This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
8
Zachary Melick, with a million dollars, says he would divide it among about 20 friends and their circles to aid others. He cites poor elderly women on ten dollars a month and urges broad, fair charity beyond societies. He also defends carnival competition, city licenses, and support for fire apparatus, bands, and public improvement.
A Washington writer urges moving the carnival onto city streets contending it boosts local commerce and offers safer access for children. The letter argues most residents favor street placement, notes past crowds benefiting band boys and seeks a city council permit after petitioning all four wards.
Local ad warns citizens of kidney and bladder ailments and urges using Foley's Kidney Remedy sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy and McKinnney Drug Co. The message promotes quick cure and urges prompt attention to symptoms.
Washington to host Patterson Carnival Co July 12 through 17 featuring a wild animal show a one ring circus minstrel troupe and various acts including Little George the world’s smallest man and Oh Gee Whiz The Patterson company promises high quality attractions new to Houston with non offensive performances and profits shared with local businesses The city council awaits action on streets use petition filed April 19 by local supporters
A long list of citizens signed a petition on June 10 1909 about a council investigation into moral and reliable shows. The item notes the petition was not presented to The Journal office and mentions others who might have signed. The report from Lake Lida Minnesota includes a travel note about a Pleasant voyage and local fishing then ends with humorous revival references.
Chautauqua books are now ready for distribution and may be secured at the secretary A R Miller’s office. The books outline the program and encourage arrangements for residence on the Chautauqua grounds in August. Officials promise a good Chautauqua with strong patronage hoped for by all concerned.
Miss Rose McGugin arrived home from Scranton Iowa where she has been trimming the past season. She was accompanied by George Gibson of Valley Junction who will stay at his grandmother Mrs P Dickson's home for a time.
Several residents were noted arriving last evening or visiting nearby towns. Henry Eicher came in on the Branch, Mary McAvoy arrived from Muscatine, Mrs Jesse Scranton returned from Muscatine, E W Spessard of Ainsworth shopped in the city, Ruth Ora Dunham visited Ainsworth, and Lou Davenport paused between trains en route to Davenport.
The annual Knights of Pythias decoration service is scheduled for Sunday afternoon. Brothers should meet in Castlehall at 2:30 PM, then march to the cemeteries. A. W. McCulley C. C.
An Opinion notes that ad theologians flood public speech about apocalyptic destruction with endless debate. The piece opines the world will be talked to death rather than decisively ended.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.