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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1910
Page
5
The text extols the ear as a marvelous but poorly understood instrument. It contrasts ear sensitivity with the eye and notes the ear’s delicate function can be easily thrown out of tune, presenting hearing as a great mystery of the human organism.
Des Moines hosts a grand G A R meeting on June 19 with an elaborate program planned. Local veterans organize ceremonies and speakers to honor past service.
Thomas Ryan purchased the Yerkes art galleries adjoining the Yerkes residence at Fifth Avenue and Sixty-Fifth Street and the L shaped lot. His 858 Fifth Avenue townhouse sits beside the gallery on the southern side. The price for the buildings and grounds was not announced.
Des Moines hosts the sixth annual encampment of the Iowa department of the G. A. R. from June 9 to 10 with a grand parade led by Col. Alexander Rodgers of the Sixth Cavalry at Fort Des Moines. National Commander S. R. Van Sant and other dignitaries will address veterans. arrangements include headquarter hotels and special fare reductions contested with railroads.
A timid Iowa City co-ed fled toward home Wednesday fearing destruction by Halley’s Comet and plans to return between today and Monday. University mathematics professors verified her departure and fear, noting they could not calm her anxiety. She said if she must die she wanted a companion.
A table from Secretary Sumner of the Iowa state board of health shows 126 residents aged 90 or older died in the last four months. The oldest was 112, with many reaching 96 to 99. Polk county had only one, Dubuque county led in 90 plus deaths, youngest 90, oldest 96.
Boone May 21 report that the Trans Continental Road convention held yesterday in this city has begun a stirring discussion among Clinton Bluffs residents about regional transportation plans and future routes.
Forty two automobiles arrived from the west and about a dozen from the east as delegates from every county traveled to the city. Most counties were represented, three being absent.
Dwight G. McCarty, a Grinnell College and Harvard Law School graduate, is the latest author to contribute to Iowa history with Territorial Governors of the Old Northwest. The book, published by the State Historical Society of Iowa, was prepared under the society with Prof. Benj. F. Shambaugh as editor.
A touring car owned by Jud Brown of Jordan overturned on Eastern Star road east of Boone. Six occupants were thrown clear. Brown and his sister were trapped beneath the car, another sister and two children were also involved. Brown was unconscious briefly but recovering. sister under the machine survived with minor injuries.
A 10 cent social will be held at the home of Mrs. D. J. Eichelberger on North Iowa avenue next Wednesday May 25 at 2 30 p m. Members are urged to attend and bring friends.
Piano tuner H F Funk will be in the city about May 24. Orders may be left at Haight's hotel. S312 Foley Kidney Pills are antiseptic tonic and restorative and a prompt corrective of all urinary irregularities. Refuse substitutes. Lemmon's Pharmacy Mcklhinney Drug Co.
A traveling circus announces 500 rare animal exhibits 15 male riders 15 female riders 10 menage acts 50 aerial artists 50 gymnasts 20 ground acts 50 clowns 6 big aerial thrillers and 15 feature acts for the upcoming performance. The lineup highlights diverse talents and eye catching thrills for audiences across the tour.
A community picnic at Walnut School House is announced for May 27 1910 with a program starting at 1 30 p m. The program lists numerous recitations songs chalk talks and a story by Bennie Cherry among many participants including Roy Humston Hazel Humston Nina Garrett and Dale Garrett. An Up-To-Date Druggist advertises Wyeths Sage and Sulphur as a hair tonic and color restorer priced 50 cents to 1.00 a bottle.
A grand zoological exhibit highlights three famed performing herds the Glass cock's, McCammeon's and Sidney Rink's along with a hippo potamus and rhinoceros. This event draws public interest in animal acts and large-scale displays.
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