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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1906
Page
5
A local booster in Fruita Colorado is depicted as relentlessly optimistic about his town. The poem-style item highlights his sunny outlook and unwavering civic pride despite any trouble, portraying him as a model neighbor and citizen in the Fruita Telegraph.
Wanted by Chicago wholesale and mail order house for assistant manager. Salary 20 percent plus expenses paid weekly. No investment or experience required. Write for full particulars with self addressed envelope. Include Lake Street address line. The Aetna Life Insurance company seeks district manager in Washington. Only hustlers with good references apply. Address W P Powell Cedar Rapids Iowa.
John Fisher went to Brighton this afternoon on business. Mrs. Ida Hood will leave tomorrow for Morgan Park, where she will take the position as matron of East Hall. Miss Dena Durign of Chandlerville Illinois returned home this morning after a few weeks visit in the city.
A notice touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a scientific wonder curing piles for K. E. R. Mulford, a lecturer from Watersboro Pennsylvania. It markets the product as healing burns sores boils ulcers wounds chilblains and salt rheum with a 25 cent price at Stewarts' drug store.
The speaker notes March does not back down on predictions despite almanac chatter. They claim to have plenty of coal and wish farewells until the next period.
The County News records a country farewell hosted by Mrs R S White for Mrs Will A Harper. Guests shared meals and a delightful day with a gift of a sig net ring engraved 8 A C presented by the ladies of the club. Burpee seeds noted among the best. Eck Floral Co promotes them. Accidents Deaths Births and Marriages reported promptly by our news gatherers.
Mrs Emile Arthaud died at her daughter Lena Vanscoy’s home in Wayland after a stomach and bowel illness. Born Susanna Everson in Elsas France on February 10 1823 she came to North America at age three. She married Emile Arthaud in 1840 and lived in Canada Indiana Iowa and finally Henry county before relocating to Wayland. She was mother of fifteen children with eleven surviving. Funeral services are set for 11:00 a.m. tomorrow at Bleicher church led by Rev Musselman followed by interment at Elener cemetery.
March 22 notes list Frank McNally a Washington telephone man in town between trains. Miss Kate Davis returns from Mt. Pleasant. Rev. C. L. Walker assists in a protracted meeting at Richland. R. L. Emry travels to Fairfield for his brother C. A. Emry's illness. G. W. Smith rides westbound on the Q this morning.
March 21 residents report Pleas ant Plains church hosts oyster and peach supper this evening. Local social notes include Mr. and Mrs. Will Palmer visiting Washington Tuesday with travels home by Mr. and Mrs. Saville and Mrs. Myrtle Swift of Riverside.
March 22 reports Sam Babb of Deliver calling on friends. Mrs. A J Laird and children visit her parents in Mormao r. Mrs. J M Stone and Grace attend Wil ikins Wolfe wedding in Washington. Mrs. W R Cullip spends time with Lewis Evans family returning to Columbus Junction. J R Bardie and Carrie visit relatives in Washington. Mrs. Hazen returns from Ottumwa with Glen Hazen. J W Potter visits Rev W N Potter in Muscatine. Ben Gray returns from Texas and Oklahoma with Western Union work.
Beautiful cineramas in bloom at the Keck Floral Company display a vivid spring scene. The article highlights the vibrant flowers, arranged cultivars, and the shop’s seasonal offerings for Easter shoppers.
A lively tussle with constipation can threaten appendicitis and stomach liver and bowel trouble. Dr Kings New Life Pills regulate these organs without pain or discomfort. 26c at Stewart's druggist.
A Tuesday land seekers excursion left Crawfordsville for Texas with Mrs H C Hull Mrs Martha Wortman Mrs Pearl Ullrich D H Griffith and J F Thompson Also Miss Ella Dunbar visits Washington and Colunbian lecture by Frank McClure Chaffee March 28 A party including Mrs Jennie Gaieac and Ruby head to Waureka Wis to visit Mrs Mary Clarke and return home later today Several residents visit Washington and Chicago trips noted with multiple people and brief social updates
A French officer is entrusted with critical despatches to Pontiac sparking intrigue across colonial fronts. He meets traps and allies while pursuing a perilous mission amid Pontiac’s uprising and frontier tensions.
A girl student recalls a goat butt that propelled the boy out of the front yard. She notes the animal’s earnest push and rapid momentum until the boy tumbled onto solid ground beyond the goat’s reach.
A Browning's Magazine snippet notes a poem titled the Boomerang and questions if it was sent in. Detroit Free Press quotes a father arranging Fourth of July safety with accident policies for his children, while a mother asks about arrangements and life goes on.
Two hopefuls seek the post described by junior and senior partners. One carries a Skinner & Co. recommendation, the other a strong ministerial letter. The senior partner directs hiring toward the first applicant.
An inspection reveals a large line of wallpapers with many grades colors and prices. Fair treatment and helpful suggestions enhance the impression. the well lighted display room offers advantages in selecting paper for spring. Visitors are welcome before purchases.
A collage of vignettes cites editor antics, a dream of paid subscribers, a slow moving lawyer turned journalist on a Nashville train prank, wedding farewells, and travel ads. It mentions William Springer of the Mancos Tribune, a Bussey Press anecdote, a nameless Nashville editor on a train pass, Mrs James Stone and Grace from Ainsworth, and Nickel Plate road promotional copy with Chicago depots and agent details.
J Bayne editor of the Herald Addington Indian Territory credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with relief from rheumatism enabling him to resume business. He calls it the best of liniments and notes that one application relieves pain. Available at Cook & Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy.
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