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Partly cloudy conditions with late night or Tuesday sunshine in western Iowa. Temperatures rising expected today and tomorrow.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1909
Page
5
Bathhouse Thrift Tale From New Yorker
A New Yorker remark recounts a janitor in steam heated flats who notes Sundays draw many visitors. Guests pay tenants two cents for a hot bath or five cents if they bring no towels, highlighting a frugal yet quirky practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorker
Latest religious fads curiosities in Harper's Weekly
A reader seeks guidance on the newest religious trends as Mrs Delancey embraces Scientific Pantheism Mrs Van Giltner follows Swami ism and Mrs Simpkins practices New Thought The query appears in Harper's Weekly with a tongue in cheek tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rector
None Better. Shakespeare A good reputation is a fair estate
A concise enamel of moral value reflecting Shakespearean insight as a proverb on reputation and social standing. The line suggests character and public esteem as a lasting asset in life and judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare
Rev Boyd Preaches at Seconder Church on Children's Day
Yesterday morning at the Seconder Church Rev Mr Boyd of Stafford Kansas preached. Children’s day programs drew large crowds across several Washington churches with the Baptist service featuring rose and fern decorations and a lengthy program led by W Long assistant superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Boyd
Stafford
Kansas
Washington
Baptist Church
W. Long
Lemley
Coal Standpoint Sparks Local Stove Sale Showdown
In a lively town dispute over fuel for cook stoves residents push to prove their coal is best. The ad claims 176 Anderson and Wilson offers superior stove coal and invites customers to compare claims firsthand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Sigourney Takes 1 0 Win Over Keota On Keota Diamond
Keota and Sigourney played a close baseball game Saturday with Sigourney winning 1 to 0. The lone Sigourney run was scored by a North English man. Funeral services for John Holzworth were held at Harper residence with local clergy officiating. Mrs. L H Smith of Keota is his daughter. June 11 marked the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs A A Hulse with a silverware gift from their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Sigourney
John Holzworth
Harper
J. C. Giffen
J. F. Robertson
Mr. Holzworth
L. H. Smith
A. A. Hulse
Local residents spend weekend across towns and visits
June 14 Farre Huston arrived from Iowa City for summer at home. Miss Alice Allen of Columbus City visited yesterday. Mrs. Ellen Work of West Chester spent Sunday with Mrs. Limerman. Dr. and Mrs. Howard Hamilton of Ainsworth attended United Presbyterian services. Washington visitors included Wm Carson John Mulhern Miss Edith Hassan Ray Miller Luther Gormly and Mrs. Ella DeLong. Miss Fannie Fletcher returned to Washington after a weekend at home. Mrs. George Stewart went back to Washington after visiting her sister Mrs. Allen DeLong. D H Griffith returned from South Dakota after a visit with his son Howard. Miss Emma Wonderly left for Cedar Falls for summer school. Mr and Mrs Sawyer returned home after visiting Rev J L Sawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farre Huston
Iowa City
Alice Allen
Columbus City
Ellen Work
West Chester
Limerman
Howard Hamilton
Ainsworth
United Presbyterian Church
Wm. Carson
John Mulhern
Edith Hassan
Ray Miller
Luther Gormly
Ella DeLong
Washington
Fannie Fletcher
How to Wash Silk Gloves Like a Pro
Silk gloves can be washed like ordinary fabric with salt water for colored ones. Rinse, turn inside out, and dry in shade. Do not sprinkle before ironing. dampen a towel and roll for an hour. Iron on the wrong side, then dry and wear. Bluing in rinse water keeps them bright.
How to Freshen Feather Pillows
Feather pillows can be refreshed by placing them in a clean outdoor spot during heavy rain to wet the feathers then drying in a warm place. Remove stains with a paste of water and fuller's earth. Clean feathers by washing in warm soapy water in a cheesecloth bag, then rinse. Do not place feathers in the sun.
