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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1911
Page
7
The Angora goat shows notable progress in Queensland. Beyond mohair value the breed acts as a land cleaner with forty goats outperforming a man with a mattock in clearing land.
Former star Bill Lange, playing center field for the Chicago club years ago in Washington, made a breathtaking running catch leaping above the fence in the tenth inning. He sprinted into the wall, tore the fence, and with the ball in his hands, crashed clear, holding the ball as the crowd roared. Anson later remitted Lange’s $109 fine.
A sleepy donkey in Meadville shows unexpected ferocity as two dogs chase it. The beast charges, bucks, and sends one dog tumbling, then repeats on the second before retreating. The piece also discusses instinctive animal navigation and a note from Sir Edward Morris on seal behavior.
Post room notice lists monthly meetings on Ist and Sed Tuesdays with attendees Scott Kellogg and others. Includes references to PlP E PCa White Post Na and general adjutant notes.
Every Thursday evening at the North Side Square a meeting is held for all weighbors. J G Moriarty, Clerk.
Washington Lodge No 26 meets on the first Friday night monthly with Joh Kunath as W M and J W Morton as secretary Cyrus Chapter No 15 holds regular meetings on the second Friday each month with James D Glasgow as presiding officer and J W Morton as secretary Bethlehem Commandery No 15 assembles monthly on the old Friday with Wyatt E Marbourg as commanding officer and J W Morton as secretary Washington Chapter No 98 convenes on the fourth Thursday night monthly led by Mrs J K Kunath W M and Mrs Myrtle Bragg as secretary Fraters welcome to attend
A teens dialogue reveals a boy nicknamed Bill claiming a plan to avoid kidnapper attention while another boy named Mike expresses a desire to see his photo in the newspapers. The exchange hints at juvenile mischief and media curiosity.
A collage of riddles and did you know anecdotes. Jokes about burglars watches and Adam are followed by a posting hoop game description. Notes on chickens ducks and gold nuggets in Nebraska close the mixed page item.
Fifty years ago on June 10 a clash at Big Lethel, Virginia ended with the defeat of Vederais. Butterient and Cat John To Cream were among the regular army officers killed. The narrative mentions barricaded lenses and rioting in taverns as Wells and Wetcon sod widened the whisky buckets.
A report from St. Louis details leaders from both Union and Confederacy discussing disarmament. The session under General Lew Wallace failed to reach a pacific, lasting conclusion and the gathering dispersed without a firm resolution.
A deputation from the Bavarian cabinet was barred from entry while Ludwig the deposed king remained confined in his castle. An earthquake rattled Sandy Hook lighthouse and was felt across Coney Island and nearby areas.
The passage describes Chinese feast days as feasts and festivals at set periods rather than holidays. It lists celebrations such as the graduation feast for advancing pupils, a spring festival, the new year festival, the lantern festival, the tomb festival, and the dragon festival.
The report states a bell buzzard has appeared in Ohio returning to Ross County in the south. It recalls the bird’s history with a necklace gift in youth and its yearly return to the same Olito region, with the bell ringing merrily at each visit.
Three men die in a Hammond Indiana wreck on the Elgin Joliet and Eastern line when a southbound freight hits an open derailment signal. Investigators say a broken semaphore red light misled the engineer into believing the track was clear. The engine plunged off an embankment trapping the crew.
The steamer Corwin unable to discharge cargo lands 102 passengers on solid ice seven miles from Nome shore due to no open lead. Four women among the passengers reach land safely while provisions are brought by Gog sleds. The Corwin departed Seattle May 19.
Mr Booster recalls starting life by working 12 hours daily. His son replies that in quick modern times no one can take 12 hours to finish a day’s work or they cannot complete a job.
A playful poem notes the smallest one up in the house opening mother's door for a morning meal. It likens the early crocus in the garden to a baby peeking through winter's blanket, signaling youth and awakening.
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