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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
2
The tale recounts David Hume stuck in a swamp near Edinburgh Castle who begs a passerby for help. The woman demands he recite the Lord's Prayer and the Creed to merit aid, prompting a temporary, lighthearted conversion moment for the skeptical philosopher.
A poem by John Kendrick Bangs urges that a child’s life not be judged by present means but by noble aims. It asserts that unachieved goals still carry merit and that society honors high plans even if not fully realized.
The passage recalls a dinner where Joseph Choate and Chauncey Depew trade quips about oratory. Choate jokes that opening his mouth at a dinner triggers a speech, while Depew warns that opening mouths to Depew’s speeches will spoil dinners.
Judge Walter J. Smith recalls a wart contest in 1910 while he was a candidate for Congress. He circulated a letter urging Republicans to vote and to mobilize neighbors with the note that 9,000 Republicans failed to vote in primaries, a remark returned to him with a blue pencil correction.
In a humorous tale Mrs Suthron proposes mint julep for visiting neighbors. Mr Suthron hunts in the garden but reports he cannot find mint, claiming he chewed geranium leaves catnip tulips onions sage burdock and cannot locate any mint despite several juleps.
A Philadelphia reporter recalls a human interest assignment about an 88 year old woman who died leaving a twin sister as sole survivor of an old family. The house stood near a cemetery as the sister awaited the interview while the coffin rested nearby.
Mark Twain discusses doubles who resemble him and his use of their photos as mirrors. Clemens recalls a tale of public perception, humor, and a serious poem read to women students at a major university, which sparked laughter.
A narrative tableau unfolds as a man entertains friends at Maver in New York. He notices a servant deftly clearing crumbs and glances at his jeweled wife, Jennie, recalling a domestic quip about shaking a tablecloth near the barn door for the hens.
A tense exchange recounts Ames as criticized for hunting with unusual methods. Fobes narrates a Canada incident where he nearly encountered a black bear, Ames nearby with a kodak. The scene hints at accusations of brutality and rivalry among speakers.
In Douglas Jerrold’s Life of Sir William Russell a comic scene unfolds with George Hoddle seeking help after his dismissal from The Morning. Jerrold offers blunt counsel about entering the coal trade, prompting a sly quip about starting capital.
Crawfordsville June 1 Mrs Grace Welleiver Riley died yesterday afternoon at 2 20 from tuberculosis Her husband Robert H Riley survives with two children Verky seven and Arthur five She also leaves four brothers Wilson Wellelver of Ainsworth Frank of Haskins Arthur of Chicago and Ben of St Louis The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 pm at the residence with Rev A B Hightshoe officiating Interment in the new cemetery confirms local loss after a string of recent bereavements
Kethel church Ladies Missionary Society met for their monthly gathering at Mrs. George FP Posters. Mrs. John Taylor and Rey Mills Taylor hosted a six o'clock dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Charles Corette’s home. Florence Chilcote of Waterloo invites friends to a birthday party on July third at Miss Ella Chilcote’s West Washington home. P. E. O. women hosted their mothers at Mrs. F. L. Wilson’s on Main Street with a guessing contest and remarks by Mrs. C. M. Sturges. Mrs. Sturges, founder of the P. O. society, was honored despite health issues. A lawn festival hosted by Relief Corps ladies drew a large crowd in the second ward with music by a local quartet, patriotic talks, and readings by Nellie Bowman. Refreshments from Hallicgan Coffee Co. and piano music by Eichelberger accompanied the evening. attendees expressed thanks for the successful event.
The entry records a thermometer at 98 degrees at 2 40 PM with yesterday at 99. It mentions a bit of help and a high point with a light breeze today indicating mild conditions.
Local grocers announce July 4 closing. Stores including Alderson Model Grocery Cunningham's Sons Kaye & Lytle Windsor Ghoceny Lowman Bros Sherm Crone Lemley & Coo Conner & Schilling Keller & Phillips I A Chalmers Pl. McCaulley 161s will be closed all day.
Waurika Oklahoma and Huntington Massachusetts women report relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ads claim cures for inflammation ulceration displacements fibroid tumors irregularities backache and nervous prostration following prior doctors' failures.
Market report for Chicago with estimated receipts of 15000 today and 22666 yesterday. Prices quoted across cattle and sheep divisions show gains from yesterday with ranges for light mixed and heavy trading, plus notes on porkers and pigs. Also includes revised figures for cattle and sheep markets and comparisons to Thursday’s levels.
Beach-Wickham Grain company lists furnished address details for 544 and 545 Postal Telegraph Building in Chicago Illinois dated June 20 1901.
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