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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1911

Page

5

Local and Personal News and Vacation Notes

Local residents Bailey s take a two week vacation from the F 1 Wilson shop. Dudley Crone of Reota visits the city today. Mrs Witt Marr and son of Aine Worth visit the city. Dean Haysmans ladies' tailor opposite post offices with Mrs Evercite Shearer Join Adana in the ett and Mrs Ainsworth were shop yesterday. Mr and Mrs g M daughter Elsie back from ten days east trip visiting Niagara Falls New Boston and other eastern York City villages with time in Boston. Ada Richey sells property on South Marion to Dr H F Masson and plans to move to Gardner Mont with family. Mr and Mrs H N Shaw of Winterset Ia leave after visiting Mrs Shaw's mother and sister, Mrs A J Bowman and Mrs W H Graham.

G. M Elsie F Bratton Rom East Niagara Falls New Boston York City Boston Ada Richey South Marion Avenue H. F. Masson Gardner, Mont

American Theatre Program and Local News Notes

Musical treat advertised for Wednesday night at the American Theatre. Swift & Co. soaps showcased by Swift decorator in the Royal Meat Market north window. Various local notices describe health, travel, car sales, and visits among residents including Shafer Taylor and Byrd families, with sheep shipments and out-of-town visits to Havre Brighton and Okoboji.

Royal Meat Market Swift & Co Swift Stuart

Osagealosa and Washington base hall showdown noted

In Washington Iowa a baseball clash is listed as Osagealosa versus Washington for tomorrow. The item notes multiple local travel and social updates, plus various small notices including visits, retirements and a Knights Templar conclave.

Mustard Patch and Milking Stool Behind North Carolina Cabin

A morning traveler finds a rural scene in North Carolina with wild mustard, a bantam hen, and a tipped milking stool. The resident woman refuses refreshment as Jim has gone to town and will not milk the cow until evening. the visitor offers to help.

North Carolina Jim

Fidgety Aga Reflects On Civic Manners

Excerpt from the Queen notes a shift from formal repose to modern restlessness. The text critiques the loss of patience and stillness in society, suggesting that constant motion and quick listening have become the norm, with humor about how people appear bored in brief interactions.

Death of Wilfred Stewart Linked to Horse Kick

News of Wilfred Stewart's death in New Mexico arrives by telegraph. He was kicked by a horse on July third and died July fourth. Body returned to Struthers Ohio for interment. Sister Agnes and son Selden accompany funeral papers seeking fuller details.

New Mexico Journal Struthers Ohio Agnes Stewart Selden Stewart Stewart Faimils

Ended In a Draw Hank's Water Tug Between Neighbors

Si Hawbuck and his wife argued over who should fetch water this morning. Hank notes the dispute ended in a draw with neither party winning the task.

Hank

Wellman Wedding and Sunset Park Socials Highlight Local Weekend

A Winfield group enjoyed a Sunset park picnic with families including the Pages and McCalls. In Sunset park a pilot party honored Miss Bernice Bower of Keota with Misses Knapp and Duke hosting. A Wellman wedding bound Roy Taylor and Mina Lydia Sethal at the Baptist manse with vows by Pastor Do Coon. The couple, born and raised near Wellman, will reside there after a dinner in Washington.

R. D. Page Hd Page al McCall Ed Nicholson Nita Eon Nial Roy Faris Harold Winfield Sunset Park Helen Duke Rachel Knapp Bernice Bower Keota Hazel Stewart Lucile Miller Mildred McLaughlin Mildred Morton Marguerite Dean Roy Taylor Mina Lydia Sethal Coon Wellman Washington

After School Talk Turns Naughty Tale

A child explains staying after school to hear another student named Bobby Jones yelled at for misbehavior. The exchange reveals school discipline and a casual regional dialect.

Willie Bobby Jones

A Way to Take Castor Oil

A simple method suggests holding cracked ice in the mouth before castor oil to chill the tongue and reduce the aftertaste of the dose. The tip aims to improve the experience of taking castor oil.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bailey 'S F. 1. Wilson Dudley Crone of Reota Dean Haysmans Evercite Shearer Adana Ping Ainsworth Spock BB. F. Dixon & CO H. N. Shaw Winterset, la American Theatre Charles R. Shafer J. F. H. Taylor Shafer New Sharon Owen Wilson Addison Omaha 8. A. White City Smith & Gibson Maxwell Will Frank Mayhew Frank Nick” Kaneman St. Louis D. Beasty A. King Frank Bruty, Jr Atlantic A. S. Byrd J. F. HW. Taylor Havre Brighton Jay Guest Ray Howe South Haven Mich Chicago Will Witte Okoboji, Ta J. A. Beck John Gibson John George Valley Junction Frank Hell Permelta Dickson Clarissa Charles Long Mrs. Long Mrs John Putman R. P. Lewis Litthe Beatrice Baird Oskaloosa A. M. Meade Lucile Verne Heaton Webster John Heaton Geo. W. Stewart A. N. Alberson J. W. Morton Wyatt Marbourg Spirit Lake J. J. Benda Burlington I. A. Fox Tripp South Dakota Iowa Sol Rich & Co Sol Rich C. P. Lieberthal Willie Morrett Golda Swearenger Roy Young Canton D. J. Ross Durand Traerla Katherine Benz Minnie Wolf Rubio Seymour Martin Gip Miller Methodist Sunday School West Chester Joe Smith Hoitl Skinner Curt Wells H. F. Funk Haight's Hotel Grant Lodge Knights Templar Birdie Smeaton Jennings Law Pas W. H. Hughes Columbus Junction Mrs. K. I. Bartholomew Kiffe’ van Sickle Emma Wonderly Crawfordsville P. O. Silvara Baby A. G. Hopkins Albert and Wilford C. W. Stewart Struthers, Ohio Wilford Stewart Nora Moits Sigourney Fred Motts D. J. Masson Tedford Edna Rownd Vic VanSickle Des Moines Antho VanSickle Emana Orr Albia Mary Masson Frank Stewart Muscatine Joe Morrett Hi. Vo R. F. McFarlane McFarlane Company J. C. Boice Harry Boice Rock Springs, Wyo C. M. Keck Won Burrell Boulder C Olo Mr. Keck Lyle Carey Auld Farstock J. A. Aarwood & Son THE Pus. Ng Ad Brown Jack Evelyn Shepple Eeelyn Daddy Shu Tim Father Brown R. Stuart & Son Mutual Graniteware Alc Wilfred Stewart Batistes Lorraine Sociefy Baptist Easies Cooksy Neawaste OFFIC Iowa Gas & Electric Co
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