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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1910
Page
5
Local notices from The Fair detail vendors and services including lemon squeezers vacuum cleaners cameras and kodak supplies at Frey’s Studio and Brey’s Studio. Many residents like George Dempsey Walter Nordyke Ray Foley Agnes Kafka and others visit for goods and updates as warm weather nears.
A child friendly tale about a small brook in the woods that sings as it flows. It grows lonely until the McFudge children arrive and the brook feels happy again. A near accident with Tommy teaches caution near water.
An Evening Journal notice promotes want ads as the fastest way to sell property in town. It argues these ads are consulted first by buyers, driving sales and proving the method effective for liquidating real estate and belongings.
Mrs. W. M. Terry returns home from a week with relatives in Chicago. Miss Bohnett of Burlington arrives and takes a bookkeeping position at Stewart hardware company.
Donald J. Ross at the West Side Drug Store suggests saving money by considering ready mixed paints.
Mrs J P McAnulty of west Washington underwent an operation at City hospital this morning with Dr Cubbins of Chicago and Drs H C Hull and C W Stewart attending.
The notice urges those not on the Fraternal Order of Eagles list to enroll soon as the inflation fee rises from 5 to 25 dollars. Organizer C. E. Goforth will be at North Side Shoe Store at 786 for enrollment.
In a West Philadelphia railroad office a witty Celtic clerk named Mike keeps colleagues laughing with endless quips and bulls. A recent telephone mix up tests his patience as the other end asks if he is losing his bear while he jokes that he can hear only before he starts talking.
Antiseptic tonic and restorative Foley Kidney Pills promoted as a prompt corrective of urinary irregularities. Pharmacy mentions Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co as sources and warns to refuse substitutes.
The Lusitania’s telephones feature an enclosed white enamel box housing the induction roll conductor and bell. A special retaining device on the switch hook prevents the receiver from being knocked off by ship motion, and the receiver is kept steady to avoid false connections during pitching and rolling.
W M Newson recalls a comical incident where a flock of broadbills dives toward decoys catching hunters by surprise. A drake is shot, a second shot misfires, and an unexpected duck swats a hunter on the neck. Four dead bread bills are found afterward, prompting laughter.
A Philadelphia newspaper reporter sent to cover a major court trial endures two sleepless days as dispatches flood in. He finally rests, only to receive a telegram asking when court opens. He replies courteously that it opens at nine, noting it is now three and thanking the telegram for waking him.
The text argues suggestion shapes mental and physical health, urging repetition of optimistic autosuggestions. It emphasizes that environment offers suggestive cues and that individuals can modify surroundings to maximize helpful hints and minimize harm.
A famed astronomical clock at Hampton Court near London, erected in 1540 for Henry VIII, was built by German scientist Nicholas Cratzer invited by Cardinal Wolsey. It shows hour, month, day, sun position, year days, moon phases, and high water times. winding takes 30 minutes weekly.
A man marries his stenographer by relentless pursuit. He cannot win her by direct requests so he writes a love story with them as leads and has her type it each morning all month. Eventually she accepts, realizing he will not give up. The tale appears in the Chicago Record-Herald.
The city corporation of Glasgow sought to purchase a Whistler portrait of Carlyle for 1000 guineas. Despite calls it excessive, Whistler confirmed the price and the city agreed, securing an excellent bargain.
A Chestnut street music store exchange between a bandmaster and a clerk in Philadelphia turns on a breezy march. The clerk jokes about wind instruments while the bandmaster seeks a piece dedicated to the Aero club.
In the London Tit-Bits item a quoted remark claims he is satisfied with wealth but desires much more of the same kind, describing the grabber as eager for additional money.
A Cleveland Leader quips about a proposer's hope to make his girl happy. The dialogue hints at social courtship and rural wit from a past era with regional flavor.
Special to Evening Journal Kansas City May 16 Dr B Clark Hyde convicted of murdering Colonel Thomas H Swope millionaire philanthropist. Jury imposes life imprisonment amid long trial and multiple related indictments including killings and assaults within the Swope family.
Miss Helen Morton hosted the T. Y. S. girls for a quiet West Washington gathering with music and games. Mrs. Mary Coppock's family hosted a small wedding for Frances L. Coppock and John Bidwell with immediate relatives present. Mrs. Laura Maxwell entertained about twenty five ladies for cards in honor of Miss Carpenter Bella Carpenter and Miss Florence Roth. The Baptist What-I-Can society welcomed farewell for Miss Ermina Ditmars bound for Monmouth College with a brief musical program and luncheon.
The Royal Neighbors hold a regular meeting Tuesday evening at Woodman hall at 8 o'clock. The Junior Queen Esther echrele of the Methodist church will meet tomorrow at 4 15 at the superintendent’s home, Mrs Ralph Keller. All members urged to attend for special briefs.
Call up phone number 559 and leave orders. Frank Rogers will promptly attend to the requests. Please provide street and number for delivery.
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