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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Newlywed discuss boiled potatoes failing to boil. Mrs Newlywed says they burn and won’t boil, prompting Mr Newlywed to suggest boiling in water as a possible fix.
Town Topics notes a lyric about Peggy Smiles that brightens the day only for others and leaves the speaker with a cold outlook as the beloved loves another. The verse frames unrequited affection and longing with a sentimental, period voice.
The report frames Representative John Sharp Williams in a new Mississippi political vignette amid the gubernatorial campaign. It notes Jeff Truly as a major aspirant and highlights prohibition debates shaping the contest with a Methodist minister weighing liquor questions.
A brief fragment depicts a romantic tale where he calls at eight on Miss K and stays till eighteen. Their longing leads to a kiss between them. They part as sorrow and pride strain the bond, judged as an ideal match turning tragic.
A diner asks Walter if the beverage is coffee in Rapidity cafe. The waiter, new on his first morning, replies I could not say. This vignette appears in Marper’s Weekly.
County correspondents report on daily activities across communities. Local events include social visits, meetings, and brief notices of notable residents and routine happenings around the county.
February 13 notices report John Taylor from Washington on business. Mr and Mrs Herman Twinam and son visit Washington. A Share also in town. Mrs C J Sherry leaves for Titus to visit her son. J H Huston and wife travel to Winfield. Ode Ferguson of Havre arrives. John and Mrs Brown welcome a newborn son. J F Brown of Haskins visits Cochran home. A Y Ashby of Washington is a business visitor. John Smiley returns from Blue Mound Kansas visit with daughter Mrs Smiley Taylor. Rev Genung moves to Presbyterian manse. family to follow. Ben Miller and son J A Miller spend day in Washington.
The funeral service for Miss Marie Thompson was conducted at the Presbyterian church by Rev. J. C. Giffin with Rev. A. L. Graham assisting. Honorary pallbearers included Marie Randolph and Pearl Manning among others. pallbearers were Frank Klein Roy Wells and others. Interment was in Keota cemetery. Several relatives and friends from Manchester Chicago West Chester Sigourney and Iowa City attended.
Feb 13 notes report Mr and Mrs Frank Proby shopping in Washington. Chas Tucker and Charles Beatty at Frank Abdis sale. Barn burned at Harry Welch place. horses cattle saved, hay and corn lost. E R Powers dies in Washington at midnight. Families visit relatives and host receptions. Stock sale attendance and hog transport noted. Continued on page 56.
Cook & Sherman druggists of Washington Iowa urge residents to try Vino cod liver and iron to combat chronic catarrh and pulmonary troubles. They promise a refund if no improvement and claim the tonic strengthens digestion and blood quality.
Mrs Norwood formerly of this city died Wednesday morning in Davenport after a long illness. She moved from this city about fifteen years ago and will be remembered by many locals. Interment will be at Olivet, Iowa.
An entertainment and box supper will be held at the Egypt school house eight miles north of town on Friday evening February 14 at 7 21. Presented by teacher Elsie Schneider.
Two appeal cases from Washington county were heard by the Supreme Court on Wednesday. The suit of John A. Robertson against the city of Washington under the soldiers' preference law had the lower court’s decision reversed. The Horak versus Dougherty case, involving damages for a scare caused by an automobile, had the lower court’s decision affirmed.
A large barn on the Rittenhouse farm northwest of the city burned to the ground Wednesday evening around six o'clock. The barn stored hay and corn and was a total loss. Harry Welch and neighbors rescued cattle and horses, though one horse was badly burned. The fire’s origin remains unknown.
An advertisement promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative for weak stomach heart and kidney nerves. It urges avoiding drugs for these organs and claims tablets or liquid restore nerve strength with a free sample offer from Racine Wisconsin by J H Stewart.
R W Bishop reports the issue of patents to Iowa residents including 875 674 adjustable scaffold by E H Samuelsor Boone 578 850 cut off for water pipes J A Young Bellevue 78 865 check book E L Burke Goodell 878 906 harness buckle D H Pasley Dolliver 79 077 harness buckle D H Young Manchester assignor to S R Young same place
A Chicago Tribune health note urges caution with colds as autumn and winter arrive. It recommends proper food, ventilation, and dry warm clothing, especially for children, to prevent progression to serious illness and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe, effective treatment available through Cook & Sherman.
Partly cloudy and colder tonight with snow in the southeast portion. Saturday to be fair and warmer.
Mrs. W. E. Parsons spoke on Glimpses of the Orient to a large audience at the Fairfield Presbyterian church. She described mission work in Korea, noting vast poverty, hard labor by infants, large prayer meetings, and thousands converted through devoted workers.
An advertisement claims the New Continental Candencent Kerosene Lamp is the best and cheapest light with safe simple candle power six hours per unit. It promises six times the brightness of a central lamp and no smoke, boasting 15 percent brighter incandescent gas light and a money refund guarantee. The lamp is available for viewing at J. G. Hise’s location, 97-1.
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