Swell Praise Falls Short in Local Letter
A terse note rejects praise for a group saying the speaker won’t inflate them. It frames the message as a critique of overblown compliments and highlights a desire for restraint in public praise.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1907
Page
8
Local notes and ads from Eldorado Vienna and Dr Shoop samples
Local items note Sunday dinner at the Eldorado and bakeries at the Vienna. Muscatine visitor BR Reesink overnight. Mrs T Smith leaves for Oskaloosa to visit relatives. An advertisement promotes Dr Shoop’s Restorative with claims about treating internal nerves and organs and offers free samples and a book from Racine Wisconsin. The Restorative is sold by J H Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Shoop
Smiths Teas and Coffees Promise Low Prices and Quality
Smiths Teas and Coffees tout direct import buys and rock bottom prices. They claim eliminating middlemen profits lowers cost while avoiding prizes or premiums that reduce quality. They urge cash purchases to demonstrate value and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wnh
Lip ton's Teas price comparison and store offer
Compare our Lipton teas sold in tins, No 1 and No 2, per pound prices 75c and 65c. Four tickets to the pound and premium borax 20c per pound offered. Visit our store for other good things and deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lipton
Qualiy
Doings of the People in County Communities
Correspondents report on daily happenings across the county towns and small events shaping local life. Short notes cover gatherings, arrivals, departures, and casual social updates from various neighborhoods.
Golden wedding anniversary attendance at Burlington
July 13 notes from Washington Iowa recount visits and illnesses. Mr and Mrs Frank Chi hak attended the golden wedding anniversary of Daniel Sullivan in Burlington. Several residents traveled for social visits and lodge events including Rebekah installation in Wellman with Washington attendees listed. An infant born to W A Chapel died soon after birth. The railroad bank east of the creek bridge caved in briefly delaying traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Chihak
Daniel Sullivan
Burlington
W. Woodside
Clara B. Pearson
Washington
H. B. Hamilton
J. P. McClanahan
R. W. Thompson
St. Anthony
Idaho
Grandpa Patterson
Merle Chambers
Fannie Ingham
Brighton
W. J. _Reaney
Muscatine
L. A. Stephens
Carrie Hamilton
W. A. Chapel
M. L. Orris
Creek Bridge
Rebekah
Wellman
Wellman Lodge
Nettie Stephens
I. O. O. F. Hall
John Bellville
Lorien Neal
W. R. Coppock
Ada
Mable Lambert
Dora Miller
Etta Quinn
Local Visitors and Arrivals Spotlight Centerville Sigourney Davenport
July 13 notes list Mrs Estes and daughter Marjorie from Centerville Iowa visiting Clarke Nelson. Mrs Wagoner and daughter Gladys from Sigourney are guests. Frank Gilbert of Davenport visits old friends. Howard Stewart stays near West Chester. Pete Stein returns from Oklahoma on business. Rev Gray from Oskaloosa arrives to fill in for Rev Mesch. Feilder Spain from Chicago to visit grandmother Mrs Krammer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estes
Marjorie
Centerville
Iowa
Wagoner
Gladys
Sigourney
Clarke Nelson
Frank Gilbert
Davenport
Howard Stewart
Frank Stewart
West Chester
Pete Stein
Oklahoma
Mr. Gray
Oskaloosa
Fred Mesch
Feilder Spain
Chicago
Krammer
Churches Sabbath Schedule and Services
Sabbath school at 9 45 morning service at 11 Junior at 4 45 Senior at 6 15 Evening service at 7 30 All are cordially invited to attend these services Rev W O Fisher pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Fisher
Twentieth Century Reading Circle Picnic Planned
The Twentieth Century Reading Circle will hold a picnic next Thursday evening at Sunset Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
Birthday celebration for Aliene Crone at home
Little Aliene Crone celebrated her fourth birthday this afternoon at the home of her parents on West Madison street. About sixteen of Aliene's friends played games on the lawn and enjoyed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliene Crone
Mrs. Sherm Crone
West Madison Street
Aliene
Blues Defeat Reds in Sunset Park Attendance Picnic
The Junior Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church hosted a Thursday picnic at Sunset park. Two sides, Blues and Reds, competed for ten weeks to prove the better attendance. Blues entertained Reds, but Reds won the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Sunset Park
Blues
Reds
Local Visitors Return from Washington and Winfield Trip
July 13 notes show Rev. J. H. Koch and Dr. J. H. Hull returning home after overnight stays in Washington. Listed visitors include Evan Davis, Mrs K K Davidson and daughter Lois, Mrs C J Wilson, Hamil, Clyde Robbins, Mary Lease, Marion Neal, J H Huston, Flo and Willo Fishburn, Will McKee, Henry Curtis, and Ruth Ora Dunham visiting J B McCoy’s home after attending a barbecue and ball game in Winfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Koch
