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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1910
Page
2
Early morning blaze at Busby plow attachment factory across from Pauls Lumber damaged a dipping tank of paint mixed with gasoline and benzine. Firefighters quickly contained the fire after water overflow spread the blaze, and damp gunny sacks smothered the remaining flames.
The notice directs all July 4th parade entrants to proceed first to the court house corner for registration and positioning before the event.
City committees coordinate the morning parade at Court House corner with riders to stations. Mayor Dixon warns against acts endangering horses or public safety. The day features horse judging, general sports, patriotic addresses by notable speakers, a ball game Fairfield vs Washington, balloon ascent, firemen’s exhibition, fireworks, and a pony saddle class with $100 prize. Special train service available on Rock Island C B Q and Milwaukee lines.
A piano recital at 206 South Town Avenue featured Miss Marjorie Hebner and Mrs D J Norton Jr with a Mendelssohn duet and Chaminade selection. Virginia Wallace impressed in a duet. Everet Bailey offered songs. heat limited attendance but guests praised the program.
Mrs A A Rynearson arrived home from Ft Pierre S D after visiting her parents for several weeks. The W E R C meeting scheduled for tomorrow is postponed until the next regular meeting on July 16 due to celebration preparations. New novelties in fireworks at The Fair are noted.
A rural freedom ballad by Uncle Walt praising farmers over rulers. The speaker imagines singing about sturdy plebeians who plow, milk, and raise crops, arguing the world would falter if farmers quit and valuing humble, hands-on work over throne and crown. The voice elevates yeomen like Adams.
Over 8,000 gardens are cultivated in a program linked to Austrian serouls. Pupils receive expert tuition in horticulture as part of the initiative.
A woman states the amount of alimony she seeks as leverage as her husband gains status. The act reflects how perceived status shifts spousal financial expectations.
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