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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
5
Partly cloudy with showers expected in the south and west portions tonight or Friday. The forecast comes from Washington D C dated June 10 and is reported by the Evening Journal.
Dialogue portrays a tense scene where Jane warns John about drugs while he jokes about ozone, implying self harm. The exchange hints at underlying marital strain, concern, and risk of substance abuse.
Fraternal Aid plans its regular meeting Thursday at 8 pm with full attendance asked. The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church convenes Thursday June 10 at 8 pm at Mrs J A Harwood’s for important business. The Logies Benevolent Society of the Presbyterian church meets Friday at 2 30 pm at Mrs Edgington’s in East Washington. Mr and Mrs Will White hosted a card evening on East Main Street with pleasant refreshments. On Thursday June 24 at 4 pm Mr and Mrs C F Walenity host the marriage of their daughter Dessa to Louis Hecklinger of Waterloo at their West Main street home.
A regional advertisement promotes a cook stove coal as the best in town, urging customers to decide for themselves and pointing out contested claims about superior performance.
Miss Veda Stryker left Pleasant Plains to attend summer school in Kirksville Missouri. Local residents Merle Welch Ruth Brindley James Priestnas and family were noted in recent visits. Prairie Flower Landscape and Union schools closed for summer vacation. A fishing party near Maple's mill and several minor injuries from a buggy run were recorded along with farm replanting and a washed out bridge delaying mail delivery.
The Rev. Dr. Edward Everett Hale, chaplain of the United States Senate, died at his Roxbury home today at age eighty seven. Few knew he was ill.
The annual grove meeting arranged by Mr. Henry Walker at River Junction picnic grounds will be held Sunday June 20. Topics include Religion and Mental Healing and Religion and Science with speakers Rev. R. S. Loring of Iowa City Prof. E. D. Starbuck Prof. Bohumi Shimek and new speaker Prof Karl Guthe head of State University Physics on Science and Religion.
Royal Arch Masons announce a regular convocation of Cyrus Chapter No. 13 on Friday evening June 11 1909 at 7 50 o clock for business and possibly work. A number of petitions will be acted upon. 100-21 J D Glasgow H P.
Miles Bradford fell seriously ill at his South Iowa avenue home early today and was unconscious for a time. He rallied this afternoon and is resting more comfortably as officials monitor his condition.
A Louisville Courier Journal readers note describes a boss who rushes to the office in the morning then gazes from his desk, makes golf calls in the afternoon, and begins dictation at 4 30, staying busy until about six. The blonde stenog notes many similarly pressed downtown workers.
A boy named James proudly tells his father he delivered a letter and, while others watched, he slipped in his own postage fee free. The anecdote highlights a mischievous act of misdirection and cleverness in a small town setting.
On Monday night a washed out bridge west of Fred Cannon's place on route three disrupted travel. D O Davison bought a new car, first home on route three. Local residents and visitors, including Nick Neff and company from Wayland, trailed to the river to fish. John Teeter and Mr Linton, life insurance men, were in town on business.
Lamoine Stephens of Ainsworth visited the city yesterday on a business trip, meeting local officials and inspecting market venues. He spoke with merchants about potential investments and regional commerce opportunities.
Simple, practical rules help women grow pot grown bulbs indoors. Use sharp sand in potting soil, keep roots in 40 degree air, leaves 50, blooms 60. Avoid hot rooms, reduce light initially, use a 50 degree shelf until buds appear, and never contact bulbs with manure.
Advice on airing a sick chamber advises keeping windows open with a muslin barrier to block drafts and dust. For hot days the method recommends widening the opening, lowering shades, wetting the muslin, and placing cold water nearby to cool air and aid sleep.
The article advises cleaning satin slippers after storage by using stale bread to remove small discolorations or kneaded rubber if acceptable. If stains persist rub the surface with thread following the grain and finish with white flannel dampened in spirits of wine for a smooth, effective shine.
Cleaning steps describe spreading the fan on a towel and covering with black magnesia then folding the towel and lightly whipping. The opposite side is treated similarly. For heavily soiled fans a benzine and dry talcum powder method is advised.
Local items note a 5 cent admission at the airdome and a parade of visitors in and around the city. Mentions include Mrs. J. Guest traveling to Muscatine, M. W. Klotz visiting Columbus Junction, and J. J. Weldin en route to Wapello to meet his son. Also references Miss Alma McCutcheon’s Drake commencement and a First United Presbyterian church musical program.
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