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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1911
Page
2
Community members attend church events and celebrate a pastor’s surprise, while local residents like Mary Freed and John Trevis visit relatives and old friends. Brighton hosts baccalaureate plans, a mayoral serenade, and social gatherings as families travel from Des Moines, Muscatine, and Washington for holidays and schooling updates.
Miss Lemna Shaffer arrives back in Crawfordsville after visiting Woolsey South Dakota.
The pastor Rev. Bob Cow will preach at both services this week. Morning and evening sessions include prayer, content, and fellowship. Strangers are always welcome in this homey church.
A fragmented excerpt discusses gifts of college buildings and a figure named Champe who left home seeking opportunity and later struggled to gain education and recognition. It highlights themes of development, identity, and opportunity in small towns.
On Saturday June 3 191 , at 10 a.m., Block 31 in Highland Park Addition to Washington will be offered at public sale. The block contains ten lots and is located five blocks north of Button Factory. Sale held on property. S. W. Livingston.
May 19 notice states the board appoints the TAR Commission with members including Charles Cosy, Shevetyport Hosstomebreaker, Rock Well, Mason, Garner Vie, and Geo W. Blanet among others. The commission will handle tax laws and animal health issues per the listing.
Belle Plaine Frank Kinsley Me Gregor Charles A Saunders Manilla The FLAJA will extend the premium offer for new members through May. The government thermometer today stood at 55 as reported by WA Cook. In Wake of the Measles The Htthe son of Mrs CBL Palmer Little Rock Ark. had a severe cough and fever and could not sleep. He was relieved by Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound and recovered without further trouble. Croup whooping cough measles cough yield to its use. The genuine bottle is in the yellow carton and substitutes should be refused. Sold by all druggists.
Market notes show 17000 left over from yesterday with slow prospects at yesterday’s average. Heavy shipping grades and strong cattle outlook contrast with uncertain grain demand and muted sheep activity.
The Sunday School lesson asks about Israel's relation to God, the laws and promises given, and the moral outcomes of national sins. It discusses the Jews, their city, and historical judgment, then shifts to questions on wealth, temperance, and domestic happiness with Micah’s vision of universal peace for May 28 1911.
Chicago May 19 1911 market report shows estimated receipts today 17000 official yesterday 2461 shipments 4550 and leftovers 2514 with tomorrow’s receipts estimated at 11000. Beef prices strong to 10 higher, cattle and sheep active with Western and Texas entries noted. Grain futures and local prices are listed with prices for wheat corn and oats, and a summary of prices from local dealers.
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