The Wise Man Thinks Before He Speaks
A reflective verse notes that prudence in speech prevents regret. It contrasts the wise pause with the finality of defeat when one delays, laments what could have been, and questions why the moment was missed.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1905
Page
5
Many Are Injured as Fire Incident Affects Crowd
A large blaze injures about two hundred people at a crowded venue. Emergency crews rush to assist victims as fires spread through the building and surrounding areas. Authorities evaluate causes and casualties while the scene remains under investigation.
Accidents Deaths Births and Marriages Reported
Local column notes incidents and life events gathered by reporters. Includes brief entries on accidents, fatalities, births, and marriages as announced by families and officials.
Fourth of July visitors and local notices in Haskins
July 4 joint visit by Mr and Mrs O J Dean and daughter Jeanette of Muscatine to Mr and Mrs Henry Boyd. Rev L D Young of Washington will preach at Haskins church Sunday 7:30 PM. July 9 Carson Crawford spent Monday with a nephew in Oskaloosa, returning to Amworth on the Firefly for the Fourth. Fireworks at Haskins drew a crowd and good trade for local merchants. Mrs Join Emmons formerly Riverside visiting her son J E Emmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Dean
Jeanette
Muscatine
Dean
Henry Boyd
L. D. Young
Washington
Haskins
Carson Crawford
Oskaloosa
Ainworth
Mrs. Anthony Escher Ill and Mrs Ed Shala Entertains
Mrs Anthony Escher is reported ill prompting concern among family and friends. Mrs Ed Shala hosted Sunday gathering at her home with neighbors and relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Escher
Ed Shala
Wisconsin Governor Delivers Ottumwa Chautauqua Address
Des Moines reports July 5 states over two hundred Iowa residents suffered injuries from firecrackers torpedo canes and toy pistols with Des Moines Muscatine Ottumwa and other cities naming dozens of victims. Nationally 36 killed and 1677 injured by explosions as enforcement of laws remains uneven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Cities
Muscatine
Ottumwa
Cedar Falls
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Burlington
Moulton
Keokuk
Harlan
Iowa City
Storm Lake
Davenport
Dubuque
Centerville
Mt. Pleasant
Fairfield
the Record-Herald
United States
Town News In Brief From Albert Lea And Davenport
Mr. Michael Smith visits son Charles in Albert Lea. Our Canadian land seekers have returned. Miss Mary Henahan of Davenport visits friends here. Max Whitmire paints his residence in the north part of town. Merchant C. F. Saver is some better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Smith
Charles
Albert Lea
Mary Henahan
Davenport
Max Whitmire
C. F. Saver
Marriage of Miss Cora O Kings and Frank Hicks in Minot N C
City residents noted the marriage of Miss Cora O Kings and Frank Hicks in Minot North Carolina. Local social news includes Struble hosting the Bruce Gardner family and Marel Squire from Washington seeking votes in the press piano contest while visiting Eve Hull. Diphtheria cases rise in Iowa City with two child deaths last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora O. Kings
Frank Hicks
Minot
N. C
Struble
Bruce Gardner
Wellman Tile Factory
Claud Smith
Marel Squire
Washington
Eve Hull
Eme Simmons
Homeopathic Training School
Iowa City
B. P
Sharer
Bel
D. K
July 4 Celebrations and Local Visitors Reported
Sunday entertaining included Mr and Mrs Rittenhouse, Mr and Mrs Hornung, and Mr and Mrs Rathmell. Washington visitors Mr and Mrs Green arrived Saturday. Miss Alta Hampsner visits Miss Lizzie White. Will Palmer plans a late week trip. Belle and Myra Simpson visited Will Gibson. Many plan 4th gatherings in Kalona with others heading to Brighton West Chester Ainsworth and Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs Rittenhouse
Hornung
Rathmell
Green
Washington
Alta Hampsner
Lizzie White
Will Palmer
Belle
Myra Simpson
Will Gibson
Kalona
Brighton
West Chester
Ainsworth
Wellman
Notice to Hack Drivers Enforce Taxi Licensing Now
The ordinance governing hack licensing remains in force and will be enforced. Anyone wishing to operate hacks for passenger service must obtain a license promptly. A. N. Alberson, Mayor.
