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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1906
Page
4
A proposed Iowa measure would abolish football in all grammar and high schools in the state if approved by the House, though colleges would remain unaffected. The bill was sent to the committee on schools and textbooks, with members split in opinion and no action taken yet.
Chas W Moore a Ford City Pa machinist suffered a severe electrical burn on his hand. He treated it with Kucklen s Amnica Salve claiming a quick and perfect cure. The advertising note lists the salve as healer for burns wounds sores eczema and piles and cites J UH Stewart s druggist at 28.
Des Moines reports February 1 notes no football in Iowa public schools. Representative Dashiell, relative of Paul Dashiell of the football rules committee, introduces his debated bill in the House.
A man claiming to be a private detective for Fort Dodge deceived several farmers and traveling men by threatening arrest and offering a court compromise for a few dollars. He escaped before police acted. Fort Dodge has no anti spitting ordinance.
Ames Iowa February reports Miss Metta Beardshear youngest daughter of the late Iowa State College president lying seriously ill at the college hospital with possible appendicitis. She had been attending Key Marcopege at Hagarstowne Maryland and was obliged to quit her work and return home for treatment.
The ad proclaims Dr Kings New Life Pills as the best remedy to purge malaria related illness and constipation. It notes a cure for diseases due to malaria poison and offers the product for 25 cents at J H Stewarts drug store.
Jury returns verdict after about one hour of deliberation in the Brawner will case. Plaintiffs win, probate of the 1904 will set aside and the 1902 will to be probated, expanding estate shares for Harrison Brawner's kin. Defense team: S. W. Brookhart and J. L. Brookhart. Plaintiffs’ counsel: Marsh W. Bailey and H. M. Eicher. Also on docket today is Albert Johnson charged with breaking and entering in Ainsworth, with Atty. A. A. Dewey set to defend.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist church will meet with Mrs. J. W. Teeter tomorrow afternoon at 2:50. The musical department of the Fortnightly club will meet next Monday evening at Miss Florence Varrish's home on East Washington Street.
Invitations issued today announce Chapter 1 P. E. O. celebrating its twenty first anniversary at Miss Babcock's home on 602 North Iowa Avenue February 6 1906 at six o clock.
Itumwa Iowa February 1 Mrs Sylva Rabbitt 55 of Mystic hanged herself with two flat irons tied about her neck and drowned in six inches of water in wildcat branch of Wal nut creek. Despondent over ill health and loss of money she had been visiting her niece Mrs Mary Whalen. She left the house about 2 am and the body was found a few hours later.
Albert Johnson, colored man, faces trial for an alleged home invasion at M. L. Miller’s residence in Ainsworth on December 15. Prosecution presented Miller, Sheriff Teeter, Deputy Hugh Teeter, and W. H. Smith, as witnesses. Defense called E. A. Row to place Johnson at Linby the day before the incident. The panel includes jurors Beamer, McCulley, Longer, Griffith, Dodds, Guzeman, Hough Hi Richardson, Horning, McKelvey, Caldwell, Stattler.
A fragmented quotation piece features a judge's remark on money orders and a quip about a family called Highflyers living beyond their means. The text hints at letters from a mother on vacation and a playful critique of financial prudence with a light, satirical tone.
Miss Boastful praises a partner as easy on his feet while Miss Cutting disputes ever dancing with him. Indianapolis Star columns frame a lighthearted exchange as social humor.
A dialogue reveals marital tensions as Mrs Justwed questions happiness and Mr Justwed weighs giving up the union. The exchange highlights differing views on fulfillment and companionship within a marriage.
English humorist Jerome praises W W Jacobs and Stephen Crane for vivid writing. He recalls a Toronto club anecdote of a child passenger on the St Louis recalling a saloon concert after the voyage, describing a lady screaming over missing sleeves and a hotel waiter playing piano.
Humorous quips from Philadelphia Evening Bulletin and Milwaukee Sentinel reference meals and lobster catching. The items showcase light, playful banter and regional cartoonish wit from the era.
Rodney Crail and Alex Lytle leave tomorrow for California to start a new life. Friends will honor the boys this evening with a farewell gathering praising their character and future in the far west.
A Friday evening pie social at the Cedar Center school house will raise funds for the school library. Myrtle LaMotte, the teacher, invites everyone to attend and support the event.
The G. M. C. of the Presbyterian church will meet with Miss Edith Shields this evening.
Greatly reduced rates from February 15 to April 7 by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle and other West and Northwest points. Half rates for children of half fare age with liberal stopovers and tourist sleeper availability. Inquiries to I A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
A. G. Wilcox spent yesterday in Cotter. Geo Dempsey arrived on the Firefly from Columbus Junction. Mrs J A U Hier of Burlington visits J B Crooks home. J W Lantz journeys to Des Moines due to his mother’s illness. Prof W R Manning leaves for Burlington to lead a Sunday School institute. O E S ladies worked two busy days cleaning after the previous night’s banquet. decorations impressed the dining room as they prepared and cleared up from the event.
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