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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1905

Page

5

Richard Hughes Heads to Fairfield Last Evening

Richard Hughes left last evening for Fairfield. The Vienna bakery advertised a wide range of pies cakes and cookies available locally. Mrs. Robert McCall Jr returned from Moline after accompanying her mother Mrs. C O Lynn to the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Chas McMillan traveled back to Kansas City after being summoned by the death of his father H A McMillan. Mrs. Ira Clapper and son Clayton returned home to Loveland Colo after three months visiting her sister Miss Cora Porter and relatives.

Vienna Robert McCall Jr Moline C. O. Lynn Chas. McMillan H. A. McMillan Kansas City Ira Clapper Clayton Cora Porter Loveland Colo

The County News Report of Accidents Births and Marriages

Local column summarizes recent accidents deaths births and marriages reported by staff. Names and places appear in brief notices reflecting community events and personal milestones in the latest issue.

Rural Route Three Notes and Local Visits

Mrs Elmer Brimhal and son Rex expected home tomorrow after visiting Illinois. Miss Besse Rittenhouse accompanied her aunt Mrs A H Westphal to Central City Iowa from Richmond. Elmer Bush and Chancey Myers attended the Washington horse sale last Saturday. No preaching at Plains church last Sunday due to meetings in Washington. Mrs Myrtie Todd visited sister Mrs Andy Simpson Saturday. Mrs Will Palmer visited Pierce Hartman’s home last week.

Elmer Brimhal Rex Illinois Besse Rittenhouse A. H. Westphal Richmond Central City Iowa Elmer Bush Chancey Myers Washington Plains Church Myrtie Todd Andy Simpson Will Palmer Pierce Hartman

Family of John Genkinger Rebounds After Illness

Genkinger family, reported much improved after a bout with la grippe, with all members recovering. A tree was struck at the Price Booth residence Saturday night. Earl Smith was seen sawing wood at the Horning home last week as part of local chores.

John Genkinger Price Booth Earl Smith Horning

Local Social Notes From Fair Feld and Surroundings

March 21 report of residents visiting and returning home. King Cornell of Fair Feld spent Sunday with parents. Nellie McCart returned from Hatavia Ottawma visits. Grace Frazey in Washington. Mr and Mrs Lee Morris back from Kansas. Ross Walker and Harry Mathews to Cedar Falls and back.

Nellie McCart Hatavia Ottawma Grace Frazey Washington Lee Morris Kansas Ross Walker Harry Mathews Cedar Falls

Local residents visit relatives and travel plans noted

March 21 social notes record Rev J N Nicholson visiting his mother Mrs T J Nicholson Sr. Mrs Benjamin Trimbie’s daughter Mrs Dove Thomas arrives from Estherville to visit Mrs J J Fitzgerald. Wm Simpson leaves for Douds Iowa. Wallace Barnes from Columbus Junction visits between trains.

Nicholson Ollie T. J. Nicholson Benjamin Trimbie Dove Thomas Estherville J.J. Fitzgerald Wm. Simpson Douds Iowa Wallace Barnes Columbus Junction Clarence Easter Davenport J. J. McConnell Cedar Rapids W. L. McConnel Clara Henderson Keota J. C. Mathers B. M. Wilson Alberta Canada Fred Simmons J. A. Houseal J.S. Hartwick J. H. Pearson Will Rush J. E. Adams Marie Mildred Rose Maloney Iowa City G. G. Ebner R. H. Coulter Washington Grand Jury

Rev D Everette Smith to Lecture at United Presbyterian

Crawfordsville reports Rev. D Everette Smith of Indianola arriving for an illustrated lecture at the United Presbyterian church this evening. Local residents and visitors, including Mrs. J M Maxwell and Ruth, are seen in Washington for the day.

Crawfordsville D. Everette Smith Indianola United Presbyterian Church J. M. Maxwell Ruth Washington S. R. Harper Burlington W. E. Anwy Pleasant Hill C. B. Anderson Martha Wortman Washington Friends J. E B. Crail Fairfield John Smiley G. F. Niblock A. W. Graham Niblock A. F. McClain Murray Smylie Wayland H. E. Harper Yarmouth

Local Notes From Mt. Pleasant Visit and Church Plans

March 21 notices report Joe Burroughs, a Mt. Pleasant student, visiting friends and preaching at the M E church next Sunday evening. A new wire goes up at Mr and Mrs Lee Raston’s home. Rev Dillon is in Washington today. Chas Fitzwater has returned from a brief Washington trip.