Photo sale at Bowman Bros dry goods store side square
Twenty five photos offered for twenty five cents at the south side square above Bowman Bros. dry goods store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side Square
Bowman Bros
Diamond Cure for Consumption Promises Quick Relief
Paris reports a claimed diamond cure for consumption. The ad urges readers to try Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with instant relief and permanent cure, citing W T McGee of Vanleer Tenn. Stewart s drug store sells bottles 50c and 1 09 with a trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
W. T. McGee
Vanleer
Tenn
Stewart's
Fine jelly rolls and country visits reported
May Bailey spent the Fourth in Brighton and Frank McConahey with family joined relatives there. Mrs Frank Edworthy and Amy visited Wayland. Lizzie Fulton left for Ft Scott Kansas. Jennie McGaughey and Bessie Darbyshire spent the Fourth in West Chester. Akey sisters En route to Canada. Downs of Brighton and Jennie McDaniels of Salina were visitors en route to Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McConahey
Brighton
Frank Edworthy
Amy
Wayland
Lizzie Fulton
Ft. Scott
Kansas
Jennie McGaughey
Darbyshire
Bessie
West Chester
Akey
Effie
Terrie Akey
Canada
J. L. Downs
Jennie McDaniels
Salina
Ohio
Muscatine
Firecracker blasts injure Cedar Falls youths
Cedar Falls on July 5 reports 20 year old Wayland Gray severely burned in a giant firecracker blast. Richard French 11 and his brother Harry face probable total blindness after a premature cannon firecracker explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Wayland Gray
Richard French
Harry
Injury to Frank Lyons in Merrimac blast
Mt. Pleasant Iowa July. Frank Lyons son of John Lyons who lives west of Trenton was badly injured yesterday morning by an exploding cannon cracker. He picked it up to inspect it and it exploded in his face, seriously injuring his eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Frank Lyons
John Lyons
Trenton
Merrimac
La Follette Delivers Inspiring Address at Ottumwa Chautauqua
Governor Robert M. La Follette captivated Ottumwa audiences with a forceful talk on Representative Government at the Chautauqua grounds. He spoke August 16 to 24 plans and drew praise for his clear, concise, mission driven delivery and strong oratorical style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Robert M. la Follette
Chautauqua
Wisconsin
LaFollette
Washington
Missing Des Moines attorney found in Nebraska City
Virgil White the missing Des Moines attorney was located in Nebraska City Nebraska yesterday afternoon by Sheriff Taylor. His father Fred White a two time Democratic gubernatorial candidate arrived in Omaha last evening after a three day search and telegram summoned him to Nebraska City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney, Iowa
Virgil White
Des Moines
Nebraska City
Nebr
Sheriff Taylor
Fred White
Omaha
Rock Island Train No 3 Delayed After Track Incident
Train No 3 due 8 55 this morning left Rock Island was held up for hours after an engine and a work train car derailed near Brighton. No injuries were reported to the engine crew or workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Here
Brighton
Nan Ritchey Arrives from Keota Then Heads to Crawfordsville
Nan Ritchey arrived Monday evening from Keota and left for Crawfordsville, reporting travel between towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan Ritchey
Keota
Crawfordsville
Bucklen’s Amica Salve Promises Lip Sore Cure
Concord Kentucky resident B F Leek endured twenty years of a painful upper lip sore that troubled eating until Bucklen's Amica Salve cured it after other treatments failed. The testimonial notes its utility for burps cuts and wounds and promotes availability at J H Stewarts drug store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Leek
Concord
Bucklen
J. H. Stewart
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