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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1907

Page

5

Johnsons Bakery Offers Excellent Cakes And Cookies

An excellent line of cakes and cookies at Johnson's bakery. Bread of all kinds, the best that can be made at Johnson's. Various residents travel for business, visits, and summer vacations. The Young People's Missionary convention at Lake Geneva closes with many delegates from foreign countries.

Johnson’s Bakery Johnson's John Shuman Pittsburg L. M. Shuman Alpha Walnitz Jessie Klein New York Niagara Falls Jamestown W. R. Jeffrey, Jr Young People’s Missionary Convention Lake Geneva Black Hills Spearfish W. R. Jeffrey

Yankee Regent to Open Graham Theater Season This Fall

Graham opera house manager Emmert announces a winter bookings slate for Washington including Frazee's Yankee Regent with 75 on stage. If public support holds, a Cedar Rapids Ottumwa style lineup follows featuring Why Girls Leave Home, The Cow Puncher Tempest and Sunshine and others with bands orchestras and vaudeville acts.

Emmert Graham Opera House Graham Frazee Washington Cedar Rapids Ottumwa Carpenter Mann Walters Path Whitney's Ralph Biggs Edson & Adams Walter Whiteside King New York Brown Tennessee Minstrel Stetson Quincy Adams Desperate Chance Hickman & Bessey

Local People and Visits Highlight City News

Local residents including Mr. and Mrs. Will Eyestone of near Lexington visited the city. Schreckengast arrived from Keota on business. Mrs. Miksch to Spencer Nebraska to visit sister L E Angel. Miss Ruth Miksch to Chicago for Grace Miksch nurse graduation. Custer sold a stock lot to T J Berdo for 1705.87. J L Davis from Denver visiting family. works with Lunt Co. Maude Muller benzine tale ends with cautionary moral about not stealing the girl.

Ruth Miksch Chicago Miss Grace Lake J. L. Davis Denver Russell Davis J. L Lunt & Co Maude Muller Maude Jane

Four Filipino Students Ordered Home From Iowa U

The United States government orders four Filipino students at the University of Iowa back to Manila. They must sail July 25 from San Francisco aboard the transport to teach in Manila for four years before returning to complete their engineering studies. The students are Hipolito Hernando, Domingo San Jose, Graciano Rico, and Candido Alcazar. Four others remain for now awaiting orders.

Iowa City United States University of Iowa Manila San Francisco Iowa Hipolito Hernando Domingo San Jose Graciano Rico Candido Alcazar U. I

Oldest Iowa death by own action recorded

Jacob Shubert of Luzerne, aged 85, died after taking poison, becoming Iowa’s oldest death by self harm. He had long expressed weariness with life. His sons George and Jacob own large nearby farms.

Belle Plaine Iowa Jacob Shubert Luzerne George Jacob

Rainfall Boosts Corn Readiness and Crop Outlook

Last night’s rainfall totaled 1.02 inches in a steady downpour. The ensuing heat today promises a great spurt in vegetation growth as much of the corn prepares to lay by and the overall crop outlook brightens beyond prior expectations.

Number 1 Delayed Because of Illinois Wreck

No. 1 was delayed several hours today due to a serious wreck in Illinois. A stub from Davenport ran on the westbound schedule, but the regular train did not arrive until late this afternoon. Details of the wreck could not be learned.

No. 1 Illinois Davenport

Buckwheat Cultivation: Climate, Soils and Yields

A summary of Stone and Cornell findings on buckwheat aims to guide cultivation. It covers climate needs, soil suitability, fertilization effects, lime and phosphate benefits, seed bed prep, planting rates, seeding windows by region, and harvesting timing with notes on lodging and maturity.

WL. Stone New York Cornell Experiment Station West Virginia

Self Praise. Lady Contemplates Gift Ties in Punch

A social note in Punch portrays a woman buying gifts and debating tie taste with a shopman. The shopman asserts selecting the tie from a large stock, reflecting lighthearted class commentary on fashion and propriety.

Bandages and Whiskey Save Snake Bite Victim at Cone Lake

Tom Schilling was bitten on the left hand by a rattler at Cone lake while fishing with Dot Hollingsworth and Sherm Crone. His friends immediately applied pressure above and below the wound to stop circulation, sucked the wound to draw out venom, and gave whiskey before a physician cauterized the bite. He rested well, with the arm swollen but recovering. prompt treatment likely saved his life.

Tom Schilling Cone Lake Tom Dot Hollingsworth Sherm Crone Mr. Schilling Sherm Cone Schilling

Chautauqua Program Promises Strong Lineup and Comforts

The Chautauqua program this year features Rev. Charles Brown leading Bible study and delivering a Lincoln lecture. Also scheduled are James Speed the nature man, Professor Searles, Miss McElhinney, Miss Noyes in kindergarten work, and Prof. W. C. Wilcox with engaging lectures. Booklets will detail the full schedule, and attendees are urged to secure tent sites promptly.

Charles Brown Lincoln James Speed Professor Searles

Mabel Whitaker Injured in Barnyard Gate Accident

Six year old Mabel Whitaker sustained a broken ankle when a gate toppled during her father's barnyard exit yesterday morning. The baby was only slightly hurt. Mabel is recovering but will need time before using her foot again.

Mabel Whitaker Harry Whitaker

Bakery Ad Promises Prompt Attention for Special Orders

The notice advertises phone 78 for special party or dessert orders with quick response promised and emphasis on prompt service for all bakery requests.

Shields family heads to Colorado for three week sightseeing tour

Mr and Mrs Milan Shields and their son Robert left this morning aboard the Milwaukee to Denver Colorado to enjoy about three weeks sightseeing near Colorado Springs and other points of interest.

Vienna Milan Shields Robert Milwaukee Denver Colo Colorado Springs

Slaughtered prices at the North Side Shoe Store

Mr and Mrs John McConahey depart for a month long western tour visiting Spokane Salem Ore Seattle Portland Denver and Colorado Springs. E M Cunningham will fill his Burlington depot post during Mr McConaheys absence.

North Side John McConahey West Spokane Frank Salem Ore George Seattle Portland Denver Colorado Springs Burlington Depot John

Vienna bakery advert and Chautauqua notice

A reader is reminded the Vienna offers the best bread and a full line of bakery goods at John sons. The Washington County Chautauqua promises a strong program and a large attendance this year with meetings to attend. Ray Page and Harrison Dodder left for Valley to complete work on the new German Evangelical church recently dedicated there.

Washington County Chautauqua Ray Page Harrison Dodder Valley

Free Trial Box of Dr. Shoop Catarrh Remedy Offer

Free trial size box promises instant and lasting relief for catarrh of the nose and throat. The snow white antiseptic balm contains eucalyptus thymos and menthol and is mailed from Racine Wisconsin. large jars priced at 50 cents, sold by J. H. Stewart.

Dr. Shoop

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