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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1909
Page
5
Fragments report a buggy mishap near a church leaving occupants with slight injuries. Grandma Jones visits Missouri and will live with daughter Mrs. B Waterhouse. Rh M Andersons relocate to Irfield and Mr Robson of Pennsylvania becomes proprietor of the Jay Store.
Nov 3 reports Miss Cordelia Crossett of Ellman Iowa returning home after mending with the Stephens sisters. J R Newton and wife of Bloomington Iowa arrive to visit daughter Mrs Easter and family. Miss Gladys Smith heads to Washington after a visit. Vera Nichols celebrates her ninth birthday with eleven guests and light refreshments. Mrs J A Chambers and son Illard travel to Brighton to see her mother Mrs Ingham. Miss Esther Kaufmann of Iowa fits visits Miss Esther Stone.
Nov 4 social items list visits from Mrs Geo McCarty and Oscar McNamee. Mentiones of Mrs C O Keiser ill, Birthday Embroidery club gathering, Frank Fish visiting before moving to Nebraska, W F Carrico family returning to Abingdon, IL, and others in Keota and West Chester. Includes church events and local visits with notes of pie supper and Ladies Aid.
Free offer of Dr. K V Pierce’s Favorite Prescription by mail. Address to Dr K V Pierce President Buffalo New York for a plain envelope correspondence.
A person travels to Omaha to accept a clerkship position, marking a career step. The move involves relocation and employment in a clerical role, with anticipated duties and responsibilities outlined by local or institutional notices.
Nov 4 Ray Robbins came home from Cedar Falls. Mrs Jane Mitchell with daughter Mrs Barnes and son left for Nebraska after visiting friends here. Mrs J B McCoy and Misses Delia and Fannie Fletcher and Mrs T C Davis visited Washington. Ed Metzgar of Wyman was a business visitor. Mrs J R Rickey traveled to Columbus Junction to spend the day with her parents Mr and Mrs Griswold.
Prof Nutting will speak at the Methodist church Friday at 8 pm on the Hawaiian Islands with a display of many views. The Muscatine News Tribune notes his earlier lecture depicted island vegetation cities natives birds and guano islands with fine photos. Admission is 25 cents.
See pictures of acres of birds and hear Prof. Nutting discuss them Friday night. Also coverage of the Hawaiian Islands and the people. Single admission 25 cents.
Mrs. Ed Kiburz and her son Onward left last evening for Davenport. She returned this morning and Onward continued to Monticello for a short visit with his sister.
A busy social sweep describes a serenade at the McFarlane home and a subsequent dessert at Marcucci Pacini, with gifts and toasts. Mrs Shrader and Mrs Walker host a sewing gathering for about eighty ladies, followed by thimble bee entertainments. Nearby, Mrs Hallquist hosts a farewell party for Mrs Young before her move to Des Moines. The Birthday Embroidery Club enjoys a banner day in Keota, with plans for Nov 17. A Louisville Times notice details Miss Henrietta Spriestersbach and Dr Andrew Yager wedding in Charlestown Indiana, with attendant gowns and a reception. Mr and Mrs William Fulton celebrate their forty fifth anniversary with a family dinner.
The Golden Rule Circle of King's Daughters and the Degree of Honor plan evening meetings at 7 30. Golden Rule Circle members should bring October Magazine. All Degree of Honor members are urged to attend.
The Woman's Mission Circle of the Baptist church will hold their regular program meeting at the home of Mrs. Frank Creath on Friday afternoon at 2:39.
The school board last night rejected a married woman’s application to teach, noting she wished to teach for pleasure rather than to support a family. Her recommendations were strong, but the board stood by its policy against married teachers.
In Capital on November 3, officials note an abundance of qualified teachers, leading to rejections as districts seek ideal matches. The comment underscores ongoing debates over staffing and education quality across schools.
An advertisement promises to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with a money back guarantee. The product is priced at 50 cents.
New York trial on alleged monopoly violation heard letters from John Schoonmaker vice president of the American Ice company. He urged cutting off a dealer who left and proposed measures to shut him off in multiple states. Another letter outlined profits from distributing the ice crop among cities where the firm operated.
A college course delivers perfection as a parent expresses supreme pride. The daughter’s education leads to marriage with one of the professors, signaling social gains tied to academic involvement.
A concise editorial note from the Chicaco News warns that excesses in youth become burdens for later life, payable decades later, reflecting on prudent temperance and long term consequences.
City teachers left last evening by special car for Des Moines to join a three day state teachers association session. Miss Hansen will join a Round Table discussion. Ward schools gain blackboard maps to aid geography and history study. Literary society meeting postponed to Fri Nov 12 with section three program listed.
On account of the crowded condition of the fourth room at the Lincoln school a number of transfers have been made.
W. T. King of W. T. King & Sons visited the High School as a caller for the firm. He left three rooms with trial blackboards that resist light reflection to protect pupils’ eyes.
Officials announced a cow contest mirroring the Iowa event to showcase local dairy stock. Organizers urge participants from farms and 4-H clubs to enter by a set deadline at the county fairgrounds.
A Wisconsin divorce case highlights a faithful wife giving up on her troubled marriage amid a broader dairy show context. Milwaukee hosts the national dairy show prompting creation of the Cow Culture club with prize money from $50 to $500 and a $1,000 seed offer from Iowa breeder W M Marsh to launch a Wisconsin chapter.
In LaSalle County Illinois a divorce bill by Herbert D. Dickinson's wife reopens public attention on the former Ottawa insurance agent linked to a Des Moines death and earlier Iowa crimes. The petition seeks alimony for herself and three children. Dickinson’s estranged wife cites support and separation.
Schools will be closed Thursday and Friday to permit teachers to attend the State Teachers Association meeting in Des Moines.
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