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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1904
Page
5
Weather forecast for Iowa and surrounding areas noting colder conditions tonight and Saturday. Possible snow flurries in eastern portions tonight with overall cooling conditions.
The Hans Hanson Company presented a lively bill at the Graham last night attracting a large crowd despite rain. James T. McAlpin starred as Hans Hanson with Dolly Foster and baby Marie adding charm while Peter Akey, formerly of the city, played slide trombone in the orchestra. The performance and music were considered above average with a satisfactory run.
A flurry of arrivals and departures fills the day with professional callers, visitors from Havre Ainsworth and Winfield, a Rock Island traveler, and a local bakery promotion. Citizens attend basketball events and religious meetings while family trips unfold to Burlington Keota Hannibal and Iola.
An evening session at the Degree of Honor Hall featured initiation and a social time with good attendance despite weather. A crazy quilt, once on display at the North Side Shoe Store, was awarded to Mrs. Mary McAvoy. Light refreshments preceded a pleasant gathering.
Markets were delayed again with only one report at press hour as telegraph wires remain in poor condition.
Social events fill the week with club dinners, basket work, and teas. Mrs Knox of Salt Lake City attended a tea at Mrs James Wilson’s home. the Cooking Klub hosted a twelve o'clock dinner at Crown Cafe. Navajo Basket Club met at Miss Mollie Cherry’s for social talk and crafts. A dance was planned at Swift's Hall after Prof Tompkins class. the Academy faculty enjoyed an evening at Miss Anna Dawson's home with games and light refreshments.
Mrs W S Ayres hosted a midday dinner for Mrs Frank Knox of Salt Lake City. In the evening Mrs Knox attended a six o clock dinner at Mrs H F Steck on East Main Street with a small group of friends.
A dinner party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Will McCall west of the city yesterday drew about twenty friends and neighbors. The centerpiece was a roast goose as Mrs. McCall delivered a generous, well received meal with a rich social hour. Guests included Gib Burham, Roy Burham and wives, B F Cherry and wives, Bert Rittenhouse and wives, Houston Young, Jaynes and sister Miss Jaynes of Chester, and Miss Ella Baer. The piece also notes park trees and Johnson's cakes on display.
The Mahara Brothers, famed for 16 years in minstrelsy and ragtime, bring a palace car, 30 artists, elaborate scenery and costumes, electrical effects, and a large troupe of specialty acts to the Opera House for a Thursday show with a noon street parade.
A brief weather note states today is twelve degrees colder than yesterday. The report highlights a chilly pattern with a notable temperature drop.
John McCartney departed this morning for Keota marking the start of a routine journey. He travels for personal or business reasons and is expected to return in the near future.
West Chester resident Jos Limerman arrived in the city yesterday. The report notes his arrival but provides no further details on purpose or destination.
An old advertisement claims Dr King New Life Pills relieve and cure stomach and liver troubles. It touts the product as a remedy for domestic quarrels and health issues, priced at 25 cents at Stewart's Drug Store.
A New York Tribune report describes a large scale pie plant where 10 000 to 15 000 pies are produced nightly. Workers prepare dough, fill trays, bake at 550 degrees, and deliver by dawn. The process emphasizes hygiene with white walls and steam sterilization, strict attire rules, and precise measuring to ensure consistent quality.
A schoolmaster asserts that integrity outweighs money, declaring money not the balance of power and noting scales where a single ounce of integrity outweighs vast wealth. The remark frames ethics as supreme in evaluating power beyond monetary value.
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