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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1912
Page
5
Erratum updates George Miller replaced by Henry Miller as patient at the city hospital. Several residents and visitors are listed with brief travel, visits, and errands, including Miss Lewis hats, Hartman Ice Cream, and various trips to Oskaloosa and West Chester.
Advertises a Saturday night show at the Opera House on May 4 with admission priced 10 20 30 cents. Also notes local notices about Sherman family and various local business moves and visits in Washington Iowa.
Cedar Rapids based Mystic Workers of the World state manager C Louis Diesterweg was a business visitor in the city. R H Walker left for Des Moines for several days on business. George W Stewart and J O Roberts join Smouse Real Estate during R E Dougherty’s absence. A H Wolfe of Chicago spent the day in town on business. Mrs A B Schmoeller leaves for Delevan and Atlanta to visit relatives for about three weeks. W H Asher returns home from Ottumwa after a days business trip.
Delegates are expected for the district Christian Endeavor convention opening tomorrow evening at 7 30 at the church. The decorating is finished with red and white colors. The entertainment committee anticipates many visitors and delegates. sessions run through Sunday with devotionals a welcome message and an address on Efficiency by Rev. William Hardcastle Iowa Falls.
Senator William Kenyon arrived in Washington from Columbus Junction with Col. W. Brookhart. They rode to Crawfordsville, returned by freight, and Kenyon planned to speak on political issues at the Graham opera house with Mayor J. D. Glasgow presiding. Auto trips to several towns were canceled due to muddy roads after a rain.
A reflective line contrasts the bluffer with the failed imitator, noting that both are despised, but the genuine struggler faces harsher contempt from society for not succeeding.
In London today distinguished explorers and scientists from many countries attend the international congress of Americanists at the Imperial Institute. Noted speakers include Princess Theresa of Bavaria, Duc de Loubat, Baron von Wockbekker, Marquis de Peralta, Lord Avebury, Baron de Borchgrave, Sir Richard Temple, and Sir Arthur Evans among others.
Daily meetings of the hospital board shape room furnishings for the Washington County hospital as carpentry nears finish. Decorators take over early next week. uniform items and sanitation guide selections while committees from organizations choose furniture and fixtures to maximize individual choice at wholesale prices. Arbor Day at Wells Park on Tuesday invites broad local offerings for the eleven acre park.
A candidate explains avoiding direct denouncement of a political rival. They recount an incident where naming the opponent triggered loud audience applause, prompting a practice of restraint as a prudent tactic.
A new scientific preparation for internal and external use promises to treat piles in any form with unique advantages. Lemmon's Pharmacy invites inquiries to demonstrate the remedy and its benefits.
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