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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1909

Page

8

Vienna coffee cakes laced with fruit loaves and rolls

Local bakery notes show a variety of pastries at the Vienna. Mrs. P. A. Mulcy returned from a Keola visit. L. Barnett traveled home to Letts after spending the day in town. Mrs. Kathryn Price of Ainsworth departed after visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Green arrived from Keota to stay with John Green southwest of the city.

Vienna P. A. Mulcy Keola L. Barnett Letts Kathryn Price Ainsworth F. R. Green Keota John Green

Junken A Bad Man News From Fort Madison

Fort Madison Iowa March 20 John Junken is kept isolated in the Fort Madison penitentiary according to Warden J C Sanders who attended the quarterly conference. The warden says Junken was a bad man and doubts freeing him was correct but questions what can be done when a prison term ends.

Fort Madison Iowa John Junken J. C. Sanders Junken Warden Sanders

Newspaper Man Married in Quiet Des Moines Wedding

Roy R. Robinson city editor of the Oska loosa Herald and Miss Sadie Dugan of Oskaloosa were married in Des Moines by Rev. Thomas Casady. They stay with M. Q. Giffen at 1854 Eighth street and plan to return to Oskaloosa soon. Robinson is Ralph Robinson’s son, veteran Newton Journal editor.

Des Moines Iowa Roy R. Robinson Oskaloosa Herald Sadie Dugan Oskaloosa Thomas Casady St. Mark’s Episcopal Church M. Q. Giffen Eighth Street Robinson Ralph Robinson Newton Journal

Boxing classes begin at University Armory in Iowa City

Iowa City reports the start of systematic boxing lessons at the university armory under Physical Director Schroeder. A number of students have enrolled for training in self defense.

Iowa City Iowa University Armory Schroeder

Pan Hellinic Party Set At University Of Iowa

Iowa City March 20 to April 16 marks the big pan hellenic party at the university. A joint event of all fraternities is planned to rival any social occasion of the year with Southern smilax from Alabama used for decorations and committees ensuring beauty and enjoyment.

Iowa City Iown Alabama

Aeroplane Show Opens in London Nine Day Exhibition

London march 20 the first international aeroplane exhibition began at the Olympia today showing models of leading French and British flying machines. The Aero Club of Great Britain displays the latest aircraft while Orville and Wilbur Wright are expected to attend and receive the society gold medals. The Aeronautical Society has sheds for Wright brothers experiments at Dagenham Essex.

London Great Britain Olympia Aero Club of Orville Wilbur Wright

Jones Denies $20,000 Offer From Comiskey

Fielder Jones of Portland says the report that Charles Comiskey offered $20,000 for another season with the Chicago team is false. He admits naming a high price to deter any talks and states he has no indication Comiskey will meet such terms.

Comiskey Fielder Jones Portland Ore Chicago Charles Comiskey Jones Comisky

Poets May Cease Lays Less Bitterness For Society

A Kansas City Times verse ponders poets stopping tender lays and suggests the public would not grieve. it compares the impact to a useful hen ceasing its lay.

Kansas City Times

Neighborhood hosts and birthday parties enliven city social scene

Last evening about thirteen neighbors and friends of the John Simpson family gathered for music and humorous games at a slumber party hosted by Miss Wilma Row. This morning a three course breakfast was served by Mrs Row and daughters. Little Miss Margaret Peck hosted about thirty girls for a North Iowa avenue birthday party with games and refreshments. I Rothschild entertained guests on South Second avenue with five hundred cards and a luncheon, prize won by Mrs Collins of Butte Montana.

John Simpson Nena Wilson Marguerite McGugin Hanna Llicher Mary Steck Blanche Guthrie Wilma Row W. A. Row Margaret Kathryn Row Miss Margaret Peck George Peck Iowa Avenue Lucile Peck Mrs. I. Rothschild South Second Avenue Brighton St. Patrick's Fellowship Club Terry John Vanerus, Jr B. C. Tracy R. L. Emry June Emry Grace Brinton

Ladies Benevolent Society elects officers at annual meeting

The Presbyterian church Ladies Benevolent Society held its annual meeting at Mrs. C. W. Stewart home. Officers elected: President Mrs. Remps Hampsher, Vice President Miss Jennie Smith, Secretary Mrs. J. E. Bittler, Treasurer Mrs. J. A. Williams. A musical program followed with Corinne and Jeanette Rothschild and Mildred and Frances Stewart, then refreshments by Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Alyce Lemmon.

