New Industry for Washington Eyes Capital Investment
A report indicates Washington may soon attract a new industry with capital of 40 000 dollars. Details describe potential economic impact and the proposal’s progression toward federal consideration.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1907
Page
4
Will Employ 50 to 100 Men at New Button Factory
The American Pear Button Company plans relocation to Washington from Muscatine and Buffalo. The plant, incorporated for 100000 with 40000 paid, could move after stock subscriptions. Initial hiring runs about fifty cutters, rising to 75 workers and thirty women as operations expand, with carding done at home. Frank Stewart leads the effort to unite the plant in one city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Buffalo
Washington
Frank Stewart
Bodley Passes Away In London
George Frederick Bodley noted architect of farm onshhorch type is reported dead in London. The item lists his death among brief notes from the era. The outline also includes varied items from earthquakes to labor notices and remarks by Secretary Root.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Frederick Bodley
Onshhorch
London
Washington Poised to Welcome Pearl Button Factory
A proposed pearl button factory plans to hire 40 to 50 workers within six weeks, with cutting (40 by 60 feet) in a smaller building and finishing (40 by 80 feet) later. The business growth, rail facilities, and government shell propagation projects support relocation from Muscatine and Buffalo, benefiting local employment and town business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Muscatine
Buffalo
Student visitors return home for weekend at Leigh Bell and Kay Foley residence
Leigh Bell and Kay Foley, attending the State university, will arrive Friday night to spend Sunday at home, enjoying a family weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh Bell
Kay Foley
The
State University
Mrs Milt Roth Plans Visit From Fairfield to Corbin Home
Mrs Milt Roth will arrive tomorrow from Fairfield for a visit at the Corbin home and to spend time with other friends in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milt Roth
Fairfield
Corbin
Mahon Arrives in San Francisco To End Street Car Strike
At San Francisco on October 22 W D Mahon international president of the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employees of America arrived to assess the local situation. He would not discuss details but rumors say his aim is to end the prolonged street car strike. A meeting with Superintendent Black was rumored to be set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
W. DD. Mahon
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Emploves of America
Mahon
Black
Muneie
Ind
Hazel Cooper
Hugh Banks
Canal completion slated for open by Governor Deneey
The Hennepin canal is finished and will be formally opened on Thursday. Governor Deneey will preside with Seo Vansant of Minnesota and Thomas Henderson of Washington assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Hennepin Canal
Deneey
Seo Vansant
Minnesota
Thomas Henderson
Washington
Former Joliet Pastor Indicted for Forgery in Insurance Papers
Benjamin F. Trafft once pastor at Ridgewood Baptist Church Joliet has been placed on trial in Will County circuit court on forgery charges linked to insurance papers issued by Graff in his role as an insurance society agent after his deposition from the ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet, Hh
Benjamin F. Trafft
Ridgewood Baptist Church
Joliet
Triad
Will County
Graff
Stolen Pocketsuit Pocketbook Lost in Fire Mishap
Leonard Eichhorn a tavern keeper in Ray City Michigan accidentally burned his money and checks when a pocketbook dropped from his pocket into a furnace. He tried to retrieve it but the fire had already consumed the wallet and its contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray City
Mich
Leonard Eichhorn
Roaring Ways of the Red Lion Club Members
The Red Lion club gathered great Englishmen including Huxley during British association sessions. A Ipswich meeting described by Huxley drew foreign guests like the Prince of Canino and Bonaparte's nephew, who were surprised by the professors' human behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Lion Club
Huxley
British Association
Ipswich
England
Prince of
Canino
Bonaparte
Philanthropist Delivers Tiny Hope in Dark Alley
An earnest east side worker recalls an elderly philanthropist escorting her on visits. They find a small girl crying after losing a dime in a dark alley. The man offers a match, hoping it helps the search, while the worker expresses sympathy for the child and her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side
Harper's
Dinner Invitations Spark Breakfast Debate In Courier Journal
A Louisville Courier Journal snippet notes dinner invitations common but questions if breakfast could replace the daily ritual. The exchange hints at social dining norms and personal schedules in early 20th century etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Do You Believe the Good Die Young Quote
A brief line from Pick-Me-Up foregrounds a gag about belief in good dying young versus stories of a first husband. The exchange hinges on a joke about rumors and reliability of a spouse's memories.
Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Claims Cough Cure
A druggist certificate promises refunds if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. It states the remedy stops coughs, heals lungs, and prevents pneumonia and consumption, with no opiates. The genuine product comes in a yellow package. substitutes are refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Roosevelt in Vicksburg Warm Welcome on River Visit
President Roosevelt paid a cordial, hour long visit to Vicksburg Mississippi after crossing the river at Delta. He rode through the city by carriage led by Mayor B W Griffith and General Stephen D Lee to a national cemetery where hundreds of veterans from both sides greeted him with handshakes and enthusiastic cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg
Miss
Roosevelt
Delta
Pelle
B. W Griffith
Stephen D. Lee
National Cemetery
Griffith
Mississippi Delta
Cherry and
Clay Streets
Lee
United Confederate Veterans
Williams Hosts Roosevelt at Crowded Mississippi Event
From the cemetery to court house square an immense crowd gathered as John Sharp Williams introduced President Roosevelt. Williams praised American presidents from Washington to Roosevelt and hailed Roosevelt as America's chief magistrate in a united Dixie and Yankee nation. Roosevelt thanked Mississippi for healing Civil War wounds and urged river improvements and irrigation with federal support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House Square
Roosevelt
John Sharp Williams
Washington
Williams
Theodore Roosevelt
America
Dixie Land
Yankee Land
Yazoo and
Mississippi Valley
Teddy
Mississippi
Brenadio
Tie
Congress
Betsy Ross and Vienna bakery featured in local notes
Local items highlight Betsy Ross cigar at Lemmon's pharmacy and famed French bread at Jonson's. Vienna bakery promos promote fresh cakes pies rolls and ten cent pies. Several residents and travelers named pass through, with civic transit to chrysanthemum show and Preventics cold remedy available locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Vienna
Betsy
James Wilson
Burlington
Harry Montgomery
Jonson's. Jr
D. Arthaud
H. M. Gilkey
Allen DeLong
Crawfordsville
J. J. Miller
J. H. Miller
Katherine Swartzendruber
Columbus Junction
Betsy Ross
J. E. Lemmon
Lemmon
Dr Shoop's Restorative Promises Quick Relief
Advertises Dr Shoop's Restorative as a universal remedy for stomach and kidney ailments with prompt relief. Claims action through the nervous system to control stomach functions and related areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoop
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