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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1913
Page
5
The clipping lists Smiths bakery offerings including pastries, Puritan bread, cookies, and nut bars for Sunday. Vienna and Darbyshire Drug Co. ads promote Bibles, salted nuts, and Valentine items. Townsfolk visit relatives, and notices mention a traveling salesman, a steeple chase film, and a horse theft report near Kalona.
A storyteller recounts an Arab fable where the horse laments its tasks and asks for swift feet a long neck and a burdensome back. The angel Gabriel relays Allah's decision, turning the horse into a camel as a lesson in contentment. The tale ends with the camel inheriting the horse’s complaining nature.
The public may not be aware of rising interests in public schools, especially in the manual training department. William K. Snyder Jr. arrived this morning to assist, staying with his parents on West Monroe street. He seems likeable and much is expected of him.
The Washington Bruisers host Brown's Business College of Davenport at the Commercial club gym tonight in what may be their last home game. Richardson, a Monmouth College alum and former Monmouth YMC A coach, starts at forward with Hays at forward, Dokes or Youngblood at center, and MacKachron and Brown at guard. The Browns arrive in stronger condition after a prior Davenport defeat, promising a high caliber contest that must draw a large crowd to cover costs.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Carlson hosted a social evening north of the city for their silver wedding anniversary with about thirty five guests enjoying games music and a three course luncheon served by relatives. Notable attendees included Nels Nelson Alvin Nelson from Mediapolis Iowa and Godfrey Anderson of Galesburg Illinois.
Announcement for a Feb 8 1913 social by the Mystic Workers of the World at the A O U W hall with music and 25 cent admission for all. The Lexing ton Ladies' Aid Third Division plans an oyster and ice cream social at Lexington hall on Wednesday Feb 12.
Notice states Albert Simpson will hold his closing out sale Monday February 17 instead of Wednesday February 19. The location and other terms remain unchanged.
Southwest church members present their pastor with an automobile as a playful test of patience. The joke envisions the moment the crank handle taps his elbow, hoping no congregant is there for the first surprising strike.
A cautious note invites restraint until ready to speak with truth. The quote urges simple, undistracted communication focused on veracity rather than reward.
A local advertisement for the Barcely Corset features style and comfort with a Barco Bone stay. It promises a guaranteed replacement within a year if rust or break occurs, citing reasonable prices and contact details at 637 Green or 302thead SNOW COLLEGE.
Visit our showroom to see a low voltage lighting plant in operation. Our staff will explain features and benefits and answer questions about installation and usage.
Receipt books are at the Washington National Bank. Members must call to obtain receipts by the first of each month to keep insurance in good standing. J. G. Moriarty, 30412, Clerk, M. W. A.
First Baptist holds Bible school at 9 30. Young people's hour at 6. Morning public worship at 11 and evening service at 7 with the pastor preaching at both. Brotherhood monthly meeting Monday at C A Knupp’s home. Midweek prayer and fellowship Wednesday at 7 30. The church invites all to attend.
Henry Miller, uncle of Wilber Miller of Washington, died at 4 45 am at his Wellman home after two months of illness. A Massachusetts native and carpenter by trade, he arrived in the county in the 1850s. Survived by son Henry C. Miller of South Dakota and daughters Mrs Chris Miller and the Misses Kroma and Velma Miller of Wellman. Funeral planned for next Sunday.
Advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using laxative bromine quinine tablets with a refund offer if it fails. Signature appears as GROVES on each box and the price listed is 25 cents.
Gerald Fred Palmer son of Mr and Mrs Fred Palmer died at 3 30 this morning at the Palmer home two miles southeast of Washington near the city. Funeral arrangements were not listed in the snippet.
A nine month old boy died after a week of pneumonia. Besides his parents he is survived by two sisters Oneita and Vera aged eleven and nine. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at ten o'clock at the family residence.
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