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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1907

Page

2

Quayle Speaks on Heroes and Happiness at Morning Session

Dr W A Quayle of Chicago addressed a packed Methodist church on heroism, luxury, poverty, and God. He argued that true riches are love and family, praised Jean Val Jean as a heroic working man, and urged living with generous hearts and big God centered in daily life. The Epworth League chorus led a strong session with readings and a model Junior League meeting. Delegates continued to arrive, doubling the attendance.

W. A. Quayle Chicago Methodist Church Quayle Jean Val Jean Galleys Fantine Doctor Quayle Atlantic Ocean Victor Hugo Epworth League J. W. Warner S.J. Cocklin M. E League Dessa Wabnitz Blanche Nicola

Morning Sessions Highlight League Convention

The program followed the schedule with devotions by Rae Dean of North English and a mercy and help session led by Ellen Hanley of Muscatine. Miss Bridgeman posed questions on societies and work ahead as Leaguers sought to strengthen their branch. Mrs. Vennard led an evangelistic, practical session and singing noted as stirring. J. C. Beard opened the devotional meetings topic with Miss Lindsey and Mabel Hopkinson contributing.

Rae Dean North English Ellen Hanley Mercy and Help Hanley Elizabeth Bridgeman Muscatine Vennard

Local residents depart for business trips and visits

Arthur Wilcox and Carlton Wilson left for Wayland on business. Prof. Tom Davis journeys to Crawfordsville for a day of business. Miss Jennie Coop visits home at Brighton after attending normal. Several others travel or return to homes in Davenport Keota Iola and Canton. Rush Morris tends orange and lemon trees in east Washington in bloom.

Arthur Wilcox Des Moines Carlton Wilson Wayland Tom Davis Crawfordsville Jennie Coop Brighton Mr. Barr Monmouth Ill Allen Stewart Lottie Ludwig Keota Rush Morris East Washington Mr. Morris

Hotel Eldorado Menu June 30 1907

The June 30 1907 issue lists a luncheon menu at Hotel Eldorado: items include oxtail soup olives celery stewed chicken cream biscuits noodles gravy potatoes lima beans sliced tomatoes mayonnaise dressing coconut pie strawberry shortcake ice cream assorted cake tea iced coffee milk for 25 cents.

Potatoe Maitre de Hotel

Weather forecast for Iowa today and tomorrow

The forecast predicts generally fair conditions in Iowa with possible local thunderstorms tonight or Sunday. Warmer temperatures are expected in the east and central portions tonight.

Washington, D. C The Evening Journal Iowa

Visiting residents share city ties and travels

Mrs Humphrey Richards of Cotter and Miss Omi Funston of Ainsworth were in the city yesterday visiting and calling. Mrs M F E DeLong and Mrs Daisy McFarland visited friends, as did Mr and Mrs Fred Skola and daughter Dorothy of Kalona. Dr Chittum of Richmond and Mrs G H Biskamp accompanied home. The Hout family, after weeks with M DeMarce, left for Rock Island. Mrs Anderson of Beatrice Nebraska visits Columbus Junction then daughter Ed Page. A dozen Keota Eastern Stars attended a Washington gathering invited by state inspector Mrs John Bills of Davenport. The Keota group praised Washington’s hospitality. Mason lodge rooms in Washington noted as a credit.

W. E. Kerr Iola Kan W. L. Dusenberry Little Keola A. F. Bower Roy Seventy-Six Township Columbus Junction William Fuller Davenport Horatio Benn Ainsworth Chas. McCredy M. C. Shelton Wayland Robert Bennett Pearl White Amos White Chas. Howe Albert Lea Minn A. Williams Fred Williams Canton Til Humphrey Richards Cotter Omi Funston M. FE. DeLong Daisy McFarland Fred Skola Dorothy Kalona J. M. Chittum Richmond G. H. Biskamp Ambrose Hout M. DeMarce Rock Island Anderson Beatrice Nebr Ida Rathmel Ed Page Keota

Ed Wells on business trip to Gladstone Canada three weeks

Ed Wells of near West Chester travels to Gladstone Canada for a three week business stay. Miss Jennie Stephens returns to Keota after attending normal for the past week. Dr Shoop Restorative ad promises relief by strengthening inside nerves and urges samples and a free book. Miss Florence Randolph departs for home at Keota after Normal duties with Effie Nelson as guest.

Ed Wells Near West Chester Gladstone Canada Jennie Stephens Keola Florence Randolph Keota Normal City Effie Nelson

California Excursions Offer Round Trip Rail Passes

The Iowa Central Ry offers round trip tickets from June 22 to July 5 with a return limit to September 15 1907 for travel to San Francisco and Los Angeles at one fare. Stopovers allowed via direct routes. inquire with A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis for full details. A misleading note mentions Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues.

Tional Association Los Angeles Cal Iowa Central Ry San Francisco A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Mino. J

Garden City Bargains Sugar Beet Land Near City

160 acre sugar beet and alfalfa property located 12 miles from Garden City with 10 to 12 feet to water. Price set at 3000. New railroad runs nearby boosting access and potential value.

Talk to Us About Any Proposition Confidentiality Assured

A broad invitation to discuss any proposition with guaranteed confidentiality upon request. The notice emphasizes discretion and invites readers to start a conversation on their ideas or needs.

Washington County Bargains in 160 120 and 40 Acre Tracts

Property listings include 160 acres three miles from town with eight rooms a 42 by 72 barn deep well and good fencing price 75 dollars per acre. 120 acres five miles from town with house barn fruit good well and school nearby will trade for small town property. 40 acres six miles from town has fair improvements fruit deep well and tile drainage price 125 dollars per acre.

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DR. Quayle Methodist C. G. Pratt West Liberty Harry Davis West Chester Margaret D. Townsley Iowa City Samuel Patterson Washington Street Dr. C. W. Stewart Ralph Smith D. J. Eichelberger Smith Grocery Mr. Smith Harry Darbyshire Stratford Texas Hotel Eldorado Weather Forecast Work & Meek’s California Foley Chas. D. Gorham & CO Garden City Bargains Garden City Kansas Illinois Washington County
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