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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1942

Page

6

Where and how why and when do the birds go

A garden backdrop frames a treatise on bird migration. The article details arctic terns and other species, their wintering ranges from Argentina to Patagonia, and North American breeding sites. It notes night flights, altitude limits, speeds, and the need for bird refuges and legal protection.

Equator Argentinian Pampas Patagonia Arctic North Pole North America Great Slave Lake Atlantic Massachusetts Antarctic

Porter Maher Remembers Loyal Patron in Will

In a vignette of past New York life, James Maher, once a 19 year old man with the Manhattan Hotel, served Col and Mrs Whittlesey for two decades at the Biltmore and was named in Mrs Whittlesey's will as a token of friendship. The note speaks of quiet inheritance and lasting ties between porter and patron.

James Maher Manhattan Forty-second Street The National City Bank Col Elisha Whittlesey Atlantic City Manchester N. H Houseman Maher Whittleseys Biltimore the Biltmore Whittlesey Joseph J. O'Connor Biltmore Transportation Empire State Building United States Navy Ensign Merritt New London Conn Renee Lee Merrit

Brighton Notes From Rhua Helmick

Local social items list visitors and trips across Brighton, Iowa including Mrs Albert DeMont and Beverly DeMont from Chicago visiting Clyde Connery. Other entries note family gatherings, business trips, and travel to Des Moines and Davenport with multiple family connections and dates. A short gardening tip on drenching horses and a note on naval musketry in Revolutionary battles conclude the column.

Marines Assigned to Port of Spain Duties

A group of Marines has been assigned to duties at Port of Spain Trinidad a short distance from the coast of Venezuela.

Port of Spain Trinidad Venezuela

Warden’s Knit Bedspread Stuns Women in Eugene

James H. Walker, chief warden of the Eastern Lane County fire patrol, knitted a bedspread with more than 400 blocks. The intricate pattern drew gasps from attending women at the knitting event in Eugene, Oregon.

Eugene James H. Walker Lane County

Columbus Discovered America Through Bahama Island Find

A historical note explains Columbus first reached the Americas by locating one of the Bahamas islands. The encounter marked the age of exploration and altered global trade routes. The narrative emphasizes the pivotal milestone tied to early Caribbean discovery.

Columbus America Bahama Islands

Murder trial shadows a love triangle on the Welman estate

In the Elinor Carlisle murder case against Elinor Carlisle for Mary Gerrard’s death, the trial unravels motives tied to Aunt Laura Welman’s fortune. Roddy Welman confesses his love for Mary while Elinor contemplates inheritance, marriage, and loyalty as the estate passes intestate to Elinor.

Elinor Carlisle Lovely Mary Gerrard Roddy Welman Laura Welman Elinor Laura Mrs. Welman Roddy Peter Lord Mary Hopkins Roderick Welman Mr. Seddon Miss Elinor Roderick London

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