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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1906
Page
5
A St Louis Globe Democrat correspondent cites George Clarke advising that the middle finger should pull the trigger while the forefinger guides along the barrel to steady the weapon. He warns the common forefinger grip bucking causes bullets to miss, and endorses the middle finger method for novices and home defense.
S A Brown of Bennettsville D C reports Electric Bitters cured his wife of dyspepsia and a torpid liver, praising the remedy as a great restorative. The product claims to cure chills fever malaria biliousness lame back kidney and bladder troubles, sold by Stewart druggist at 25 cents with guarantee.
Mrs. Ira Bowman returned Saturday evening from a brief visit in West Chester. Al Pratt arrived Saturday evening from Keota to spend Sunday with his family. Miss Harriett Chilcote is enjoying a vacation from her duties at the New York store. C. A. McWilliams returned Saturday evening from Sigourney on business. Miss Mare Harley of West Chester arrived Saturday evening to spend Sunday with friends. Miss Helen Fulton and niece Lucile Miller will go to West Branch tomorrow to spend the Fourth. Harley Bush and family arrived Saturday evening from Goodland Kansas for a visit at the Amos Durst home. Bert Lyman, who has been visiting his friend Will Handy, returned to his home in Mt. Pleasant Saturday evening. Walter Wilson began his duties at the Washington National Bank this morning. Lee Ward succeeds him in the post office. Roy McFarland, who has been working in Des Moines since the close of school, returned home Saturday evening. Wm. Simpson returned to Rock Island Saturday evening after business here this past week. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Donnell of Chicago spent Sunday in the city visiting his father R. L. Donnell and others. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sullivan have returned to their home in Burlington after visiting at J. Swift’s home. Mrs. Angeline Clark arrived Saturday night from Wheatland Wyoming for a visit with her daughters Mrs. Jas. Cowger and Miss Emma Clark.
In Keota July 2 visitors from Washington include Alf Jones and son Keith and Miss Ella Starr visits. Miss Matie Daughtery visits relatives, Mr and Mrs Smith of Kansas stay with Mr and Mrs Geo Conklin. Sam Shrader home hit by lightning tearing weather boarding. D P Martin fell from a roof while shingling and is shaken. Little Hubert Hami dislocated shoulder from a wagon fall.
Mrs Anna Vincent and Mrs Mary Vincent will spend the day in Washington then travel to Oskaloosa before returning to Algona. C H Randall and family depart for Cedar Rapids for a short visit then return to Colorado Springs. Mr and Mrs J F Buxbaum arrive from Chicago honey moon trip and move to groom’s home. Rev Chas Meyers leaves for Boone for nasal operation. Fire on John Cannon farm injures Scott Holmes. house burns after lantern explosion. most contents saved. loss insured. Tom Davis visits for his music class. Mrs Harry Walker returns to Phoenix after visit. Rev W R Sawhill substitutes at United Presbyterian in Washington.
All members of the church and congregation are invited to spend the day at Rubio. Bring your dinner, bait and fishing tackle.
Prominent athletes nationwide favor a bedtime hot bath to open pores followed by Chamberlain's Pain Balm rubbed into the skin. The liniment quickly relieves stiffness and soreness, keeping muscles in good condition, and is sold at B Co and Sherman’s and Stewart's pharmacy.
The Merry Maids and friends will picnic at Booker's Mill on the Fourth and later attend the Wellman celebration for an evening outing.
A number of Baptist families will hold a neighborhood Fourth of July picnic at the Doolittle home on the Heights to celebrate. The W T U enjoyed a picnic last Thursday at Mr and Mrs Bray s home with about fifty attendees. The lawn was a fine picnic ground and the feast included ice cream fruit cake angel food and bread and butter. The writer hopes Mrs Bray will host the W T U again and that the white ribbon ladies will invite friends for another gathering.
The Philathea club of the MEB church will meet this evening with Miss Dessa Wabnitz on West Main Street.
A dinner will be held at Pleasant Hill church six miles south of the city on July 4. Bring your baskets and come prepared for a fine time. The ladies will operate a stand on the church lawn for the church’s benefit. Everyone is invited.
Ice wagons will not be out on July 4. Anyone needing ice can buy it at the ice house during forenoon Wednesday from M. T. Anderson.
I G Whitepost and the G A R will meet tomorrow evening. Business of importance will be transacted and a full attendance is desired. J M Thompson is mentioned in the notice.
Joseph A. Graham argues dogs lack human refinement and should be taught with simple, unchanging rules. He notes dogs understand yes and no, must be trained to avoid jumping on people, and discipline can be firm yet humane. Some trainers advocate stepping lightly on the hind foot as a clear corrective method.
Country Life In America advises teaching a boy to swim by using a large board or timber held by the hands while the body stays submerged. He should practice lifting feet, jumping, and dancing on the board to feel water support, then observe how reducing exposed body parts aids staying afloat.
W. H. Goble of Ainsworth and Roy Wells of West Chester visited the city. Link Hall traveled to Sigourney on business. Marvin Dawson returned to Brighton to spend the Fourth. A new cement walk is being laid at Mrs. E. B. Everson’s East Main street home. Visitors include Mrs. Rev. Wayne and daughter of Bonaparte Iowa at the Marbourg and Wickham homes. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Bahns went to Columbus Junction to celebrate the Fourth. Mrs. E. Wilson and granddaughter of Centerville and Mrs. T Reynolds of West Liberty visited Centerville after staying with the Abbeys.
Arthur Symons describes Venice as an immense web where streets tighten around travelers. He notes crowded shops, bridges over dark canals, gondolas slipping by, and the disorienting, trance like pull of the labyrinthine city especially at night.
A New York Press tip suggests reviving wilted roses by placing stems in a water tumbler, then sealing the tumbler in a larger vessel for twenty four hours to restore freshness with artificial dew. Wilted lettuce can be kept fresh for weeks using the same method.
How to whiten yellowed white silk or embroidered silk by bleaching. Dissolve two ounces each of salt and oxalic acid in six quarts of cold water. Soak the fabric until the yellow tinge disappears, about one hour. Immediately rinse in several clear waters to remove all acid traces.
Advocate urges care for health and conscience to ease cosmetic effort. Encourages positive disposition, outdoor activity, courtesy to travelers, affection for loved ones, and universal love of humanity to improve appearance and presence.
When washing glassware do not drop into hot water bottom first to avoid cracking. Delicate pieces can be washed in hot water if placed in edgewise to prevent sudden thermal stress.
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