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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1908
Page
2
A study of exotic animals kept as pets in various regions. In South America snakes roam homes and sleep with families, while California and Mexico children keep horned toads as playful lizards. A California farm incident ends with children riding a bear mistaken for a dog.
In a court retelling a twelve year old boy named Walter outs Duelled lawyer by sticking to truth as instructed by his father. The boy remained firm as cross examination sought to twist his account, and the attorney halted further attempts to entangle him.
A father explains to his son that a mirror reverses left and right not top and bottom. The boy asks why the top and bottom aren’t reversed, prompting a puzzled “Why-er-ah” as the gag lands.
Fayette county Kentucky follows the rise of James William Craig known as Willie Craig a youthful poet who has published 500 poems and a bound volume. He has $50 in the bank from his writing and is named staff poet of Gratz Park News as his proud parents Mr and Mrs W G Craig celebrate his achievement.
A group of traveling salesmen presented Conductor George Dowell of the Branch passenger with an elm club eighteen inches long to enforce the new ticket order starting today. The Keota Eagle notes playful mockery toward the railroad company. Mrs. Jacob Limerman of West Chester is ill and daughter Mrs. R B Dunshee has been visiting to care for her mother.
David Blankenhorn of near Ainsworth sold his farm and took city property in Washington as part payment. He and his family plan to move there to make their home, as reported by the Columbus Safeguard on Oct. 15.
Oct 8 and 16 notices report Bennett of Washington as a caller on Monday. He and his wife expect to leave soon for California to spend the winter, per the Enterprise brief.
Mrs Richardson moves into the Mrs Hamilton property she recently purchased. The Hamiltons move into the Freak property vacated by J W Waiton who heads to Washington to operate a blacksmith shop.
Mrs Al 2 Patterson relocates from her late Lexington home to Ainsworth to live with Misses Hattie and Emma Pratt. The note appears in the Ainsworth Clipper dated Oct 16.
Geo. S. Tracy the Democratic congress candidate and Henry M. Eicher of Washington will discuss key issues of the day at the Ainsworth opera house Tuesday evening, October 20. The notice appears in the Ainsworth Clipper dated October 16.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Craig and Mrs. Baz Wells of Washington were guests at the Al Moore residence last night. Local society note from the Ainsworth Clipper dated October 16.
Ss A Walker and wife travelled to Washington to see their son James who had a bruised knee that became infected with foreign matter. The worst is over and the wound is starting to heal.
Harvey Barnes reports his father accepted a call to preach to a congregation at Viola Illinois and began labor on the charge two weeks ago as noted in the Ainsworth Clipper dated October 16.
David Neiswanger from Washington visited his brother Sam uel all day and remained a respected figure as the first treasurer of the Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance association. He still owns 160 acres in Marion township. The A M E church choir and congregation returned from Washington after a reception with a large crowd and warm entertainment.
Joe Dawson arrived on the Burlington last evening. Mrs. A. M. Meade returned from Sigourney. Mrs. E. D. Morrison and baby came back from a Chicago visit. Jeannette Jamison left for an over Sunday visit at Burlington. Wilma Row arrived on the Burlington. Effie Porter returned to Ainsworth after city visit. Kate Frazey came from Brighton for a visit with Mrs. Frank McClean. Sarah Rinehart traveled to Columbus City for several days. Rinehart's father lost his home and contents in a fire earlier this week.
A vintage medical ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets for a rapid cold cure with a money back guarantee if unsuccessful. Each box bears Druggist BE. W. Grove's signature and sells for 25 cents.
For sale are two Highland Park lots adjoining the City Library to settle the estate of Mrs. E E Everson. Details on price and terms available from A Anderson executor. Moriarty family members returned from Des Moines after a week with relatives and P J Moriarty works at the Register and Leader. Vienna bakery offers Sunday orders.
Advance shipment of four new fall styles direct from the factory offers photographs never before shown in the city. Call to view and compare prices at Frey’s Studio located at the northwest corner of the square.
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