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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1905

Page

5

Johnson's offers best goods and 10c angel foods

West Chester resident J D Dayton visits the county seat while Grace Hill’s Rev 8 K Coates heads to Eldon for Sunday. Visitors from Wellman Brighton Haskins Washington and Wayland gather at Johnson’s and Brighton Park for a sunny outing. Local High School twenty five members attend with chaperones Miss Brown and Mr Thomas. The park pavilion hosts a rainy day friendly scene as a crowd enjoys dinner, supper and music.

Johnson's J. D. Dayton West Chester John Buxbaum, Sr Grace Hill K. Coates Eldon Washington High School Brighton Park Miss Brown Mr. Thomas KR. Dayton Brighton

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised For Sores

I. L. Gregory of Hope Texas says Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly cured a bad sore and is okay for sore eyes. Stewart's drug store sells it for 25 cents.

Bucklen O. K I. L. Gregory Hope Tex Stewart's

Land agents notice on railroad round trip fares this summer

The Iowa Central Railway announces daily summer sale of round trip tickets at one fare plus two dollars to select Northern Minnesota and Dakota points with a return limit of October 31. Reduced round trips to St Paul and Minneapolis begin after June 1. For details contact A B Outts G P T A Minneapolis. 83-july.

Iowa Central Ry Innesota Dakota St. Paul Minneapolis A. B. Outts Minn

Marriage notes and social events in Storm Lake area

Mark Moulton of Storm Lake marries Miss Mabel Carson of New Sharon at the bride’s home. Both graduates of the University of Iowa. Moulton notable in forensic circles as an intercollegiate debater. Also society items note meetings, showers, entertainment, and a Burlington Gazette account of Flora Johnson and Frank Barton’s wedding at the Presbyterian church with postnuptial trip to OsKaloosa.

Mark Moulton Storm Lake Mabel Carson New Sharon University of Iowa Burlington Gazette Flora Johnson Frank Shorton Borton Presbyterian Church Fiora Johnson Frank Barton J. R. Sutherland Oskaloosa Burlington Orchard Street

Johnson's Bakery Showcases Cookies Pies and Cakes

A local bakery line features a variety of cookies pies and cakes ready for customers at Johnson's. Shoppers can find freshly baked treats and seasonal favorites to satisfy sweet cravings.

Johnson’s

Dying of Consumption and Cure Claim by Myers

Dying of consumption is described as a long torture and the cure is attributed to Sr. King's New Discovery, praised by Wm. Myers of Cearfoss Maryland after vain efforts with medicines. The tonic promises relief for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and pneumonia prevention. Available at J H Stewart's drug store with trial bottle free.

Wm. Myers Cearfoss Sr. King J. H. Stewart

Origin of Pike's Peak Indian Legend

The text recounts a Native American tale explaining Pike's Peak origin. Lesser spirits flood the earth, create a superior human race, then abandon earth and drop soil and maize at the gate of heaven. The resulting heap becomes the mountain, with mineral wealth cited as evidence of ancient deposits. Sprits are seen rising from the great river toward the heavens as stars fall.

Pike's Peak Great River Heaven

Cultivate tact taught as essential for education

Frank Danby argues tact should be taught continually and placed beside catechism. A bereaved friend received 1140 messages. only two were touching. The piece contrasts genuine empathy with generic sentiment and ends noting a hostess’ misdirected hospitality reminds of poor servant communication.

Frank Danby

Concrete Silo Described as Perfect Milestone in Dairy Feeding

A Virginia farmers account details building a concrete silo to hold nearly 800 tons, with 22 foot diameter and 30 foot height. They describe excavation, formwork, grouting to prevent frost, timber door frames with wagon tires, and a lifetime durability claim. Total cost about 700 dollars, with potential build cost 500 to 550 dollars later.

Child Slaves In London Slums Cited By Sherard

London Tit-Bits notes Robert H Sherard’s claim that thousands of poor children starve not from parental poverty but due to mothers ignorance and sloth. He argues slum shops supply ready meals making cooking unnecessary. The excerpt records a cross examination where a witness defends clarity and denies ambiguity despite the advocate’s charge.

Great Britain Robert H. Sherard London

Suspicions in Firm Over Bookkeeper's Salary Request

The dialogue shows a junior partner noting the bookkeeper's six months' marriage while the senior partner reacts by proposing an examination of the accounts due to the lack of a salary raise. The exchange hints at trust concerns and possible scrutiny of finances within the firm.

Philadelphia Press

Neat Gate Latch From Simple Wood Pieces

A Farm and Ranch correspondent describes a clever gate latch using two 4 by 3 inch boards 10 inches long and a short thick piece. The pieces are nailed together with a girth ring between the long boards at the open end. Nails hold the ring in place and prevent forward movement. The assembly is mounted on the post so the ring revolves when the latch hits and drops in front of the latch when the gate is closed.

Be brave in trouble with dauntless courage

A proverb like Horace urges bold resolve in adversity while advising prudent sailing when winds favor success. It frames courage as constant and prudence as timely. The line invites steady leadership and measured action in changing fortunes.

Horace

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