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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1909
Page
12
In a 1909 spoof by George Matthew Adams, Halley's comet is described in hyperbolic terms as an impending doom. The piece mocks public hysteria and suggests turning concern toward genuine sorrow rather than fret over the celestial event.
The article recalls Carl Schurz aiding his friend Dr. Kinkel to escape from German prison. Born near Bonn, Kinkel showed liberal ideals, endured harsh imprisonment at Naugard and Spandau, and escaped in November 1850 with Schurz’s help to England, living thirty-two more years in liberty.
Helyn A. Mansfield sues Pullman Company and Burlington railroad in Des Moines claiming severe pain and permanent injuries from an August 21, 1909 incident. She alleges the railroad forced her and her baby to walk a quarter mile beyond Albsia and back to the station under a blazing midsummer sun.
A wagonload of beer whisky and other liquors seized in a raid on a social club in Jal Gatenn Kansas was stolen from the city jail where it was locked up as evidence.
Council Bluffs Iowa December 23. Harry B Weeding ran a mail order scheme selling pictures described as beautiful forms. In return customers sent twenty five cents and received a grove of trees photo instead. Postal inspectors halted the scheme and barred him from using the mails.
The Tennessee Copper Company paid $1.25 per share today as the first disbursement of the year. Previous yearly dividends include $2.50 per share for 1998 and $3.25 per share for 1907.
A special meeting of stockholders approved merging Mechanics' National bank with National Copper bank. The new entity in New York City is Mechanics' and Metals National bank of New York City with capital stock at 6 million dollars and a 21 percent dividend paid. The merged board will have 25 to 40 directors.
George H. Paul purchases Colonel S. W. Brookhart and J. L. Brookhart interests in the George H. Paul Company for 115000 dollars. Brookhart brothers retire to focus on law and other business. Paul gains control of most stock and plans continued wholesale lands work with International Land and Investment.
Washington announces the formal unveiling of the John C. Calhoun statue by F. Wellington Ruckstuhl in Statuary Hall on January 15. The event marks a designated date for the heroic sculpture’s public debut in the nation’s capital.
Among the holiday brides in New York society Miss Margery Coolidge Lawrence, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Augustine Nicholas Lawrence, will marry Robert McMillian Miller this afternoon at the Church of the Transfiguration.
A friends gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Webb on North Marion Ave last evening featured Hearts entertainment and Des Moines singer Ray Crittenden performing solos. A two course chafing dish luncheon followed in a Holly decorated setting with candle sticks.
William H. Moody, associate justice of the U S Supreme Court, is 56 today born December 23 1853 in Newbury Mass. He led a career as district attorney in Massachusetts congressman secretary of the navy and was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1906. The report lists ages of other justices.
In Brooklyn on December 23 the Board of Estimate opposed a 15 year franchise for East River Terminal Railroad tied to the sugar trust. Critics warn the plan would bring a Death Avenue tracks into Manhattan and public pressure grows to abolish the line.
A health focused sales note stresses purchasing drugs for recovery and better condition. It argues price should not affect choice, only quality, and claims the retailer selects high quality goods, offers fair profit, and avoids underselling customers.
The Ladies' Aid of Lexington church will serve a free dinner on New Year's Day and hold a bazaar. Everyone is invited to come. Queen Esther Circle meets Monday evening at Miss Aner Gardner's home on West Main Street.
Pay Copper Dividends reports a dividend announcement in New York dated December 23 with details to follow on payment, amount, and eligibility.
A farewell reception at Covenanter church honored Mr and Mrs Geo McCracken and family and Messrs Thomas and Mathew McConnell. Mr McCracken leaves next week for a new home near Albia Iowa. The McConnell brothers journey to visit friends and relatives in and near Belfast Ireland. A supper was served by church ladies and the event was held in a cordial spirit.
A heartfelt farewell notes the departure of valued friends and workers from the community, framing the occasion as a pleasant social gathering but marked by regret and well wishes for their future.
Foley's Kidney Remedy claims to correct irregularities and strengthen the kidneys to eliminate impurities from the blood and tone the system. It warns to begin at once to avoid Bright's Disease or Diabetes and offers 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhivney Drug Co.
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