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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1907

Page

4

Archbishop Weber to Lead Polish Catholics in America

The Chicago Polish Party reports Archbishop Weber may be sent to America as an auxiliary bishop for Polish communities, per Holy Father approval. The Pope notes difficulties but confirms Weber’s eminent role and aims to satisfy Polish religious needs in dioceses across the United States.

Symon Rome Chicago Delennik Chicagoski Poland Holy Father America Weber The Resurrectionists Order of Resurrectionists

History of the Breviary Origin and Purpose

The Breviary began as a short lay prayer book linked to early 9th century efforts. It emerged gradually into its modern form, with early mentions in a Micrologus attributed to Bernoldus de Constantis. The text notes its uncertain transition from a simple compendium to a liturgical book and hints at its established aims.

Alcuin Charlemagne Prudentius Troyes Bernoldus de Constantis

Zurich turns Catholic as churches rise fast

The London Catholic Times notes rapid Catholic expansion in Zurich where five new churches are under construction and a sixth foundation stone for St Michael has been laid. Two Old Catholic churches remain with dwindling congregations, while SS Peter and Paul Basilica draws large crowds as two thirds of Zurich’s population, about 45,000, are Catholic and rising.

Switzerland London Atholicc Times Zurich Geneva SS. Peter and Paul Europe

Jesuit Father a Peer: Rev. Son Becomes Lord Arundell

The Jesuit Order gains a British peer with the new Lord Arundell of Wardour Rev. Son Eveland Aloysius Gonzaga Arundell born Sept. 6, 1884 and educated at Stonyhurst and London University. A Jesuit, he resides in Bournemouth attached to the Mission of the Sacred Heart Richmond Hill and is noted for his cheery affable manner earning wide friendships.

Lord Arundell of Wardour Eveland Aloysius Gonzaga Arundell Stonyhurst London University Order of Jesuits Bournemouth

Postmaster Busse Prefers Horse and Buggy Over New Automobile

Chiongwo's Postmaster Busse owns a recently delivered automobile with shining paint and brass but calls it too grand. He plans to use his horse and buggy for now and to acclimate before riding the new machine to and from his office.

Busse

Musical soirée honors Sam Anderson at Hoxworth home

Mr and Mrs Issie Hoxworth entertained guests five miles southwest of the city last Wednesday in honor of Mr and Mrs Sam Anderson. A 6 o clock dinner preceded a lively musical recital by U C Davis pupils and local talent. Prolific notes praised Professor Davis as instructor and the event boosted the community’s social scene.

Issie Hoxworth Sam Anderson U. C. Davis Nettie Hunter T. ©. Davis Vera Anderson Felix Pauls Ruth Ora Dunham Mr. Davis Fannie Klopfenstein Verle Dunham Bertha Anderson Mattie Rathmer Mayme Rankin Gladys Carson Edith Fox Hala Bradford Nelile Smith Barclay Miller Bessie Darbyshire Mattie Rathmel Hattie Wenger Alma Miller Margaret Davis Cotter Wm. Roberts James Edgington Messrs Merle Lytle Frank Sage Lloyd Neal the Musicale

Passing of the Broom Signaling Vacuum Cleaner Rise

London Lathet argues the vacuum cleaner will replace the broom as a sanitary advance. He notes dust spreads disease and that dirt is destroyed by fire when collected in vacuum receptacles, urging affordable models for all households.

Ita London

Packing Box Dressing Table Makes Smart Home Furnish

A dressing table can be built from an ordinary packing case with simple labor. Use the box top as the table surface, cover interior with drapery, slide front curtains, add a flounce, and finish with a mirror and casters. Cost remains modest and stylish.

New York American

Mrs Frank Edworthy Hosts Pleasant 6 O Clock Dinner

Mrs Frank Edworthy entertained a small group of ladies with a delightful 6 o'clock dinner last evening. Guests praised the hospitality and the well prepared supper. The attendees included Mine. RR. A. Riley, Wm. Beamer, W. FE. Kerr, D. Arthaud and B. M. Doolittle.

Frank Edworthy Kirdworthy A. Riley Wm. Beamer W. FE. Kerr D. Arthaud B. M. Doolittle

St James Sewing Circle Hosts Luncheon at Home

Mrs. A. J. Waldschmidt hosted the St James Sewing circle yesterday afternoon on South Sixth avenue. The ladies sewed until about 4 30 and a luncheon was served by two young helpers, Miss Coletta Waldschmidt and Miss Ora Wolf. The gathering was enjoyed by all.

