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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
6
An old time Arizona woodchopper claims blue jays planted thousands of trees now growing across the state. He says jays bury seeds and pine nuts in the ground, aiding forest growth. An eastern man witnessed a jay burying a nut, then dug one up to verify. The incident supports nature’s plan for forest perpetuation.
Ninety seven members formed the United States Military Academy class of 1903 that graduated in June and became second lieutenants. Douglas A. MacArthur led the class while Ulysses S. Grant Jr. and Frederick Grant were among the top ranks, reflecting strong Civil War lineage.
A boy named Harry sees cows feeding and hears loud bellows unusual to him. He runs inside to tell his mother that a cow is barking at another cow, an event he finds shocking and unheard of.
Local notes list arrivals and visits from area residents. Miss Martha Walker arrived from Ainsworth last evening. Miss Minnie Stewart from Richland plans a few days in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Hartman returned from Oklahoma. Nellie and Katherine Dempsey travel to Ottumwa for a visit. Winnie Adams will visit Burlington with Mrs. Wasson. Rev and Mrs. W O Fisher returned from a month at Fox Lake Wisconsin. Vera Rogers heads to Chillicothe Missouri for a house party hosted by Miss Inez Gordon, a former Champaign student.
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