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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1911
Page
5
Local society notes report visits by Mrs PH Tallman and granddaughter Gertrude Hagist of Keota in the city. Helen Galloway visits Miss Wilda Augustine in West Chester. Marie Schmidt of Ainsworth and other residents seen around town. Market items include Vienna bakery goods and bananas.
A father tells his children a frank tale from his youth about stealing crullers, the mother’s careful cooking, and the consequences of mischief. Jack and Evelyn react with mixed disbelief and amusement as the tale ends with a spanking and a promise not to repeat the trick.
J C Caner runs a special sale of pianos music fine art goods and novelties drawing 800 responses to puzzle ads. Inducement prices and a carload of plates aim to introduce his high grade stock in a public event. Miss Martha Hutchinson arrives to spend the weekend with Misses Lucy and Lottie Maclin.
Compressed air recommends a small CO2 cylinder with a fuse plug melting at 200 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent spontaneous ignition in coal. A one foot long by three inch diameter cylinder can handle eight tons of coal.
A brief exhortation promotes advertising across the state, arguing it spreads a paper’s reach and prestige. It urges publishers to showcase the wide audience and benefits gained from ad space.
A compact reflection on vengeance and its toll on the avenger. The speaker condemns revenge as a hunger that consumes the avenger's heart and leaves sorrow in its wake.
Plans outline ceremonies at City Cemetery and Opera House with Rev Greer and Rev Smith delivering invocations and benediction. Noted will be decorations by WR C women, a procession including the band, Company D units, schoolchildren, and veterans, weather permitting.
The Degree of Honor hosts a social at the A. O. U. W hall this Saturday evening with admission 15 cents. All welcome and costumes not required. Also Cyrus chapter No. 13 Royal Arch Masons holds a regular conclave Friday May 12 1911 at 7 20 sharp with petitions to be acted upon and work closing with Royal Arch degree. Jas. Glasgow.
A citizens mass meeting called by the Commercial club for Tuesday evening May 16 to discuss establishing a Washington Vocational Institute. The event invites the entire community including women and is led by S. W. Brookhart, president, with other officers contributing to the discussion.
The funeral service for the late Fred Shoemaker was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 at the residence conducted by Reverend Smith. The Modern Woodmen attended in a body and assisted at the cemetery. Interment was at Elm Grove. Pallbearers were J K Young Harry Ross Elmer Bickford Gerry Schilling J G Moriarty and Jake Lother Allor-
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