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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1903
Page
4
Special weather forecast for Iowa from Washington reports fair skies tonight and tomorrow with rising temperatures. Unclear specifics from the fragment limit details to general conditions and warming trend.
Local society mentions visits from Noble and Ainsworth residents and Brighton gatherings. The U.S. Army General Recruiting Service closes here and opens a new Iowa City station. private Eddy moves to Iowa City while Frederick Underwood reenlists at Fort Douglas Utah. A hospital lab opening in Washington is noted along with Inter-Urban railroad interest. Manila notes praise a medical inspector and a Manila population of forty thousand. Obituary details for Arminta Ferguson Bongert and history of Walter Wagner’s life in Washington are included.
John M. Wagner a respected South Washington resident died at home after a long illness. Born November 3 1832 in Schuylkill County PA he learned the cobbler trade and was widely known for his stern yet kind character. Survived by sisters Hannah Zaring and Rachel Rittenhouse funeral Thursday at 2 PM with Rev J I Schreckenagst. interment Elm Grove Cemetery.
Mrs Max Marbourg hosted the Navajo Basket Club at her Heights home and guests enjoyed an excellent afternoon. The Twentieth Century Reading Circle meets this evening at Mrs J Palmer's West Washington street home for an introductory social. Miss Kate Buckley entertained the 8 B Club at her West Washington home with a good turnout and a pleasant evening. The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church held a two to five social at the Schreckengast home with a vocal solo, a vocal duet, and recitations. about fifty ladies attended and reported an enjoyable afternoon.
Step by step guide to making satin framed pictures using cardboard bases covered in satin. Describes violet silver braid framed round, lace edged circular frame, scarlet golf frame, and chamois delicate options. Includes diamond curved frames for round photos with embroidery, velvet backgrounds, glass inserts, and finished with decorative cords.
Helen M Cougar argues against the race suicide cry and warns hunger affects over half the world. She cites India where 70,009,000 suffer hunger and links development to lower birth rates, urging education to reduce population and improve quality.
Friday evening the Rathbone Sisters held their regular meeting. A communication from G C. discussed election of officers and 574 M. of R. & C. was noted.
Fashion a back width fitting chair bolster then cover with silk or satin in a pretty shade. Use plain or flowered silk muslin outer fabric to match or contrast. Make it very full and divide evenly with satin ribbon straps, muslin puffed between. Add muslin or lace frills at ends and a ribbon bow for a smart finish.
Instructions describe making a seven inch square art linen, drawing a conventional pattern on tracing paper, fixing it, outlining with a fine stiletto, cutting spaces, and stitching the design in buttonhole stitch with silk or mercerized thread. Then a satin or silk back is tacked on to prevent sameness and allow easy changes.
The Scientific American releases a special number on the U S iron and steel industry highlighting armor plate gun steel rail making and tube making among major articles. Each piece reflects direct plant inspections and a thorough treatment of a few large establishments with a handsome colored cover.
Tom Woods stock buyer left his team at the C. B. & Q. depot. Frightened horses ran for about a mile and a half, broke through ties on a bridge, and one horse was killed before workers could help.
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