Central College club will meet Friday evening at the home of Miss Mary Lemley and Miss Janette Lemley in north Washington. O. E. S. club holds a regular meeting Thursday evening December 13 at 7 30 with full attendance needed for officer elections.
J M Haines traveled to Winfield on business. Chas Hebner rode to Keota for work. Miss Florence Parrish headed to Winfield to meet her music class. R B Stephens sold a fine three year old colt to H K McCollum on Monday. Mr and Mrs L T Leesman left for Srighton on a brief trip. C Dayton and wife arrived from Keota to conduct city business. George Alexander came from Crawfordsville for the day on business. Ralph and Ernest Nelson visited Ainsworth to spend the day with Mrs Howard Benn. Mr and Mrs H B Crawford, finishing studies at Quin cy AL, passed through en route home to West Chester. Miss Agnes Black of Wyman called on friends. J P Thomas rode to Brighton for business. Frank Eagle returned from a Chicago visit. Miss Elsie Stapp of Columbus Junction shopped in the city.
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