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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1909
Page
4
Secretary Sidney Coon of the Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance association settled a single claim on Saturday. The claimant, J. H. Campbell of West Chester, was awarded twenty dollars for a bull.
Grace Anderson steps down from the Washington County telephone office to begin Nurse Training in Davenport in a few weeks. Nita Nicholson replaces her as the new employee at the office.
A Gardiner resident says Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash cured her organic troubles and female weakness after three months, avoiding a hospital operation. The ad touts Pinkham's remedy as a thirty year staple for female health and advises trying it before surgery.
A columnist recalls a dream of a horned corporation attorney symbolizing the corrupting influence of lawyers who serve corporations over justice. He urges reform, cites Lincoln as a model, and urges lawyers to purge the profession, awaken humanity, and pursue divine law and public good.
The writer reflects that aiding others has always guided their life since childhood and grows with age. The note explains the theme is not an apology but a stated purpose for the column’s focus on humane actions and explanations.
A poetic declaration expresses the enduring dream of freedom for all people. It emphasizes liberty from oppression and greed, equality, shared burdens, and the dawn of a new era guided by enlightenment. The speaker pledges personal energy and life to advance the cause of liberty globally.
James A. Edgerton from Cold Spring-on-the-Hudson urges readers to unite for a “better day.” He asks who will bear the gospel of liberty and bring healing to nations, insisting individuals must be instruments of God’s work, lifting others and answering the call to act for all humanity.
A call to hold a yearly Washington carnival on the square to benefit local businesses and provide daylight entertainment. The piece cites Cedar Falls example with crowd appeal and notes reliance on community effort and main-street use for maximum impact.
The Helping Hand circle of the King's Daughters at the Second United Presbyterian church will meet this evening with Miss Bila Gordon. Miss Maverine McLaughlin has issued invitations to a party at her home 308 West Main street Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 5.
The King's Heralds and Standard Bearers join for a picnic at Sunset park on Wednesday. Guests from Keota West Chester and Ainsworth will attend. Miss Helen Galloway of China will give the speaking program.
The annual commencement exercises of St James parochial school will be held at the school on the evening of June 16, 1909 at 8 o'clock.
Little Nola Moothart organized a surprise for her mother Mrs Lon Moothart on Saturday June 5. About forty guests gathered in town for games and refreshments including ice cream and cake. A decorative rocking chair was given as a gift.
Keota Iowa June 7 John Bryson a retired farmer died Saturday afternoon at 1 o clock at his home after a few days illness. He was last seen downtown Friday He is survived by his wife a son John Bryson of Washington and three daughters Mrs Nellie Douglas of Waterloo Mrs Ross Crawford of Baxter and Mrs C A Trambauer of Keota Funeral services held this afternoon.
Bowman's stores display a new stock of wash goods priced 25¢ and 35¢ and a fresh lot of Zion Laces and insertions. A marriage license was issued to Dale Friend and Vera Brinton. Maude Grayson will spend the summer in Riverside after a trip there last night. Charles McElroy of Davenport attended his sister Rachel Riley's funeral yesterday.
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