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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1909
Page
2
Dr Orr spoke at the high school on stickability and having a life purpose. Rev. Sawhill led devotions and Prof Madrigal sang as part of the morning program at the First and Second United Presbyterian churches.
Silk dresses at Rothschilds and hats for women and children at Miss Lewis. Vienna bakery touts pies and bakery items. Rothschilds advertises a $5 silk waist or Petticoat and elite petticoat. Miss Kobisk hosts fall millinery opening September 22 23 24. Several residents visit relatives in Winfield Richland Crawfordsville and Havre are mentioned.
For rent a spacious one story building complex including a 24 by 44 store with 12 ft ceiling and adjoining 24 by 30 section plus a 14 by 20 summer kitchen. The site lies in a flat thickly settled prairie with the only store within six miles north and five miles south nine miles west and ten miles east. The store has operated for 20 years by the owner and 25 years by others and services a busy farming community with two rural phone lines and two rural mail routes. Proximity to blacksmith shop and strong local farming trade expected to sustain a profitable business.
An advice note explains a method for securing large hair bows on bobbed hair by sewing a strip of ribbon under the bow and winding the narrow ribbon around the hair before tying a tight knot. The item also reports visits by John Kron and Mr and Mrs Henry Kron of Riverside and notes the Board of Supervisors’ joint Keota meeting with Keokuk county on a new road.
Chicago police Inspector Edward McCann was found guilty of levying tribute on fallen women and saloon keepers. The jury, in Judge Barnes court, sentenced him to one to five years in the state penitentiary. The verdict follows days of deliberation and is seen as a step in cleaning up municipal government.
Dr Orr denounces pleasures of sin as short lived and costly to conscience and life. He cites drink and dancing as dangers and notes NY City vice rates and Charlotte spending. Three conversions reported after the sermon as meetings grow in interest and attendance.
W M Fitzwilliams issued rations for a thimble bee Friday night at her home. Mrs James M Wilson hosted a thimble bee Saturday afternoon for Mrs HL Wilson of Clinton Iowa. Miss Cleda Baird and Claire Booth held a Masquerade skating party at the Phoenix last evening with about 60 guests. prizes went to Lester Baird and Emmett Clark for best skaters.
Fraternal Aid Association holds its regular meeting at 8 o clock. Lexington Aid and church ladies plan an oyster and peach supper at Mrs George Jong s Tuesday evening September 28. The Junior Epworth League invites a picnic at Sunset Park Saturday September 25.
A bold ad touts fresh beef pork veal and mic at the Royal market. It claims lard sausage fish oysters and poultry as a complete city selection with hams and bacon baked to a mild smoked flavor. Prices are advertised as lower than competitors south of P. O.
Children are asked to meet at Central Park with their baskets promptly at 2 oclock. Parents and friends are invited.
An uncut diamond is described as resembling gum arabic in appearance, suggesting its crude form hides potential worth. The note contrasts shape and value, implying the gem’s future refinement could reveal significance beyond its rough surface.
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