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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1908
Page
4
Fresh Jumbies and a variety of cakes at the Vienna. See Fox and Dewey for trustworthy shoes. G. A. Smith was a passenger on the Q this morning. Joe Limerman of West Chester visited town for business. Mrs H. M. Shaver and Miss Rose Norwood visited Crawfordsville for a short time to see relatives.
J A McCoy traveled as a passenger for Wyman this morning while John Buxbaum of Grace Hill and J L Downs of Brighton visited the city for business. Fox and Dewey advertise quality shoes and urge a look. Mr and Mrs ID Boyer visited Keota for a short stay.
A concise item notes ongoing developments at State University with emphasis on policy changes and student response. Officials push toward clearer boundaries on campus spaces while students advocate for enhanced academic and social resources.
A Valley Junction minister publicly objects to a carnival wedding scheme stirring community debate. Parish leaders urge prudence as organizers prepare for a ceremonial event amid protests and legal questions.
Iowa City reports the death of B F Wright a prominent figure in Iowa morals and politics for many years. The obituary notes his influence in state reform and prohibition circles while detailing the era’s social upheavals and enforcement of moral standards.
Des Moines Sept 15 a Valley Junction carnival wedding drew concern from Rev Richardson who sought to stop the event. Attorney General Byers found no law to force a cancel. The couple’s names remain secret and Valley Express editor Thompson will print free announcement cards.
Governor A B Cummins leaves Des Moines for a two week vacation and will return September 28. He plans his first campaign speech at Fort Madison on September 29 and will dedicate all effort to the campaign through the November election. He invites standpatters to nominate a candidate, saying Republicans should decide the Senate nominee.
Charles City Iowa Sept 15 The death of B F Wright marks a key moment in Iowa politics and morals. His steadfast advocacy for total prohibition framed years of conflict that helped elect Horace Boies, shaped party fortunes, and influenced the drive toward high license or total prohibition in the state.
A warrior famed for a 25 year fight against the saloon died Sunday after a noble struggle with disease. He passed away at his daughter's home in this city, leaving a history of steadfast battles and endurance.
Creston Iowa September 15 A large Eighth district Democrats demonstration is planned for late this month at McKinley park. A Jackson club of the district will be formed with speakers Senator Gore Governor Haskell Fred White and Senator Jamieson. The affair will be a love feast and barbe cue.
Citizens are urged to note this fact and govern themselves accordingly in the final month to pay taxes without penalty. Co. Treasurer J. S& Shearer signs the notice.
Miss Myrtle Lauer of Winfield visits the city today as do Frank Sandyes of Muscatine and other locals. Various residents plan or begin travels, moves, or studies, including A. J. Dawson heading to Canada for land business and Drake University student Glenn Conard resuming his studies in Des Moines.
A farmer who ignored advice to install a Kelly Gasoline Engine faced water shortages as wind power failed. The Mason Transfer & Storage Co. of Washington, Iowa, uses the tale to tout engine advantages and offers flexible payment options to attract customers.
The county board approved a tax levy of 64.85 mills up from 64.55 last year, with 11.5 mills for city share and a plan to present to residents for approving land purchases for the county farm. The real property valuation stands at 24.89 million, with total county valuation at 7.22 million. The board aims to adjourn tonight after finalizing this agenda. A separate note criticizes the Washington Telephone Co. for a 50 cent monthly rate increase tied to alleged improvements, urging service value in exchange for the price hike.
Public thanks from Mrs. J. C. Meek and daughters for kindness and sympathy during illness and after the death of their husband and father, and for floral offerings received.
There will be no show tonight at the airdome but a new picture will run tomorrow night. Mr and Mrs Lou Thompson and their two children arrive from Clarion Iowa this evening to visit the Ingham family and other relatives.
Mr and Mrs Fred Smith and two other couples traveled from Richland to attend Parsifal tonight. James Milroy of Hopkinton is in the city on business.
An old inarmacy advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as offering immediate relief for severe asthma and claims a cure if taken promptly. The wording reflects historic patent medicine rhetoric without medical endorsement.
Wm. Beal sent two cattle cars and one hog car to Chicago while Joe Simerman dispatched a car of horses and mules to St. Louis over the Q line this morning.
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