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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1906
Page
5
Columbia River Thrice Named in Early Exploration
The Columbia River has borne three names. It opened as the Oregon, then St. Rogue, and in 1792 Robert Gray named it Columbia after his vessel. Whitney notes the original Oregon name meant “big ear,” referencing indigenous ear adornment.
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Columbia River
Oregon
St. Rogue
Robert Gray
Columbia
Whitney
Why Tug Power Fails to Move a Heavy Vessel at Sea
A 2 500 ton ship loaded with 3 500 tons of cargo totals 6 000 tons. Towing with a small tug can pull the ship at six to eight knots, but placing the tug’s power on the big vessel slows movement to less than a knot. The riddle hinges on naval physics. the tug can move a towed load efficiently, while the powered vessel suffers from hydrodynamic drag and propulsion limits when the same horsepower is applied directly.
Bathing Ritual for Warmth and Comfort
When drying off after a bath stand in the tub with water up to the ankles. Rub with coarse towels until the body glows then step out and wipe the feet. This prevents the chilly feeling from stepping onto a bath mat still damp.
Quote on love and motive from Lowell
A reflective observation on love as a feeling beyond rational explanation. The passage suggests the heart cannot justify its beauty and divine motives with reasons, instead remaining silent and looking upward in response.
Codfish Egg Lays Tally Draws Quiet Guffaws
In a light classroom exchange the professor notes the codfish lays over one million eggs while a farm student quips about the creature not needing to cackle for each egg. The dialogue reflects humorous rural a priori knowledge.
Wreck on Hock Island and Public Lecture Announced
A rear end collision occurred on Hock Island at 3 34 this morning. Dr. Winship of Boston will lecture at the Methodist Church Thursday evening at 4 on The Boy as an Asset and a Liability. Washington county normal institute enrollment reached 178 by noon with many new students listed in divisions C and D.
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Dr. Winship
Boston
The
Methodist
Washington County Normal Institute
Mitchell
Stella Savage
Lucy Meacham
Effie Rader
Brighton
Alta Hampsher
Wellman
Myrtle Young
Washington
Rose Rathmer
Maude Murphy
Crawfordsville
Olive Ramsey
Myrtle E. Edgington
Keota
Mary Dewees
Kalona
Mae Albin
West Branch
Coralie
Tedford
West Chester
Ella Faulkner
Frances Porter
Wyman
Mary M. Masson
Nellie Vincent
Joanna Kyle
Nellie Bartholomew
Wreck on Rock Island near Verdi injures man and blocks line
A rear end collision on the Rock Island near Verdi caused a caboose to derail and burn after a late night crash. John Scannell of this city was injured by a falling tub of water while crews cleared the track and began repairs. The wreck halted service until about 11:30 this morning with engines 601 and 1600 damaged and headed for the shops.
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Rock Island
Verdi
Seth Nicola
Washington
Rom Halley
Here
Brighton
Eldon
Natick
John Scannell
Missouri
Twentieth Century Reading Circle relocates start time
The Twentieth Century Reading Circle will begin at Mrs. J. H. Stewart's residence on Thursday at 9 00 oclock, replacing the previous venue at Mrs. Shrader's.
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J. H. Stewart
Miss Bessie McClean Declares She Is Not Running
Miss Bessie McClean announces she has not run and will not run for carnival queen and does not desire any more votes.
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Bessie McClean
Court Session Postponed to June 18
The district court session planned for next Friday in this city has been moved to Monday, June 18. The change affects all scheduled proceedings and attendees should adjust their plans accordingly.
Engineer Will Germer Feared by Verdi Locals after Wreck
A railroad incident near Verdi left engineer Will Germer wary of the area. The article notes he was involved in the wreck mentioned earlier and remains cautious about the vicinity.
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Washington
Will Germer
Verdi
Miss Laura Noyes Hosts Evening Dinner at East Main
Society notes that Miss Laura B Noyes will entertain a few friends at a 6 oclock dinner at her home on East Main street Thursday evening.
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Laura B. Noyes
East Main Street
Andersons Host Evening Ahead of Wedding
Dr and Mrs W E Anderson host a West Main street gathering for friends in honor of Miss Cora K Anderson and Mr Ira G Vincent of Algona Iowa. The couple will wed Thursday evening at Mrs Milan Shields home on North Second Ave with Miss Anderson a city resident and Vincent a well known former Washington resident.
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West Main Street
W. E. Anderson
Cora K. Anderson
Ira G. Vincent
Algona
Iowa
Vincent
Miss Anderson
Milan Shields
North Second Ave
Mr. Vincent
Washington
Buckley West Second Street Kitchen Shower for Miss Crooks
A social afternoon hosted by Miss Dol Buckley at the Buckley home on West Second featured about a dozen young ladies in a kitchen shower for Miss Crooks. Elaborate club color decorations red and green and heart motifs enhanced the luncheon served in two courses. place cards by Raymond Buckley impressed guests with fine workmanship and the gifts for the honoree were many and useful.
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Buckley
West Second Street
Dol Buckley
Jessie
Raymond Buckley
Bachelor Maid Dinner Honors Miss Jessie Crooks
Next Friday evening at Mrs. Lloyd Lytle’s East Main Street home a Bachelor Maid dinner will honor Miss Jessie Crooks. The event invites neighbors and local residents to attend in celebration.
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Lloyd Lytle
East Main Street
Jessie Crooks
Miss Jone McCahon Plans Kansas City Home After Visit
Miss Jone McCahon travels to Orion Illinois for a short visit with friends and upon return will join her parents to establish her home in Kansas City.
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Jone McCahon
Orion
Ill
Kansas City
Our Bodies the Temple of the Holy Ghost meeting
The W. Cc. T. A. will meet at Miss Mary Parker's home on Thursday June 14 at 2 30 p m. The group will sew carpet rags and discuss Anti Narcotics with the Bible theme from I Cor 3 16 17.
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Mary Parker
Kennedy Visits Washington Citizen Jones
Hon. C. A. Kennedy of Lee county, a Republican candidate for congress in the first district, stopped in Washington today to survey the race. He appeared personable and won many friends, staying as guest of S. W. Neal during his visit.
Mrs E C Keck Visits Cedar Rapids Friends
Mrs. E. C. Keck traveled to Cedar Rapids this morning to visit friends for a few days.
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E. C. Keck
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Weather Outlook for Today and Tomorrow
The forecast from Washington D C predicts fair skies and continued cool conditions for Iowa today and tonight with similar cool weather persisting into Wednesday.
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Washington, D. C
the Evening Journal
Iowa
Gardner and Family Attend Cornell Commencement andWedding
Mr and Mrs Gardner and daughter Anet traveled to Mt Vernon for Cornell commencement exercises and the Eyestone Laughead wedding this morning.
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Gardner
Anet
Mt. Vernon
Cornell
Eyestone
Laughead
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