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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1901
Page
4
Explosives blew open the vault at J. C. Currier & Son in Salix but no money was stolen. Residents heard four dynamite blasts. burglars fled unseen. Police say the Matlock town gang, believed in Sioux City yesterday, likely behind the attempt.
The pastor conducts morning preaching and Rev. F. A. Krauser of Chicago speaks in the evening on The New Vision of Christ. An invitation is extended to all veterans. The morning theme is The Three fold Manifestation and the evening continuing the pastor's series.
A series of sermons to youth on the life of Joseph titled From Prison to Prime Minister. services at 11 am and 7 pm tomorrow with Sunday school at 3 pm. Thursday prayer meetings. First Church of Christ Scientist holds 10 30 am services with Adam and Fallen Man as the study. Women's Mission Day speakers include Mrs. W Miller and Miss Janette Gedalins addressing foreign and mission work among Jews. Local visits noted for Harvey Brannigar J B Crooks Arthur Shields and Mrs. W R Beamer with travel to Wapello.
President Roosevelt issued the proclamation designating Thursday the 28th as Thanksgiving Day. Italian squadron movements and French naval balance are noted in the broader war context from Washington. The announcement marks a national observance tied to the Thanksgiving holiday.
A physician warns in a medical journal that lingering taste after meals signals poor digestion and cites salicylic acid and formaldehyde in canned foods. He notes long storage taints meat and warns that those who poison food deserve to starve on their own products.
A compact market listing showcases assorted cereals with prices: Matta Vite 0 15e, Grape Nuts 15¢, Wheatiet ooo 15¢, Oriole Breakfast Food 15¢, Creams of Wheat 18¢, reflecting aggressive low pricing.
The second division of the Italian squadron set sail for Turkey to counterbalance the French demonstration.
The Misses Gertrude Smith Charlotte Cunninghan Lillian Smith and Esther MicGugin hosted a gathering for a few gentlemen friends at Smouses hall. Palms chrysanthemums lanterns and posters decorated the room while eight tables hosted progressive high five. Charles Dewey won the first prize a sterling silver dress suitcase. Out of town guests included Arthur Shields Ralph McConnelhan James Cunningham and others.
Monday morning the seat sale for Lost to New York opens at the Carris Pharmacy. Hunters are warned not to trespass on the Enoch Winter place. Miller Bros notify they occupy the property and request hunting trespass be avoided.
Contractors from Iowa City Monmouth and St Louis submitted bids for city sewer pipe. Bids closed at noon and were received by Chas Hebener chair of the sewer committee. The committee planned to meet at 8 pm in City Hall to open the bids.
The home department holds a Sunday evening session with Mrs. Miles Bradford on South Iowa Ave for those who cannot attend Sabbath School. Members receive a quarterly and commit to half an hour of weekly study. Miss Janette Gedalins, a Jewess Missionary, speaks at the Baptist church tomorrow on Jews’ claims upon Christians following the Cedar Falls convention. W Nelson reports a new line of small gold clocks, each warrantied and well crafted.
WANTED A woman or girl to run machine in mitten factory. LOST A child’s elder down cloak between city and Prairie Flower church. FOUND Ladies brown eton jacket with red buttons. FOUND A pocketbook on the square owner can reclaim by paying notice. FOR SALE A good cow cheap. WANTED Ten shocks of corn fodder. TO RENT A furnished room bright and sunny furnace heat. Seek at the Journal. FOUND M. W. A. badge on Sigourney road. For Rent Room to top flat west side of the Rookery. tf
Naturalist J. Lancaster spent five years on Florida's west coast studying birds and found the frigate bird can fly longer without rest than any other. It reportedly sails a week nonstop, feeds and nests on the wing, and may have automatic wing control. It reaches speeds near ninety six miles per hour with minimal flapping. The albatross, larger, must rest after four to five days shadows a ship.
Beau Nash asks a lady about her origin and she replies straight from London. He jokes about warp and later is rebuked by the same woman who tells him Tobit’s dog was named Nash, calling him an impudent dog in revenge.
On a portland Maine trip Wild Bill Hickok sought rest but joined a rich Portland poker group. He watched and then played through the night, learning the craft as he won about 1500 dollars and left the table declaring he would stay awake again tomorrow.
A historical experiment shows body polarization when a strong current passes from one end to the other through the hands placed in basins. After drying, hands are placed in separate basins connected to a galvanometer and a reverse current is observed.
Samuel Johnson warns against poverty and borrowing for vanity or pleasure urging to live within means. He emphasizes temptation misery and regret that come from debt and excess.
Critics note poets often overlook their use of others’ lines. Lang cites Scott’s indifference to sources and a Dobson misattribution as examples, saying a forgetful bard may mistake others’ verses for his own while denying conscious borrowing.
Tess claims she does not understand why people call him a flatterer. Jess suggests she believes he was sincere, while Tess notes he never said anything flattering to her. The exchange hints at skepticism about the man's intentions and whether his words were genuine.
Mr Newed asks about an option on a Blank avenue residence while Mrs Newed fears a haunting. The mother refuses to enter the home, but Mr Newed vows to close the deal first thing in the morning per Chicago News.
A critic compares Arab music to a prima donna whose voice ruptures while attempting a solo duet with herself. The style features notes that drift between sharp and flat tones and split into multiple portions challenging any listener to catch more than one at a time.
A visitor declines entry saying he will not come in and asks to see Mr. Jones for two minutes. The servant asks the name and the visitor responds with a lengthy title, prompting the servant to invite him in and bring him along.
An appeal proposes giving boys a room of their own to enjoy at will and welcome their male friends, as a means to keep them off street corners.
A dialogue exchange from Chicago Post and Detroit Free Press highlights humor about language, worth, and risk in matrimonial proposals. A writer declares vocabulary comes to him, while a woman questions a proposal about value and certainty.
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