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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1911
Page
8
The Howard Stock Company staged Any the Circus Girth with Irma Lehman in the lead, praised for clever work and solid ensemble. Weather and crowd size reduced turnout, yet the group, formed from Diehelnes veterans, presented a polished show. Tonight's Mexico-set scene follows recent clashes between insurgents and troops.
Sealed proposals due June 1901 at Washington city clerk for labor and materials to construct North Iowa Avenue street improvements. Specs include vitrified paving on Portland cement foundation, combined curb and gutter, oak curb at intersections, expansion joints with coal tar filler, and concrete foundations. Estimated work includes grading and paving quantities. bidders must submit $1000 certified check.
The Mystic Workers of the World announce an ice cream social in Woodman Hall on Saturday evening May 20. Everyone is invited for a good time as the Social Committee invites the community to join.
The city of Washington Iowa announces bids for street improvement contracts to be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder on June 16 1914. Bids must be on printed blanks from the city clerk and the city council may reject all bids.
The Weet Chester convention adopted multiple resolutions urging gratitude to God, county officers, and church members. They approved funding, uniform county work, and temperance support while electing officers led by Rev. Sawhill and Rev. Musselman. A separate Wellman Wellman Sabbath rally featured devotional services, discussions, and an organized work program.
May 17 marks the moment when the Irish Brigade, over one thousand men, were offered to Secretary of War Cameron for Union army service. Mrs Lincoln visited her son Robert at Harvard. J K Fisher’s steam car rage made a trial run in Jersey City.
Officers elected include Neal president Layton secretary Mico Jones treasurer Park er home department Cue Oldaker primary Mee Kirkpatrick music committee Geneva Smith Maria Jones Byars. Motion to hold two rallies yearly with the Fairview church next on the last Sunday in October. The piece also extols malaria dangers and praises Electric Bitters as a cure, citing Win Fretwell of Lucama NC. Lemmon's Pharmacy carries it.
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church organizes a patriotic historical pantomime titled Louisiana to fund the proposed new church. Miss Matthews will direct and supervise rehearsals from now until the production at Graham Opera House. A supporting letter from J H Guzeman of Iowa City dated May 15, 1911 praises her “Master of Art” talent and efficient organization of home talent plays.
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a scalp treatment that kills dandruff germs, nourishes roots, and strengthens hair. It claims to stop shedding, fade, itching, and to be guaranteed by Lemmon's Pharmacy with a money back offer at 50 cents per bottle.
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