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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1902
Page
4
Emperor William’s new yacht Meteor was launched with Miss Alice Roosevelt christening the vessel. Large crowds witnessed the ceremony as the yacht slid into the sea amid loud cheering.
Washington on February 25 reports Senators Tillman and McLaurin restored to the senate rolls after promises of better conduct. Also notes a sale at Johnson's offering loaves of bread for 25 cents.
Mrs. Hiram Sickles and her son Elmer have fully recovered from smallpox. Health officers disinfected the premises and report no further danger of infection.
Oscar Brock acquires the Pop works east part of the city from Mrs R R Lane and will run the business on the leased site. He will move into the residence on the same lot, start work on March 1, enlarge operations, and hire substantial help based on his 15 years of expertise. Also note W T U meeting at Mrs Brokaw’s home on Thursday the 27th with devotional topic and noon prayer session.
A Wednesday evening Y P S meeting after prayer is announced at the Presbyterian church. The column lists various local movements and visits including Reverend Parker leaving for Chicago, Miss Mary French arriving from Sandwich, Ill, and multiple residents traveling or visiting relatives. The item also notes Illness and social visits, with magazines for sale at Dell H Duncan's.
Several small items advertise services and needs: found items including a fascinator, nurse service inquiries, wood sawing requests, a large furnished room for rent on the third floor of the Rookery, demand for domestic help, a second cook, and a cheap house sale in the Columbian addition.
Our Our Friend notes that the skins of fruits vegetables and cereals hold most brain sustaining nutrients. It cites a case from India where officers recovering after swallowing grape skins and argues skin intake prevents brain starvation and reduces stimulant cravings.
A newsy folklore vignette recalls Scipio Flanagan lifting an 1800 pound packing case off his prostrate body on the waterfront. The case toppled the hand truck, he fell under it, and fifteen men lifted the weight clear. He endured, eyes squeezed shut, then returned to work.
The Catholic Standard and Times records Newitt describing Goodman’s three sons as a bad lot. He says two should be jailed and notes one has redeeming quality, with Newitt replying that the third is already there.
A list of vegetables completes the grow line including turnips cabbage parsnips and onions with celery and related items mentioned in the file.
The great home talent play Uncle Rube at Graham Opera House on March 4. Tickets priced 25 and 35e.
Winter IS88 left R Wheeler of Northwood NY crippled by joint pain and body aches but one bottle of Chamberlains Palm Balm brought rapid relief from the first use. He recovered quickly and worked steadily all year. Sold by Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook and Sherman.
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