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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1911
Page
2
Local jeweler and optometrist Lemmon offers on the spot removal of blur from bifocal glasses. Readability improves as customers receive quick service for reading segments at the counter.
A woman and her daughter endure rough seas at night. After a lull the mother asks if the daughter is seasick and the daughter replies she doubts it but would hate to yawn.
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur offers a modern version of a grandmotherly hair remedy. Daily use promises rapid color return, reduced shedding, and growth stimulation. Sold by druggists for 50 cents or 1.00, or mailed from Wroth Chemical Co., 74 Cortlandt St., New York City, with Mc Killinney Drug Co. as distributor.
Newton Jones has been ill with la grippe. Numerous residents headed to local and nearby towns for visits and tasks. The article records community events, visits, moves, and a school program, with names such as Miss Grace Dawson and others noted amid village life.
Mrs Susan A Doig wife of M C Doig died this morning at the Mahlon Smith home at 902 West Madison street. Born in Franklin county Ohio November 14 1849 she came with her parents to this county in 1854 by wagon and was part of a family of three children. She married Moses C Doig December 2 1874 and they had three children Howard Henry and Helen with three grandchildren. She was a member of the Second United Presbyterian church and lived much of her life in this city before returning last September after time with their sons in Creston. Funeral arrangements pending.
Mrs L J Cherry hosts Priscilla club while Clover club meets at Mrs Edna Humble and Navajo club plans a gathering at Mrs John Bryson's on Washington street. Marguerite McGugin entertained Ready Maids with music and luncheon. Mystic Workers held a 15 cent social with dancing at Woodman hall with Peterson orchestra. Charles Caldwell and Charles Benz hosted dinners and small group gatherings with cards and luncheon. Julia and Ethel White hosted about twenty youths in Valentine decor with games and music. Dorothea Wickham and Cora Teeter gave a piano recital at St James school praised by friends. program included Beethoven and Mozart selections and a biographical sketch.
After ten years C H Wilson retires from the Wilson Heating company. James M Wilson now runs the business solo with experience in heating and plumbing. C H Wilson stays to handle Building and Loan affairs and both men invite customers to settle accounts promptly.
A fragment notes a boy named Paul taken to hear a band with his father. He asks why the men do not work and simply play, reflecting a curious child’s innocence about labor and leisure.
A one night only program combines the Buffalo Bills Wild West Show with Pawnee Pills Far East show for Tuesday night. Tickets and venue details are promoted for local entertainment fans.
A severe blizzard struck Washington causing massive snow and ice on streets and tracks. Trains including Rock Island No. 29 Milwaukee and Burlington lines ran hours late, with several services stalled in cuts and delayed mail delivery. Churches reported small evening congregations due to weather.
A distraught small man pleads for two pins to repair his ripped sleeve. A burly passerby with a heavy sweater initially refuses, then produces two pins and taunts the man to fight. The little man dodges away after securing the pins.
The group states no meeting until the last Monday evening in February. A social at St. James school hall last week raised 116.56 dollars. G. A. R. posts a regular meeting tomorrow night with expected good attendance. Royal Neighbors plan regular meeting tomorrow evening with initiation and requests all neighbors to attend.
The regular meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be held Tuesday evening at 7 30 with Mrs. N C Corbin.
Notice calls all brothers of Orion lodge No. 75 to attend the regular meeting tonight. Work will be conducted in all three Masonic ranks as directed by C Ss. Thomas C. C.
Postponed. The County Constitutional Amendment association meeting announced for tonight is postponed on account of the musical entertainment. 4 U. S. Smith, Pres.
The Fortnightly club from the literary department will gather at Miss Minnie Conner's home Tuesday evening February 7 due to the Liebling piano recital. The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian church meets at Mrs. Edgington's East Main Street Tuesday at 2 30 for its annual officer election business meeting.
The Servian king who seized the throne after his predecessor’s assassination has ruled about seven years. While in Paris he lived on Rue Jouffrey third floor with a $150 annual rent. An incident shows him then a skilled athlete when two footpads attacked him, and he responded with a royal boot to the stomach, sending them to the gutter as he continued his walk home.
Washington lodge No 26 A F and A M calls a special meeting on Tuesday Feb 7 1911 at 7 30 pm for third degree work with Charles Bolts from Colonial lodge No 199 Colonial Beach Va as the guest performer noted as Washington’s own method. All members urged to attend this notable event.
Two urbanites discuss catching a 5 30 train and delaying dinner. One plans a quick snack before leaving home while the other notes his wife will try a frugal dinner for five costing fifty cents from a magazine.
A brief chat recalls Benson as a cheerful, genial friend who seemed in good spirits. One remark asks if he is leaving town or dead, to which the reply humorously notes he merely borrowed five dollars this morning.
A humorous exchange contrasts a boastful man with his wife nearby. The husband overstates his influence when she is absent, while nearby she keeps his grand talk in check, humorously diminishing his perceived dominion.
Nan recalls a morning with Jack by the coast where he hugged the shore, leaving Margaret to wonder about their ocean dip and its awkward outcome.
A playful dialogue contrasts a woman renowned for originality with others who deem her fiancé musically unaware. The punchline reveals he enjoys hearing her sing, while critics doubt his ear.
A fragment shows dialogue about a ball player known to have worked in a local stoneyard and his careful movements with an attendant and a physician. No further context or identities are provided.
The Pyramids debate Roosevelt’s rising fame from his years of public speech contrasting with the Sphinx’s centuries of silence. The exchange highlights mortal achievements versus ancient wisdom in a sharp, tongue in cheek moment.
A quoted dialogue centers on a dream where one proposes and the other accepts, followed by a speaker insisting dreams run opposite and rejecting proposal and acceptance. The exchange highlights a playful inversion of expectation within a brief, literary moment.
A New York woman urges fellow women to go to bed early as angels swing them to sleep. Respondents mock the idea noting there aren’t enough angels in New York to soothe a baby, highlighting urban skepticism about domestic wisdom.
A terse quip travels between a man and a woman arguing over marriage and voting. He says he would not marry the best woman if she wanted to vote, she retorts she would not marry him if she did not vote, hinting at pride and social tensions.
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