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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1909
Page
3
An old sailing tale shows a mate and deckhand near a dangerous river bend. The mate yells to heave the lead but misunderstands the novice, who jokes as lead pigs are tossed. The captain intervenes with strong Irish colored banter and a splashy consequence.
A speaker recalls lecturing on wild animals to New England college seniors. When he called the Rocky Mountain goat a stupid animal the crowd erupted in wild approval. The president later explained the freshmen were nicknamed goats, ending the confusion.
A reflective poem by Helen Manville about life’s narrow path and the dangers of pride. The speaker notes many missteps along the ascent to the summit and urges pause before reproach, acknowledging others may have chosen worse paths.
A Canadian woman facing a costly civil suit sold real estate totaling about 15000 dollars and hid the funds in her stocking. She refused to reveal the money and was jailed for a year. The judge and counsel sparred over whether the arm of the law could reach the hidden funds.
Amos J. Cummings once city editor of the Sun sent his reporter Murray to test saloon liquor sales after a Sunday closure announcement. Tom reported back on Thursday that saloons were selling liquor despite the order.
A short reflection on personal improvement cites Theodore Parker noting every man harbors an ideal of what he should be and that striving toward a higher standard is superior to the current failing. It asserts that one cannot descend so far as to deem nothing higher worth reaching.
In Louisville a well known amiable woman chats with neighbors on the porch while her daughter entertains a young man. A baby nearby, trying to walk at just over a year, is urged to wait by the thoughtless mother who boasts her own child walked later. The young man turns to weather talk as the scene unfolds.
A constituent criticized a congressman for ink stained crash trousers while visiting him. The congressman retorted that his shabby trousers cover a warm and honest heart.
In Roundabout Recollections, John Augustus O'Shea recalls traveling in Ireland. At a Dublin station a cheerful boy asks for a tip after informing the traveler he has just missed the train. The wit lies in the lad’s unapologetic demand and timing.
A quotation emphasizes living by enduring truths and eternal laws. It posits that adherence to permanent ideals keeps a person patient when ignored and steady when praised. The reflection centers on moral guidance and inner stability.
A bachelor, a regular at a circulating library, asks Miss Blank to pick two novels for a short trip. She chooses a Barrie and a Reade title, which he then reads the backs of to confirm his choice. He thanks her for the favor.
Fire alarm rang just after noon at the J W Maxwell home on East Main street. Merle Proudfit spotted the blaze on the kitchen roof and neighbors formed a bucket brigade to extinguish it before the fire company arrived. A stray spark from a sound chimney caused a small roof hole. repairs will be minor.
The Rural Route 1 team issues a challenge to Rural Route 3 for a next Saturday baseball game under the usual rules. Route 1 claims they can beat Route 3, citing their talent from last Saturday’s victory.
The Hon. George W. Shee of Primghar has placed 15500 dollars in trust at Oskaloosa to form the Thirty-third Iowa Flag Fund. Interest will buy flags for schoolhouses and public buildings in Mahaska Marion and Keokuk counties, the counties the Thirty-third regiment drew from.
Ice wagon will run on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays for the remainder of the season. Names Anderson and Wilson are listed.
A forty hours devotion begins at St James Catholic church on Tuesday at 9 30 a m with a solemn high mass by Rev R E Weil of Richmond assisted by Revs Wm Bulger Ottumwa and H Grothe Harper The Rev Felix Byrnes of Richland Center Wis will speak each morning and evening Evening services begin at 7 30.
J K Lemmon touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a remarkable remedy that cures sour stomach, constipation, indigestion, biliousness, jaundice, sick headache, chills and malaria. Priced at 25 cents.
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