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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1910

Page

4

New Years notices and local sales mix in town

Local and personal items list a 24 h. gasoline engine for 45 dollars, town visits by families and friends, trainmaster changes on the Davenport Trenton Rock Island division, and frequent shop and Vienna candy promotions. Several residents travel to Keota, Columbus City, and Rock Island, with farm sales and conveyances amid social events at the Graham and church gatherings.

Davenport-Trenton Rock Island A. &. Walker el Reno Okla Ed Hungerford Kansas City

Fox Outruns Hounds Then Rests on Hay Wagon

A crafty fox named Bushy Tail Ford escapes a pack of barking dogs by leaping onto a farmer’s wagon loaded with hay. The hay hanging over the end hides him from the driver, and the scent is lost as the dogs search the road, allowing the fox to ride to safety in the woods.

Mr. Fox Daddy Jack Evelyn Robinson Brother Bushy Tail Fox Bushy Tall Brother Fox Brother Bushy Tall

Mrs. Van Antwerp Visits Ahead of Chiropractic Course

Mrs. Dr. H. B. Van Antwerp formerly of Greeley Colorado is visiting Miss Elsie McCobb at the G S Kekerman home on the way to Davenport to pursue a post graduate course at the Universal Chiropractic college.

H. 8. van Antwerp Greeley, Colo Elsie McCobb G. S. Kekerman Davenport Universal Chiropractic College

Funeral of Mrs Bridget Duffy at St James Church

The funeral for Mrs Bridget Duffy mother of Mrs C Wheelan was held at St James Catholic church six miles north of the city at ten this morning. A requiem high mass was sung by the choir and the offertory Jesus My Love was given by the full chorus. Nearer My God to Thee was played by the organist as the body was carried from the church. Mrs Duffy leaves a husband whose years are embittered by her departure. Pallbearers were H A Whitaker A J Waldschmidt John Moriarty Charles Casper Louis Eagle and J C Swift.

Bridget Duffy H. A. Whitaker A. J. Waldschmidt John Moriarty Charles Casper Louis Eagle J. C. Swift

Judging the Sexes Proposes Equal Standards for Women

The article argues that a woman should be judged by her cooking as a man by his study, advocating equal scrutiny of domestic and professional spaces. It explores evolving views of gender roles and the fairness of comparing home life to workplace achievement.

Gasoline stove accident at Wise Long pantatorium

Karl Wilson was slightly burned when a gasolined stove overfilled and ignited in the Wise Long pantatorium at the Hotel Colenso. Earl moved the stove outside and suffered minor burns on head and hand. Smoke filled the room but damage was not serious. the proprietor notes this is the first accident in seven years.

Karl Wilson Colenso Earl

Carrion Beaters Live Longest Among Birds

Naturalists report carrion eating birds are the longest living birds on record, surviving longer than many other species due to their scavenging lifestyle and robust metabolism.

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