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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1903
Page
4
A cashier at Scott's state bank recalls plotting a heist between September 4 and 14, only to be saved by conscience and admonitions from townspeople, with a final note that he remained honest and was rewarded for integrity. The piece ends with M. Quad claiming enduring honesty after near ruin.
A playful dialogue lines reveal a character name Miss echia as sweet while a speaker claims to have treated her with regular candy gifts over three months in Philadelphia.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer snippet captures a strained late return home. A speaker recalls his wife asking why he is late while he awakes to her continuing talk, revealing domestic strain and unease.
A brief quoting exchange shows Kaerette and Weary Why in a light moment from the New York Evening Journal as one quotes a woman asking why he stares at the ax and he replies he is taking a little exercise before a promised dinner.
A proud author declares future greatness while a bookseller asserts the work has already reached prominence, noting it has sat on the top shelf for two years. The exchange captures local pride in literary success reflected in a Georgia newspaper.
A playful query from Chelsea Gasette asks Clara if Prank Tops in her heart, counting from the bottom in a lighthearted note. The piece blends whimsy with a casual tone and local newspaper voice.
A cheeky line from the San Francisco Examiner jokes about the absence of wireless telegraphy in the area. The quip reflects early tech skepticism and local curiosity about communication advances.
Miss Frabo Bailey traveled to Denver yesterday and married Charlee L. Cooningham, formerly of Washington and now in Altamosa, Colo. The ceremony, delayed by high waters, occurred as family and friends gathered. the couple will reside in Allamena, Colo. Bailey, daughter of Mr and Mrs W F Bailey, was a longtime clerk at the New York store and later head clerk in Winfield.
Chas. H. Palmer, a converted gambler, will be a speaker at the Young People s Presbyterial opening in the Second U P church this week. Harry Monroe of the Pacific Garden Mission will announce Palmer s visit and discuss the mission s long work in Chicago. Everyone is invited to hear Monroe and Palmer Thursday afternoon and evening.
Allen, of this city, received a telegram yesterday about the death of his nephew Lou Shepard at 2:15 p.m. last Saturday in Joplin Missouri. Shepard had worked seven years in local business with L D Rob inson and later entered banking with Adair Bros in Kearney Nebraska before moving to Joplin for real estate interests. Mrs Shepard survives him and the couple had no children.
The Graham Opera House Co held its annual meeting at the opera house. Officers elected: President F. L. Wilson, vice president Frank Stewart, treasurer H. W. Wilson. Directors named J. A. Young M. Keck L. D. Robinson W. A. Wilson and Frank Stewart. Auditing committee: A. N. Alberson C. M. Keck Win Smouse.
Mrs Catherine J Shivers died at her daughter Katherine Worden’s home 414 Seventh street Brooklyn after a life of Christian fortitude and quiet service. Born September 30 1840 in Ohio she later lived in Illinois Iowa and Ohio before moving to Brooklyn three years ago. She leaves three daughters with two in Chicago. Interment will be at Evergreen. services for immediate family only.
An adjourned school board meeting in the secretary’s office heard Prof. W. A. Pratt’s final report detailing three years of administration expenses as satisfactory. The board thanked Pratt and welcomed Miss Martha Dill as teacher for an Intermediate department. Also noted: a pony riding incident involving Miss Mary Martin on West Main Street, resulting in bruises and hospital visit before returning home.
An Oklahoma settler in 1880 endured severe diarrhea from heat and bad water. A neighbor gave Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, yielding rapid relief and a sound sleep within an hour. Local notices mention real estate at Highland Park and daily comings and visitations, with travel reports on flood damage near Kansas City.
A brief local item mentions shoe shining parlors in Colenso with Dave Keltner as proprietor and indicates good work was performed.
The Pleasant Tin Christian church will hold its children's day exercises next Sunday evening at 7 o'clock sharp. Everyone is invited.
Lost items and wants listed include a fine basket seat ball bearing buggy in trade for a surrey or buggy with Frank Webb contact. Also requests for go cart, poultry buying prices at Armour Co and W. S. Keister. Jobs ads for advertising, writing, journalism, and business roles from American College in Chicago. Housing and rental notices at Brooks residence and a six room house for sale or rent with contact.
Round About notes a June event at Capital church with a one hour program featuring children's recitations and an excellent choir. Mrs M R Winner delivered a well received solo and decorations were praised as among the town’s finest.
June and Mr. Frank Kos are ill while Mrs Ed Kos improves. Lor Holee treated Mrs Cook. Grandmothers Selement Stewart and Escher, all with broken limbs, are improving. A merry crowd attended the Saturday dance. Mrs Ann Shillig visits Mrs Albert Escher. Grand ma Shaila’s surprise party. Lewis Longwell from Oskaloosa visited relatives. Mrs A M Gardner of Washington visited James Gardner. Children day services at Plains church drew a large crowd. June Rancock and Son shipped one car of calves from L J Derby. Miss Nena Slankins of Letts visits Harrison and Derby homes. Thomas went to Washington last evening.
June notes say Miss Heston of Fairfield spent Saturday with friends here. Mr. and Mrs. James Whistler visit relatives in Bloomfield. Miss Kittie Mann, Fairfield teacher, returns home for summer vacation. Dr Edwards traveled to Fairport Sunday evening to begin a position as Operator.
A rich bachelor Blinders refuses to value his beard yet agrees to a novel sale. A schemer offers a hundred dollars for the beard with a call in thirty days or double payment, prompting Blinders to fear a clever ruse while Indies seek a donation.
The fragment notes a Wheatseat event with 72 hour window and a 454 percent reference. No clear participants or location are given.
Bruce Parker recounts a humorous tale at a charity ball where Blinders pretends to lose his beard to avoid a forfeit. The narrator coercively extorts a $200 donation via a blank check, then reveals the stunt to the president and observes Blinders’ prideful reception.
The article describes the scold bridle as a cruel iron device used from the 16th to 18th centuries in Crowt Heltaln and Scotland to silence women. It details the gag and sharp blade that prevented speech, the public humiliation by beadle or constable, and the lasting maiming and degradation inflicted after punishment.
Spaniels trace name to Spain with King Charles I famed for a small variety. Blenheim spaniels derive their English name from Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire where the breed has flourished since the early eighteenth century. German exporters threaten a boycott of the St Louis exposition.
The Iowa Central Railway offers special summer excursion fares from June 1 to September 30. Destinations include Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Ogden Salt Lake City and others with return rates listed. Low alternative routes and diverse travel options advertised. Contact Iowa Central agents or G P & T in Minneapolis for folders and rates.
Iowa Central Railway reinstates Homeseekers Rates to Minnesota North Dakota Montana Idaho Washington and western regions. Valid on first and third Tuesdays of April May and June 1903. Fare is one fare plus 2.00 for round trip, good 21 days from sale. Inquiries to ICR ticket agents or A B Cutts Minneapolis Minn.
Advertises a Boston gathering from June 28 to July 1 for Christian Scientists. Promotes Nickel Plate Road rail rates with no excess fare, tickets on sale June 25 26 27, final return August 1. Inquiries to John Y Calahan General Agent Chicago.
Railroads advertise half-price Homeseekers Excursions to Nebraska Wyoming Montana Idaho Washington and Oregon with sale dates March through June and Pullman Tourist Sleeping Cars to Los Angeles. Weekly personally conducted trips provide a comfortable option. Also promoted are informative books on Nebraska and Colorado offered postage paid.
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