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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1901
Page
4
Rev Lilley and Sam Younkin, who had been attending the Baptist state convention, returned home Saturday after their attendance.
A Galveston News excerpt quotes a prominent physician arguing florists face the highest death rate. He cites extreme temperature shifts between greenhouse heat and cold outdoor air, plus habitual exposure without coats in hot artificial atmospheres, leading to lung throat and stomach diseases and rheumatism.
The piece recounts a climate claim praised as healthy and notes two incidents involving a tenderfoot and a cowboy. Arizona Al remarks on the climate and a past confrontation where a pale, weak casualty was mocked and forced to recover after a sunburn and an assault.
Barnes recalls a walk with Tedworth who promised half of a million dollars if found. Tedworth then picked up a dime and insulted Barnes when asked to share, illustrating the petty moment.
A humorous exchange appears to involve Alma and a doctor, with the doctor quipping that his acquaintance with his wife began after their wedding, as cited in Heitere Welt.
Auburn New York October 28 Special final preparations for the execution of Czolgorz were begun by Warden Mead Electrician Davis and the guards. Officials plan to prevent any talking in the death chamber and prefer any remarks be made in the condemned cell. The prisoner’s attitude is reported unchanged.
Seats are selling for the High Rollers Extravaganza at the Graham venue for a Wednesday evening show. Curtain rises at 8 15 sharp.
The Milwaukee sheriff jury met today at 1 pm to inspect the right of way west of the city along the Coo Griffith John McKinstry William Cherry H W Scofield and George Hayes farms. Tomorrow they will hear cases against John Shields Mrs Joe Kilgore Jack Clancy and Jesse Phillipsio. Also on docket are cases against John Shanafelt Brit Steen and W R Jeffrey east of the city. Mr and Mrs B W Nicola entertained at East Main Street Friday. Frank Webb performed on the phonograph and Mrs Abrams with Fred Nicola provided music on piano and violin. Attendees included Messia and Mesdames Frank Webb Col Nicola Harmon Wes Ragan and the Misses Ida Harmon Fannie Cowan Mattie Owsley and Mrs Webb Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Reynolds drove to Ainsworth yesterday. Returning home their team faced a train by the coal chute. Mrs. Reynolds leapt, struck a wheel, was thrown behind the horses, the buggy tipped, but she escaped injury. Mr. Reynolds steered the horses into a fence and halted them.
Prices tease limited seats at Cieste pharmacy and Nicola Hardware and Furniture on the south side. Stores offer closed out bargains with few items left and quick line. Also notes illness of Frank Mec Connaughey and Mrs. George Scott’s return home after visiting relatives.
A large group of girls gathered at R F Campbell’s home on East Main Street for Gay Johnson’s twelfth birthday. After a dinner and games and recitations, guests received many presents, with names of attendees including Dorothy Latchem Mamie Alberson Patsy Wilson and many others from local families.
Founp M W A badge on Sigourney road inquire at this office. For sale a short horn cow fresh and calf. For sale a new top buggy. Wanted a dining room girl and cook at the Columbian Hotel Keota Iowa. Found a pocketbook between Poor Farm and the Young America school house. For rent room to top far of the west side of the Rookery.
A hotel coach carries delighted visitors up mountain roads while the driver privately reveals a practical, detached view of the crowd's motive. He explains he understands why guests chase scenery but feels it is about getting their money's worth, not awe.
A tug captain explains the demanding hours aboard, sleeping in the pilot house and steering for long stretches. He cites twenty to forty-two hour shifts and defends tug crews against the notion of recklessness, calling their work a hard truth. The narrator notes red, green, yellow, and white lights flashing as ships and wharfs loom nearby. The Atlantic.
When Dom Pedro visited the White House as emperor of Brazil a confused senator implied the emperor should depart last. Mrs. Washington instructed guests to follow the royal party, creating a deadlock until a tired woman feigned illness at 3 a.m. This shows etiquette rivaling common sense.
A remnant of the Araucanian people in Chile’s southern province uses a crab shell as a weather barometer. In fair dry weather the shell is white, but moisture causes red spots to appear, turning entirely red as rainfall approaches and persisting through the rainy season.
A short promo notes that purchasing one package often leads to repeat purchases, suggesting strong product appeal and potential for upsell across a range of offerings. The message emphasizes satisfaction and value in initial purchase driving future demand.
Grocery ad fragment lists Matta Vita items and cereals with prices 15 cents for grape Nuts and WeeG CIOC 5 ieck and 18 cents for Cream of Wheat. It resembles a mid century supermarket advertisement with abbreviated product names and pricing.
An old weather prophet quips that predicting bad weather is safest because people forgive you more if the forecast fails. The neophyte questions the logic, and the elderer explains the reasoning behind choosing gloomy predictions.
A child, after a long day of play, tells her father she feels not very tired but wishes to remove her legs and carry them for a while. The remark echoes Leigh Hunt’s noted witticism about warmth and flesh.
A young man asks for an engagement ring and the jeweler asks for the size. The man humorously says she can twist him round her finger, if that is any guide.
Dr. Soca describes a 17 year old girl who sank into a prolonged sleep after a cold tub and remained unconscious for seven months in hospital. She answered slowly when awakened, then slept again and eventually died of pneumonia. She was fed both in sleep and while kept awake at times.
A brief exchange notes loans and money sources for a man named Flimmer. The Ohio State Journal quips about dentistry prolonging life, while the Louisville Courier-Journal jokes that matrimony makes life seem longer.
A Nashville banner carries a moral adage credited to an anonymous source, stating that character is formed by personal effort rather than by diminishing others. The message emphasizes self-improvement over spiteful conduct.
The text debates whether the dog is a distinct species from the wolf or an improved wolf offspring. It asserts dogs and wolves can mate and produce offspring, suggesting a shared stock while still allowing for separate development.
Insurance ad offering property coverage through first class companies. Highlights loan and protection options without specific terms or client details.
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