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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1911
Page
2
No afternoon game yesterday between Morning Sun and Washington high schools. Morning Sun failed to appear for travel by road due to rain and did not ride by train. Local team suspects fear of defeat. no rescheduling planned as the school year ended. Morning Sun went 4 wins 2 losses in the season.
A headquarters issued urgent guidance urging immediate action against sour dock, described as highly pestilent and seed‑bearing. The notice warns that cutting late causes seeds to spread via vehicles, urging all squads to swat and destroy the weed to protect crops.
Mrs Robt McConkey of Riverside died Wednesday evening. Several locals attended Keota Decoration events. Mrs John Stiner visited, Grant Griffith works on roads, and schools in Mixw and North corner held events. Wyman June 2 notes Ladies Aid meeting and auto updates. Prairie Center and Kalona reports on illness, wool trading, Decoration Day observances, and local travels.
June 3 notices report visits by Freeland and Schmidt, departures to Chicago and Cedar Rapids, and family travel. It records the death of Mrs. Finley Baird at her son's home with funeral at United Presbyterian Church and burial in Ainsworth Cemetery, noting long illness.
Crawfordsville couples announce the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs R. 8. Dix. A school crudes program yesterday afternoon at the opera house featured recitations drills thorues and music under Miss Lena nswell. Francis Mize returned to West Branch after tending the past months as night operator at the telephone office. Names listed include Bertha Anderson Inn Margaret White W Ek Walk Riley and Warren Williams.
State of Iowa Washington County We, S.A. White president and R.L. Coulter cashier of the bank swear the foregoing statement is full true and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief that the assets are bona fide property of the bank and not loaned to the bank for display. Sworn before me June 3 by S.A. White and R.L. Coulter notary public Charl. J. Wilson.
Washington Co Savings Bank of Washington Iowa files its loan and deposit figures as of May 1911 with the Auditor of State. The report lists cash on hand 617 AGT AY, deposits with First National Chicago and other banks, various local Iowa banks, and a total deposits figure of 123,207.41 with 10,000.00 surplus and 20,666.48 other profits after taxes and expenses. It notes bank personal property valued at 1,220.60 and overall assets including cash, drafts, and securities.
Unsupassed facilities for cleaning carpets and rugs of all kinds. We remove moths and germs. Sanitary in every respect with guaranteed work. Agent for Fairfield Rug works. We make bright new rugs from old carpets. Prompt attention and satisfaction guaranteed. We pay freight charges and dragage in city. Phone 325 black.
Quote reflects the idea that true greatness lies in maintaining personal independence within the crowd. It contrasts conforming to public opinion with solitary integrity and self reliance.
Maxwell and Mrs. John Zook were Washington passengers this morning. Mrs. M. E. Vesey of Winfield closed her millinery store here yesterday. Mrs. James Riley returned to Oskaloosa after weeks with relatives. The Senior and Junior classes plus faculty hold an annual picnic northeast of town on Long Creek. The Freshman and Sophomore classes with chaperones Mrs Myrtle Griffith and Miss Lena Shafer picnicked west of town.
Miss Aley Lee Clark expresses deep appreciation in the Journal for the help and encouragement from the community after winning one of the pianos donated by A. N. Alberson Mason Transfer & Storage and the McKiinney Drug and Furniture Company. She credits broad support and notes the votes poured in.
Market shows steady prospects with mixed packers at 5.70 to 6.05 and rough at 5.55 to 5.75. Cattle down 200 head and sheep flat. yesterday receipts 9 347 and light market 4.75. Leftover totals 9 347.
The report lists estimated receipts and official totals for yesterday and today, shipments, and market conditions. It covers porkers pigs heavy shipping grades rough and mixed packers, with prices for hay flour corn meal and goods on the Washington City market. Prices are given for various farm products and live stock including h ens roosters ducks and more.
Japanese cotton mills plan to grow cotton in Siam and report Siamese cotton already ships to Japan. The material is said to rival Indian cotton, with large areas in Siam suited to cultivation and potential expansion.
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