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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1905
Page
5
Wanton a girl for general house work references required inquire at Journal office. A standard bred and registered Stallion for sale or trade weight 1150 color dark bay Hambletonian preferred see Frank Webb.
More than three thousand Iowans will attend the Epworth League convention in Denver from July 6 to 9. Iowa aims for the largest delegation and the silk banner prize as 40,000 visitors are expected in Denver. State figures include Dr. B T Hagerman and G I Huffman who lead the excursion with ministers and leaders from across Iowa taking prominent roles in the program.
John D. Rockefeller will attend the Lewis and Clarke Exposition in July. During his stay he will personally review several business interests and decide on the further development of the Alaskan oil fields.
The piece promotes Johnson's bakery with affordable fresh bread and bakery goods. It mentions Logue's trip to Morrison and Harvard and notes a colorful scene at the Lewis and Clark Exposition. A fashion forewarning warns against hoopskirt revival and calls for public outcry.
The piece describes the octopus as a greedy formidable foe to man, with long arms and two rows of suckers. It can retract into crevices, eject ink, and change ink color to match surroundings while roaming rocky shores alone. The octopus ranges from an inch to over two feet and sometimes coils arms to resemble the argonaut shell.
A Houston Post excerpt sketches a quarrel between a grocer and a critic over sugar pricing. The exchange centers on an implied insult about 'sand' in sugar and the grocer’s retort that his low prices prove savvy business. The snippet captures sharp wit and a local flavor of commerce.
Prof. Romain announces a limited number of questions answered for 25 cents for those who want insight without a full reading. He promotes accessible guidance from a trusted clairvoyant, aiming to help citizens seek clarity on everyday concerns.
The Pittsburg Peace Society plans to take Jepa to mediate between Rue kia and Japan. Rev. Dr. J. Leopold Levy, rabbi of the Eighth Street temple, will represent the society in negotiations. He meets the Japanese ambassador in Washington tomorrow to present proposals before traveling to Japan to petition the mikado.
In a fog off Dungeness the British battleship Caesar collided with the bark Afghanistan causing her sinking two minutes after impact. Twenty three crewmen are feared drowned with only eleven of thirty four rescued. The Caesar led the second column when the fog reduced visibility and delayed signals. The Hannibal also fouled a vessel and damaged its headgear.
Milwaukee Attorney General L M Sturtevant says he may begin action to revoke the General Paper company charter after the legislature ends. He has copies of federal examination evidence and believes witnesses hid key testimony will be compelled.
A historical survey describes diverse oath customs worldwide. It notes Chinese practice with a cracked saucer, Indian ritual skins, Norwegian sermons, Italian Bible on swearing, Mohammedan reverence to the Koran, and Spanish cross-kissing gestures.
A timid applicant explains she has a small baby and cannot be bothered by people, prompting Miss De Style to question why she cannot obtain employment. The exchange reveals societal attitudes toward single mothers seeking aid and work.
Berlin greeted Cecilia of Mecklenburg Schwerin as she prepared to wed Crown Prince Frederick William tomorrow. Crowds cheered from Brandenburg Gate to the palace while cannon boomed and roses were thrown. The crown prince led the guard in the procession and saluted. the engagement was described as mutual happiness.
The big heat iron elephant used as a score beacon at Rose Polytechnic College in Terre Haute was found at the city edge amid Indiana Normal College student protests over a game with Indiana University. Howe students had searched the normal building for the missing display. police prevented moving it inside the grounds to avoid clashes. The elephant had sparked a campus fight years earlier ending athletic contests between the schools for two years.
A Milwaukee fire completely destroyed the Exposition building occupying a city block on the west side, between Fifth and Sixth streets and Cedar and State streets. The loss is about 900000 dollars, insured for 75000. The blaze is believed to have started from an electric light wire.
Rev John Fargent aged 60 years a pioneer Methodist preacher of Illinois dies in Markham his birthplace He served as chaplain in the United States Army from 1861 to 1864 and led several churches in central and southern Illinois.
Scores wrap up across leagues with results in St Louis Pittsburg Boston and New York. Notable games include Cincinnati 0 St Louis 1 Chicago 4 Pittsburg 6 and Detroit 5 St Louis 4. Details show multiple Sunday results and extended play in several matchups.
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