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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1911
Page
2
A fragmentary report notes unrest spreading amid calls for a republic expansion. Amid global turmoil readers are reminded of everyday comforts such as footwear, with the message underscoring survival through practical goods.
The Rev. M. M. McCreight of Bethel seamen's mission spoke yesterday at the First and Second United Presbyterian, Presbyterian and Methodist churches detailing mission work on the Great Lakes. He solicited funds in Washington and has visited before, preaching here three years ago.
Mrs. W. W. Gould of Pittsfield New Hampshire credits Electric Bitters with curing her long stomach and kidney troubles. She endorses the tonic as the best liver and kidney remedy and recommends others try it, priced 50 cents at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
The Spencer brothers will give a musicale at the A M E church tomorrow evening to benefit the church. An unusually attractive program has been prepared and all who can attend are urged to come. Admission is 25 cents.
Promotional claim for a laxative bromide quinine tablet showing a refund offer if ineffective. Mentions KE W GROVE and a doctoring signature on the box. Read as an old patent medicine advertisement likely from a late 19th or early 20th century page.
Notice that 712 T will offer piano and voice lessons starting Monday October 23. Interested pupils should arrange immediately with Nora H Curran Mus Bac Oberlin Conservatory of Music by calling 591 Blue.
An advertisement promises cure for itching bleeding and protruding piles in six to fourteen days with PAZO OINTMENT and offers a money back refund. It touts Meritol White Liniment as a universal pain killer and healer from Lemmon's Pharmacy as exclusive agents.
The quoted lines suggest a literary aside about a widower who remarries and grieves his first wife, but no identifiable news event, dates, or organizations are present. The fragment reads as a joke or editorial aside rather than a reportable item.
Royal Minick advertises rugs made from old carpet with all sizes and colors. He offers free freight and drayage, pays for shipment, and buys old woolen ingrain carpet. Contact ROY MINICK at 325 Black as Agent for Fairfield Rug Works.
Rural Route One notes October 16 report visiting relatives illnesses and social visits. M C Johnson visits Moline. Sam Wiley on sick list. A Kallaus family moves to Washington. Ruth Carlson assists with house work. Jim Hoss works for Ernest Carlson. Several local residents visit kin and spend weekends at homes.
Miss Jennie Madden visited Olds for a few days with Marguerite Coffman. The Mischief Maker played to a full house at the club house Thursday. Clark Caviness sold his blacksmith shop to Hugh Cole who will take possession soon. Frank Thompson of Burlington visited on business. Reverend Hanson of Pella will preach at the Baptist church for the year. Harry Lloyd and Philip Vanerus traveled to Chicago for a few days. Fannie Sales visited friends in Grinnell. Mr and Mrs Will Teeter of Fairfield visited at the Ren Brier home this week.
Richland residents push cemetery cement walks with over 100 rods subscribed and more promised. The plan needs at least 170 rods. Subscribers will have their names listed in the blocks they fund. Mr and Mrs Chas Horning’s infant son was buried in Highland cemetery last Sunday. Miss Rhodes, grammar school teacher, visited parents in Ainsworth over the weekend.
SIDEWALK SKETCHES PRAISES THE RURAL TELEPHONE AS A FARMHOUSE DELIGHT AND GOSSIP LIFELINE. THE PIECE DESCRIBES ITS SOCIAL VALUE, EVILS, AND LOCAL NEWS NOTES FROM OLIVEHURST LIKE CLARENCE NEVILLE IN PEORIA AND OTHERS VISITING WASHINGTON, OTtUMWA, DES MOINES, AND KEOTA.
Oct 14 Mrs BE D Lewis L L Godlove and Miss Myrl Iden visited Washington on Thursday. Queen Esther girls held a party at Jessie Adams home Friday night. Helen and Marie Snagely returned to Ladora after visiting relatives here. J A Dodds family spent Sunday at Ed Kelso home Lone Tree. Mrs Side Jones and son Arthur and Miss Maria visited Burlington on Saturday for business.
Miss Grace Chapel 20 took carbolic acid at her father's home three miles west of Kalona. She died about eight pm after being found unconscious. Coroner Dr. Hay will hold an inquest, no date set. Survived by four brothers and two sisters. Grace formerly worked for W H Butterfield in Kalona and Iowa City.
Social tidbits report shop pinning in Muscatine and visits in Iowa City. Farm changes include Ramsey leasing Dr Downing’s place and John Miller renting C M Booth’s farm. High school boys played Keota baseball. local church lectures begin with H V Adams. rally day set for October 22. New hotel fortunes rise. Dayton Bros stock sold to Walton brothers. local sale at Keota noted. KD C Kilgore reports shelled corn at 61 cents.
A quirky note explains that the Mississippi River mouth sits farther from Earth's center than its source making it seem uphill. It also states the Panama Canal's eastern end lies farther west than the western end.
In Buenos Aires a statue honors Patucho, a negro soldier who refused to lower the Argentine flag to Spanish soldiers and was shot during the first Argentine revolution. The piece notes the statue’s uniqueness and the act of defiance attributed to the unnamed white patrons.
Naturally Joax is accused of involvement in multiple shady dealings. Hoa questions the nature of his business. Joax is identified as an awning maker.
A student asks for the first word in the dictionary and Mr. Growecher answers with a joke about the article a. The student then inquires the last word and Mr. Growecher jokes that his wife is the expert on that subject.
Market reports show mixed packers and heavy shipping grades trading around 6.00 to 6.70 per unit, cattle receipts near 27 000 with prospects steady to 10 lower, sheep at 66 000 with steady prospects, and cattle and grain sections denoting varying bids and estimated receipts for the day. Prices cited include beef six dollars and change, with grain futures listing opening and closing figures for wheat corn and oats.
The notice lists various prices for farm goods and groceries including grain products, staples, and livestock related items. Items shown include feed, flour, and sacks with per unit costs and quantities noted.
Fragmentary OCR styled lines mention a judge's charge favoring a defendant and a lawyer's discussion. Names include Gooogdlily and Wallace Bruce with a Boston 1 script flavor. The text hints at anxiety, friendship, and courtroom chatter.
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