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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1912
Page
5
Local residents share weekend visits with Columbus Junction guests. Shoppers learn of new Washington pennants and Charmeuse silks at Rothschild's. News mentions a newborn, rehearsals for July the Fourth, a balloon wedding, and crops seen by Peter Ruben and wife in Milbank. Money to loan on real estate offered by E T Dankwardt.
The town echoes with preparations for a July Fourth celebration at the opera house. Various residents are noted arriving home from visits to Fairfield Des Moines Chicago and Davenport. Local shops promote new dress goods silks trimmings and cookware at Rothschilds and The Fair.
A Persian proverb lists eight men who deserve rebuke including the one who despises power yet wields favor unearned. It condemns intruders in another’s home and those who command in another’s space, seek favors from the ungenerous, and expect love from enemies.
A high school principal felt drowsy after a large noon meal and was advised to shift his main meal to evening and eat only rice with cream at noon. He gained alertness but felt hunger two hours later. The note warns that vitality is tied to digestion and intellect and urges gradual habit change.
Denver officials and federal agents plan to enforce a federal and state ban on wearing aigrettes and other plumage. Dr. Palmer and Fred Dille outlined arrests for violators, with fines up to 25 dollars and ten days in jail. merchants selling plumage also face fines. Officials will work to stop the practice without court action, but will proceed if needed to protect birds.
Mrs. Frank Beatty hosted a Sabbath school surprise for Miss Esther White. About forty Second United Presbyterian Christian Endeavor members and friends enjoyed a social afternoon and two course lunch. A Friday night outdoor social at J. H. Humston’s featured hay ladder arrivals, lawn games, watermelon, and hearty laughter with prize winners Mary Gibson Lydia Eicher Paul MacEliachron and Rev. W. R. Sawhill cited for their help. no fatalities reported.
A Boston minister drew attention by saying American women wear too many clothes at summer resorts. The remark surprised readers and sparked commentary on propriety and style.
The Pythian circle meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. J. P Thomas. All KD A R entertainment cast members for The Fourth of July urged to attend tonight at 7 30 at Eagle hall. Fortnightly household economics department picnic and thimble bee Tuesday afternoon at Sunset park. Ladies bring baskets and dishes.
L. D. Dalton offers a private sale of household items including a coal stove, range, kitchen cabinet and other articles. For inspection contact 615 East Second Street or call 693 Black.
The piece mocks the weather man amid scorching conditions with dust thick as ever. It notes a government thermometer showing 93 yesterday and 95 today, while punning that Sundays are better than wash days despite the readings.
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