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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1905
Page
6
Smith bought a new horse that was supposed to be quiet and a good trotter. He invited a friend for a trial drive but the horse bolted into a heap of stones, throwing both from the carriage. They found the horse vanished, the buggy shaftless, and Smith raged as the friend laughed at the situation.
A humorous dialogue shows a cautious buyer asking about fire insurance terms and the clerk promising coverage for a $1,000 house. The exchange hints at a perceived catch in the policy while noting careful inquiries about origin of fire.
Mr Backbay Smithers boasts a relative at the Declaration signing while Mr Isaac Mosesson counters with an ancestor present at the signing of the Ten Commandments in a humorous exchange from the Smart Set.
A Washington Star line quotes Uncle Eben noting that a stubborn man is rarely sensible, illustrating a folksy viewpoint on stubbornness and judgment.
Travelers report elephants in India that perform clever tasks and care for children. An Englishwoman in Ceylon recalls an elephant in a hospital that retrieved a dropped pill and blew it into a patient’s mouth. The tale parallels a veterinary shooting powder through a horse’s throat, with the horse acting first.
Journal Amusant recalls a dispute over keeping a dog in a flat. Florinda says they had to give Fido away while Jack kept his bark stored in a phonograph, illustrating a witty domestic vignette.
Mr Newrich replies that he was trained lifting a hod up a ladder for many years before striking oil. The Detroit Free Press notes the exchange with humor about climbing rocks and pyramids.
An advertisement claims health benefits from Dr King’s New Life Pills, noting brighter eyes, firm flesh, buoyant mind, and facial bloom. Sold at Stewart’s drug store for 25 cents.
In Crawfordsville on May 22 after the missions committee session visitors played a strenuous game against the home team. The ministers were defeated 8 to 3 before a large crowd. Lineup included Hannum Huston Pollock DeLong Hamilton McAvoy Pollock Lemon Ferguson Strain White Miller Rhea Fisher Young Samson Fletcher. The game showed skill from both sides with no base stealing allowed.
Lemon City Florida resident B Wainwright writes manufacturers that Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy gives faster relief for stomach pains colic and cholera morbus when taken in hot water. He reports the effect doubles in speed and says it reaches the right spot instantly. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook Sherman.
W W Wells shows improvement today. Homer Stephens spent Sunday with friends in the city. Mrs W R Stryker and a daughter visited in Iowa City. John Beamer returned from Cedar Rapids. Ira Vincent of Algona spent days with city friends. Ida Durst of Richmond visited Misses Abbey. Mrs Ed Knapp left for Muscatine. Geo Potter of Ottumwa visited. Susie Morton returned from Columbus Junction. Mr and Mrs John Wenger and children from Wayland visited H L White. Mary Robertson of Keota visited Rev J F Robertson. Harry Mayo of Ottumwa spent the weekend with home folks. Mr and Mrs W T Ewing arrived from Colorado Springs for a few days. Ray Alberson family arrive from Des Moines for a visit. Rev Black of Wyman en route to Chicago then Pittsburg for a few weeks. Mr and Mrs Win Smouse and Mr and Mrs Ralph Dougherty left for Davenport to return in a new White Steamer with a chauffeur. Washington kid ball team traveled to Ainsworth. Ainsworth boys refused to play. game ruled 9 to 0 for Washington.
Via the Iowa Central Ry on first and third Tuesdays to Nebraska Kansas Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas New Mexico Colorado and other states. Stop overs allowed and tickets limited twenty one days. For rates times call agents or address A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn 83 julyl.
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