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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
3
Special to The Evening Journal reports showers and thunderstorms today, with cooler temperatures Friday. Northwest portion of the state is expected to dim in activity tonight.
Linton arrives from Ottumwa. Mrs Noyes and daughter depart for Princeton Indiana. Flora Coffman visits Beulah Coffman in Keota. Rev Thorne travels to Keota on business. Vincent returns from Keota. Emily Mathers goes to Haskins. Father Jacobsmeier visits Riverside. furniture sale continues. many residents attend events and travels between Washington Keota Crawfordsville and Davenport. The First United Presbyterian church adopts individual communion sets for a hygienic service starting next Sabbath.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt recalls Briscom praising his wife with remarks about her value. The dialogue hints at affection mixed with social musings on status, suggesting a domestic scene framed by humorous if sharp commentary.
Quote from Detroit Free Press humor column notes that greatness is often a mix of natural talent public perception and savvy self-promotion. The piece wittily contrasts inherent gifts with the art of impression and influence.
A series of quips and exchanges across newspapers poking fun at inventors and officials. The Washington Star notes a young inventor recounting his failed flying machine used only for kindling. the Philadelphia Press quips about thawing and old chestnuts. the Cincinnati Times-Star jokes about a town big gun and his quiet secretary. the Philadelphia Press cross asks about a previous charge tied to a bartender’s cocktail.
In Chicago news a clever riddle ends with Sherlock declaring a girl baby was found. The narrator recalls using a newspaper to test the baby, who tore out the bargain sales page first.
A set of quips and exchanges from Town Topics about a husband searching for his wife and uncertainty if she eloped or saw Parsifal. The Baltimore American snippets criticize learning and a witty remark on fakir influence, reflecting opinion and humor of the era.
Dr. J. H. Hull and Dr. C. A. Boice returned from Burlington where they attended the Tri State Medical Association gathering of Illinois Iowa and Missouri. Officers elected were President W. C. Abbott Chicago Vice President J. W. Hanna Winfield Iowa Secretary F Wahrer Madison Treasurer Emory Lamphear St Louis. Dr Wahrer presented a paper on adulteration of food drinks and medicine.
Local reverends Fred Bragg and Jim Wilson visited Brighton today. Dr and Mrs H G Hull of Crawfordsville were in the city. Winnie Rankin enjoys a vacation from New Store duties. Mr and Mrs J C Mathers and children of Haskins spent the day in town. Mrs Ella Thompson of Ainsworth was a city guest. Mrs W A Harper and daughter Clofield returned to Crawfordsville after a city visit. Dodder and Son begin decorating the Court House with the Recorder's on ice.
C F Collier of Cherokee Iowa recounts severe kidney disease with backache headaches and low spirits. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health and recommends the tonic to others with kidney liver or stomach issues. Sold by J H Stewart Drugvict.
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