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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
3
London readers report a ban on banquets with more than two talks. John Bull leads a revolt against lengthy speeches, demanding short toasts and minimal or no after-dinner talks. American banquet culture would likely follow this urge for brevity.
Washington celebrates as Parker Carnival Co hosts a street fair with special trains and excursion rates. The event spans one week from June 29th to July 4th inclusive, drawing local crowds and offering festive activities.
A wind storm during Sunday services struck Creston Iowa causing a panic in several churches. The revival tent hosting Rev James O May's baccalaureate sermon collapsed, injuring several people including a woman who was seriously hurt. Rain drenched attendees as ministers ended other services abruptly.
Special to the Evening Journal reports showers and thunderstorms and cooler tonight in Iowa with Friday partly cloudy conditions and cooler air in the east portion.
The Bohemian Magazine Deposit NY announces a $1,000 prize pool for fiction with a $500 first prize and a $100 photography prize plus attractive buyback for unprized manuscripts. The Gray Goose offers $500 total with seven top stories, including a $100 top prize. Both seek fresh, innovative work and require coupons from June issues.
A June Outing Magazine passage describes Sault Ste. Marie as a modern town with frontier traditions. Visitors encounter Indians and mixed tribal life near the river and islands of Lake Huron and Lake Superior, selling willow ware while dog teams wait outside stores, illustrating a blend of past and present in Michigan.
The Great Parker Carnival Co. No 1 advertises a bigger and better show opening June 29 in Washington on the square. One week of performances promises a good show with the big event billed as the big show.
The piece asserts high elevations bring fevers while lower areas bring malaria, and promotes Electric Bitters as an effective remedy against lassi tude malaria jaundice biliousness fever ague and general debility. Sold under guarantee at Lemmon's Pharmacy. Price 50 cents.
Frank Wade a 55 year old laborer from Waterloo Iowa is being treated for eye injuries after being accidentally shot by boys hunting in Albert Lea Minnesota. Two bullets hit his left eye causing loss of vision and removal of the optic is planned though danger remains to the right eye. Wade is without funds and cared for by local charities.
The Jackson township Republicans will hold a caucus Saturday evening at So'clock to nominate township officers. G. W. Reed, Com.
Dr Kari F Coiser resigns after eight years in Cedar Falls where he served in the political science department of the Iowa State Normal School. He has been elected to the history chair at Oberlin College in Oberlin Ohio and will end his Normal duties after the summer term.
Patient relief claimed as Foley's Urino Laxative treats chronic constipation by aiding digestion and stimulating liver and bowels. Advertises quick improvement, no nausea or griping, and pleasant taste. cautions against substitutes, Lemmon's Pharmacy endorsement.
Farmers in town for Decoration Day with spare buggy space are asked to report to B. F. Dixon & Co. for transport of one or more old soldiers to the cemeteries. The offer is welcomed by the veterans.
Blacksmith shops in the city will close all day Saturday for Decoration Day. The notice notes the temporary shutdown and directs customers to return after the holiday. no other events or names are mentioned.
Phil Bratten attended the Brightom schools commencement exercises held last evening.
Be up to the minute. Clover Bunchers fit all machines and replace horse rakes. Mowing leaves grass in neat windrows with less trash, adding $1.50 to $2.00 per ton. Heavier grass costs less to turn than a rake. lighter grass saves straw. Five and six foot machines priced at 15 and 18 dollars, available at Mason Transfer & Storage Co.
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