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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1911

Page

5

Local and Personal notes from Crawfordsville items

A stream of brief notices covers visits, sales and events in Crawfordsville. Ida Burckwalter visits at the Woodburns. Maple and Mason advertise cigars and Kodak supplies. new sorghum at Model Grocery. various residents travel to Wyman Sigourney and Keokuk county events. a legal case involving C. W. Hanley reaches a settlement. Jensen, Hightshoe and others attend ME conference.

A. B. Hightshoe Crawfordsville Fairfield Hightshoe Mystic N. A. Swickard Sigourney P. J. Hanley C. W. Hanley Elm Grove Telephone Co Keokuk County

Daddy s Bedtime Horse That Saved his Master s Life

Policeman tells a bedtime tale of Jim the horse who saved his master after a shooting in the outskirts of town. Jim remained by the wounded rider, alerted another officer, and guided help to the scene, saving the officer’s life.

Jim Daddy

New Yorkers Look to Higher Things and The Woolworth Tower

A New York column blends satire on the 55 story Woolworth building under construction with beauty fads and theological quips. It notes lofty plans, airship chatter, and a beauty regime while joking about heaven’s height and clerical views. It also covers school crowding, half time attendance for 75,000 children, and a threat by the Italian consul over Black Hand protection.

Woolworth Singer Metropolitan New York Eiffel Tower Paris Dr. Dodd Louisville Heaven Rev Evers Church of St. Andrew Bronx Waldo

Local church and social group notices roundup

Community groups posted announcements of meetings and socials. Queen Esther Circle hosts at Mrs Kate Wilson on West Main. Mystic Workers shift to Wednesday at 8. Standard Bearers plan social at Joe Wrights on Sept 15. W R C hosts 10 cent social at Dan Klopfenstein home. Epworth League social Sept 14 at M E church. Woman's Home Missionary Society meets Sept 14 with Mrs Smith Brookhart. Baptist Missionary tea and thimble bee Friday afternoon. W C T U meets tomorrow with Mrs Geo Alexander on South Iowa Ave. What I Can meeting Sept 4 with Miss Hazel Meek. Ladies League Sethimblebee at Mrs L S McAvoy. Rebekahs entertain Friday at I O C F hall for members only.

Queen Esther Kate Wilson West Main Street M. E. Church Joe Wright Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Smith Brookhart Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Geo. Alexander South Iowa Avenue Robi. Fisher

Water Rent Payment Deadline Set With Penalty Notice

The notice states water rents must be paid on or before the 15th to avoid a penalty.

U E S to Meet Thursday Evening September 14

The U E S will hold its regular meeting Thursday evening September 14 at 7 30 full attendance desired. Lillian L Kunath W M Myrtle E Bragg Secretary. Washington Lodge No 26 AUF A M calls a special meeting Friday September 15 at 7 sharp for third degree work. Howard S Wilson invited to perform before his move to Cedar Rapids. Bethlehem Commandery holds a conclave same evening to finish Blue Dodge work. W B Marbourg EB C 7

Washington Lodge Howard S. Wilson Cedar Rapids J. E. Kunath Bethlehem Commandery Hall of the West Blue Dodge W. B. Marbourg EB. C

Lecture course for Washington promises top winter lineup

The Nineteenth Century and Fortnightly clubs plan a premier winter lecture course in Washington. Tickets almost sold, more needed in two days. Call Mrs Eve Rivingston or Mrs W M Keeley to reserve. Features include Frank J Cannon on Mormonism, Kellogg Haines concert, Lady Trumpeters, Garghill Beecher readings, and Riley/Field numbers.

Washton Washington Eve Rivingston W. M. Keeley Frank J. Cans Non Utah Kellogg-Haines I Boston Ladies’ Orchestra Bel Garghill Beecher Waterman Riley Field

Feley Kidney Pills for Kidney and Bladder Trouble

An old advertisement promotes Feley Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney and urinary issues. Pills are offered for sale by all druggists.

Feley

The Country Laborer's Lot

The feature notes many small earners saved enough to endure hard times and hints that laborers may fare better than critics claim, reflecting economic optimism amid struggle.

Meritol Snow White Liniment Featured at Pharmacy

An old line notes Meritol Snow White Liniment advertised in a pharmacy display. The brief text suggests the product claims pain relief and usage details typical of period medicinal notices.

Meritol Lemmon's

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