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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1902
Page
4
A London Chronicle piece cites a Lancet writer claiming men need more food due to larger body size and higher metabolic rate. It notes men burn energy faster, have higher oxygen needs, and greater pulmonary capacity, while women store fat and show less respiratory demand. The article contrasts athletic male agility with plump, less energetic women.
A correspondent notes prophecies of sleeping saviors for nations. Beliefs span Arthur in Britain, Charles V in Germany, Napoleon for France, and other legends such as Devon’s drum figure. The article ponders awakenings at times of need and the enduring pull of legendary restorers.
A Hopi maiden selects a husband by sitting in his house and grinding corn to prove her diligence. After a traditional ceremony, the couple lives in the wife’s dwelling. Divorce is possible if she throws the husband’s saddle out of the house. The Hopis own the herd, while children enjoy broad freedom under indulgent parenting.
A Broadway car scene features a woman explaining a method to secure a seat. She suggests watching two men talking to prompt them to offer their seats, claiming the tactic reliably works. This quote is attributed to the New York Herald.
The record traces Cambridge bans on pantaloons in chapel as late as 1512 while Oxford allowed trousers from 1810 under proctor Rigaud. It notes 1815 remarks by William Phelps on bachelors room attire and 1847 references to Edward Miles Rudd in black shorts, ending with news of a new wireless company in London.
Local item reports an addition to Riverside known as Hast Park built on three acres by HL Swift. The project follows the enlargement of Riverside with a new park area and development plans.
Weat Chest notes July 28 as Mr. Lewis transfers his share in the general store to partner RO Ferguson and plans to clerk for Ferguson in Rowann Indiana. The Lewis family links to grain business with brother Mr Divilbites of Keota. A separate item mentions Miss Georgia Young of Millersburg turning thirteen with a surprise party hosted by Mrs. FB Netewanger. guests include Pearl Vox Frances Myers and others. Labor Day speaker Hon John M. Work of East Washington Street, a Dubuque labor organizer, is slated to address Dubuque workers with a parade and picnic planned.
A note urges attendance for important business with emphasis on high turnout. The message stresses the need for a strong presence and orderly conduct.
Under the U. T. 1 Band, a Thursday evening festival in the Prairie Flower school yard promises a night of good music and refreshments for all.
July 28 Milt Godfrey delivered 56 hogs to Kabcock & Son averaging 827 pounds. Rev Hanley preached to a full P church. Rev Howell to speak at M E church next Sunday. an elocutionist to rehearse at Baptist church Wednesday. Moothart finishes painting K F McFarlane’s home. Jerse! Hoxworth fills city bank vacancy. An accident left Capt. Gray farm resident with a cut leg. Fred Diller pinches hand in moving a house roller. Baptist service scheduled for tomorrow before pastor’s vacation. Ed. Livury.
J Swearingen from east of the city to elck with arp Mise Kina Porter of Alnaworth was in the city today. John Boxbaum of Crawfordaville spent Sunday in the city. Havaland Mabel Dickson returned to Davenport this morning. Mrs Jas Laughead expected home from Exeter Nebraska Friday. Mr Rollo Bradford ill with malaria fever worse this morning. Mr and Mrs George M Smith and daughter Hianche returned from California. Miss Eva Netewanger went to Davenport to attend school rest of summer. Henry Eagle learned his Jefferson county farm house was struck by lightning causing damage. insured. Maggie Hinck's visit to niece Mrs Joe Hays north of Washington ended as she heads to Chicago. Bakery ads note Johnson bakery offerings and Harvey & Warfel baking. Mr Jake Moothart is quite low after long illness. hoped to recover. Call 389 for woods by Nine Webb's groceries. new goods and low prices. Scarlet King flour guaranteed 110 per sack. Mr Acheson fainted in tent. revived by Dr Boice. John Stinson of the Winfield Beacon visited over Sunday with readers and mentions excess baggage as a sign of good appetite.
The article argues the yearly influx of graduates across law medicine and other fields maintains balance in society. It notes many work in law or become litigants while others adapt to varied roles from ceremonial masters in coal yards to other trades, proving surplus is temporary until first job.
SYA Lit notes Miss McVoy will visit relatives in Little York this evening. An August 7 excursion to Ft Madison is offered by the Presbyterian church with a car ride and steamboat trip for 150 dollars. The M B Church Woman's Home Missionary Society reschedules its meeting to Saturday at 2 PM due to union meetings.
Fragmentary racing program notes from Fair dated August 26 to 29 outlining pacing and trotting times, totals, and horses. Mentions Grotelog and multiple 500 units with various times. Indicates a record day or later and a rule allowing one horse to start twice if desired.
The article explains that genuine hand woven Persian rugs show slight asymmetry in patterns, with flowers and vines not perfectly matching on opposite sides. Machine made rugs display exact symmetry and sharp, rigid designs, making them easier to distinguish.
Travelers to the Twin Cities should note the new fast service and low rates from the Iowa Central Railway. The Limited trains with sleeping cars and coaches depart Brighton at 8 58 PM daily and arrive in Minneapolis at 5 00 AM. See ticket agent at Brighton for details.
The Iowa Central Railway offers very low summer rates for trips from June 22 to June 24 inclusive and July 1 to 15 and August 1 to 14 inclusive to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Glenwood Junction, Colorado. Ogden and Salt Lake City, Utah, with final return by Oct 31. Other periods in June July August and Sept 11 to 15 carry one fare plus 200. Final limit Oct 31 1902. Also Elks Grand Lodge meeting at Salt Lake City Aug 12–14 with round trip under one fare. Young People’s Christian Union in Tacoma July 23–27 with rates to Portland Tacoma Seattle and return sixty day limit. Iowa Central sells to St Paul Minneapolis Minnesota resorts with Oct 31 return. Summer Minnesota resorts promoted for health and recreation. consult agents for details.
Notices list upcoming annual and biennial meetings for groups including the Young Peoples Christian Union in Tacoma and the San Francisco Kotebts of Pythias. Other events include the Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in Salt Lake City and the National Fraternal Congress in Denver with dates in August. Contact Morell Law in Burlington Iowa for rates and routes.
Burlington introduces service to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo and the Pacific Coast with record time 22 hours 50 minutes eastbound and 25 hours 50 minutes return. No. 1 train departs Washington at 7 80 p m and reaches Denver next day at 6 20 p m. Low fares advertised with phone contact for travel.
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