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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1905
Page
5
A playful column notes a ring as a symbol of sincerity and love with Marion T. Anderson cited. The piece contrasts voice and ring and mentions a Scranton coat and a phone number 176 for contact.
Gobet led a strong showing at the community evening journal meet, securing top position in a key event and highlighting local talent. A second-place finisher from the same team also posted a notable time, underscoring team depth.
For Sale A piano very cheap see L D Higgins 68 26 Lost A pocket memorandum book containing a 10 bill reward for its return to The Journal office For Sale Regular U S mail wagon good as new 40 George Shaner Crawfordsville Iowa Wanted At once young men for firemen and brakemen high wages promotion guaranteed positions secured email to National Railway Training School 66 Boston Block Minneapolis Minn For Sale A good horse broke to all harness Weight 1150 Apply at Journal office For Rent Two unfurnished rooms Apply at The Journal office
Har Ry Colson of Masonville Iowa proclaims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve the best cure for blind bleeding itching and protruding piles. Also effective for cuts burns and injuries. 26 cents at J H Stewart druggists.
Miss Nellie Grush and Birdie Henderson traveled with Win field this morning. Mrs T O Foley and Dorothy visited the former's mother in Sigourney. Miss Mollie Cherry and Mrs Chas Corette went to Keota to attend the Carris Greenwood wedding. Mrs Garrett Elkins returned home to Oskaloosa after visiting the Lesters.
A remedy for croup is recommended as Champerlain's Cough Remedy with a history of reliable use. Mr. M F Compton of Market Texas reports it gives prompt relief in severe cases. Available at Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
Report notes a large turnout of teachers at the Lews convention opening. Prices for NYSE seat records reach 85 0000 with betting. Viscount Aoki to visit the United States as Japan’s first ambassador. Choate named NYS Car association president nominee. I J Mitchell closes his San Francisco stock bakery with Liabilities 100000. Herndon Kansas fire damages business and insurance uncertain. Thorn of the Soo Line dies after 18 years service.
A theater manager asks French artist Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier to paint a 15 by 18 meter drop curtain. Meissonier calculates value at 80 000 francs per millimeter and estimates 21 600 000 francs, then notes at twelve months per twenty five centimeters it would take 190 years to finish, joking that he is too old for the task.
A reflection on Washington Jefferson and Napoleon noting their sparing speech and the enduring impact of deeds over words. It highlights Washington as a committee chair and his brief yet pivotal 30 word speech that helped the Constitution, Jefferson’s inability to speak much, and Napoleon preferring reserve.
The Betsy Ross house at 250 Arch Street Philadelphia is now owned by the nation. It was funded by about 1 050 000 Americans including many schoolchildren. The site preserves Revolutionary era features despite being squeezed between modern buildings. General Washington Robert Morris and George Ross consulted Betsy Ross in 1776 for Old Glory, which she sewed. her husband had been an upholsterer.
City physicians organize a Protective Association to identify non deserving claimants of professional charity. Starting January 1, 1906 each doctor will share names with another doctor and the list will be updated quarterly. Services remain for those who deserve aid.
Miss Laura B Noyes principal of the kindergarten will leave at year s start for Chicago to spend a month studying at a kindergarten college The schoolmer s two month vacation gives her the chance to take higher instruction She represented public schools at the State Teachers association now in Des Moines RK S White arrived from Crawfordsville to visit the J Green home Holiday excursion rates feature Iowa Central Ry tickets for December 23 24 25 30 31 and January 1 with return by January 4 1906 Details available from agents dees
Preparatory services will be held Thursday Friday and Saturday afternoons at the Methodist Church. Thursday includes a probationers and young people service at 2 30. Friday features preaching at 2 30 and Saturday hosts a union service with Washington Circuit and Elder W G Thorne delivering the sermon. Communion is Sunday at 11 o clock. Elias Handy pastor.
Women of the Methodist Church collect donations at Powers' Grocery to fill a care box for a pastor family in the Southland. The box will be packed and sent early next week with worn clothing bedding and table furnishings requested.
Cyrus Chapter number 13 Royal Arch Masons and Washington Lodge number 26 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons announce an open meeting Thursday evening December 28 for installation of officers and closing with third degree work. All members urged to attend. GR-2 C. A. Dewey H P and A N Alberson W M Sign-off.
The Perak dispute is settled not by lawyers but by native boys acting as pleaders. Each boy holds a bamboo tube containing the opposing party's pleading while two stakes keep their heads submerged. When one releases, the tube is opened and the document inside serves as the court's decision.
In the Yorkshire Post a joke exchanges a barber asks how the Ittle fellow should be cut and Johnnie Balder replies he wants it like papa’s with a hole on top reflecting a humorous family quip about distinct styles.
The Washington Club holds a meeting this evening at 8 30. All members are requested to attend.
Miss Edith Harvey departed this morning for Columbus Junction to stay a few days at the J. A. Sprague home with plans to visit friends and locations in the area.
Mr and Mrs Gil Vincent and their children were passengers for Keota this morning. The brief item notes their travel location and names, indicating a family's travel to Keota.
Mr J S Eggleston of Maple Landing Iowa reports severe winter colds turning into lagrippe. He used Chamberlains Cough Remedy and Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets to recover, noting tablets aid bowels liver and kidneys and suggest taking them during a cold. Stewart's Pharmacy Cook Sherman sell them.
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