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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1910
Page
5
Local notes show John McNamara at Pleasant Plain Chas Lemley with friends at Brighton and many residents visiting in the city Miss Edna Stewart sails to Iowa City and others call on friends in town from Riverside Ottumwa and Parkersburg are among those mentioned plus Calhoun and Crawfordsville in occasional notes and events.
A father recounts the Rip Van Winkle tale to sleepy Jack and Evelyn. Rip wanders the Catskills, meets kobold players, drinks wine, naps, and awakens to a changed village where twenty years have passed and his old life is gone. The scene ends with Jack yawning as the story ends.
A Want Ad in The Evening Journal targets readers seeking boarding spots by highlighting comforts and attractiveness to attract responses from potential boarders. The ad’s wording aims to appeal to those seeking lodging.
The article notes a total lunar eclipse with a vivid star display and meteor showers, while Halley’s comet appeared dim with a vague head. It jokes about the comet losing its tail and the Earth’s shadow racing across the Moon as stargazers enjoy a cool midnight observing session.
A fragment describes using large shears to clip a comet's tail close to the spine, forcing the comet to depart without its tail. The quirky image conveys a dramatic, humorous tone about astronomical tail removal.
Last night’s cool air dropped to forty four and a half degrees while the day rose to seventy four. Dr. C Griggs foresees a good crop season as twin mule colts weighing 112 pounds at birth arrive on his farm marking a rare and profitable event.
John H. Raftery, famed Chicago reporter now in Helena, Mont, recalled by the Saturday Evening Post describes a G A R parade. The city editor urged fresh angles, and Raftery’s column began with the line Heavens, how their feet hurt revealing a lively, modern take on the veterans event.
The turkey is argued as the true American bird, not the eagle. Authors claim the wild turkey originated in North America and was abundant for whites in Mexico and Honduras, while extinct or rare in South America. Scientists note the bird exists outside its continent only as an immigrant, suggesting a northern origin near Panama’s isthmus.
The John Robinson Shows march through town with a vast parade and 30 acre canvas setup. John G. Robinson III, a 30 year old organizer, oversees 2000 daily meals and a disciplined modern circus operation amid eager crowds.
Funeral service for the late R D McFarlane was held yesterday at 2 pm at the residence on West Jefferson Street. Rev W R Sawhill and Rev W F Graham officiated with the Second United Presbyterian choir aiding. Pallbearers were B F Brown W A Cook T J McElhinney J M Lytle H E B McCollum and J H Stewart. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery.
The family of the late R. D. McFarlane expresses sincere appreciation for kindness shown during illness and after his death. Mrs. R. D. McFarlane and family note the comfort received will not be forgotten. Mrs. R. M. Dihel left for Seaton Wisconsin after visiting here with friends and relatives.
Foley Kidney Pills described as antiseptic tonic and restorative with a prompt corrective of urinary irregularities. Refuse substitutes. Advertised by McElhinney Drug Co.
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