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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1912
Page
2
Fragmentary ad style notice urges readers to trust Fox and Dewey shoemen for health relief. Mentions keeping watch on windows and self care amid faded older language. No clear event or names beyond Fox and Dewey.
Mrs. Stephen Bailey learned of her brother W. Jones’s death in Oskaloosa. C Olive reports a $36,000 yearly business for his general store and expects growth. Mrs. Bertha Wiggins and children visited Geo. Longhome and returned to Redwood Falls Minnesota. Dr. R. H. Payne lost a $20 bill recently and asks for help in recovery. The W F M 8 met at Mr. and Mrs. C A Neville’s home. Mrs. John Carmichael returned from Louisville Kentucky noting unusually cold weather. Miss Lottie Bailey joined Bert Crew’s family in Minnesota to assist Mrs. Crew, with Miss Bailey’s Milliner shop being cared for by Mrs. Mills during the absence.
Richland reports Mrs. H A Swayze dies after months of illness with funeral at home led by Rev Hoskins. Also notes include births and local visits, a drama contest winner Eloise Williams, humorous recitation winner Duane McCracken, and various residents visiting kin in Kansas City Neb Syracuse and other places.
Bowie Texas reports Mrs. S. J. Embry near town recovers after decades of nervous troubles using Vinci tonic. She credits rapid improvement and recommends it to others noting a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Sold by W. Bros. 5 S. W. Cor. Square. Tow a
Village briefs list visits and stays, with many residents including Mrs. Canott, Mrs. Walker, Dorothy Ellsworth, and Miss Latchem. People travel to Iowa City, Burlington, and Keota for family, banking, or health reasons while events such as a box social at the skating rink and a 80th birthday tribute are noted.
SPECIAL NOTICE touts genuine all wool Oregon Blankets from Pendleton Woolen Mills with colors Brown Tan Grey and White and says the seller is sole agent for Washington County. It touts sizes ten to twelve quarters and prices 6.75 7.50 8.75 10.50 plus heavy bed coverings bleached cotton sheets pillow stuff and two to five dollar pillows and sheets at low prices to attract women buyers.
Washington Saturday and the area enjoys a January thaw. Embree and wife visited Saturday, driving to Wellman. Elevators are full of corn and oats with no cars. Methodist church services continue all week. James McCaleb Jr and Ralph Banks of Dublin attended Sunday evening service.
Mrs. David Thompson has returned to her residence after a period away, resuming daily life at her home.
Havre notes report visitors including Mr and Mrs Jim Moothart at John Caldwell and Mr and Mrs Jim Abbott from Nebraska. Claude McCall become parents to a baby girl born Saturday. Jake Shrader sold a horse to Jim Moothart in Washington. Will Stafford moved to a farm near Noble and John Cunningham with others visited Will Mathews. Lloyd Easter visited Roy Davison over Sunday near Coppock. Arthur Ruebsam shelled and delivered corn. Louis Baker and Earl Kephart visited John Shebeck Friday.
I O Melcher vice president of the Rock Island system died in a rear end collision on the Illinois Central near Kinmundy Illinois. James T Harahan former Illinois Central president may also have perished. Four killed in the crash with Curry the sole survivor and a stenographer for Beacom. Melcher headed Rock Island operating department and was a prominent official.
In a courtroom exchange the lawyer asks for the time and the prisoner at the trial table replies he cannot disclose the time until after the trial.
Cy Timmins delivered shelled corn here Friday. Harry Harbaugh of Denver visits his father. Rev. Graham preached at the M I church Friday evening. Huston and Clarence Jaynes attended the funeral of their uncle Robert Young. Virgil Weekley of Mt. Pleasant attended the funeral. Geo. Lewis loaded cattle at Titus Saturday. Impossible to get cars here. David Fisher and Al Augustine delayed in a snow storm en route to California. D. C. Kilgore ill with a cold. Geo. Limerman returned from Missouri with a driving team. Vern Kerr and wife visit Walter Boyer home this. Miss Green returned home.
Ainsworth Nebraska January 22 1912 the United Presbyterians held an annual dinner in the church basement with over 175 in attendance. Washington visitors included Mr and Mrs Geo Paul Mrs Eckerman and Dr Boice among others. A Methodist meeting also met with the sixteen subscription men and building committee elected as work proceeds on a new pressed brick church.
The Statisticians note rising divorce chances yet 88 of 100 couples stay married. The piece argues against concluding marriage is a failure, suggesting a large majority remain together over the long term.
Call up phone number 589 Black to place orders for city bus line services. Frank Rogers will promptly attend to requests. Include street and number details for delivery or service coordination.
Bradley Jewelry Store announces a January clearing sale with a 25 percent discount on all stock except Big Ben Alarm Clocks and Post Cards. The notice highlights in stock merchandise and excludes two item categories.
Advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound from R. F. Fisher of Washington Kansas who credits it with curing his lagrippe after a severe bout. Claims relief after a few doses and three bottles. For sale by all druggists in the yellow package.
Washington merchants announce membership in the American Drug and Press Association and offer Meritol line of preparations guaranteed in every way. The note invites locals to ask for Meritol products at Lemmon's Pharmacy in Washington.
The ad claims PAZO OINTMENT will cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or the druggist will refund the purchase price. The product is priced at 50 cents.
A juror recalls a lawyer asking many questions in a civil case and being rude. The remark highlights a perceived roughness while the trial proceeds in civil court.
The quote about divinity shaping our ends is explained by Senator Sorgum. He notes the idea that passing a law is easy but its outcome is uncertain until the Supreme Court rules on it.
Classified listings appear on page seven column one with items for sale and requests from readers. The brief notices include household goods, furniture, and services along with contact details for interested buyers and sellers.
Mrs. Nouveau-Riche praises the handsome house and balconies while Miss Juliet laments no Romeo. The conversation then pivots to whether Romeo is the name of the Tomkinses’ awning material.
Chicago markets show receipts and prices across cattle and sheep with mixed sessions. Estimates list heavy and light grades, packer totals, and regional variations for cattle sheep and hogs with shifts 10 lower to steady.
Slow early decline in bulk market with bulk 60S to 62.5 and light 56 to 61. Heavy shipping grades steady to 6.25. Rough prices 58.5 to 60.0. Cattle generally 10 lower. Sheen steady. Industry note from Chicago dated Jan 22 1912.
A grain market brief from Chicago dated January 22 1912 notes activity in the Morrison Ride column. Correspondent Harry L Kaga reports for Lamson Bros Co with contact in Washington Iowa and Chicago Illinois.
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