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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1907
Page
3
Mrs Longwed asks what he had before marriage and Mr Longwed laments having only a latchkey. The exchange plays on marital thrift and humor in a light, domestic moment.
A brief quotation from Leslie's Weekly notes a remark about misunderstanding and clarification, highlighting a light social moment. The line centers on personal miscue and reassurance within a casual conversation.
A day or two ago an actor with a purpose was filmed on stage and thrilled to see himself acting. A prominent dramatic critic replied that this shows what critics have to endure. The Pall Mall Gazette quote frames the exchange.
The quote argues marriage as supreme happiness, claiming a good marriage is the best outcome, a tolerable one acceptable for most, and even a bad marriage preferable to no marriage, reflecting a blunt social view on matrimony.
The Atlanta Constitution quotes a playful exchange on immigration and arrival with a pun on immigrant and landed. The joke hinges on wordplay about being landed and entering a new world.
Visiting cards owe their origin to the Chinese who in early times observed great ceremony in paying calls. The cards were large and colored bright red, used for formal introductions.
The concept arose in seventh century B C by Greeks of Lona who stamped city arms and seals on coins to guarantee weight and value. The practice spread quickly to other Greek cities and into Italy.
A Barakony farmer died from injuries after a blacksmith named Hermann pulled a tooth with rusty pincers while the farmer’s head was held in a vise. The incident details describe an improvised extraction and fatal consequences in Hungary.
The Sahara's sand averages about thirty feet deep but in certain areas has been measured at three hundred feet below the surface.
A brief note suggests using a wife to relay messages to the neighbor, claiming direct telephone or telegraph work is futile for spreading news. The quirky folklore implies efficiency in personal channels over formal communication.
Rev W R Sawhill delivers an earnest Civil War memorial sermon to veterans including the W R C and old soldiers at the 2nd United Presbyterian Church. Scripture readings from 1 Samuel and reflections on Ebenezer mark the event with ministers and choir participating.
The Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance Association listed claims adjusted in the past week. Henry Banbie of Harper reported a horse loss of 100 dollars. Peter Stein of Keota claimed damage to his house from a fire. Thomas Singmaster reported damage to his house and contents from a cause not specified.
Rev. L. D. Young delivered the baccalaureate sermon before Kalona High School graduates last evening in the Baptist church. A large attendance witnessed the service as five Kalona graduates complete this year’s class.
The musicale planned for last Saturday at Pleasant Plain has been postponed to Tuesday evening May 28.
An old advertisement offers Hall's Catarrh Cure for 100 dollars for incurable catarrh. It cites endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin and claims the product works by affecting the blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle, with Hall's Family Pills recommended for constipation.
Fair tonight with light frost east and warmer west portions. Tuesday likely increasing cloudiness and warmer temperatures for the state of Iowa.
Local residents and visitors reported in this week with names including J. M. Wilson James Thoman and H G Newquist Bertha May Hopkins Pearl White Hattie Chilcote Maud Morton Samuel Wolfe L M Littrell Leona Keiser Brier Ditmars and others A Brighton note mentions M BE church foundation work by Tobias Minnick and concrete with Bedford range rock A Washington high school graduation party was held in Brighton Nora Corvette resigns as Morning Sun high school principal and Rug Co ad promotes carpet work and PAZO OINTMENT sale
Weekly Sunday trips start May 5 leaving Brinton at 6 40 a m for Peoria arriving 11 45 a m Returning Peoria at 6 30 p m same day Round trip price 2 00 Local agents can provide details Foley's Kidney Cure praised by Alvin Stimpson of Willimantic Conn after four bottles cured him of kidney trouble Sold by all druggists
There will be a called meeting of Washington lodge No 26 A F and A M Tuesday evening May 28 at 7 30 for work on third degree. Geo W Brown W M.
On May 30 Iowa Central operates a personally conducted excursion to the Minnesota Valley from Arlington to Marietta. Lands in Sibley Renville Medicine Lac Qui Parie counties offer $25 to $50 per acre for farming. The dairy district near St Paul Minneapolis markets hosts Armour Packing's new six million plant. Don’t miss this opportunity.
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