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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1911

Page

2

Kalona and Ainsworth Local Notes Highlight Visits and Events

Kalona and Ainsworth report a flurry of visits, travel, and gatherings. Sam Gingerich and Ira Fry traveled to Moline. Dr. K E K Stutzman left for six weeks in Chicago for postgraduate study. many neighbors hosted relatives and attended church and ball games. In Ainsworth, families gathered for reunions, visitors from Cumberland Maryland and Cedar Rapids arrived, and local farming and house projects continued.

Kalona Sam Gingerich Ira Fry Moline M. V. Long Oskaloosa Ed Sylvester Wellman K. EK. Stutzman Chicago Maxwell Nita Edmiondson Burlington Miller J. Bk. Wellman O. L. Myers Miss Chalupa Iowa City J. Kk. Wellman

Wellman Social Notes Include Colorado Visitor

Miss Helen Thurman arrives from Colorado to visit sisters Mrs. Marion Spear and Mrs. Homer Tedford in Wellman. Eph Dawson spent Friday in Iowa City attending Chautauqua. Miss Mortis Ward hosted a party for her young friends on Thursday.

Wellman Helen Thurman Colorado Marion Spear Homer Tedford Eph Dawson Iowa City Chautauqua Mortis Ward

Birthday shower honors sixth birthday in Wagamon home

A Saturday night shower at the Wagamon residence honored John Miller and his bride on her sixth birthday. A large crowd attended and exchanged many gifts for the couple.

Local Social Roundup Includes Visits and Vistas

Cedar Rapids resident Leo Kirkpatrick spent Sunday with cousin Keith Adams while Mrs. P H Hawk and family returned from a lengthy visit with relatives in Virginia. J J Coffey and wife of West Chester were guests of Wellman friends Sunday. Mesdalles Ruegsegger and England visited Wim Eckhardt's Thursday. C Ruegsegger visited his son Guido Thursday. Mrs. L M Downing enjoys a Missouri visit with brother and family. Claude Cresewell and Nebraska visitors stayed at Jim McKinley home. Chas Johnson owns a Maxwell touring car. Rev J A Boatman preached at M E church Sunday night. Several citizens attended church in Franklin Sunday. Mae Hoag of Strawberry Point visits sister Mrs A J Sanders.

Wagamon John Miller Eva Barger Iowa City Naomi Stewart Elinton S. T. Leighton W. L. Leighton Charley Shachner Rebecca Tatman R. G. Booth J. M. Dodds Weller Edith Cal Murphy Clarke Brown T. D. Adams D. F. Kirkpatrick Will Cedar Rapids Leo Kirkpatrick Keith Adams Virginia J. J. Coffey West Chester Wellman Mesdalles Ruegsegger England Wim. Eckhardt C. Ruegsegeer Guido L. M. Downing

Sabetha Girl to Be Baptized Next Sunday

A Sabetha Kansas girl announces her baptism next Sunday and shares joy with friends as she prepares for the church ceremony.

Sabetha Kan Bradfield Regulator CO Atlanta

Farm Notes on Corn, Law, and Fence Conflicts

A farmer writes of lodge fever amid politics and farm law. He mocks the endless disputes over line fences and debt collection, praises seed corn with teeth like a jig saw, and predicts the new variety will vigorously lift yields despite satire on lawyers and governance.

Congress Roberts Christendom District Court

Chicago Markets Aug 22 1911 Pork and Cattle Prices

Reports from Chicago markets show steady tones across livestock and meats. Cattle receipts around 5 000 with mixed packers and heavy shipping grades quoted near 7 00 to 7 80. Sheep receipts about 20 000 with steady prospects and miscellaneous roughs around 7 35 to 7 95. Porkers listed 7 80 to 7 95 and pigs 5 40 to 7 60.

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