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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1909
Page
8
A vignette recalls Dennis praising Celia his wife after seventeen years of courtship. He reflects that delaying might have spared him rivals like Terry Leahy, yet admits he would always hurry to embrace love. A traveler recalls Celia hosting a fine supper as Dennis quips about timing in marriage.
Mrs. J. A. Saville died at her daughter Mrs. W. A. Palmer’s home early Sunday morning at age sixty eight years one month and sixteen days. She was born Keturah Spahr Saville June 16 1841 in New Jasper Ohio. Funeral held at Palmer residence this afternoon at 3 with Rev. George D. Rogers officiating. burial in city cemetery.
A 1909 copyright notice from the American Press Association states that articles and illustrations must not be reprinted without special permission. The note accompanies archival clippings and signals the era's rights restrictions.
Mrs Abigail Dearmin died Sunday at 9 20 AM at her sister Mrs Arminda Farrier’s home near Grace Hill. Born October 13 1832 in Illinois, she was daughter of Joseph Burrough and Margaret Burrough. She left nine children five living John Dearmin Baker City Manuel Naravis George Coloma Emma Dennison and John Cain Burnswick. Remains to be transported from Titus by the 8 52 train to Brunswick for interment.
Report from Columbus Junction Iowa dated August 2 notes Rock Island freight train No 95 wrecked Friday morning near the junction. The incident follows several recent wrecks in the area, six cars were demolished and side tracks stayed filled with cars causing all day and evening traffic delays.
Notice asks readers to submit names of any former Washington academy students who did not receive banquet invitations. It notes records are missing. The report adds Fred Jardon traveled to Columbus Junction this morning on business.
An American promotion touts Parisian Sage as a quick acting hair restorer. It claims beauty from Parisian know how and offers a money back guarantee after a two week trial at Lemmon's Pharmacy. The tonic is advertised as grease free and effective against dandruff itching.
A speaker credits Mary Anner with lifting gloom through her singing and moral steadfastness. He contrasts her hopeful hymn with temptations of drink and vice, praising her as an angelic influence guiding him toward a righteous life and a better world.
A poultry guide attributes chick illness to mismanagement and outlines a comprehensive care plan. It stresses proper incubation, noninbreeding, controlled brooding, dry grain nutrition, hygiene, and pest control to prevent diarrhea, gapes, and leg weakness.
Advice urges keeping poultry houses bright and orderly with whitewash. It warns against mixing turkeys ducks and hens and stresses harmony among stock. The piece also tells readers not to kick a horse for tramping a hedge, noting it is not a place for a hen.
Paris dictates headgear for American girls yet Houdan claims as the French a la mode. The Houdan is a compact, long bodied five toed breed with white meat, glossy black color with small white tips, and a large crest. It is praised for size, growth, and egg production but disliked for crest moisture, which can cause colds. Standard weights listed: Cockerel seven pounds and hen six pounds.
A satire on extravagant poultry valuations and advertising claims. The piece notes $10,000 hens and $1,000 roosters, criticizes laying averages, warns of misleading brood coop bedding, and recounts odd farming puns. It cites rising five day old chick trade and questions licensing of poultry judges while recalling weather and migration remarks.
Obituary notice reports the death of Mrs. Frank Bandy at City hospital at 4 PM today. The notice states the obituary will appear in tomorrow's issue.
City readers note active Fair day trade and crowding at the Fair with exhibitions, rides, and shows. Various travelers and visitors arrive or depart including T C Davis in Cotter, C Moore, M Smylie, D Clark, Miss Grace Conner, Rev Harry C Rogers, Miss Jean Stephen, Otto B Stichter, Joe Trotter, Miss Lydia Eicher, Miss Odessa Darbyshire, Mrs Sanford Anderson, J B Walker, Miss Rose Sampson, Mrs H Parkinson, Mr Dorahams, Mr and Mrs J McConnell, C E Rehmel, and W J Hamilton with relatives.
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