How to Keep Black Stockings Black
Black stockings fade to a greenish tint after repeated washings. Wash with soap free from soda and add a teaspoonful of good vinegar in the final rinse. Wring out and shape. Do not iron when wet as high heat damages the color.
How to Enter a Burning Room Safely
Advice for entering a burning room or smoke filled area recommends wearing a wet silk handkerchief over the face to block smoke while allowing breath. This method is described as a complete preventive against suffocation by smoke.
Fishermen on Lake Lida Report Big Pike Adventure
Special by Windless to The Evening Journal from Lake Lida Minnesota on June 12. Harry Bell wears the belt for a big eight pound northern pike caught in an hour and a half. The party lines out more than three miles of line to reel in the fish. The correspondence notes lively fishing, humorous mishaps with W D Shearer, and a tongue in cheek disclaimer that the tale is not verified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bell
W. D. Shearer
Annie Laurie
Washington
John McCall
John
Mr. Shearer
Senator Carpenter
Columbus Junction
Special services at A. M. E. church draw large crowds
Yesterday the A. M. E. church held special services largely attended. Rev. L. J. Phillips preached both morning and evening. Afternoon was Children’s Day exercises and a splendid musical program by adults. Good collections were taken at all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Phillips
Keokuk
Communion at Seceder Church Features Sermons by Masson and Boyd
The Seceder church held communion yesterday with Rev. D. J. Masson assisted by Rev. R. A. Boyd of Stafford Kansas. Morning sermon urged beholding Christ. Evening sermon on Moses choosing Israel over Egypt urged young people to value eternal reward over earthly riches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seceder
D. J. Masson
R. A. Boyd
Stafford
Kaw
Mr. Boyd
Christ
Moses
Egypt
Children’s Day Exercises at Local Methodist Church
At the Methodist Church yesterday morning children performed in a decorated service supervised by Mrs. D. Gove. The program featured solos, recitations, a quartet, a presentation of diplomas from the Primary and Cradle roll, and a large crowd of parents and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methdist
D. Gove
Mrs. Cocklin
Lord
W. R. Stryker
Mildred Wabnitz
Gladys Warner
T. L. Brookhart
C. D. Gove
Eloise Rice
Jas. Work, Jr
Maude Hays
Gladys Sigler
Nellie Reister
Georgina Wilson
Norine Kracaw
Theodore White
Flag drill and anthem offertory by Josephine Babcock class
Josephine Babcock leads flag drill and offers an anthem titled I Will Extol Thee with Benediction. The event highlights school activities and student participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Babcock
Fraternal Aid Association Social Slated for June 19
The Fraternal Aid Association announces a 10 cent social at the A O U W hall on Saturday evening June 19. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternal Aid Association
A. O. U. W. Hall
Hog Market Hits Eight Cents At $8.05
Hog buyers and sellers note the market reached $8.05 per hundredweight today, a level not seen in two to three years, despite generally steady prices in the interim.
Eastman to Speak on The Limbo of Letters at Methodist
Dr. F. C. Eastman formerly of the State Normal school and now at the State university of Iowa City will lecture at the Methodist church Tuesday evening June 5 at o o clock on The Limbo of Letters. A new dinner ware pattern has arrived at The Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Eastman
The
State Normal School
State University At
Iowa City
Methodist Church
All Safe Report From Gibraltar Cablegram
Dr. E. T. Wickham received a cablegram from Mrs. Marbourg and Miss Katherine stating they were all safe. The message came from Gibraltar where the ship Batavia was due to land last night or today, bringing relief to their families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Wickham
Regular post meeting tomorrow night at eight
G A Black presiding clerk P C request good attendance at the post meeting set for tomorrow night at eight o'clock. Attendance urged for orderly discussion and village matters.
Vera Patterson to Visit Danville Friends This Week
Miss Vera Patterson will arrive tonight from Danville to visit Miss Cecil Rogers and other friends this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Patterson
Danville
Cecil Rogers
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