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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1908

Page

4

Print paper tariff debate yields split committee reports

Washington May 28 Special to The Evening Journal. A special house committee investigating the print paper subject submitted two reports. The majority recommended against removing the tariff on wood pulp until further investigation. The minority supported passage of the Stephens bill, placing wood pulp and print paper on the free list. The restraint of trade charge was continued as unproven.

Washington, D. C The Evening Journal House

Regular meeting of the F A A on May 28 at hall

The F A A will hold its regular meeting Thursday evening May 28 in the hall with full attendance sought for initiatory work and balloting and light entertainment. Mr and Mrs James Laughead hosted a noon dinner for guests at their North Iowa avenue home honoring Mr and Mrs J H Young of Pasadena California. The Ladies Benevolent Society of the Presbyterian church meets tomorrow at 2 30 pm with Mrs St Clair Lewis.

James Laughead North Iowa Avenue J. H. Young Pasadena Calif Ladies’ Benevolent Society of the Presbyterian Church St. Clair Lewis

Burglar Foiled Near Ab Anderson Residence

Tuesday night a suspicious individual attempted to enter the Ab Anderson residence while a young couple watched. He fled across the lawn when they noticed him and was pursued briefly. his identity remains unknown.

Ab Anderson

Heavy Rain Adds Strain to Region Crops Railways

A heavy rainfall measured at 1.11 inches by 7 am intensifies flooding fears across the region. The ongoing two to three weeks of rain threaten crops and hinder railroad roadbeds, prompting potential hiring of extra workers if rains persist.

Holiness Campmeeting Opens at Holiness Park Oskaloosa

The National and Iowa Holiness campmeeting begins today at Holiness Park in Oskaloosa and runs until June 31st. A strong program is planned with the Holiness band expecting notable blessings. The Holiness university is also in Oskaloosa and attendees can study its work during the gathering.

Holiness Park Oskaloosa Holiness Band Holiness University

Doctor Tad McConnaughey Overdose Incident in Olds

Olds May 28 Special reports Dr Ted McConnaughey of this city accidentally took an overdose of a quinine preparation yesterday and was seriously ill for a period The report says no suicide attempt occurred and the rumor was entirely unfounded The incident prompted concern but authorities state no self harm was involved

Margaret Doolittle Seeks Washington County School Superintendent

The Sigourney Review reports that Margaret Doolittle, long a teacher in local schools and later an instructor at Iowa State College Ames, is a candidate before Washington county primaries for county superintendent of schools. Her broad instructional experience and popular Institute work bolster her bid.

Margaret Doolittle Washington County Miss Doolittle Iowa State College Ames Sigourney Review

Banks to Close for Decoration Day Saturday

All city banks will be closed the entire day Saturday for Decoration Day. Patrons are urged to govern themselves accordingly.

Library Closure Notice for Decoration Day

City library will be closed all day Saturday in observance of Decoration Day. Readers are advised to plan accordingly and return or renew materials before the closure. The library staff thanks the public for their understanding during the brief shutdown.

No More Children Wanted at the Star Tonight

Local column notes a big sale at Snouffer Hughes and Co s Mrs Harve Knupp visits from West Chester Otto Patterson visits from Lexington Zweiback breakfast food advertised at the Vienna Harold Downing visits from Des Moines License to wed issued to James L Yansky and Anna H Bushek Mr and Mrs Howard McCreedy visit from Haskins Father Walsh to Pleasant Plain for church services S W Neal to speak at Wellman Methodist church Miss Ada Lambert heads west for extended visit Mrs E Smith and sons visit West Chester from Winfield Wil Chilcote buys a bay driving horse from Oren Helwick Mrs Henry Rathmel and three children arrive from Kremlin Okla to visit J H Kephart family

Snouffer, Hughes & Co Harve Knupp West Chester Vienna Otto Patterson Lexington Zweiback Harold Downing Des Moines Father Walsh Pleasant Plain S. W. Neal Wellman Ada Lambert E. ©. Smith Wil! Chilcote Oren Helwick Henry Rathmel Kremlin Okla J. H. Kephart

The Fountain of Wishing Dream Poem by Johnny Pease

A kid imagines wishing for a magical underwater journey. The tale features a gold trout, mermaids, a king, and a mermaid girl guiding the narrator through underwater doors to claim pearls before returning home. A lyrical fantasy of treasure and friendship in a dim green sea.

Johnny Pease

Sheridan Ride Story Adds Vivid Sight Of Cedar Creek

Major Spera of Council Bluffs recalls accompanying Sheridan during the Cedar Creek action on Oct 19, 1864. He details the pursuit from Milltown, the pace on Sheridan’s front, the recovery of artillery, and the morale boost that swung a rout into victory.

Sheridan Cedar Creek Shenandoah Valley Major Spera Council Binuffs, Jr Milltown Chancellorsville Early Winchester Blood Forcy Colonel Kellogg Miller Custer Emery Hanley Jackson Cincinnati Commerceial Tribune

Country and City Doctors Trade Remedies in Verse

A regional verse contrasts the rural physician who prescribes consultation with a city doctor who seeks stronger remedies. When the countryside man falls ill the rural healer sends patients to the town. When the city physician is stumped the rural doctor again receives patients as the moral shifts.

Bacilli Bugs MecLandburgh Wilson

Residents Return Trips Highlight Keota Briefs

Earl Hout and Fay Bales returned to Keota this morning after short city visits. D C Kilgore went to West Chester for a brief business stop, returning soon. J A Willford departed for Rock Island on business, O B Cissell headed to Chicago with a pending Monday return. Kate Anwyl arrived from Winfield for a short stay at J A Jones home.

Fay Bales Keota D. C. Kilgore West Chester J. A. Willford Rock Island O. B. Cissell Chicago Kate Anwyl Winfield J. A. Jones

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Vienna Bakery Opera ROYAL Mutual Brabant Steck W. Corner Don Hawkins Mgr Veras VAMP Smith J. C. Smith’s Cash Grocery Star James L. Yansky Anna H. Bushek Howard McCreedy Haskins Sheridan’s Little Phil Heinz Bros Druggista Bradfield Renuiator Atlanta Klein Klothing KO. Clothiers and Hatters FOX & Dewey North Side Shoe Store Mason Transfer & Storage Co Earl Hout
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