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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1907

Page

5

Appointed bank examiner joins Citi Savings cashier

I. M. Sproull, cashier of Citi Savings bank, is appointed state bank examiner to fill the vacancy created by David McKee’s resignation. Sproull will assume duties after McKee begins work in a Davenport bank and will retain his Citi Savings post only until his new duties demand full attention.

I. M. Sproull Citi Savings Bank Auditor of State David McKee Mediapolis Davenport Iroull Mediapoli McKee Sproull Citizens’ Savings Bank Sproul

Boys Organize Company in Palouse for Clean Amusement

Seventy six boys aged 15 to 18 have formed a minute men organization at Palouse Washington south of Spokane. The group aims to extend nationwide and include State Senator H M Boone as a director among Palouse leaders. The movement plans a ball game on Saturday as part of its activity.

Spokane Wash Palouse H. M. Boone

Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for Women’s Ailments

Doctors often misread women’s distress as separate diseases when uterine illness underlies symptoms. Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription is marketed as a restorative tonic and nervine for overworked women, claiming to strengthen the system, calm nerves, aid sleep, and ease anxiety. Pleasant Pellets are advertised as a liver and bowel cleanse.

Kcian Pierce

County News Happenings and Local Community Notes

The County News provides brief items from the county’s towns with updates on local people, events, and everyday happenings. It highlights social visits, community activities, and small-town developments shaping daily life.

Kep hart Family Visits and Neighborhood Gatherings

June 25. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kephart and family visited Fred Say ers' Sunday. Neighbors cleaned the cemetery yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Mary Ann Kephart of Trenton visits relatives this week. Mr. and Mrs. W Mayhew of Washington visited Edd Mayhew. Young folks surprised Miss Etieine Swift last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kephart returned from a visit near Trenton.

Elmer Kephart Fred Sayers Mary Ann Kephart Trenton Mayhew Washington Edd Mayhew Etieine Swift Robert Kephart

Local residents depart and mourn in Keota

Mrs Seydel and Herman Seydel and wife and daughter Le nore travel to California to stay at Henry Seydel home. Mr Brown and family and Miss Anna Norris attend funeral of Ayliffe Coffman. Ed Hulse family go to Colorado for summer. Bert Helscher returns from Missouri. Mrs Oldaker and Mrs Creswell visit Wellman. S S Wright seriously ill. Little Ayliffe Coffman funeral held at Christian church with Rev Davis, interred in Keota cemetery.

Seydel Herman Seydel Lenore California Henry Seydel Brown Mrs. Brown Anna Norris Letts Ayliffe Coffman Ed Hulse Colorado Bert Helscher Missouri John Oldaker Creswell Wellman S.S. Wright Little Ayliffe Coffman Christian Church Mr. Davis Keota

Ainsworth Notes and Social Updates

June 27 report from Ainsworth notes Dr. A J Laird and daughter Ella visiting Washington. Miss Jennie Gentzler and Herman Sheridan of Columbus Junction wed Tuesday at Wapello. Margaret Crawford visited relatives in Washington. Dr Karl W Cocklin traveled to Washington en route to Foster for a new location. A E Spalding accompanied son Fred to Washington for the normal examinations.

A. J. Laird Ella Washington Jennie Gentzler Herman Sheridan Columbus Junction Wapello Herman Margaret Crawford Karl W. Cocklin Foster A. E. Spalding Fred

Local Visitors Stop in Crawfordsville

June 27 report from Crawfordsville notes Marsh W. Bailey of Washington and Mr. Webb as business callers. Mrs. C. W. Bennett, her son, and Miss Lena Maxwell traveled to Washington. Mrs. Oliver Thompson and children from Mediapolis visited relatives. Mr. McElhinney from Morning Sun arrived. John Peck returned from Washington this morning.

Marsh W. Bailey Washington Mr. Webb C. W. Bennett Lena Maxwell Oliver Thompson Mediapolis McElhinney Morning Sun John Peck

Wheat Prospects Bright in Washington For 30 Million Bushels

Grain experts just returned from the Big Bend and Palouse belts and report Washington will produce about 30,000,000 bushels this season. Growers anticipate a bumper crop and high prices, with 70 cents or more seen as the likely fall price. Interior stocks are dwindling, leaving little old wheat to run mills.

Spokane Wash Big Bend Palouse Washington

Death at Breakfast in Floris Area

Andrew Fiddler died of apoplexy yesterday morning while eating breakfast at his home four miles south of Floris Iowa. His wife sat opposite him and could not reach him before he collapsed.

Ottumwa Iowa Andrew Fiddler Floris

Mr Umphrey of Wyman Visits City on Business

Mr. Umphrey of Wyman came to the city for a business visit today, meeting local contacts and discussing prospects.

Mr. Umphrey Wyman

Miss Marie Brehm Praised In Temperance Lectures

Notices praise Miss Marie Brehm for her temperance advocacy with the Presbyterian church and W C T U. Kokomo residents note her eloquence in sermons and lectures on scientific temperance. She plans to speak in Washington July 10 at the Methodist church, while local band concerts at Sunset Park continue with proceeds benefiting the band boys.

James A. Worden Presbyterian Sabbath School Philadelphia Marie Brehm Monona Lake Assembly Madison Wisconsin Presbyterian Committee Kokomo Congregational Church Marie Brehm Chicago Presbyterian General Assembly Miss Brehm Washington Methodist Church Band Boys Sunset Park

Normal Examinations Continue With 120 Taking Second and Third Class Tests

Examinations for second and third class certificates concluded today with over 120 participants under favorable conditions. Tomorrow's schedule covers first class certificates and grading will extend to mid July. Miss Cora Porter, county superintendent, named head reader for mathematics at Des Moines, departs Saturday to begin duties.

Des Moines Cora Porter County Normals State Board of Examiners The State Normal State University Porter

Local visitors and plans announced in Sigourney

Wayland residents Cc H Mathews and Mr and Mrs John Davis visited the city today. Mrs Tom Brooks and Henderson of Wayland called here. Sylvia Baker visits Havre relatives. Rev I B Schreckengast of Burlington will give the Fourth of July address at Sigourney. Lulu VanHorn of Letts arrives tonight as Epworth League delegate, staying with Mrs F L Neiswanger during the convention.

Cc. H. Mathews Wayland John Davis Brighton Tom Brooks Henderson I. B. Schreckengast Burlington Sigourney Lulu VanHorn Letts Epworth League F. L. Neiswanger

Plate racks as tasteful decor guidance for dining rooms

The passage advises on selecting simple, dignified plate displays and avoiding garish or expensive pieces. It warns against overly bright rose patterns with gilt and favors restraint, varied by keeping to country or origin themes for a cohesive rack.

China

Sleeve Holder Aims to Ease Dress Sleeve Woes

An English inventor patents a simple elastic band device to manage balloon sleeves. The band forms a lasso to slip over the waist sleeve end, attaching to the thumb and little finger via rings and a cord, then pulls free after the arm is inserted.

United States

Mastering Broiling Chops and Steaks for Juicy Flavor

The article explains broiling technique for chops and steaks. Use a bright fire, draft open, and a double broiler to brown crusts while keeping meat red and juicy inside. Cook in ten to twelve minutes depending on thickness and desired doneness.

Fairfield football star goes to Milwaukee for new work

John McLane Jr. of Fairfield travels to Milwaukee to join his uncle, a building contractor. Longtime Fairfield High School football player, he is well known locally and friends wish him success in the new.job.

John McLane, Jr Fairfield Milwaukee Wis John

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