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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1909
Page
4
A narrative celebrates a famed scout whose life traced the frontier trail and battles against Native Americans. It promises vivid language recounting key engagements of U S troops and their long contest for control of the plains.
A farmer can keep paths clear with an adjustable wooden gate idea. The design uses standard lumber 1 by sizes, double uprights on hinge posts, and bolts for hinge bars. Braces of 1 by 3 secure the gate, with notches and a belt hold for fast raising in heavy snow.
An international congress in Washington centered on human tuberculosis but gave notable attention to bovine TB and its impact on milk and meat. It featured a Copenhagen lecture by Professor Barnard Bang and a discussion reaffirming Koch’s view on nontransmissibility between species, with a resolution urging continued preventive measures.
A newspaper column discusses farm economics arguing small farms are more productive than large units. It cites James J Hill advocating fewer acres and more hoes for independent farmers, opposing tenant regimes and centralized supervision.
The Fortnightly club evening section will meet with Miss Laura Noyes Monday evening. Mrs. Harrie Horne will host the Navajo club Wednesday afternoon this week.
Saturday afternoon Miss Anna Steiner and Mr Melvin Whetstine were united in marriage at Hotel Olenso with Justice W H Riley officiating. The couple are from near Wellman and plan to start housekeeping on a farm near there.
Miss Florence Ward entertained a group of friends Saturday evening at her home in north Washington. Amusement of various kinds filled the night and refreshments were enjoyed.
Mr and Mrs Spir Starfas of Rock Island were guests yesterday at dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs George Lee. The Starfas recently wed in Rock Island with the bride formerly Miss Mattie McChurch.
The Fortnightly Club household economics department will meet Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Dr. C. W. Stewart.
The Golden Rule circle of the Second United Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs. J. B. Randle Wednesday afternoon.
A Saturday family reunion gathered the children of the late Robert Cherry at the Ralph Cherry home northwest of the city. Guests included John of Oklahoma City L. J. and W. W. of this city Gilmer of Wellman Mrs Eli Scranton also of Oklahoma City and Miss Mollie and Ralph of this place. A noon turkey dinner was served by Mrs Ralph Cherry and two daughters Jean and Anna. Carnations decorated the table for eighteen guests.
Yesterday at the Grush home on South Iowa avenue, Hazelle Claire Grush married William Cooper Premeau of Detroit. Rev. W R Stryker officiated. The couple will reside in Davenport after a brief wedding trip.
In Claude's memories the Paris police chief recalls a clever criminal who used his Beranger likeness to escape. Attending a famous ballroom, Claude faced a wall of dancers and flowers as the real Beranger was hailed, letting the thief slip away amid cheers.
In district court today the case Allott against Twinam, pending for years, is set for jury trial. Thirty eight jurors were summoned at 1 30 this afternoon with some excused for the term or a few days. Impaneling work began. The Kirkpatrick versus Genkins case was concluded Saturday with the judge ruling in favor of both sides on complex claims. attorneys handled the matter well and the stake was not large.
Pasteur Institute in Chicago reports brains of Wichita squirrels show rabies. Telegram notes four persons were bitten several days ago by the rodents, which were killed by police.
The Twentieth Century Reading circle will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Mrs J J Stewart.
Mrs C W Stewart issues invitations for an At Home Friday evening at 7 30 at her West Main Street home.
W H Clay came home to Wyman Saturday evening after completing business in the city.
Joe Swift, son of Martin Swift, suffers a painful leg wound after falling on a pitchfork. The injury penetrated flesh below the knee and formed a poisonous condition, though authorities hope it is not serious. The father departed yesterday with a cattle load for the Chicago market.
The Home Guards plan a meeting this evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Ca Long. Full attendance is requested.
Win Smouse was a passenger for Des Moines this morning. The brief note records a transportation event involving Smouse and the Iowa city trip without additional details.
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