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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1905
Page
5
A poultry advisory urges farmers to start preserving eggs before hens cease laying. The guidance covers storage methods, proper temperatures, and longer shelf life to protect winter supply and reduce waste.
A collage of short notices lists local business promos and personal updates. Vendors trumpet ice cream and sherbet specials at Lombardo’s and Harvey & Warfel’s while residents travel for visits, business, or Carnival events.
Brinton's show drew a large Southeast Washington audience last evening. The program featured the Washington band, Brinton's picture machine, Hart's illustrated songs, new moving pictures including a humorous lost child scene, and Hart's negro comedy act. Brinton promises a fresh program tonight and tomorrow in a tent large enough for all.
Sherman Blake reappeared on the street after a week away promising Washington would know him again. He explained camping without a Chico was unbearable, so he sought Wadsworth Bros. Chicos at J. E. Lemmon, where new stock arrived. The Havana smoke made him content as he bought the five cent cigar.
Examinations conclude today with a full day planned for tomorrow. Enrollment tops 220 as Supt. Riddell spoke on European schools. A two period musical program featured piano duets by Edna and Jessie Klein and solo numbers by Rev. L. B. Young, Corinne Rothechild, Lena Maxwell, and Mrs. S. B. Dewey, with Rev. Young conducting.
Private party places 4000 with us to loan on good farm property. Easy terms with no commission.
S G Logan was a business visitor in Brighton today. Mrs J H Herring left for Macomb Ill for a visit. S A White left for Crawfordsville on business. Johnson the baker is well supplied with good bread and cake. Mr and Mrs L B Cocklin left for Ainsworth last evening. Miss Myrla Moreland of Ainsworth visited the city yesterday. All kinds of fresh bread at Johnsons today and every day.
President Roosevelt wrapped up a Western Massachusetts tour with an honorary LL.D. from Williams College. He spoke at three commencements, delivered addresses at stations along the route, and drew large crowds in North Adams Adams Pittsfield Brookfield Junction Danbury and South Norwalk before returning to Washington.
The prospects of the 1910 Wisconsin commencement addressed by Van Hise drew sharp mockery of a “loaded six shooter” gentlemanly ideal. Carl Schurz received a doctor of laws honorary degree alongside J B Cassiday R H Hop, Werner Spateholz, and former UW President John Peppermint. 425 graduates included.
Final plans for Secretary Taft's Philippine party of congressmen and officials include a three day stay with the Mikado in Tokyo after sailing from San Francisco. The itinerary runs June 30 from Washington, Chicago July 1, San Francisco July 5, Yokohama July 26, with a lavish three day palace visit in Tokyo.
Brattleboro Vermont June 23 Governor Bell granted a reprieve for Mrs Mary M Rogers the condemned murderess saved for a third time from hanging to allow the case to go to the United States Supreme Court on constitutional questions raised at a hearing before Judge Hoyt H Wheeler The court declined to grant the petition but suggested the legal points be reviewed by the high court An appeal was filed immediately after the writ was refused.
Des Moines Iowa June 23 With over 400 delegates in attendance the Jubilee convention of the Christian Church of Iowa opened at University Place church Fully 1000 delegates will be in attendance as the gathering proceeds across the state.
The heaviest rainfall in six years drenched Bicknell Indiana between 3 and 4 PM Tuesday, with estimates around four inches soaking the area and causing flooding concerns.
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