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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1908
Page
3
Capt. S A White received a letter from his daughter Mrs Owen Wilson stating Owen Wilson Jr was brought home from school with a broken arm. The injury mirrors a previous break in the same arm and the lad is having a hard time with it.
Dentist Dr. Sexton listed on the first stairway north of the postoffice with contact number 604 433 tf.
Local notes mention nice young chickens at the Royal market with 14-21 sizes and a Sunday dinner order offer. Several residents from Haskins Kalona Ainsworth West Chester Iowa City and nearby areas were in the city yesterday and Thursday for visits and shows at the opera house.
Six month used unit described as better than new. Former owner now uses electric power. Price available from 12-46 Iowa Gas and Electric Co.
A vintage guide describes crafts for male gifts including a bachelor’s roll crafted from a black cloth strip lined with white flannel to hold spools and tools. It also covers a leather collar box and matching cuff case, with decorative cords and stitched details meant for unwedded men who sew on buttons.
Gollars lists small green leather skin standard leather, two yards silk cord or one yard cretenne, four yards silk cord, and embroidery silks intended for lettering.
The stamped material arrives in front and back pieces that fold over and fasten with snaps at the front. The design enables opening from either end for convenience. It includes a green moire lining and one skein of file silk in each shade for working.
A stocking novelty guide suggests silk stockings as a reliable gift for a girl friend. Black and white are popular choices, with colored stockings requiring knowledge of the recipient’s wardrobe. Black silk stockings with colored tops and instep insets are noted as a newer, stylish option for fashion‑forward young women.
A varied inventory includes a desk ornament combining pincushion clip holder and paper weight, ribbon sachets on girdles, smokers sets shaped as skulls with cigar holder and match safe, heavy leather studded wicker chairs, brass nailed seats, and brass tablets with mottoes mounted on dark wood plaques.
Deputy Sheriff Burns sought to collect an $18,000 judgment by attaching the railroad's office furniture and threatening to levy on a departing train. Officials said rolling stock was mortgaged. attorneys secured a stay of execution from the supreme court. The case involves William Carroll, awarded $17,500 and costs after losing his legs repairing a car.
London October 24 The Social-Democratic MP William James Thorne faced Bow Street magistrates after a writ charged he incited a breach of the peace by urging the unemployed to rush bake shops. He was ordered to give security for good behavior for a year or face six months in jail. Fellow MPs Peter Curran and J O Grady posted bonds.
Secretary of State Root declines to issue a warrant of extradition sought by Russia for Jan Janoff Pouren. The case centers on international legal action and the ongoing dispute over the suspect's return. The October 24 report notes the decision by the U.S. government on extradition.
The forecast for Illinois indicates partly cloudy skies with possible showers and cooler temperatures. Indiana Wisconsin and Lower Michigan are also listed as partly cloudy with possible showers. In Iowa eastern and central portions are likely to see showers.
Chicago and East Buffalo stock reports detail fluctuating prices for wheat corn oats and hogs with open high low and close figures. Cattle calves and sheep quotations appear alongside live poultry hay and regional feeding prairie prices, reflecting wide market movements.
Miss Blanche Adams returned to her Ainsworth home for a benefit event by the C E society with a welcome program featuring Blind Boone. Local residents and visitors include Miss Lillian Minick arriving for a short visit, Verne Singleton en route to Keota, and guests W. H. Stewart, Clyde Greer, and William Pinch visiting from nearby towns.
Rural carrier R G Jones of route 8 learned he drew Rosebud Farm number 3818 entitling a claim. To prove up he must pay 14.00 entry, 192.00 first payment due March 1 and 153.60 annually for five years. Mrs Al McElwain arrived last evening from the Branch in the west.
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