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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1911

Page

2

Steck firm to open new jewelry store in Wellman

The H. F. Steck jewelers lease J. W. Wahl’s Wellman storefront and plan a full stock of fine jewelry with a jewelry repair shop. Local leader Schick of Owosso, Mich will run the new store there. Meritol Snow White Liniment advertised by Lemmon's Pharmacy.

H. F. Steck Firm of Jewelers J. W. Wahl Wellman Steck Me. Schick Owosso, Mich Meritol Lemmon's Pharmacy

Doings of the People in Wyman and Riverside

Local notes from Wyman and Riverside detailing visits and moves. Mrs. M B Jones recovers from illness while Mrs Wolf travels to Washington. James McTee relocates to Jas Turkington place. Turkington moves to Winfield. Foster Boals to Glasgow Montana. Cannon couple depart for Pueblo with plans to visit Greeley and Colorado Springs. Amos Hudwell returns from Oklahoma. Misses Cruz Barnett and Swift attend a show in Iowa City. Albert Thomann leaves for Madison to study law. Kiefer Fesler Walsh trip from Canada. William Ford dies at Inez Wyoming. brothers travel to funeral. Bridge repair opens aiding merchants. Box supper for band postponed due to weather. Katheryn Bailey returns to Washington. Overfelts visit daughter in Ainsworth. Mrs Iowa Shifler from Selma visits Hawthorn family. Bugalow work for Walter Nicola advances under Edelstein with roof soon.

James McTee Wyoming Turkington Winfield Foster Boals Glasgow Mont W. R. Cannon Pueblo Colo Greeley Colorado Springs W. Willoughby Burlington Riverside Amos Hudwell Oklahoma Blanche Cruz Katheryn Barnett Esther Swift Iowa City Rosary Albert J. Thomann Barnett Lightning Rod Company Brighton Madison Wis Jos. W. Kiefer D. A. Fesler James Walsh Canada William Ford Inez Wyo A. S W. W. Ford William B Magdalena Ford Cress William Griffin Williamsburg Katheryn Bailey the Public Schools Washington Charles A. Overfelt Ainsworth KK. K. Annas Iowa Shifler Selma Calif Thomas L. Hawthorn Walter Nicola Geo. W. Edelstein

Rural Route Notes from Charmon Visitors and Appointments

Mrs. Morgan and her son Frank of Charmon Kansas visited relatives including Mrs. Eliza Beenblossom. Donald Tucker visited with Lester Beenblossom. Roy Carson the new preacher preached at Eureka with next appointment in two weeks at 3 o clock. Thomas Nicholson works for Oscar Gardner in Havre area.

Morgan Frank Charmon Kan Eliza Beenblossom Donald Tucker Lester Beenblossom Roy Carson Eureka Thomas Nicholson Oscar Gardner Havre

Farm Notes Urge Education for Farmers Sons

A persuasive piece argues farmers should educate their sons rather than keep them tied to the plow, warning that neglecting schooling harms opportunity and dignity. It cites the value of literature, quotes Thackeray and Bertha M. Clay, and notes rural residents mixing with educated peers. The column then lists local notes: Nina Godwin visited Kate Snider. Grover Booth visiting Davenport. Marcus Kuhn’s big sale. and area church and funeral news.

Thackeray Bertha M. Clay Nina Godwin Kate Snider Grover Booth Davenport W. A. Birney Dave Cocklin Marcus Kuhn Marion Township Kicher Lotta Helferich Wm. Buntenback Jim Bendas Charley Scranton George Brown Rob Dawson Albert Booth

Wellman Community Notes and Local Jottings

Dr L L Godlove and family visited Stotts in Riverside on Sunday. Mrs Wetrich funeral held at M E church Wellman with interment in Wellman cemetery. Many residents listed visiting relatives and attending events in Wellman and nearby towns including Lone Tree Iowa City Marengo Muscatine and Chicago. The W F M S met with officers elected and $30 in mite boxes, a Philippines report, and upcoming visits noted.

