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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1900

Page

2

Fortnightly club hosts Kipling program despite rain

The Fortnightly club met at Mrs. W N Hood's home for a Kipling program with readings and songs. Mrs Chas Parkinson sang The Recessional, Miss Stichter and others performed, and Rev. Allen praised Kipling's work noting his mix of heredity and environment. The event drew a large, cordial attendance and valued the evening.

Ida Hood W.N. Hrood Kipling Norton Mandalay Rev. Allen London

Dwight's Complexion Beautifier Free Trial Offer

Reader notice promotes Dwight's Complexion Beautifier with a free full size box for a limited time. Send address and 10 cents for packing and postage to D. W. Custer & Co. Huntington WV. One free box per address.

Evening Journal Dwight D. W. Custer & Co Huntington, W. Va

Weather forecast and social notes from May event

The Iowa forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with possible showers tonight and Thursday. About eighty local youths attended a dance at Phenix hall last night, Donovan's orchestra playing thirty numbers and drawing repeated applause. Out of town guests included Miss Etha Howard, Miss Lelia Erdice, Miss Nell Jordan, Miss Jessie Green, and Messrs Tracy Garrett, Hendricks, Fred Smith, and Karl Erdice.

Waenmineton D. C Iowa Phenix Hall Donovan Etha Howard Oskaloosa Lelia Erdice Ainsworth Nell Jordan Burlington Jessie Green Fairfield Tracy Garrett Hendricks Fred Smith Richland Karl Erdice

Pleasant surprise for Frank Pearson at the Dibbel home

East South street residents Mr and Mrs R M Dibbel arranged a social surprise for Frank Pearson who has boarded there and attended the Academy for three years. Juniors and seniors helped create a memorable evening with ice cream and good company.

R. M. Dibbel East South Street Frank Pearson Academy Alvin Godfrey Pearson Dihel

Cement work contracts bring Geo Carson home to Oskaloosa

Geo Carson returns from Washington after securing contracts for 6000 feet of sidewalk and starts work soon. He will build the south side boulevard walk first and then begin on the Tr s4 Avenue curbing.

Oskaloosa Herald Geo. Carson Washington

Letter From India Describes Missionary Work and Child Rescue

Frank C Hotle writes from Nandgaon India April 9 1900 praising supporters in America for famine relief and orphan care. He notes 247 children in the mission large building projects and new workers aided by press coverage and photographs. He recalls suffering scenes and gratitude while hoping for continued gifts and prayers from home.

Eid Miksch America Iltaj Bro Miksch Keota Eagle Ee, Neal Keota Gujarat The Herald Dutch Creek India Della Alex

All White Swan Flour sale ends. Davenport stock offered

All White Swan Flour closed out but Davenport flour remains available at low prices. The message from LEE SCRANTON, successor to Boice & Hazen, urges quick purchase while stock lasts and prices are favorable.

Davenport LEE Scranton

Supt Hughes Visits Delta for Well Cleaning and Repairs

Supt Hughes of the Rocket traveled to Delta to oversee cleaning and repairs of wells. He arrived this morning and will supervise ongoing maintenance efforts to ensure water access remains reliable for residents.

Supt. Hughes Delta

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