Ladies’ Benevolent Society of the Presbyterian Church C. W. Stewart Remps Hampsher Jennie Smith J. E. Bittler J. A. Williams Corinne Jeanette Rothschild Mildred Frances Stewart Stewart Alyce Lemmon

Local People and Visits Highlight Ainsworth Day

Chas Brown announced a horse sale in Ainsworth today. West Chester resident Miss Maud Work shopped in the city while Miss Merle Pardon of Keota visited the L. B. Ward home. John Hopengardner recovered from a two week illness and was seen on the streets. Ralph Burnside of Oskaloosa stayed with the Steck family, and Mrs J A Dickson with Mrs R L McGugin visited Davenport. Fred Nicola arrived from Yankton S C to visit relatives, Fred Beyers left for home in West Chester after a stay, and Mrs R Simmons traveled on the Rock Island to Trenton Mo for ten days. Foley’s Honey and Tar is advertised. Lemmon’s Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co promote the product. J H Effort of Peoria Ill visits family north of town and then returned home to Illinois.

Maud Work West Chester Merle Pardon Keota L. B. Ward J.A. Dickson R. L. McGugin Davenport Fred Nicola Yankton, S. C

Public Health Talk Links Alcohol to Medical Harm

Washington reports Dr. D H Kress ties liquor to stomach disorders and urges vegetable diets to curb inebriety. Dr. George W Webster ranks alcohol as a major public health issue, costing lives and money, and calls for scientific treatment.

Washington D. H. Kress American Society For the Study of Narcotics George W. Webster Illinois State Board of Health United States Kress

No Room For Doubt About Graylocks’ Finances

The Chicago Post notes the Graylocks endured heavy reverses as Mrs. Graylock wore the same gown to three distinct afternoon events, suggesting financial strain reflected in attire.

S B Dewey Denies Candidacy for Citizens Mayoral Nomination

S B Dewey says he was never a candidate for mayor and tried to refuse the Citizens party nomination. He describes an informal ballot and unanimous acclamation at caucus, but insists he declined publicly and sincerely, fearing he could not govern effectively. He remains interested in city politics but not seeking any office.

S. B. Dewey Citizens’ Party Dewey

Stiff neck caused by rheumatism in neck muscles

Stiff neck arises from rheumatic muscle inflammation, usually one side or back of neck. Painful but relief is possible with Chamberlain's Liniment. Internal medicine not required in most muscular or chronic cases. no fever or swelling present. Sold by F L Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Lemmon’s Pharmacy

Death of Ed Davis Reaches Crawfordsville

The Joe Davis family received a telegram from Hot Springs Arkansas announcing the death of Ed Davis. The burial will be in Crawfordsville but the funeral arrival date is not yet known.

Crawfordsville Joe Davis Ed Davis Hot Springs Ark

Mrs J M Walker Guest Of Parents In Ainsworth

Mrs J M Walker traveled to Ainsworth this morning and spent the day as a guest of her parents there making a family visit in town.

J. M. Walker Ainsworth

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Windsor Mississippi Valley Rexall Cook & Sherman S CopyricuTs &c Munn & Co Scientific American New York F &T Washington, D.C Dr. King Mondby Lemmen Ft. Madison Oskalooosa Pan-Hellenic Party Wright Brothers Chas. Brown John Hopengardner Ralph Burnside Steck Fred Beyers R. Simmons Rock Island Trenton Foley Lemmon’s Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co J. H. Effort Peoria Lll J. J. Effort Illinois New Spring Steck’s Jewelry Store Schenefelt & Gibson’s F. Hillyard Havre Lola Hughes Fairfield Prof K. D. Daugherty Ruth Briggs O. F. Briggs Wilna Smith John A. Hough Mmes D. W. Harvey Fred Smith Mrs. Harvey Will Geneseo, Il D. N. Hays Kansas City Melissa Hays G. F. Fetters Verdi Mary Mnade
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