A. J. Waldschmidt St. James South Sixth Avenue Coletta Waldschmidt Ora Wolf

Dills Host Dinner for Logan Farewell West of Town

Mr and Mrs Bruce Dill entertained a small group at their home west of town in honor of Mr and Mrs D H Logan who soon depart for a new home in the west A lunch by Mrs Dill and Miss Mable Dill followed the meal

Bruce Dill D. H. Logan

Kennedy Reception Honors Lauder Kennedy Bride

Mr and Mrs John Kennedy hosted a country home reception east of the city for son Lauder Kennedy and his bride. About seventy five guests attended with Miss Jennie Keating directing arrivals and Harvey Kennedy guiding to dining. A turkey dinner was served by Grace Squires Myrtie Swift Lloyd Swift and Ray Kennedy. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Waiter Keating of Keota.

John Kennedy Lauder Kennedy Kennedy Jennie Keating Harvey Kennedy Grace Squires Myrtie Swift Lloyd Swift Ray Kennedy

Thin Woman Diet Advice for Gaining Flesh

The guidance urges the thin woman to stop worrying and eat small frequent meals, drink milk between meals and at bedtime, and include fruit cereals starches and vegetables such as potatoes peas corn beans in daily meals. It also recommends hot water and hot milk mornings and nights and soups.

Nourishing Soup from Beef Skin and Barley

A recipe instructs cutting about one pound of beef skin into small pieces. Wash four ounces of pearl barley and combine with meat plus onion, potatoes, salt, pepper, and a tomato. Add three pints of cold water, bring to a boil, skim, and simmer three hours. Strain, add a little milk, and boil again.

Vienna Bakery Sells Fruit Loaves and Cakes

Readable fragment shows Vienna bakery offering fruit loaves coffee cake and rusk. The line prompts stocking Sunday supplies with assorted baked goods from the local shop.

Vienna

Earthquake Shocks Felt in Schenectady New York

A distinct earthquake shock was felt in Schenectady at 2 30 am causing dishes to rattle and fall from shelves. A large plaster piece collapsed in a downtown office building but no serious damage occurred.

New York Schenectady N. Y

Diphtheria Is Not Serious Dean T In Champaign

Diphtheria is reported not serious in Champaign Illinois with a January 25 update noting Dr Dean T. involved in the assessment. The brief item conveys a cautious public health tone from the local press.

Champaign, Ill Dean T

Illinois Student Released From Quarantine Amid Diphtheria Cases

A. Clark of the University of Illinois was released from quarantine on Tuesday and it is expected that a number of students will be released soon. Eight diphtheria cases are reported but none are serious.

A. Clark University of Illinois

Eggs in Winter and Farm Machinery News

In winter hens thrive with regular feeding and care, kept in roomy quarters and fed a morning grain mix, a noon warm mash, and a light evening portion. The Hawkeye Pump Co introduces a galvanized chain pump and ships mail boxes to Sidney, Australia, signaling growing demand for Washington-made products. Cream peanut clusters advertised at the Vienna shop.

Thomas Thornley American Poultry Journal Hawkeye Pump Co Hawkeye Pump Company Looney R. R Sidney Australia New York Washington

Winter fowl nutrition urges green foods for health and egg yield

To keep fowls healthy in winter and promote egg production, green food is essential. Small potatoes turnips inferior cabbages and any usable vegetables serve as winter feeds. Clover is ideal when available. Fowls need both variety and abundance of food.

Geese Thrive on Rough Ground with Pond In Spring

Geese are valuable grazers and obtain most of their living from herbage when growth is strong and abundant. They perform well on rough wooded ground with a pond, thriving from early spring until winter approaches.

Which Twin Is She Enjoy? London and the Walking Twin

In San Francisco Jack London, famed novelist, meets a pair of six year old twin sisters. He greets them kindly on his way to his boat. Asked which twin she is, one replies I am the one that's out walkin.

Jack London San Francisco Mr. London

Wallace reports Washington folks thriving after Atlantic visit

M. Y. Wallace returned yesterday from Atlantic where he visited for two weeks. He says the Washington people are all right and getting along nicely.

M. Y. Wallace Atlantic Washington

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