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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1910

Page

4

Brookhart Campaigns On Reform Platform In Iowa District

Colonel S. W. Brookhart, Republican candidate for Congress in this district, campaigns across Washington County and the district with a reform message. He asserts strong support in his home county and urges careful study of his issues, stressing congressional reform and alignment with Lincoln and Roosevelt over current leaders. He says national representation is vital and aims for equal opportunity for all voters, accepting voters’ conclusions on principles.

Washington Washing County S. W. Brookhart Brookhart

Thorne Seen as Likely Nominee for Rail Road Commissioner

The piece argues that Clifford Thorne, a young expert on railroad rates, will probably be nominated for the Iowa railroad commissioner seat. It cites his past work before the Interstate Commerce Commission and his plan for exhaustive interstate freight rate investigations to aid Iowa, praising his industry and reformist aims.

Board of Railroadmissioners Suan Clifford Thorne Thorne United States Iowa Inter State Commerce Commission Office of Ida Grove

Wake Neal for Iowa State Senate in Washington Henry district

Wake Neal, head of the state’s largest Sunday school, runs unopposed as the Republican candidate for state senator in the Washington Henry county district. He has prior service as secretary of the state senate and broad familiarity with lawmakers, suggesting a smooth transition and steady support for moral state legislation. Neal is praised as an old soldier with a youthful temperament, enjoying strong local popularity.

Wake Neal Iowa Washington-Henry Neal State Senate Senate Colonel Palmer

Rare Man Quietly Noticed by Few

A brief quotation notes that a man who dislikes attention is rare, as observed by the Atchison Globe, highlighting his unassuming demeanor and uncommon trait.

Foundation of Tact Quote Echoes Goodwill and Taste

A brief line quotes Endymion on tact, pairing goodness of heart with fitness of taste, highlighting balance in demeanor and judgment.

Endymion

Palmer Seeks Re Nomination for Railway Commissioner

Colonel David J. Palmer of Washington county seeks re nomination for railway commissioner after three terms. The Britt Tribune clipping notes endorsement by the Iowa Unionist praising his experience, farmer ties, and soldier record as evidence of his public service.

Britt Tribune David J. Palmer Washington County Iowa Des Moines Palmer

Bailey for Judgeship Nomination in Washington County

Marsh W. Bailey stands as a strong Republican candidate for the district judgeship to succeed Judge Clements. The community praises Bailey as a man of character, ability, and dignity with conservative judicial temperament. The nomination is by convention, date pending, with Washington County expected to send an enthusiastic delegation.

Washington County Marsh W. Bailey Clements Mr Bailey Bailey

McCleery Runs Unopposed For Representative Seat

Samuel McCleery seeks another term on the Republican primary ticket to represent Washington county. He is unopposed by Republicans and faces Mike Truxan the Democratic candidate from Riverside. Voters will choose between the incumbent party ally and the distant rival in the state race.

Washington County Mike Truxan Riverside Washington

Local society hosts thimble bee and literary club social

Mrs D J Biehelberger and Mrs Bessie Fritz host a thimble bee for W R C. Mrs W W McFarland entertains guests honoring son Roy and wife from Howard Kansas en route to Drake University in Des Moines. Dr G W Hay hosts a 6 pm dinner with several ministers. Mrs W J Southwell hosts a south Iowa avenue thimble bee for about twenty five ladies. Fortnightly club’s literary department closes year with a social at Miss Nellie Tripp’s home featuring lunch and contests and views of a comet and eclipse.

D. J. Biehelberger Bessie Fritz W. W. McFarland Roy Howard Kansas Des Moines Drake University W. J. Southwell South Iowa Avenue Harry Montgomery Helen Anderson Walter Ayres Chicagos Nellie Tripp Harry Ward Lucy Meacham Hazel Meek

Navajo Club to Meet With Mrs Bryson Thursday Afternoon

The Navajo club will meet with Mrs John Bryson Thursday afternoon. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will hold its next regular meeting at the home of Mrs George H Paul on Thursday afternoon at 2 30. Devotional half hour will cover Ist Corinthians chapter 10.

Navajo Club John Bryson T. U Woman's Christian Temperance Union George H. Paul

How to upbuild true Christian factor leader Mrs T J MeIl hinney

Discussion notes urge full attendance for the year end six meetings left in the fiscal year. Leaders Mrs T J MeIl hinney and Mrs Charles Corette encourage prayer and faith to secure funds and payer for the church. A new member Mrs Paul is welcomed as attendance slowly rises and the treasurer will assess paid dues totaling $413.

T. J. MeIlhinney Charles Corette Paul

Ice Cream Supper Bazaar at West Chester Church

The Baracas and Philatheas plan a Saturday May 28 1910 bazaar in the afternoon and an ice cream supper in the evening at the West Chester Baptist church. Everyone is invited.

West Chester Baptist Church

Remarkable operation by Dr Morrison at Queen's Hospital

Charles Endall, suffering a sulfuric acid induced gullet stricture after confusing acid with whisky, had a new permanent mouth created on his side to feed via tube at Queen's hospital Birmingham. He gained weight and left, but later died from exhaustion due to stricture and bronchitis.

Morrison Queen's Hospital Birmingham Charles Endall

Cardui praised as weighty for women in Mount Pleasant

Mrs. M. E. Rail of Mount Pleasant Tenn reports Cardui greatly improved her health after two years of weakness and likewise benefited her daughter during puberty. The advertisement touts Cardui as a gentle vegetable remedy for weak sick girls and women with no harsh minerals, urging requests to Chattanooga Medicine Co for a 64 page booklet.

Mount Pleasant Tenn Cardui M. E. Rail N. B— Aeurtte Advi Dept Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga, Tenn

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