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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1901

Page

2

Washington Loan and Building officers reelected at annual meeting

The Washington Loan and Building Association held its annual meeting in Smouse Hall with President J M Denny presiding. Officers were reappointed: J M Denny as President S W Brookhart Vice President RR Rowland Treasurer H Wilson Secretary and Hi M Eicher Attorney. directors W A Cook J A Harwood L D Robinson.

The Washington Loan and Building Association Smouse Hall J. M. Denny S. W. Brookhart

Bad Uns at Fond du Lac in Wisconsin

In Fond du Lac Wisconsin January 15 Pearl Mursdhke an 11 year old son of Fred Mursdhke of Superior Street was found attempting to pick the post office combination lock boxes. The boy was arrested and will be sent to reform school. He confessed theft of goods from Huber Bros and Nobles and stealing money from his father.

du Lac Wis Pearl Mursdhke Fred Mursdhke Superior Street Williams Huber Bros Nobles Ile Reform School W. J. Wilson Edward 8 Little Fond du Lac

Dance at Bohemian Hall Draws 43 Couples in Richmond

Richmond January 14 report says the Saturday dance at the Bohemian Hall was a success with forty three couples. Music by the Richmond orchestra kept the event lively and guests enjoyed a good time. Stella Cruz, Nettie Cruz, and Lee Cruz of Riverside visited Richmond Sunday. Mrs Tony Yeagey of Riverside is visiting at the Mike Smith home. The cigar named is the Krownie.

Bohemian Hall Richmond Orchestra Lee Stella Nettie Cruz Riverside Tony Yeagey Mike Smith

Public Edits the Magazine and Editorial Policy

Edward Bok argues editors reflect public thought through a magazine’s policy which guides what topics are discussed and how they are presented. The piece cites Ladies' Home Journal aiming to simplify and cheer women’s lives. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union meets Thursday at 2:30 at Mrs Rev Allen’s home for devotional services.

Edward Bok Ladies’ Home Journal Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Rev. Allen

First close cigar five cents and home made Golden Buck

Short local notices describe five cent cigars, a Golden Buck home made item, and upcoming evangelistic meetings at Bethel Presbyterian Church starting Monday Jan 21 with Rev Richard Pugh of Maquoketa assisting. Prayer meetings are scheduled weekly at G W Wallace G Foster and Russel Davis. A pianoforte recital by Henry Eames from Germany impressed a musical audience at the Tuilleries. Prices in Graham on Jan 18 ranged 35 50 75 cents.

Bethel Presbyterian Church Richard Pugh Maquoketa G. W. Wallace G. Foster Russel Davis Germany Boston Herald Graham

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