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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
4
In Mason City Iowa on June 4 the country east of town for about ten miles endured two hailstorms. The storms pounded crops and shattered nearly every window light on the west and south sides of houses in the affected area.
John Freyer seventeen years old spent his week’s wages on drinking and gambling and then killed himself in Chicago on June 4.
Vienna West Virginia reader endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after personal healing from long illness. Advertisement touts record cures and testimonials from women across conditions including inflammation ulcers displacements fibroid tumors irregularities backache and nervous prostration with free confidential advice offered from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
The article recalls Casabianca the boy who stood on the burning deck, tied to the 1798 battle of the Nile. It recounts Napoleon Bonaparte aboard the Orient with Bourrienne and Bourienne's memoirs, the fleet’s voyage, Nelson's rallying on the Vanguard, and the Orient's destruction with Brueys dead and Casabianca not saved. It ends with Nelson keeping the memento mori coffin aboard Swiftsure.
The ad invites ladies to stop by the grocery next Saturday afternoon for a free tasting of Hawaiian pineapple. It promises ripe fresh flavor and urges trying the canned variety as well.
Major Martins inspection of the Iowa National Guard in February rated Washington Company D very good, among five in the 54th regiment to receive top marks with 80 percent plus. Other high scorers were Davenport Muscatine Ottumwa and Fairfield. Washington list of volunteers includes Corp Glen Laffer Sergt Grover Springman Nate McCord and Homer McElroy for Des Moines rifle range trials.
A letter from L. E. Morris of Dexter Kentucky praises Foley's Kidney Remedy for his father's kidney and bladder trouble. He cites doctors' concerns over prostate enlargement and notes relief after one and two bottles. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
The Journal notes advertised privileges require the same persons to manage both the stands and the eating house. Bids close June 12 at 5 p.m. 95-31.
The Board of Supervisors will meet next Monday, June 7, to discuss agenda items and local governance. Officials urge attendance and note public access to proceedings.
Miss Waite speaks this evening at the Methodist church and is entertained today at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Anderson. Mrs. Henry Zimmer and daughter arrive from Russell Iowa for a visit with their daughter Mrs. G. W. Hobson. Snowball blooms attract notice as Thomas Simpson Jr brings a branch to The Journal. A buggy accident injures Miss Birdie Palmer and Miss Mabel Butler but no serious harm.
Miss Waite of Burlington Iowa will describe her Europe tour at the Methodist church this evening at 8 o clock. She spent a year and a half abroad speaks several languages and will share observations in a humorous way with musical numbers. Admission is ten cents and the event is free for Miss Waite, not a missionary trip, under the Young Ladies society auspices.
Albert H. Hopkinson and Ella Beenblossom were married last evening at the bride’s home at their residence. The Rev. A. S. Smith officiated in the presence of immediate relatives. A wedding supper followed, interrupted by cheerful well wishers in a light hearted charivari.
Mr and Mrs Willis Wagner of southeast of the city gave a reception at their home for their son John who wed Beatrice Murphy of Crawfordsville on Wednesday evening Fifty two guests attended and a three course supper was served.
Mrs Emil Anderson entertained the Larkin Soap club at her home five and a half miles southwest of the city. A noon dinner was served and the members enjoyed a fine time. The club includes Mrs Emil Larson Mrs Axel Peel Mrs Victor Frisk Mrs Chas Johnson Mrs Arthur Carlson and Mrs Emil Anderson. The next meeting will be at Mrs Arthur Carlsons home north of town.
Seven miles west of the city on a Wednesday evening neighbors gathered at Miss Maybelle Johnson’s residence and returned home to a pleasant surprise. The event reflects a warm community gesture reported in local notices.
Door games were played and a fine time reported. Ice cream and cake were served by Misses Bessie Johnson and Clara Meyer and Ralph Knauss. Guests not members included Raleigh Bilis Ward McCutcheon Harry and Arthur Anderson.
The Benz millinery store girls rode to Keota by auto last evening. They spent time there, enjoyed supper, and returned home at a late hour.
A meeting of the W R C is set for tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 PM. All members are urged to attend due to important business.
Mrs Crone and granddaughters Lou and Alice Wilson are spending a week at the home of Capt. and Mrs. W A Wilson, the grandfathers and grandmothers of the young ladies. The Wilson family hosts the visitors during their countryside stay.
Chauncey Myers came home last evening from Davenport where he attended the grand lodge.
Local notice lists a good second hand lawn mower for sale with phone contact 405 black. John Dodds visits his father William Dodds. Will Arthaud of Winfield stops by. All city dry goods stores close for the funeral of Charles F. Mercer. Doctor Downing returns home after assisting tuberculosis herd testing at Mt Pleasant.
A reflective passage observes some women and men clinging to individuality like springs wound around them. It suggests their repeated self concerns create perceived slights and center all actions on personal likes and dislikes, claiming happiness rises if they forget their own inconsequence.
England consumes between 30 000 and 40 000 tortoises annually as the market for the reptile rises. The article notes strong demand and ongoing trade, with potential expansion across sectors and regions.
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