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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1908
Page
5
Special to the Evening Journal reports the Iowa weather forecast for today and tomorrow from Washington DC. The bulletin outlines expected conditions across the state, with notes on temperatures and precipitation likelihood for major regions and cities.
Local brief reports a five dollar giveaway at the Star on Monday night. Several residents are noted traveling or visiting in and around the city, including Miss May Marr of Ainsworth and Miss Elizabeth Bailey en route to Muscatine. John Cherry arrives from Oklahoma for a month of visits, while others travel or return from trips to Brighton and Columbus Junction.
The September term of the district court of Washington county adjourned last evening sine die. The next term of court will be held in November.
The skating rink will be open Friday night inviting families and skaters to enjoy the new season with basic public skate hours and safety guidelines provided.
Drafts urge buyers to secure coal as demand rises two weeks from now. The message notes current availability and emphasizes completing purchases promptly to ensure reliable service.
Sept 23 report notes Samuel Sands of Washington carves time for bank business before heading back, J C Mathers and spouse visiting and to Corpus Christi soon, J C Jones and J C Mathers travel to Des Moines county to inspect fine stock, Mathers owns white faced cattle, Harry White returns from a recent accident and recovers well after a close call.
Ebner came back after visiting relatives at Fairfield BE. J. Ewing from Washington helps G. C. Neiswanger clean the hotel this week. J. R. Hardin and daughter Carrie returned from a several week stay with relatives in Muscatine. Mrs Geo Reaney and daughter from Waterloo arrived for a visit at L. A. Stephens home.
In Crawfordsville on Sept 23 the Rev and Mrs E 8 Genung hosted a 3 to 6 pm reception at the Presbyterian parsonage to honor the Rev and Mrs J S Cotton and their sons. Guests enjoyed snacks as Mrs N J Lease HK Davidson G W Nicholaus and David Griffith served wafers. The Cottons left for their new Ohio home. Farrel Huston begins second year medical studies in Iowa City. Al McCoy arrived from Washington. Luther Gormly visited Burlington for business. Mr and Mrs Robert Young visited Henry Nicholaus in Mt Pleasant.
Crop weather remains uncertain as the report shows three fourths of the corn crop is safe but hot weather could endanger it. Local chatter covers renting Artemus eighty west of Wellman, farm bids by Rabe Turnipseed and Faulkner, and visits by Jesse Ashby and others including ministers shortage in Lexington and Pilotsburg.
Mrs J A Young departed this morning to visit her daughter Mrs A W Hall in Colfax, taking a brief trip to see family.
Mrs Ella Guillemot of Bedford Iowa returns home this morning after visiting her mother and brothers at Kalona and her cousin Mrs Mart Turner in the city.
Mr and Mrs J A Montgomery arrive in the city from Kansas for a short visit with their son Harry then plan to travel to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania to visit relatives.
Strict military control described in Honduras with a 500 man garrison at Puerto Cortez. A. W. Brickwood of Chicago says fortified towns and Davila’s government maintain order as he arrives on the steamer Preston in New Orleans, Sept. 23.
Bedford Indiana Sept 28 Enoch Jenkins a tenant on the Dr Freeland farm along White River while feeding mussels to his boys found a pearl valued at 250 dollars Jenkins a poor man is elated over the find and has refused the offer says the pearl is of unusual value despite the modest sum offered
Sept 23 updates from Ainsworth report Mrs J S Jeffers leaving for Washington to visit friends. George Stapp of Cotter centers a business trip here. Mrs Newton of Iowa City departs after weeks with Miss Margaret Morrow. Elmer Mason from Washington visits at Mill Fread home. A B Moore attends Washington business. Mrs T Y Wickham Jr and Marion arrive from Philadelphia to visit relatives. Al Cameron of Gladwin calls on M Stewart. J G Love leaves for Sterling after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs S R Love. Mrs A E Sands and Mrs G C
A dialogue snippet from Brooklyn Life shows Miranda and George discussing a marriage proposal. George asks to marry and to know the wedding date chosen with his mother. The exchange captures a sudden proposal moment and family involvement.
The article extols birds as natural allies in pest control detailing how species such as chickadees nuthatches woodpeckers robins meadowlarks and swallows target tree bark insects ground-dwelling grubs and flying pests. It highlights specialized foraging behaviors from bark probing to aerial catching and notes how winter activity persists aiding crops in the Southwest if birds are protected.
A practical note on farming and gardening urges careful soil drainage and warmth for best results. It emphasizes that a well maintained asparagus bed is a lasting feature bringing comfort, while also calling for road improvements with modest expenditure.
A clergyman recounts a boyhood town where a coughing congregation was silenced by a minister who stopped preaching during a coughing fit and then declared that when they stopped coughing the coughing would stop. From that day the church ceased coughing. The tale underscores the ministerial wit and the power of composure.
In Bellary district Brahman communities observe a custom before weddings. A robed effigy said to be the bridegroom’s father is paraded under a sieve with onion and margosa tassels. Its feet are washed and forehead marked by the bridegroom’s mother as mock attentions are paid to other female relatives.
Five men enter a cafe and order items one by one. The first asks for coffee cake and coffee, the second for milk biscuit and milk, the third for tea buns and tea, the fourth for cocoanut pie and cocoa, and the fifth requests ice cream and four glasses of ice water. The waiter jokes about not saying what the fifth wants.
The Davis music class presents a Friday evening musicale at 8 in the Baptist church to benefit the B Y P U. The program features a mix of orchestral, vocal and piano solos, readings, duets and quartets by students led by Prof. T Davis with Ms. Lauer, Miller, Knupp, and others. Proceeds support the youth program.
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