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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1905
Page
4
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March 27 social news lists Miss Lillian Olds returning from Iowa City and multiple residents visiting family in Washington Letts Columbus Junction Muscatine Cedar Rapids and Crawfordsville. A horse sale by W White attracted about 400 buyers from neighboring towns with around 40 horses sold at good prices.
March 27 report lists Miss Alma Kallous of Lone Tree visiting friends here. Mrs. Smith and Miss Lottie Ford of Kalona were over Sunday visitors with Dr. and Mrs. Tilden. Lysle Reece of Lone Tree over Sunday with sister Miss Eva. Mrs. Evans and baby end Miss Wei bolt of Williamsburg visiting Rev. and Mrs. Pugh.
March 27 social news lists visits by Miss Nellie Chamberlain and Miss Jessie Griffith in Winfield. J F Thompson home hosts Sabbath return. Rob McConahey arrives from Washington to begin work on J B McCoy’s house. Miss Kate Hill to speak at United Presbyterian Ladies Missionary convention with 10:30 1:30 and 7:30 sessions and noon dinner. George Cornford of Dumont arrives. W M Welch in Washington. M C DeLong back from Washington. Rev Butterfield of Wayne calls. Mr and Mrs Will Smylie and children visit John Smylie. city election held today at Brown’s restaurant.
Dr and Mrs George Hay hosted about ten guests for Mrs Dunns 75th birthday with a lavish dinner. Blanche Smith to host Fortnighty clubs musical department. neighbors visit Christina Meyers West of the city. Womans Home Missionary society to meet Friday at West Washington street. Fortnighty club and W R C events plus a wedding of Nels Siverson and Ethel Mason at Williams Iowa. Ruth Wilson hosts seventh birthday party. Married Ladies club dancing at Swift Hall with Bairds Harp Orchestra. Local ad notes a foundry contract with April 15 delivery and pay scale, orders at Washington House.
Washington city election shows a quiet race with one ticket leading in officer contests. Franchise issue draws attention as results unfold. Ward tallies reported include First 67 Second 93 Third 102 Fourth 76.
The report recalls the Spanish Fort engagement near Mobile with Union forces on the right under A J Smith and Gordon Granger on the left. The 19th Iowa held the brigade's left under Col Barham as Andrews' division faced a switch from sunshine to cold rain. Survivors ponder how many thought of the event as the day passed.
Work resumed in district court as witnesses were called in the Hocking Co matter. Mr Severs testified about incidents connected with the sale of the Hesking Coal Co properties to him by Gibbs acting for himself and Hesking Coal Co. The amount paid by Severs was just over 5141,000. The case may continue through the week.
The Kansas City Star notes many rely on dealer honesty in selecting watches. It explains filled versus plated cases, warns against ultra cheap gold filled claims, and details factory pace and the care required for fine Swiss movements.
A Talladega Springs man recounts severe pneumonia improving after starting Dr King’s New Discovery. He had seen two doctors with no progress before one bottle brought relief. The medicine is advertised as a sure cure for sore throat bronchitis coughs and colds with trial bottles free and store guarantee.
A young graduate faces a fragmented teaching landscape diverse in methods across states and schools. No standard certification exists, and new teachers join agencies with records, fees, and a cut of salary. A first year often covers many subjects in small schools before a lasting career.
Gaillard Hunt in Century portrays Dolly Madison as a magnetic yet imperfect figure who dominated social life in Washington and Philadelphia. Her warmth, charm, and instinctive tact made her the beloved center of attention at the inaugural ball and beyond.
The article lists historic Canadian castles including St Ours Rimouski St Eustache Lotbiniere Montibello Ste Marie de Beauce Vaudreuil Rouville and highlights Chateau de Ramezay in Montreal built 1765 by Gertrude de Ramezay. It notes its role as the governor’s residence until 1840 and its current status as a museum owned by the Antiquarian Society housing relics of the old regime.
The London Lancet notes that sea water may contain gold, citing copper plating deposits in sea harbor piles as evidence. It estimates about one grain per ton of sea water, implying a potential yield of around 200 tons per cubic mile and a total global amount near 100 billion tons, seen as an attractive prospect for a promoter.
A creditor tells Mr Snips he must settle within a week or risk having him inform all other creditors that he was paid in full, implying pressure to force payment. The note emphasizes threats of reputational action among debtors.
A village grocer notes with irony that the new curate is not as fluent as expected, joking that his father was an auctioneer. The exchange appears in the London Telegraph setting a caustic social tone.
A light quip from a Philadelphia Press page features a playful exchange about opals. The man jokes about superstition while the woman urges seizing lucky chances to acquire an opal.
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