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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1912
Page
5
Many short items report visits by Chicago and Keota residents, travels to Columbus City and West Chester, and local social calls. People include Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Russell from Chicago visiting relatives, plus numerous brief movements to Ainsworth, Keota, Davenport, and Des Moines.
A father narrates a tale of the finest horse in the world as an Arab owner cherishes a loyal steed. The horse shares life with the master in tents, guards him in peril, and finds its way home after a robber attack, saving his life and proving the creature’s bond with humans.
Cecil Belville, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Belville, escaped serious injury after she slipped from a buggy and was dragged by a mare named Maud. The mare backed up, the wheel ran over her, and she was momentarily trapped under the horse but crawled free after calming the animal. She suffered bruises and shock but no serious harm.
A new time card goes into effect on the Burlington road next Monday evening as per notice to Agent J. E. Kunath. The evening train arrives at 6 05 and departs at 6 40, ten minutes earlier than before. The morning passenger arrives at 9 27 and departs at 9 37 with no other changes.
A Tarkio college quintette will give a musical entertainment at United Presbyterian church in West Chester on Tuesday night at 8 oclock. The event is under the auspices of the Ladies Missionary society with admission 10 and 25 cents.
A Chicago commission house reports a strong year for C A Brook of Washington Iowa as cattle feeder. From Aug 23 1911 to June 26 1912 eighteen carloads sold with high averages and several top prices including 11 25 per cent? top market at 9 55 per cwt. The letter notes HampShire hogs also topped markets.
The second county convention of the Washington county Democrats met at city hall with delegates chosen at the June 2 primary. Dr. A J Laird chaired the session, committees named, and county offices filled. Delegates to the Cedar Rapids state convention were listed. Adjournment and rumors of a supervisor candidate capped the day. Evening guests at Crawfordsville were noted.
In a service at First United Presbyterian Church Rev H T Jackson preached from Exodus 3 3 urging believers to turn aside from hurry for communion with God. He outlined Bible study prayer and providences as paths to holiness and strength from a life near to God.
A brisk observation on female discretion signaling that most women can keep a secret. The piece offers a witty aside on the ease of secrecy and social expectations in conversation.
Receipts today 6000, yesterday 15269. shipments 3929, over yesterday 5100. Tomorrow's receipts estimated 34000. Hog prices mostly 7.50 to 7.60 with light 7.26 to 7.65. cattle steady, sheep weak as packers receive direct sheep deliveries.
Sabbath school at 10 morning service at 11 on Sabbath. Subject Christian Science. Golden Text from 1st Peter 2 9. Wednesday 7 45 p m meeting. Free reading room Wednesday afternoon 2 30 to 4 30. All are invited to attend.
Brown's Digestit tablets aid digestion and stop gas and indigestion. The ad claims instant relief and safety with a positive guarantee and money back offer, sold at Lemmon's Pharmacy for 50 cents.
A humorous exchange from the Boston Transcript shows a husband awakened angrily by a distressing sound and his wife retorting that the noise was indeed upsetting. The brief dialogue highlights domestic tension with sharp wit.
The undersigned will receive sealed bids for the first crop of hay now growing in William Perry Wells Park up to noon July 2, 1912, on farms furnished upon re anima l guest. A N Alberson, Sect.
The Baltimore convention recounts six ballots with Clark leading at times but trailing Wilson and Underwood overall. Reports note calls for a Wilson stampede and Bryan attempts to sway New York, Nebraska backs Clark, and Foss appears with Bryan failing to receive votes.
The vaudeville sketch contrasts ships stranded on rocks with actors stranded by lack of rocks. The Comedian quips that actors drift ashore due to scarcity of rocks while ships meet the danger of the rocks themselves.
The piece warns that frequent irritation over minor troubles breeds a permanent grouch. It argues that letting small slights fester leads to a fixed sense that life treats us unfairly and everything will be seen as a slam of fate.
A historical remedy explains using half a pound of brimstone and four ounces of potash heated in a pan until dissolved. The mixture is ground to powder and dissolved in water. Sprinkling the solution supposedly causes ants to migrate to the treated area.
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