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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1910
Page
6
Local and personal items list social visits sales and travel notes across Vienna with mentions of Frey’s Studio Miss Myrtle Jarvis Kate Glover Bert Wilson Mrs Anderson and J M Stewart. Also notices of upcoming stock sales and farm loan offers amid routine city life updates.
The Rose club visited Crawfordsville and was entertained at Miss Lena Maxwell’s home. Mrs. R T McCall and Mrs. Robert McCall host tomorrow in honor of Mrs. Gilkey on Last Washington Street. Miss Della Tomlinson entertained lady friends with music and luncheon on South Iown Avenue. A surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Riordan occurred in Lexington with songs and cards. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Burham hosted a large group in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brazel who move to South Dakota. A wedding took place last evening at the bride’s mother’s home in this city as Miss Edna M. Chilcote wed Mr. James V. Delph in a quiet ceremony officiated by Rev. D I Coon.
Donald Robertson and a metropolitan cast present The Art of Life at the Graham tonight. The drama, written by Drake University’s English professor, has college press and pulpit endorsement and seeks to place Washington among top cities for high class attractions. Tickets range from 25 cents to a dollar. boxes 1.50.
In the House Representative J Hampton Moore of Pennsylvania bestowed the title godfather of the waters on Speaker Joseph G Cannon. Arkansas Democrat Macon supported river appropriation saying the Mississippi is both father and mother of waters. Moore improvised the title amid debate.
Dennis OShaughnessy of County Tipperary staged a hoax during the British and Irish elections by demanding a motorcar ride to the polls. A photographer captured him seated in a motorcar en route to vote, exposing the ruse.
Cuban stamps issued in New York feature portraits of men who distinguished themselves in military service. Denominations range from 1 cent to 1 dollar.
Homesteaders host a public installation in the hall on Friday February 25 conducted by supreme officers from Des Moines. Members are asked to invite two friends to attend and witness the ceremonies meet new officers and learn more about the order. The event aims to unite members and friends for a full evening.
The passage argues that grain supply shapes political power from ancient Egypt to modern regimes. It cites Ferrero on Rome to illustrate corn's enduring political importance and warns rulers that starving the populace invites revolt and upheaval.
Chicago Tribune reports a tailor on Thirty-ninth Street displays a sign promising repairs in the rear. The notice reflects small business appeals to passersby seeking quick clothing fixes and local services.
Washington dispatch notes Taft’s prolific speaking record since leading the Philippine commission with three volumes, a fourth under way, and ongoing tours planned. It outlines auto club calls for a federal read law and uniform regulations, plus concerns over tariff talk with France and postal savings bill debates amid political shifts.
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