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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1910
Page
4
The column lists shopping deals at Rothschilds and Dougherty Bros and notes numerous visits and travels. Miss Julia Niver of Muscatine visits Miss Vera Rogers, while Miss Margaret Niver arrives by Firefly for a stay. Several residents plan trips to Oskaloosa Crawfordsville Denver and other spots with family and friends.
The Washington ice cream factory owned by Hartman and Hays reports a large year over year rise. They now manufacture about 100 gallons daily with 80 percent shipped to out-of-town customers. The plant uses 50 to 70 gallons of fresh cream daily, maintains 100 to 200 gallons on hand, and emphasizes cleanliness with steam sanitation and a modern steam-powered freezer system.
Morning service at 11 a m Sunday school at 2 30 p m The Allen League C KB hosts a special program at 7 p m All are welcome.
A brief regional notice cites Foley's Kidney Remedy as able to cure kidney and bladder trouble within medical reach, with Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co listed as suppliers. The fragment references a Boston Transcript dialogue about gender roles, but the ad centers on the remedy’s claimed efficacy and local pharmacy endorsements.
A London Lancet writer notes a funeral incident where a coffin allegedly moved, a knocking sound emerged, and upon opening the coffin a hammer was found inside, left to strike as it moved. The event suggests the danger of burial while the deceased was not fully dead.
A story recalls Tommy's curiosity about pills a wise professor makes to cure bad habits. Tommy tampers with the pills by mixing them up, causing unintended bad traits. The professor reveals the mix up and offers a corrective honey pill, forgiving Tommy after he apologizes.
The Ladies' Benevolent society of the Presbyterian church hosted guests at Mrs. Newton O Loughlin's home east of the city. Miss Miriam Leiberthal of Defiance Ohio was honored by Miss Phoebe Maxwell at East Main Street. A. B. C. girls plan a Sunset Park picnic for visiting girls Vera Patterson Verna Miksch Helen McArthur Hazel Scranton and Noreen Scranton. Over 100 ladies attended a reception for Mrs Walter Wilson at Mrs Norton’s North Washington home with green and white decor and refreshments.
The What-I-Can Society of the Baptist church meets tonight in the lecture room. All members are requested to be present for the Brau meeting.
Mrs Mollie McRaney of Prentiss Mississippi writes that a severe kidney and bladder illness was cured by Foley's Kidney Remedy after four bottles. She endorses the product and recommends it to sufferers, claiming it saved her life. Lemimon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. are cited.
In a strained household moment, Mrs Sububs confronts Norah about a furnace failure. The new servant answers with decorum, stating she will not start anything in another person’s house. The exchange highlights class and duty norms in a domestic setting.
Figures from the Insurance Press show more than half a billion dollars paid out last year by life insurance companies in the United States and Canada. Death claims mature endowments and other benefits under level premium policies totaled 266.5 million, while dividends surrenders and annuitants paid by regular companies abroad reached 166 million.
A fragment describes Sis doing calisthenics and toe touches with ten repetitions as Ma performs physical culture in the wash tub. The scene hints at playful daily exercise routines and a domestic setting.
A Balthimore News verse highlights a family where the sister trains in the gym and on rings, breathes deeply to strengthen lungs, and excels in tennis and chores alike. The father shares a similar regime while the mother emphasizes different kinds of physical culture, underscoring the contrast between the sisters.
Canada’s first warship for a new navy the cruiser Rainbow is repaired refitted and likely to be inspected early next week. It will sail for Vancouver B C to join Commander Stewart on a six day voyage. Niobe to sail to Halifax mid August under Captain Macdonald. Both cruisers will carry British officers loaned to Canada for two years and work with skeleton crews enlisted in England for five years.
A Evansville Indiana resident H M Winkler writes that regular use of Foley Kidney Pills cured his severe kidney trouble. He describes back pain dizziness and fatigue and says he now feels like a new man. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. endorse the remedy.
Colonel H W H Reod of Mt Vernon conferred with local brigade members about the Crocker Iowa Brigade reunion to be held in the fall. The Iowa veterans expect about 400 visitors and their families to gather in September 11 to 15, with trains available from Rock Island Milwaukee and C B Q lines. All old soldiers in the community will be invited to attend and must register for badges to enter the events.
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