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Newspaper
West Bend Journal
Location
West Bend, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1909
Page
5
The Big Festival at Emmetsburg June 2 and 8 features Gollmar Bros Monster Circus with afternoon and evening shows. A parade and city pageant on June 2 accompany industrial displays, games, speeches and many attractions for a two day celebration.
Announcement of another Combination Sale at Crisman sale yards on Saturday May 29. Prospective sellers urged to list property early with F. WM. Crisman or Herman Anderegg.
Two Hereford bulls and three young Shorthorn bulls for sale at right prices. Ages are one and two years old and all eligible to record. December 1. J N Phillips.
The Womans Missionary Society meets at 3 o clock Friday May 21 with Mrs Clarke. Program includes singing, scripture lesson, prayer, minutes, business and readings. Various readings and experiences are listed along with hymn numbers and an assessment note. Also noted are West Bend market data and weekly meteorological observations by Phil Dorweiler.
A total solar eclipse is set for Thursday June 17 visible across the United States except the deep south. It will start about 6 10 PM in central Illinois and last past sunset as the Moon covers about half the Sun, recreating the 1869 spectacle and promising a memorable experience for observers in Illinois.
Thursday evening program at the M E Church includes invocation by Rev M E Lumbar Chorus essays by Mabel McCormick and Flossie Stagman class history by Bessie Spencer class prophecy by Mige-. Walter Williams recitation by Mathilda Pertl class poem by Laura Robinson Bessie Spencer duet Laura Robinson and essay by Tassy McFarland recitation by Genevieve Keightley address by Rev M E Lumbar benediction by Rev L G Reynolds and music by the church group.
Richmond Dean, general manager of the Pullman company, announced in Chicago that $3,000,000 will be spent to improve Pullman car shops. The project will not affect employment of 12,000 workers and aims to boost output of freight and passenger cars, expanding plant capacity by two thirds in steel car construction. An early order includes 300 all steel passenger cars for the Pennsylvania Railway.
Memorial Day plans are being arranged by committees for program music and flowers. Program committee includes Rev. L. G. Reynolds Prof. Wright A. H. Bishop and R. B. Girton. Music committee lists Rev. Lumbar F. E. Border and Geo. A. Ivey. Flowers committee comprises Mesdames R. B. Girton and A. H. Bishop.
Emmetsburg Democrat notes Roosevelt selected Taft as successor claiming Taft appears easygoing but will prove to be level headed and balanced. The piece argues many critics remain unsatisfied with both leaders and that voters overestimate a president's ability to satisfy everyone.
Weekday hours from 7 30 a m to 8 p m Sundays 10 to 11 p m and 6 to 6 45 p m Mail closings occur 30 minutes before train time J B MARTIN P M
Citizens urged to arrange ice purchases early as stock is limited. Distributed by CLoy Nessen noted as a source line.
Wanted stock to pasture with plenty of water. Inquire of D E Kur West Bend Iowa. 12 tf.
Notice to Farmers. Tam now prepared to geld colts at any time. Call on or write me at West Bend, Iowa. Geo. L. Pease.
A comical anecdote from Today's Magazine recalls a man seeking aid for a stammer. He answers a doctor’s question with a stutter, admitting he only stammers when he talks. The exchange plays on the irony of the moment.
A diverse call from J. C. Simpson, Secretary of Agriculture, urges editors and citizens to support the Greater Iowa program. The plan aims to unite Iowa's resources, education, and industry under a statewide communications effort linking the Department of Agriculture with the Iowa State Fair and Exposition to foster agricultural and industrial growth across ninety-nine counties and five million people.
To the kind friends and neighbors who so kindly helped us during the sickness in our family and during the sickness and death of our brother we extend our heartfelt thanks. Mrs and Mrs A L Banwart and family.
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