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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1906

Page

5

Local chatter and visits fill Ross at Johnsons eve

Local notes report numerous individuals visiting nearby towns and attending events. Names include J H Chance, Harris MacGugin, A M Eldridge, Lon Brindley, Matt Yockey, O K Clapper, D J Eichelberger, Lem Cherry, Nort Corbin, H T Reynolds, Sam Hoyt, D H Logan, and many others on business, visiting relatives, or attending weddings and sales around Ottumwa Havre Crawfordsville and Titus with bakery specials at the Vienna.

A. M. Eldridge Titus Lon Brindley Rubio Matt Yockey Wm. Simpson Keota Vienna Mighty Fine O. K. Clapper Brighton D. J. Eichelberger Havre Lem Cherry Crawfordsville Nort Corbin Mediapolis H. T. Reynolds Ottumwa Sam Hoyt D. H. Logan D. J. Knottnerus Clyde Boice L. T. Leesman F. G. Kurka Ed Jacobs Muscatine Prof Tom Davis Fairfield

Ladies Missionary and Benevolent Society Activities

The Ladies Missionary society of the Second United Presbyterian church meets tomorrow at 2 PM with Mrs. D J Palmer. The Presbyterian church Benevolent society met yesterday with Mrs J M Bratton on West Washington. A guessing contest crowned Mrs J A Biggs and Mrs Arthur Weade. Mrs Seneca Dewey and Mrs Biggs praised the gathering as one of the most pleasant society meetings. The Missionary circle of the First U P church met last evening at Miss Ella Dawson’s home on East Washington. Miss Kittie Montgomery reported on the Ladies Missionary Presbyterian convention held at Columbus Junction on March 27. Officers for next year include President Miss Violet Jones and others. Ruth Latta entertained four friends on South Avenue B. Bunce was enjoyed briefly. Rev and Mrs F C Ross were guests of honor at a dinner party hosted by Mr and Mrs A White on West Washington with twelve places set for the occasion.

Ladies’ Benevolent Society of the Presbyterian Church J. M. Bratton West Washington Street J. A. Biggs Arthur Weade Seneca Dewey First U. P. Church Ella Dawson East Washington Street Kittie Montgomery Ladies’ Missionary Presbyterian Convention Columbus Junction Violet Jones Agnes Coffelt Mary Clendenning Jessie Stewart Ruth Latta South Avenue Bunce F. C. Ross A. White Ross W. J. Hamilton L. D. Stobieson J. ©. Boice Wm. McClelland White and Son W. A. White

New Weather Scheme Aims to Forecast Far Ahead

Report from New York outlines a push in meteorology led by Professor Willis L. Moore toward forecasting weather a month in advance. Government labs at Mount Weather Virginia conduct upper air studies with balloons and kites, expanding wireless data, and international cooperation to improve long range forecasts.

Willis L. Moore New York Washington New York Globe Moore Aay United States Williams Weather Bureau Lew Mount Weather Virginia Dizzy Heights Alexander Graham Bell Fort Meyer Bell

Miss Sage's Music Study Class Meets Tomorrow

Miss Sage conducts a music study class at her East Main street home tomorrow at 11 o clock. The group includes fifteen to twenty younger pupils who are very interested, with sessions held every Saturday morning.

Masquerade Party Delights What I Can Circle at Heights

About forty young ladies of the What I Can circle of the Baptist church enjoyed a masquerade party last evening at the home of Mrs. Jake Bishop on the Heights. Guests guessed identities as they arrived, with many nationalities represented. Refreshments were served and all reported a good time.

What I Can Circle of the Baptist Church Jake Bishop Heights

Missionary Society Event At Mrs Harwood’s Home

The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church is being entertained this afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. A. Harwood on West Washington street.

Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church J. A. Harwood West Washington Street

Hawkeye Band Plans April Home Talent Show

The Hawkeye band schedules a home talent event around April 25 with Ralph Manners presenting Hoyt's A Texas Steer. The production features about 25 cast members including stars Clayton Neiswanger Jas Brookhart Mrs Duncan and others from In Missouri and Mert Teeter. Proceeds aid the band and community support is urged.

Hawkeye Ralph Manners Hoyt Mizzouri Clayton Neiswanger Jas. Brookhart

Miss Dessa Wabnitz to Teach Spring Term Near Here

Miss Dessa Wabnitz travels to Wellman tomorrow to begin teaching the spring term of school near this area. Mrs Vogt and her daughter Miss Lou return home from Bloomington Illinois after an extended visit.

Chas. Means Muscatine Henry Eicher Heinrich Allegheny Hannah Dessa Wabnitz Wellman

The Crab as a Fisherman

A crab ambushes small fish by silently waiting in a creek with claws open. A killifish from a school may swim between the crab's claws, unknowingly entering the trap, and the claw suddenly closes to capture it.

Misunderstood Genius Talks Plain Ly

A literary figure asks why genius is often misread. A man indifferent to poetry replies that genius fails to talk plainly, sparking a short exchange on clarity and expression.

Self discovery keeps a man ageless beyond years

A reflective line suggests that true company within oneself and one's pursuits preserves youthfulness, making age feel inconsequential regardless of actual years.

Boston Woman Opens Fashion Advice Office For Hire

A Boston woman, recently forced to fend for herself, offers color and dress guidance for a fee. She runs a small office advising clients on what to wear, hoping to capitalize on her eye for color harmonies and fashion taste. If successful, others may follow her lead and become shopper guides.

Boston New York Press

Diplomatically Put Meekton Under Wife’s Sphere of Influence

A Washington Star quip shows Mr Meekton joking that he is not governed by his wife yet remains clearly within her sphere of influence after reading foreign news. The remark highlights domestic humor in political or social discourse.

Mr. Meekton Foreign News Washington Star

A Choice of Evils in a Quip on Education

A reflective boarder weighs sending his daughter to a cooking school versus a music school. He quips that cooking may be more fatal in its results but is far quieter than the noisy music scene.

Wemsee Swift Specific CO Atlanta Gas John Kelley

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