Robert Emry Arrives Home from State Travels
Robert Emry arrived home on the Firefly last evening after completing travels across the state.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1901
Page
3
Robert Emry arrived home on the Firefly last evening after completing travels across the state.
The article details wedding dress fabrics ivory satin with chiffon or lace trims, long trains from sixty to seventy inches, and elaborate veils of tulle or lace. It notes millinery styles with large brims, shirt waist hats, and bold skirts, plus color trends and care tips for complexion and outfits. It also mentions outings hats, fashion bias binding, and related social notices.
Horace Breed visited Ainsworth this morning. Miss Mary Swan left for Lincoln to keep house for Rev D F Smith. Chas Deutschman the piano tuner will be there May 5th. Leave orders at Columbia Pharmacy. Regular Chapter meeting this evening and Hive Lodge work on three candidates. Miss Rebecca Crawford traveled to Ainsworth last night returning from Burlington after eye operation.
A promotional note touts purchasing the New York Times Saturday Review with a claim of cleanliness and success. It advertises vaccines from Pasteur Vaccine Co and other biological products from French laboratories.
The Treasury declines further communications about the Durkee claim, stating no bonds or funds were deposited with the U.S. for Durkee or heirs. Attorney for Kuykendall receives a firm note that the government has no control over first mortgage bonds or Durkee funds. In Kenosha, Mrs Durkee asserts Governor Durkee never held vast railway bonds and the heirs lack foundation for the claim.
In Boston on May 10 Bishop Lawrence urged diocesan delegates to resist stock market gambling. He warned that gambling temptations lure youth and adults, citing a shift from steady labor to risky quick wealth and noting churches and communicants risk distraction by games and wagers. He linked gambling to broader social unrest and a faltering work ethic.
A mixed report from Waukegan and Springford notes stock market excesses and gambling trends while the National Starch glucose plant faces shutdown fears due to high corn prices. Waukegan officials pledge the local plant will stay at full operation as the firm expands to 20 000 bushels daily. In Springford Barnes of Kankakee dies suddenly at Jacksonville Central Hospital for the Insane and a coroner’s jury orders stomach chemical analysis at Urbana.
Kenosha Wisconsin May 9 1901 master Wesley Ritchie is named winner of the 100 in gold prize offered by Mr Miller for the most original drawing of a cat. The letter states the drawing may be made into a cat and future publication will show Wesley's handiwork. Many submissions showed new talent and originality.
Miss Lou Huskins and family tour the Pea Ridge battlefield with references to Uncle James Tuskins and other figures. The letter notes trenches, gravestones, and memorials, plus a visit to Silver Springs where water was found to be poisoned. Also mentions Johnson's cakes, Citizens Savings Bank deposits, Rathbone Sisters event, and Temple meeting.
Public notice offers travel options from Washington and various cities with low fares and first class comfort. Dates span May to August with single and round trip rates, some plus extra charges, and daily Pullman Sleeper to Chicago at 8:15 p m. Space is sold. customers are urged to inquire for details.
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