W A Anderson dies in Crawfordsville after pneumonia
W A Anderson known as Billy and longtime Crawfordsville resident died at 11 30 this forenoon after a week of pneumonia. He was born August 7 1867 east of Crawfordsville and lived nearby before moving to town. He worked in a restaurant and owned the Racket store before selling it. He leaves his mother and a California brother Geo Anderson. He was a member of the M E church. A benefit box supper will be held January 29 at Young America Schoolhouse for a school library.
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Three Miles
Funeral Services Held for Miles Alexander Cowden
Funeral services for Miles Alexander Cowden son of Dr and Mrs A M Cowden 509 East Washington were held yesterday at 10 45 led by Rev J R Logue with Presbyterian choir. The remains were taken to Crawfordsville at 11 50 for interment in Crawfordsville cemetery. Accompanying the bereaved parents were Mr and Mrs Johnson and daughter of Grand View Miss Rose Minner Mrs RT MecCall S W Neal and G T Auld.
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A. M. Cowden
East Washington Street
J. R Logue
Presbyterian Church Choir
University Club Meets With Mrs Scofield For Tennyson Study
The University club meets this evening with Mrs Col Scofield at 7 30 to continue Tennyson’s The Last Tournament. All members are urged to be present.
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Col. Scofield
Tennyson
Correction and local notices from the Journal on North Marion avenue
The Journal corrects: the thimble bee house was at the R P Lewis home on North Marion avenue at 2:30. D Weatherly & Son of Davenport have begun driving 44 miles of bridge and culvert piles west of the steam shovel camp with a two-horse pile driver. Special meeting tonight for drilling. Mr and Mrs R L Emry entertained Brighton guests with games and a multi course luncheon hosted on West Second Street.
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R P. Lewis
North Marion Avenue
Fire destroys home of Owen L Samson near Wyman Iowa
West Newton Massachusetts and Wyman Iowa newspapers report a fatal blaze at Owen L Samson's residence one mile east and a half mile north of Wyman. The house burned completely with little furniture saved and second story ruined. Insurance covers most loss. Special item notes Rear Admiral Lewis A Kimberly died morning.
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Wyman, Ia
Owen L. Samson
Lewis A. Kimberly
Two Men Hanged for Robbery Murder in Harrisburg
Weston Keiper and Henry Rowe were hanged at 10 40 this morning before about 1000 spectators for the murder of Charles W Ryan cashier of flairfax Pa National Bank which they attempted to rob. The crime occurred March 13 last.
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Harrisburg
Weston Keiper
Henry Rowe
W C U Meeting Planned At Mrs Rev Allen Home
The W C U group will meet January 30 at 2 30 pm at the president Mrs Rev Allen home. Mrs Fisher will give devotions with the program focusing on Acts 9 6 Lord what wilt thou have me to do The paper Our weapons of warfare and how to use them will be read and discussed Friends are invited to attend.
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Rev. Allen
Fisher
Zuni Corn Growing Mystery Explained By Ancient Rite
A New York Times summary describes Zuni medicine men at the annual corn festival performing a rapid corn growth illusion. A sand square and ritual, pipes, and prayer precede the grain sprouting within hours, with watchers observing the process for a dawn harvest reveal. Explanations range from natural chemicals to hypnosis to hidden devices, but no solution exists.
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Medicine Lodge
New York Times
Washington Iowa Growth Highlighted in Northeast Town Additions
The note praises Washington as the best city in the best county in Iowa and forecasts healthy growth each year. It highlights the northeast part of town and the east side, specifically Columbian and Highland Park Additions.
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Washington
Iowa
Columbian
Highland Park
Coffee lower prices in Washington with Morcha Java blend
The firm advertises coffee at 13c per cup and 1 1/2d for a second grade, claiming exceptional value versus competitors. It highlights superb Mocha and Java blend as superior despite lower prices.
The Vulnerable Point Comedy Toast
Percy vows revenge after Pauline dumps him and vows to court someone younger. The banter hints at a plot pivot with a jibe about age and romance.
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Pauline
Guy
Detroit Free Press
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