J. H. Hull
Washington
H. C. Hull
Evan Davis
Kk. J. Davidson
Lois
C. J. Wilson
Hamil
Ainsworth
Clyde Robbins
Local Notes Highlight Visits and Shopper News
The Hon B F Tipton of Lexington visited friends in the city. B Gradwoll of Omaha will spend Sunday at I Roths child home. John Brinton and daughters Bessie and Cora of Brighton were in the city today. Will Carlton and grandson Cloyce Hamilton of Keota visited friends. Mrs Herman Shultz and daughter from near West Chester were shopping. Betsy Ross cigars at Lemmon’s pharmacy praised. Mrs J Griffen and daughter Florence of Montezuma left after visiting Mrs Frank Edworthy’s in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brinton
Bessie
Cora
Brighton
Will Carlton
Cloyce Hamilton
Keota
Herman Shultz
West Chester
Betsy Ross
Lemmon
Lawyer My Dear Sir, In Our Profession Nothing Is Impossible
A Philadelphia Press quip contrasts lawyers and clients, noting that in law nothing is impossible where there is a fee, reflecting witty back and forth about professional ethics and payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
Barbers Accept Bakers Baseball Challenge for July 25 1907
The Barbers of this city accept the Bakers challenge for a baseball game. They propose Thursday July 25 1907 as the game day, asserting with bravado that Bakers will be crushed in Washington county after the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakers
Washington County
Washington hears no official word on Jap sketching U S forts
Treasury buys 300000 ounces of silver in three lots at 67.75 67.8 and 87.95 cents per ounce. Alabama bills seek to bar armored cars on public roads. Rhine wine region faces brewing troubles akin to southwest France. In Toledo Judge Morriss sentences members of lamb and bridge trusts, six months in the workhouse amid fines deemed ineffectual. all are prominent men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
France
Rhine
Germany
Toledo
Morriss
Lamb
Bridge “Trusts
Iowa City social at Williams home
Mrs. Carrie C. Mahana of Iowa City was entertained yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Williams on South Marion avenue. A delightful time was reported. A number of the A. B. C. girls held a picnic last evening at Sunset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie C. Mahana
Iowa City
Iowa
John Williams
South Marion Avenue
A. B
Sabbath church schedule and Rev. L. D. Young
Sabbath schools at 9:40 the morning service at 11 junior Endeavor at 4 senior Endeavor at 6 30 evening service at 7 30 Rev. L. D. Young officiates
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. L. D. Young
Sunday Services With Sermons By Pastor Rogers
Usual morning and evening services on Sunday with sermons by the pastor Rev. G. D. Rogers. Seats are free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Rogers
Sacred morning service and Wednesday meeting announced
Morning service at 11 on the corner of Towat and Jefferson Streets with the subject Sacrament. Golden text from Hebrews 13 16. Wednesday evening meeting at 7 30. All are cordially invited to attend these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towat and
Jefferson Streets
Betsy Ross cigar a popular 5 cent bargain at Lemmon’s
Betsy Ross the new 5 cent cigar is one of Lemmon’s best sellers at his pharmacy. Mr. Lemmon focuses on quality and waited to confirm Betsy Ross is a perfect choice before contracting. The Betsy Ross cigar is well received by local customers. ask for Betsy when visiting Lemmon’s pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Ross
Lemmon
Betsy
Lemmon’'s
Winfield Barbecue Draws Record Crowd and Parade
The Winfield barbecue drew an estimated four thousand attendees from surrounding towns. Highlights included a two mile parade with Reds versus Yellows, a ball game ending Reds 18 to 17, and an evening show at the opera house. Local business figures Kaup and Galer spoke, and Fred Wanerus announced a move to Brighton with his brother. Miss Helen Morton visits Frances Meyers near Titus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield
Messrs
Kaup and
Galer
Mt. Pleasant
Presbyterian Church
Main Street
Ball Park
South End
Reds
North End
North
Opera House
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Sol. Rich & Co
East Side Square
Eldorado
Vienna
BR. W. Reesink
T. Smith
J. C. Smith
Irma Runyon
Des Moines
Ann Fern Shinnabarger
R. Price
All Grocers
U. P
Crawfordsville
B. F. Tipton
Lexington
B. Gradwoll
Omaha
City
I. Rothschild
United States
San Diego
Cal
Alabama
Rock Island
H. W. Russell
Agent Rock Island Lines
Lowe
First Presbyterian
First Baptist
First Church OF Christ
Fred Wanerus
Stuart
John Wanerus
Mr. Wanerus
Jim Wilson
M. E. Church
Brighton Enterprise
Helen Morton
Frances Meyers
Titus
Bruty’s Livery Stable
Payne’Bros
Frank Bruty, JR
Prop
Dr. Kinz
Yey Deiea Ghs
The
Just
Lombardo’s
North Side
Sprague Correspondence School OF Law
Detroit
Mich
John K. Steen
Madison Street
Jaws
Vrooman
J. K. Steen
Hhamberlaing
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