W. L. Romine Dan Wolfe Keota Npworth League D. H. Klinefelter Dawson Blanche Klinefelter Stevens Chicago Frank Snavely Eardley Bell Iowa City Eardley Marengo Claude Creswell Nebraska McKinley F. D. Snavely Mr. Snavely Ladora Mesdames Wm. Deuker Geo. Trieschman George Glider Muscatine Jim McKinley Lincoln Cresswell Ed Squire Cy Miller Cedar Rapids Elizabeth Stephens Nettie Omaha Winnipeg Regina Canada Baptist Association J. A. Dodds West Chester Phillipines Flora Gardner P. F. Krueger Florilla Longwell A. J. Nichols J. W. Oldaker Vena _ Kirkpatrick Ella Weller Wetman Mamie Turnipseed Grinnell Messrs Niffenegger Sharon Des Moines Wetrick Ella Faulkner Lexington Noffsinger South English South

Last Day at Butcher Shop Before Move to Sands Bros

W I Smylie concluded his years of work at the local butcher shop yesterday and will begin work at Sands Bros grocery next week. Sam J Stites of Union Nebraska visits Myrtle Stewart. S S Wilcox of Columbus Junction, a Sands Bros clerk, moves his family to Ainsworth this week.

Ainsworth W. I. Smylie Sands Bross Sam J. Stites Union Nebr Myrtle Stewart S. S. Wilcox Columbus Junction Sands Bros

A Popular Trysting Place

Oysters fish celery groceries and other goods advertised with delivery service for local customers. The notice promotes a general shop presence and home delivery options for groceries and seafood.

Swat the Fly First in Hidden Health Warning

A health note from a sanitarium urges rapid swatting of flies, arguing fly infestations rival burglar defenses. It links flies to typhoid germs and cautions that unseen contaminants on fly feet threaten food safety and home health.

Man Considers Fur Purchase for Wife in Odd Exchange

A dealer questions Mr Holdtite about buying furs for his wife while he insists he does not want to buy but hints he may be compelled to. The dialogue hints at social pressure over gifts in a domestic context.

Mr. Holdtite

Care For The Eyes And Relieving Strain

Advice on protecting sight from harsh lighting urges using an opaque green shade over the eyes. It recommends boracic acid eye washes, lukewarm water, and eyecups to prevent styes or eyelid abscesses, noting safe amounts and simple at home preparation.

Indestructible Wild Silk Claims From Chinese Silk

A claim that Chinese wild silk is practically indestructible states it can be buried for over a year with little damage or ill effect.

Market Report Chicago September 30 1911

Estimated receipts nine thousand left over from yesterday five thousand seven hundred fifty five market prospects steady light six ten to six seventy five mixed packers six five to six eighty nine heavy shipping grades five eighty four to six ten rough five eighty to six five cattle five hundred prospects weak sheep three thousand prospects weak

Chicago His

Market Report Chicago Illinois September 30 1911

Second report shows estimated receipts today eight thousand and official receipts yesterday sixteen thousand six hundred nine. Market readings list bulk six to six eighty nine for various packers and heavy shipping grades six eighty to six seventy five. Cattle and sheep prices weaken as opening ranges reflect mixed demand in Chicago Illinois.

Grain Market Chicago Sept 30 1911 Prices and closings

Wheat futures closed near 95 94 for Sept and 98 for Dec with May around 104 104. Corn traded Sept 69 14 to 68% and Dec at 63 to 64. Oats fluctuated near 46 1/4 to 47 1/4 with May at about 50. Prices furnished by Reach-Wickham Grain Co of Chicago Illinois.

Chicago Ims Reach-Wickham Gratin Company Minnois Aly Cormn

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. PF. Steck Jewelry Firm WILL Tur Wheat Company Dayton, Ome Athe Aédrem Wright Brothers Berry Celar Rapid Windsor the County News Wyman M. B. Jones Mrs. Wolf Nira Joe Evans Grant Griffith Jim Hanley Daylan Flaherty Gus Wetrich Dewey Hanley Grandpa Rowe Mable Herr Kansas Tom Doolin Green Valley Ross Glantz Erna Messenger Grandview Royal Market R. Stuart & Son City Mutual Walt Euclid Caruso Walt Mason George Matthews Adams T. J. Allen Ills Ulg A Mls Reister & Son John A. Babcock Commission U. S. Yards Illinos Exch’ge Our Merchant
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