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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1907
Page
2
Ordway confronts heartbreak after learning Miss Annabelle Mills bet with friends to win his heart. She confesses a cruel wager and asks him to leave town. He offers marriage, choosing forgiveness over ruin, and she announces their engagement amid the cheering crowd.
An old gentleman eavesdrops from the stairs as a couple lingers at the front door. The daughter and George pretend affection while the man hopes to delay the farewell. The girl exits as the old man jokes to wait five minutes and the couple departs with circumstances suggesting a looming marriage.
An old Quaker aunt rebukes an pompous colonel who laments misfit troops. The officer complains he must do most work himself and names multiple ranks he claims to hold. The aunt retorts with a witty line, highlighting his inflated self-importance.
Leonard Emmert, stage director for the Dalrymple Comedy Co, takes charge of the Graham opera house for 1907-08. He and Mrs. Emmert, formerly Mina Griffin, will move to Washington and aim to raise attendance by attracting top road shows. The stockholders invest nearly 30000 dollars, prioritizing public support over dividends.
An Albia officer stops a late night boy on the street and asks him to go home or jail. The boy chooses jail saying his family obligations keep him out while he and the dog are left alone at home.
Promoters advertise exceptional bargains in South Dakota farm lands and new town opportunities tied to the Minneapolis and St. Louis extension. A descriptive pamphlet titled The New Empire, appealing to farmers and stockmen, will be mailed free. a postal card request is urged before editions run out.
A Cook & Sherman druggist proclaims Vinol cod liver extract benefits every age group from children to the elderly. The firm notes Vinol preserves cod liver oil’s strength-creating elements without the taste or clogs, and guarantees results or a free trial. Sold through Vinol agents nationwide.
Advertised as essential for feminine hygiene and local treatment of ills. Claims include cleansing germicidal deodorizing and healing properties. Sold by Druggists with a free sample offered. Address The R Paxton Co Boston Mass.
A short, witty dialog fragment plays on self reference and silence as a character mocks another by calling them bored and silent. The exchange emphasizes humorous self awareness and verbal banter without a clear narrative ending.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church Muscatine district will hold its annual convention in Muscatine on May 7 and 8. Officers include President Mrs. W. R. Jeffrey Secretary Mrs. Emma C. Anderson Recording secretary Miss Bessie Hoopes Treasurer Mrs. M. Tomlinson. Mrs. Jeffrey Mrs. W. G. Thorn Mrs. Emma Anderson and Mrs. Z. A. Heaton have prominent places on the program. R. C. Holmes returned home to Crawfordsville Saturday after a brief business visit.
Alvin H. Stimpson of Willimantic Conn credits Foley's Kidney Cure with full recovery after many failed treatments. He states four bottles cured him and left him free from kidney trouble. Sold by all druggists.
The Central College Glee Club from Pella will perform at the West Chester Baptist Church Monday May 6 at 8 pm. Dean H Severn leads, with Leona Renvers reader Harry De Reus violin Harriet Van Spaacken accompanist. Admission 15 and 25 cents. Mrs S Joyce Claremont NH endorses Foley's Kidney Cure in a prior purchase. Sold by A Druggists.
Eureka schoolhouse hosts a pie supper Friday evening May 10 to benefit the school. Everyone is invited to attend. 69-46 Lou Johnson, Teacher. SPRAINS QUICKLY CURED with Cham berlain's Pain Balm. bathe freely and rest. For sale by Cook Sherman.
Brinton and wife plan a Graham moving picture show next Saturday evening May 11 with a large selection of newly colored reels said to be the finest yet shown in Washington. Admission 10 15 and 25 cents with tickets to be sold at Lemmon's pharmacy Thursday May. Mr and Mrs W E Groendycke and children left Saturday for West Chester to visit relatives over Sunday.
Every Sunday starting May 5 trains No 16 departs Brigh ton 6 40 am arrives Peoria 11 42 am. Return Peoria 6 30 pm same day. Round trip rate 22 00. Great chance to visit friends in Peoria on Sundays. Seek local agents for details.
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