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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1907
Page
4
The Royal Tailors of Chicago advertise deep discounts on suits and overcoats for the coming season. Regular prices range from 15 to 35 dollars, with fall reductions promising lower prices and an absolute guarantee for style fit and workmanship.
In Liss on the London and Southwestern line a village surpasses hotels in wholesale cookery with an ox boiled in a brick lined tank. The carcass was lowered by chains into a ground dug bath, raised by pulleys, and boiled with vegetables for seven hours.
A famous Boston clergyman noted that strict chronological coherence in writing can be too suggestive. He recounted a New Hampshire minister whose Sunday notices listed a funeral for the late sexton on Wednesday at 3 and Thanksgiving services on Thursday at 11, illustrating awkward sequencing.
A light exchange between Dyer and Enpee features sharp one liners about who should have the last word. Both contribute quips that showcase a playful court of phrasing rather than serious dispute.
A short dialogue contrasts a boy and his father with a neighbor's son. The boy complains that actions for his own father go unrewarded, while another man's son receives a nickel for similar deeds.
The Iowa State Teachers' association announces its next meeting in Des Moines with dates December 31 to January 2 and 3. Prof. Frederick E. Bolton of the State university chairs the executive committee. The Savery hotel hosts headquarters, with section meetings at West Des Moines High School.
Mr and Mrs Will Brown of Wellman were seen in the city today traveling by their automobile.
Fairfield Iowa October 8 Dr J G McMurtry of Parsons college blasted translations of classics as 50 cent editions He warned they undermine students in Greek Latin mathematics logic and psychology claiming the habit harms learning and productivity
Leo Strohmeyer, 17, Iowa City High, suffered a broken spine in a game against Cedar Rapids. He underwent emergency surgery at University Homeopathic Hospital and showed early improvement. Surgeons call the operation a success and hope for full recovery. The Iowa City school board, which banned football for seven years, may reconsider after the startling development.
Des Moines reports President O H Longwell of Highland Park college was assaulted by student Willis Mahanna of North English who waited for him after being expelled for refusing to shorten the boy's course. The incident followed Mahanna's discharge and request for leniency.
A health and happiness editorial extols a world trusted product the Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a proven family laxative. It urges buying the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. version, sold by leading druggists, noting physician approval and Well-Informed of the World endorsement.
Mrs Richards of Cotter visits the W Roberts home. J G Miller arrives from West Chester. A marriage license is issued to Chris Kauffman and Mae Essley. Wilson Dougherty goes to Columbus Junction on business. Louie Kleinschmidt of Seventy Six township calls on friends. Mrs L A Stephens and Mrs Dave Peterson visit from Ainsworth. W L Dusenberry leaves for Peoria with George H Paul Co. Nathan Metzgar of Winfield travels to Columbus Junction on business. Mrs McGhan of Keota leaves for New London to visit relatives. Miss Mary Watson of Marion arrives from Davenport for a visit with Samuel Thompson. J L Mayer delivers a draft horse to McCollum for $205. A colt show in Brighton awards Roy Libe’s colt third premium of $10. Mrs J C Bailey visits Mediapolis and returns home. T G Beal departs for Kirkwood Ill after visiting his brother north of town. Mrs H C Hull and daughter Nellie ride the Firefly to Davenport for a visit. M T Anderson receives a carload of manufactured ice weighing 300 pounds per cake. Rev K Michels preaches at Keokuk on missions with a $240 collection. he is pleased with the results.
The five man Company D team sails for Des Moines this week to compete in the state shoot. Members are Lieut. LeRoy Schilling, Boyd Humble, John Miller, John Jackson, and Thompson Brookhart, chosen for their merit as marksmen.
Hollingsworth outlines extensive upgrades for the Burris and Clancy space above the Gong restaurant. A large enlargement, higher ceiling, new front, and modern conveniences will expand the lunch room to accommodate growing business.
Dr H B Miner of Fort Dodge is appointed superintendent of the detent ion hospital for inebriates at Knoxville succeeding Dr W S Osborn who resigned. Miner was among about fifteen applicants and will assume charge about November 1. Osborn will practice medicine in Colorado as his wife suffers from consumption prompting the move.
Judge Sewell ruled Ekymoto owner of a Folsom Street restaurant cannot recover from San Francisco city and county for any damages beyond the direct losses. The case involved a mob incident months earlier and sought consequential damages as well.
A. E. Brown and Harry Robinson of Clay visit the city. Mrs. Lloyd Latta returns to Racine Wisconsin after weeks here. The Rev. W. G. Robertson guests at Rev. W. R. Lawhill home. J. M. Huston of Vancouver Washington, and his son, now in lumber and real estate near the Columbia River, are noted in the day’s rounds.
Misses Martha and Gertrude Swift entertained the young ladies of the Washington telephone office at their North avenue B home last evening. The event featured music and games with refreshments served, and the gathering was described as very enjoyable.
Little Miss Hazle Humston celebrated her fifth birthday at her parents home near Verdi on October 5. Guests included Flossie Abdill Bessie Abdill Freda Abdill Mary Cherry Ula Cherry and Ben Cherry among others.
The event included Earl Wesseltine, Wanda, Don, Ethel and James Beatty, Baxter and Ann Green, Alma, Grace, Ola and Loyd Humston and Clarence Herring. Grownups present included Mr. and Mrs. Harve Humston, Mr. and Mrs. Henry O. Green, Mrs. Will Cherry, Miss Lulu Cherry, and Miss May Ferguson of Kansas. A three course dinner was served.
Miss Maud Sachs Nahm married Mr. M Oppenheimer in a large Bowling Green ceremony at the Nahm residence on Upper State street. The event featured pink and green decor, a fern and dahlia setting, a Lohengrin bridal song, and a later eight course supper by Louisville caterer Klein. The couple left for a bridal trip east after a reception among many out of town guests.
The Ladies' league of the Baptist church meets Thursday at 2 30 PM in the church parlors. The Woman's Missionary society gathers Friday at 2 30 PM at Mrs J W Teeter's home.
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