27 Feb 1896
Page 1
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1896
Page
1
Yesterday’s social column reports Miss Helen McCleery turning sixteen with a party of about thirty at her south Washington home. Games and a luncheon with slips and conundrums, gifts of china and books, and a pleasant evening are described alongside brief local items and corrections to sensational college reports.
A traveler recounts a southward journey through Florida deterred by a brutal freeze that wiped out most orange groves north of Tampa. It describes high costs to clear land, fertilizer needs, weather risks, and the demise of a state built on citrus profits.
Mr and Mrs John Townsley marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a family gathering at their son Will’s farm. The day included a surprise visit by friends and a hearty tea time. They have five children, eight grandchildren, and well wishes for many more years together.
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