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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1910
Page
2
A collection of light anecdotes and jokes about clergy, canal critiques, a hair growth pitch, a witty bar tale, a matchmaking quip, and a pun on marriage and hats. The snippets reflect early 20th century humor with named sources like the Washington Star and Catholic Standard and Times.
The fur trade uses over a million cat skins yearly as part of commercial value. The note highlights the global scope and economic significance of cat skin production.
In Brighton on May 4, obituaries note Abram Armstrong born in Ohio County Indiana on Sept 18 1822 died at 97 years 7 months 10 days and buried on the Armstrong farm where he lived since 1844. Surviving children include Mrs Kalia J Myers Mrs Imma Swab and Mrs Foey Off. The text recalls Armstrong as an honest citizen and devoted husband. Other items mention visits from Mr Mullen of Oskaloosa Beatrice Brier returning from Colorado Nellie Jewels Browns infant Beatrice, and Kansas visitor John Prizer staying with his brother Sam Prizer. The Baraca class will gather at Claude Waterhouse home Wednesday night.
May 4 Riverside items show John Knittel returning from Iowa City visit, Henry Miller and John Emmons loading and moving households to Iowa City and Coralville, extended family visitations, and local residents like Hobart Carr and Phoebe Buckner making or ending trips.
Rural Route Three residents and relatives visitings fill the week with family travel to Richmond Iowa City Centerville and Waterbury. Local preparations include a new house for Ralph Zeck and community activities at Academy chapel Black Hawk church and a Sunday evening anti cigarette program.
A 1910 verse traces a rich man's longing to be accepted by the working class. His wealth alienates him despite gifts like a park and a picnic for the poor, and villagers view his motives as vanity. He laments that money hides his soul and keeps him apart from common folk.
A brief note portrays Hilda the Helper as a figure of constant progressive advocacy, her enthusiasm described as excessive whenever any plan was released.
She urged cleaning streets and paving upgrades saying spending here saves. She compelled old Skimps to repaint his fence and Scrooge to repair his stable. Her zeal for progress was immense and this is not a fable.
Ainsworth reports travelers and visitors as Mrs. Joseph Harding and niece Miss Malva Hall of Cumberland Ohio headed for Washington. Joy R. Hardin and daughter Carrie shopped in Washington. Rev. P. A. McClanahan of Chicago arrived to see his ill mother Mrs J. P. McClanahan. J B Tedford of Oskaloosa arrived to visit his sister Mrs J Hamill. Miss Cora Richardson visited friend Miss Inez Salladay in Richland and returned home. E H House arrived from Grinnell. family came Monday. CR Stearns OG Sands and George McCaleb were Davenport business visitors. John Hopengardner of Howard Kansas arrived to visit daughter Mrs ROG Kelly. Miss Grace Limerman was a Washington visitor between trains. Prof Tom Javis was here on business.
May 5 Crawfordsville D L Baird of Fairfield stayed overnight. Mrs Will Harper and children returned from a visit at S J Cocklin home in Washington. John Taylor of Eaton visited for a business day. Margaret Conn returned home from Washington trip. J A Reid and F McCleary traveled to Washington this morning. Mr and Mrs PoC Griffith have moved to Wyman.
Oscar A. Davis took up a stray black sow with white on face and a notch in the right ear on his farm in Jackson Township Washington county Iowa on March 1910 weighing about 275 pounds appraised at 25 dollars If not claimed by the rightful owner within legal time the title will vest in the holder
Report highlights about 10,500 boys under 14 working as street traders in London with additional figures for girl traders, indicating widespread child labor in the urban economy. Local authorities consider reforms to curb child labor and regulate street vending.
Reports describe dancing parties at Knupps hall and private entertainments on South Marion avenue and EK Jefferson Street. Juniors from Washington High hold a skating party at the roller rink, with decorum and luncheon, while May brides and June weddings loom as rumors fuel anticipation.
A brief note highlights dresses crafted and a critical survey of footwear headwear and jewelry. The piece suggests ongoing attention to style choices and accessory trends alongside garment creation.
The Woman's Mission Circle of the Baptist church meets Friday at 2 30 at Mrs Clyde Browns home to order new study books for the year. The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church meets Monday at 2 50 with Mrs A B Dewey for a convention report and full attendance is requested.
Curtis notes Japan combines high artistry with everyday life permeated by taste. He praises harmonious house designs, peasant dress, gardens, and domestic implements reflecting long tradition plus a personal touch from craftsmen.
Jersey Children Against Fireworks reports a survey at Berkeley Public School Bloomfield New Jersey where students voted 14 to 48 to forgo fireworks on July 4. The poll asked if they would forgo fireworks in exchange for using the money elsewhere.
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