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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1907
Page
5
Penny five years old white faced white hind feet branded on left shoulder foretop clipped short last seen four miles north of West Chester. Report to W. 4H. Claypool North English BR 1. R29. Also notices for a gentleman's gold watch with job, a Jersey cow for sale, and painting and paper hanging services.
Little Delda Marguerite Snider dies after finding strychnine tablets on a table five miles north of Keota. Parents Roscoe and Mrs Snider were away briefly. the child, three, reportedly mistook the poison for food. Despite swift medical help the girl died within minutes, leaving parents and community in mourning with no funeral plans yet set.
A Pennsylvania inventor patents a convertible chair that extends into a couch by telescoping seats and a two part cushion. The piece transforms with quick changes, becoming a long lounging surface while preserving chair function. Chintz decor trends push walls, furniture, and curtains to match floral textiles.
The F A A holds a regular meeting with J H Layton of Columbus Junction reporting on the Lawrence convention. Chapter 1 P B meets Mrs Crooks at 7 with a report and social to follow. The G T club guests gather at Mrs Charles Davis home on East Washington Street.
The Ready Maids will be entertained tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs. Lee Ward on West Main. Mrs. O. T. Smith hosts a 6 o’clock dinner for Bachelor Maids in honor of Mrs. Stanley Logan of Oskaloosa. Mrs. Harve Wilson entertained a company of friends today at a 12 o’clock dinner at her northeast city home in tribute to Mrs. Eugene Schneider of Washington state.
The seniors of the high school will have a picnic at English River on Saturday.
The sophomore class will be entertained tomorrow evening at Miss Mabel Brinton's home in southwest Washington. Agnes Butterfield will host a birthday party tonight from 4 to 8 o'clock.
The essay argues manners arise from unselfishness, not rigid rules. It warns conventional schooling alone fails to shape polished behavior and stresses that a mother's genuine desire for her child’s good is key to cultivating gracious conduct.
The Columbus Dispatch notes that erect carriage and poised bearing command respect and reveal inner worth. It contrasts graceful posture with stooped, forward heads and awkward movement, asserting outer beauty reflects inner kindness and character.
Prudence Van Gilder a 20 year old Perry music teacher lies in a white room unable to speak or move beyond her fingers. Since April 26 after a fire linked tragedy she has remained in a trance with signs claiming visitation of heaven. Mrs Scott M Ladd Des Moines wife of a supreme court judge has visited her and others have gathered from across Iowa.
A Philadelphia Press item notes Harduppe complains his friends constantly run him down and that he cannot even dodge a creditor, framing his troubles within social and financial pressure.
The piece blends a street speech and a note on measurement devices. It traces pedometers andodometers from Rome to modern times noting Pertimax’s chariot relay use and ancient road mileage. It ends with a quip about dawn alarms and doom’s crack.
Oskaloosa Iowa May 23 Preparations for the national and state Holiness association camp meeting run May 31 to June 10 on the Central Holiness university campus east of the city. A 3000 seat tabernacle is being set, grounds improved with new walks, and about 5000 delegates from across the United States are expected. Noted speakers include Rev C J Fowler Joseph H Smith and William Pickham editor of the Evangelical Friend of Cleveland Ohio.
Bishop McDowell of the Methodist church will preach the baccalaureate sermon for the 1907 graduates at the university in Iowa City on May 25. A well known midwest minister, he has served as a bishop with headquarters in Chicago for eight years. Previously he was chancellor at Denver University. This will be his first visit to the city.
William M. Terry, Eminent Commander, requests a large delegation to attend the funeral of the late Sir Knight A. D. Biffenburg in Columbus Junction tomorrow.
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