27 Jul 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1897
Page
1
The audience heard Ed Amherst Ott discuss heredity linking human traits to ancestry and environment. He argued noble or humble origins shape individuals, urged educators and parents to guide marriages and social outcomes for a wiser, happier society.
July 2 forecast from The Evening Journal notes fair weather in Iowa with possible showers in the southwest. a pasted reminiscence quotes Postum cereal promotion and a minister's suspension case. a catarrh cure ad, Bible statistics, and a note on J.P. Turner visiting C. Evans in Salem Iowa with a travel plan to Columbus Wisconsin.
In Aroum d Town locals share bustling tidbits and notable happenings around the city. Community voices note small events, daily routines, and colorful anecdotes reflecting everyday life.
A fragmentary page notes a venue change in a lawsuit involving John son. Other items include a social event at Mrs Harry Davis’s West Washington home with Miss Von’s birthday and a mothers meeting at the First U P church during Normal week featuring Dr Mara Pratt and Mrs Frank Wilson.
In Squire Rogers court yesterday the garnishment case of L. C. Birney vs. J. M. Bickford and W. H L. Smith was dismissed at the instance of L. Birney and John Cackler. The dismissal came because Cackler is the sole support of his mother.
Notice for all persons owing Schneider Bros to call and settle their accounts. Books located at the office of W. Hl. Butterfield over Crail's Store on the northwest corner of Brown Square, under the supervision of Brown, Assignee.
A listing of fabrics includes Art Sheetings Villa Cloth Art Linens and Coronation Cloth. Vendors advertise fabric styles aimed at home decor and crafts. No event or person specified.
A notice locates Miss A. E. Berry at the west side square. The brief entry places a person at a defined local spot, suggesting a property or event listing tied to that place.
Central Station Des Moines Iowa reports a week of growing weather with seasonable temperatures and ample rainfall. Local wind and electric storms on the night of the 23d caused some damage but overall crops including corn potatoes pastures and garden vegetables show good progress. Early corn is strong and moisture remains to tassel and silk. harvests in wheat barley oats and winter wheat have begun. Miss Josie Knox returns home after attending the State Normal School at Cedar Falls.
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