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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
2
A kaleidoscope of annual gifts from notable figures. Carnegie, Rockefeller, Roosevelt, the English king, German emperor, Morgan, the Spanish queen, and Clyde Fitch distribute lavish presents such as jewels, watches, cigars, bracelets, and carved ivory items to women, men, and officials.
A kitchen note suggests grated horseradish with milk gravy for boiled beef. It advises crumbled eggs rise with cream, and offers a caper omelet with four eye eggs, capers, and parsley. It recommends pulled bread as a crisp accompaniment to soups, cut into five inch trips and dried slowly for formal dinners.
A compilation of editorial quips from major papers mocking the vice presidency and political ambition. It notes Barkis era rhetoric, Bill publication motives, and Rev Dr MacArthur’s pity for Roosevelt's successor, reflecting late 19th to early 20th century sentiment.
A armless English girl sews with a needle between her toes. A Dublin girl who cannot read or write can solve any arithmetic mentally. A drunk sleeping on Long Island tracks at Penny Bridge had his hair cut by a passing train without injury. Eliza Damon of Darby Pennsylvania fell downstairs and split her tongue lengthwise, risking permanent speech impairment.
A brief satirical note from Harper’s Weekly mocks cynicism by claiming the author is no pessimist yet quips that the office towel is darker than it appears, implying a sharper critique of conditions.
The exchange notes limited detail about early hardships. He recalls the elder’s heavier burdens as the speaker’s struggles intensified. The fragment hints at family pressure and persistent effort shaping the narrator.
The editor urges support for the National Red Cross Society aiming for 3,000,000 U S members paying $1 annually. It highlights the society as a practical relief body, funded by gifts, with every cent of the dollar going to relief, no salaries, and calls on private citizens to join and aid in emergencies.
Spokane report notes national team match as main event with many shooters attending. Farmers across Washington Idaho Oregon harvest wheat totaling an estimated 48.5 million bushels valued at 36.38 million dollars. Market forecasts suggest grain prices around 75 to 80 cents with 1908 projections listed for each state.
Charlies Eaton of Wichita introduces Blanche Snyder of Portland to Justice George W. Stocker in Spokane County Court House. The couple exchange vows with clerk Emory Gilbert and depart to live in Spokane. Eaton notes his Kansas roots and transplanted Washington life, while Snyder had a prior divorce. The groom is 33 and the bride 35.
Spokane report says President Roosevelt will be invited to press a button from the White House to open the first International National Apple Show, set for December 7 to 12, with a committee led by Louis W. Hill and Harry J. Neely traveling to Washington to extend the invitation.
CC M Harden of Silver City NC praises Electric Bitters as a superior remedy. He testifies it treats stomach and liver issues, weakness, backache, chills, and malaria, calling it excellent. Sold under guarantee at Lemmon's Pharmacy for 50 cents.
Special forecast from Washington to Evening Journal notes local showers tonight or Friday. Warmer conditions expected in the northeast portion tonight with a cooler Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Crail attended the barbecue at Winfield today. Fred Witte of Alabama is a guest this week at the W. L. Eichelberger home. Hugh Hall returned home to Ainsworth last evening after a brief business visit. Miss Helen Fulton enjoys a month’s vacation from duties at the New York store. Mrs. Phil Grassel and daughter Phyllis of Chicago departed for St. Joe Mo via Osceola.
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and at the death of our son and nephew Ivan Leo. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Havens and Mr. and Mrs. John Kinney.
The Journal erred in reporting Governor Johnson of Minnesota for the Chautauqua. John Sharp Williams will be the major Democratic speaker, with many attractions planned. Tent sites are filling up as early buyers note smaller hog loads due to last spring’s cholera impact on Robert Custer’s herd.
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