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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1929

Page

6

Fine program at United Presbyterian church music night

A Monday evening program at United Presbyterian featured Miss Carolyn Hamilton and Miss Helen Harvey guiding performances and papers on Schumann Nevin and De Koven. Pupils sang and played piano and organ numbers while remarks celebrated the composers and the school music program.

United Presbyterian Church Carolyn Hamilton Helen Harvey Robert Shhumann Ethelbert Nevin Reginald de Koven Worelette Traumerie Harve Nevin de Koven Nora Warner Ed Barmeter Clara Dean Eugene Field Shadow Town Margaret Livingston Esther McCreedy Rogers Progam Miss Hamilton Migs Harvey

Baptist Ladies Social At Mrs Bowman Home Friday

Baptist Ladies monthly social hosted at Mrs Anna Bowmans home Friday afternoon. AML ladies urged to bring a tea towel for church donation. Event details include times and attendees from church groups.

Baptist Ladies Anna Bowman AML

I Rothschild Writes From Yankton South Dakota

Letter from I Rothschild in Yankton South Dakota dated January 20 1929 describes train travel through snow to Des Moines Sioux City and Yankton reports on family including Corinne and the children Joe Ellen and Jeanette, local weather snow and ice harvest, college town Verm ton construction news, taxes on cigarettes in Nebraska, and a mix of social observations.

Rothschild Harry Margolin Yankton South Dakota Journal Avell Dakotas Longfellow Des Moines Sioux City Yankto Corinne Harry Grandma Joe Ellen Wtter Jeanette Sed Missouri River Vermton Lars Nebraska Dakota Towa Artona Nebrask Guerney Seed Company Nore Missouri Guerneys WNAX Washington I. Rothschild South Dako

Old Fort Restored Details of 1838 San Carlos de Arrancas work

The article notes the 1838 construction of Fort San Carlos de Arrancas in Pla under Ma. William J. Chase of the engineers. A new stronger fort has been erected behind the original, preserving the old fortifications.

San Carlos de Arrancas Pla William J. Chase Corps of Engineers

Artificial Excellence Demand Sparks Debate in Lab Circles

A reflection on artificial excellence and its impact on research and practice, noting tensions between ideal outcomes and practical limits. Dr Johnser is cited in discussions about advancing synthetic capabilities and responsible innovation.

Mothers Embrace Child Psychology Lectures Says Woman's Home Companion

The piece notes many mothers value lectures on child psychology, with advocates claiming such talks help them understand their children. A writer in the Woman's Home Companion highlights the impact of attending and listening to expert guidance.

China Gauges Literacy in China

A person who reads only one or two thousand characters is still considered illiterate because he cannot read an ordinary book or newspaper. This report discusses the limits of literacy measures and the biases in evaluating reading skill.

China

They Never Borrow ntists ave discovered that but erflies

They propose that butterflies recognize one another from six to eight feet. The suggested explanation is that butterflies do not owe or borrow money.

Niagara Sills Offer Clues to Ancient Geology

Geologists estimate the Niagara sills to range from 18,000 to 50,000 years old, indicating the era remains a fruitful subject for study and discussion among researchers.

Niagara Sills

Resting Place of Virginia Dare Remains Unknown

The history presents few conjectures about Virginia Dare's grave and offers no definite facts on its location. Researchers note the lack of reliable evidence and continue to search for verifiable leads amid scarce archival material.

Virginia Dare

Local visits and social notices across Dublin area families

In Dublin on January 23 Mr and Mrs Clarence Randall and family attended Sunday gatherings at the Tom Randell home in Washington. The Chic McCulley family moved to Levi Shidler’s former place near Wellston. J W VanDyke and wife visited D Robertson Home and were called to Mt Pleasant by the death of Mrs VanDyke’s mother. Various neighbors were noted visiting, helping with wood, and reports of illnesses and errands among local residents. In Akron Ohio on January 24 two unidentified men entered a lodging house, set fire to J F Richards bed, escaping after he was severely burned and his alarm alerted staff.

Dublin Clarence Randall Pasental Tom Randell Washington McCulley Levi Shidler Wellston J. W. VanDyke D. Robertson Mt Pleasant Vandykes John Sheetz Merle J. Mangold Andy Sheetz Ward McCutcheon Howard Brown J. B. Lockwood West Chester B. Strum Jeane Doe Engle Roy Sowash Moline Jake Loethout Akron J. F. Richards International Harvester Company Ward Daggert

Richards and Daggett Face Mexican Bandit Threats

Daggett and Richards discuss ongoing dangers from Mexican bandits seeking revenge. They describe increased tensions and concerns over security at the Harvester plant and in the surrounding area.

Daggett Richards

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