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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1912
Page
2
Local notes recount community visits and gatherings, including Bruce McCleary from Fairfield visiting home, sewing and basaar activities raising funds, and various residents attending events. Weather and travel notes appear with mentions of families from Ames and nearby towns.
J H Pearson and wife and J C Eichmondson visited Washington Saturday. A E Stites and wife from Union Nebraska arrived for a visit with Mrs Stites' parents Mr and Mrs J M Stewart. B V Chapel left for Monmouth to attend college. Rev H T Jackson left for Wapello to preach and then Moline. Rev Wm Matthews of Washington filled his pulpit. B Olds also visited Washington Saturday.
Rural Route Three column notes Mrs Charles Tucker visiting her sister Mrs Earl Jackson of Keota. Earl Smith shelled corn for Steinmeitz Brimhall Crane Page and Brinning. Jake Bishop of Washington shelled for Tom McGuire on the 18th. Miss Vera Anderson hosted a party with Mrs Genkinger’s home as the oyster supper site. Pleasant Plains Missionary society held an oyster supper January 17 with music by Mrs Hyestone.
Meyers Bros. shopped for corn this week. Huffstatler gave a show at Grandview school Tuesday evening to a small crowd. Ness Glantz cut wood for his father during the week. Clara and Carrie Robinson attended the funeral of their brother Frank s wife in Kalona on Thursday. John Green spent Sunday at Jim Herr s. Everett Curt hauled hay from Henry North s. Henry Herr moved to Kinross on Wednesday. Mrs Newt Clevenger is staying with her mother who is ill.
Dialogue excerpt notes a character seeking grandiose lodge titles after an election. The line shows humorous arrogance as a character laments not being chosen Grand High Most Worthy Exalted Imperial Plenipotentiary and wishes for a grander title.
Cotton blanket sale starts at 48c a pair for tan and grey options. Not very large or highly rated items, some better blankets priced higher at 80c then 8c and 1.50 dollars per pair.
Invitations issued for the marriage of Irma Palmer, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Palmer, to Mr James Bridges. Ceremony planned for Thursday February 1 1912 at the Palmer home east of the city with a reception at the parents home nearby.
Announcements report a basket supper for members and families at the hall on Wednesday January 31 with a Fortnightly club event tomorrow at 7 30 with Mrs Chas Knapp The American Yeoman box supper Wednesday evening will auction boxes and non buyers pay 25 cents Bethlehem Commandery Knights Templar holds a called meeting January 30 at 7 30 p m for work Ladies Aid of Lexington M E church postpones its February 1 meeting at Mrs Cal Griggs home Priscilla club hosts a session with Mrs Rynearson and Pythian circle entertainment by Mrs Martin.
A reflective notice likens love to presence rather than crowds or appearances. It contrasts bustling gatherings with sincere connection, suggesting true companionship arises from meaningful interaction rather than social optics.
Harper's Weekly notes the hair's breadth as 17 to 10 000th of an inch and the use of micrometer calipers in precise manufacturing. It explains exacting tolerances needed for bank vault doors where every part must fit perfectly.
A Mississippi man arrived today claiming innocence after a brutal clash. He described his role as misrepresented and sought fair treatment in the ongoing case.
Chicago reports weak market prospects across cattle and sheep with lower quotes. Estimated receipts and shipments are given for today and yesterday with mixed packers and heavy shipping grades showing declines. A second report lists grain openings and closes, with wheat corn and oats figures and regional pricing notes.
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