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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1911

Page

7

Excursion Train to Keokuk Burlington June 21

The United Presbyterian church of Burlington plans an all day excursion on Wednesday June 21. A Rock Island train departs at 6 35 am reaching Burlington mid morning. The Columbia steamer sails from Burlington to Keokuk about nine. The Windia is a large river boat with about eight hundred capacity. At Keokuk participants tour the dam and city sights then return on a nine to ten pm Burlington to Washington trip. Fare 50 cents. Those going should notify Rev W C Fisher or Rev Wo Sawhill by tomorrow to gauge coach needs.

Burlington Rock Island Columbia Keokuk Washington United Presbyterian Church of A.tt Graham Montrose W. C. Fisher Wo R Sawhill

Community Socials and Club Meetings Highlight Local Week

The First United Presbyterian church hosts a barn party at the Fred Palmer home. Fortnightly club’s Household Economics group met at Mrs Newt O’Loughlin’s, with seventeen members and a luncheon. Daughters of the American Revolution and local churches held gatherings honoring Flag Day and a Lawn Social for about 100 attendees with musical performances and refreshments.

Newt O'Loughlin Daughters of the American Revolution

Mystery at the Hall Over Doped Chicken

The landlady questions a troubled chick while a hall room boarder mentions ET suspects doping. The fragment hints at a curious event in a boarding house with strange ellipses and a sci fi frame.

New Temperance Society Formed In Washington County

Last night the Brotherhood of the Baptist Church hosted a meeting in Des Moines. M D Yard spoke on mans life and readiness. FR Snee reported a convention of the Business Mens Temperance association. MP Sage was the lone Washington county delegate as by laws and articles of incorporation were adopted. The organization aims to enforce liquor laws and push stricter statutes with members from many counties. Refreshments followed, with Mr Caner performing a piano solo and phonograph music.

Brotherhood of the Baptist Church Snes Caner M. Dp Yard Avety Des Moines Mp Sage Washington County

Local church notices announce meetings and socials

The Poinsettia C Clab will meet Mrs. Viola McKimmy tomorrow afternoon. Regular meeting Friday June 16 includes important business and member attendance. Y PLO C of First United Presbyterian hosts a social at J will’s barn near Palmer home Thursday June 15 at 7 pm with hay wagons. Rebekahs plan a 15 cent entertainment at G C hall Friday June 16 for Mason City orphans home. Odd Fellows invited. each Rebekah may invite two friends. Also humor and quotes follow.

Mystic Workers of the World Y. Plo. C First United Presbyterian Church Palmer Home Rebekah’s G.C. F. Hall Mason City Odd Fellows Rebekah

Unclear local notice fragment about White Post area

Fragmentary OCR reads about White Post area and local rooms in Whit in valleys and camps with names W. Scott Kellogg and Ad hder Nie Wh. A. Valley Forwe Camp and North Side Square. No clear event or dates due to damaged text.

I. A White Valley Forwe Noosox North Side Square

Masonic Fraternal Meeting Notices in Local Lodges

Regular monthly meetings announced for Washington Lodge No. 1 Kilnath W. M. and separate chapters and commandery. Notices list officers J W Morton and James Claceaway, monthly meeting nights are Friday or Thursday with sec credentials and Witnness names.

Washington Lodge Kilnath J. W. Morton Cyrus Neotok James Claceaway Bethlehem Commandery Wyatt Washington O. Os. A M. MN Kronath W. M Mra Myrtle

Railroad office moves consolidate command in city

The Rock polyny division headquarters shift involves roadmaster and trainmaster clerks relocating from Washington to this city. C. W. Baldbrides, the new roadmaster, moved here with his family and works from the block signal foreman’s former building. Chris Hartwie relocated to the maintainer’s building east of the freight depot.

Rock Polyny Thin City Pldin Tom Bailey Washington C. W. Baldbrides Bailey Chris Hartwie

How you may profit by it Foley Kidney Pills ad claim

Mrs JG Whiting of Akron Ohio testifies she suffered kidney trouble with backaches and dizziness. After using Foley Kidney Pills as directed she felt quick relief, eye sight improved, and she calls herself a well woman. For sale by all druggists.

JG Whiting Willow St Akron Foley

Fragmentary dialogue hints at comic tale characters

The text presents brief dialogue lines mentioning Blowem Misa Winkum and Miss Bobbs. It appears as stray quotes about affection and fear, with cadence suggesting a humorous or dramatic exchange. No clear event or actions emerge from the readable fragments.

Blowem Misa Winkum Tie

I Wonder If You Could Call It High Finance

A witty exchange on airships and money ends with a humorous note about air travel and ambitious schemes. The quip contrasts pessimism and optimism in a light, satirical tone.

After the Verein Meeting

A cryptic dialogue features Jentor asking about last night’s glasses and speed of work at Columbia Jester. The exchange centers on a quirky, unnamed gathering with faint implications of a club or group setting.

Verein Jentor Junior Columbia

Teacher Puzzles Tom with Question About Plural of Wealth

Chicago Tribune reports a playful exchange where a teacher tests a boy named Tom on language. The moment captures a humorous classroom dynamic as the student responds with curiosity.

Tommy Tucker Seads Chicago Tribune

Live Wire Helper Sought for Part

Baltimore excerpt shows a character seeking a lively skilled worker for a role. The exchange emphasizes ease in finding a capable person. No specific names or dates are provided in the readable text.

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad

A Pasadena California notice promoting Foley and Co. sold and recommended Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as an efficient expectorant without opiates. Claims it relieves colds, does not upset digestion, and is safe for children. Letters from H Ward Drug Co. endorse the product and advise purchasing from all druggists in the yellow package.

Pasadena Cal Foley and Co H. Ward Drug Co Parc

City Bus Line Phone Order Lead to Frank Rogers

Call up Phone No. 589 Black and leave orders which will be promptly attended to by Frank Rogers. Provide street and number for delivery.

Frank Rogers

9 55 a mil 00 am i am 100 am

The readable fragments show a chaotic time line with repeated 9 55 and 00 am marks. No clear event or names emerge to form a factual summary.

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