Joe Burroughs Mt. Pleasant M. E. Church Lee Raston Dillon Washington Chas. Fitzwater

Vanishing Jackals Explain Camouflage in Indian Jungle

A London Answers essay describes jackals as masters of camouflage blending into sun baked ground. It recounts a government camp in India where jackals vanish from sight until startled, then crouch motionless on the blackened soil as shots are fired.

India Government of India London Answers

How to Cook Rice: a colonial kitchen comparison

A medical journal cites an authoritative recipe praising simple rice preparation. Wash rice, boil gently, drain remaining water, stand hot, do not stir or add salt sugar milk or butter, then serve hot with cayenne pepper and butter.

Medical Journal

The Secret of Happiness

The man who keeps thoughts positive despite misfortunes masters happiness and success. His optimism draws friends, cheer, brightness, and good fortune, making him a sunbeam on dull days. The cheerful habit smooths paths and melts obstacles, a key to alchemy of life.

Success Magazine

Almonds and Fruits Boost Brain Power Says Expert

A health expert urges daily blanched almonds to support brain and muscle power. Juicy fruits aid brain function in smaller amounts, while apples rest the brain and prunes reduce nervousness but do not feed muscles. Fruits affect individuals differently with some intolerant to apples or strawberries.

Vienna bakery stars in social notes as visitors visit

Dean and Ryan stop by the Vienna bakery. Fred Giesler of Muscatine visits today. L. E. Severance of Davenport arrives as a city visitor. H. A. Brown of Burlington visits M rs M. W. Bailey. Mills Taylor heads to Mom nouth after a short home vacation. Nora Corette and Miss McKelvy plan return to Mom nouth tonight. J. T. Matthews and Dan Klopfenstein depart for Kansas City then Galveston and southern points.

Fred Giesler Muscatine L. E. Severance Davenport Vienna H. A. Brown Burlington M. W. Bailey Mills Taylor Monmouth Nora Corette McKelvy J. T. Matthews Dan Klopfenstein Kansas City Galveston Texas

Doctor King’s New Discovery Cures Coughs and Pneumonia

A Talladega Springs resident, J. W. McKinnon, credits Dr. King's New Discovery with curing his pneumonia after poor progress from two doctors. The ad promises relief from sore throat bronchitis coughs and colds with a guaranteed 50 cent to 1 dollar price and a free trial bottle at J. H. Stewart's drug store.

King J. W. McKinnon Talladega Springs Ala J. H. Stewart

Chamberlains Cough Kenedy For Children Ad

Miss Emma MecCart of Brighton visits the city today. A safe cough medicine for children ensures relief from colds croup and whooping cough. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook Sherman.

Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

No Excess Fare Charged on Nickel Plate Road

Nickel Plate trains use vestibuled sleeping cars in both directions between Chicago Cleveland Buffalo New York Boston and intermediates with Sunexcelled Dining Car service on American Club Plan meals from 35c to 1.00. Train No 2 from Chicago 10 35 daily offers through vestibuled sleepers to Boston New York and intermediates via Nickel Plate Lackawanna and West Shore roads. Train No 4 departs Chicago 2 30 daily with through vestibuled sleeping cars to Buffalo New York and intermediates. Train No 6 leaves Chicago 9 15 nightly with through vestibuled sleepers to Ft Wayne Cleveland Erie Buffalo New York and intermediates arriving New York City in the morning. Rates always the lowest. Contact nearest ticket agent or John Y Calahan Nickel Plate Road 113 Adams St Room 208 Chicago Depot LaSalle and Van Buren Sts. 2tw-apris

Nickel Plate Road Chicago Cleveland Buffalo New York Boston Nickel Plate Est Shore Maine Lackawanna West Shore Ft. Wayne Erie New York City John Y. Calahan Adams St LaSalle and van Buren Sts

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