Editorials on past fashions and local notes in Iowa
A Saturday column recalls vintage clothing like Ascot ties, celluloid collars, stand-up collars, toothpick shoes, and Serby hats with humorous anecdotes. It also covers visitors from Des Moines, praise for Washington IA as The Cleanest City in Iowa, and a tribute to Arthur Brayton, praising his humor and local ties while noting a possible future Des Moines visit.
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Walter Smith
Des Moines
Iowa
Capitol City
Washington
Arthur Brayton
Art Brayton
Tornado Ruled Washington County 1873 Tragedy Documented
Narrative notes recount the May 22 1873 tornado that hit Jackson township north of Washington killing five and injuring several, with property damage estimated at about 75000 dollars. Eyewitness accounts describe a funnel shaped cloud rising 200 feet, moving northeast, and witnesses taking shelter in cellars.
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Washington County
Jackson Township
Washington
Witnesses Describe Storm Devastation and Vapor Cloud
Mr. Burrell recalls riding out the Saturday storm and following the disaster from dawn until the vapor top rose high. We spoke with many affected people and those near the track of the destroyer who witnessed its advance and its engulfing of houses and barns.
Destructive Storm Hits Multiple Homes Near Gibson Farm
A cyclone moved north of the area destroying several houses. George Gilchrist’s home was first, injuring Silas Ross and Mrs. Gilchrist and a boy named Job. The William Caldwell house was lifted from its foundation, and Mrs. Watters was seriously hurt when the Thomas Watters house shattered. Alex Gibson’s large frame dwelling was destroyed with Will Gibson and others injured. Chickens were flayed and items scattered as lamps and photographs were carried far from the farm.
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George Gilchrist
A. Mckee
John Maughlin
Gilchrist
Silas Ross
Job
Alex Gibson
Will Gibson
County Board of Supervisors
Washington City
Ralph Gibson
Howard Freshwaters
Gibson Farm
Royal visit teased as townsfolk prep and polish
Rumors of Washington royalty aside the town preens on Tuesday morning with brass polishes and brushes. Mollie Kneen’s family recalls a first fishing trip at the Iowa river while Rev. W J Stevens notes three tomato plantings thwarted by cutworms amid cautious smiles and gossip about motives.
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Washington
Mollie
Pop
Phillip Kneen
Baby Mollie
Iowa River
W. J. Stevens
Storm leaves multiple deaths and wide farm damage
The storm killed Mrs. Watters and J. Major Davidson and injured others including Laban Houser. Mary Rathmett, a student, died at the school. Homes at David Canier and John P. Babcock farms were wrecked. papers, money and insurance policies blown away. Over 6600 bushels of oats and 150 bushels of corn wasted. fences destroyed on a 240 acre farm.
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Laban Housel
J. Major Davidson
Mary Rathmel
Burrell
Watters
George Zeck
Zeck
Mary Rathmett
Henry Rathmel
David Canier
Alex Gibson
H. T. Reynolds
Wag
Mr. Canier
Jacob Zeck
John P. Babcock
Laban Houser
J. C C. Cunningham
Davidson House Last Hit in County by Severe Storm
The funneling storm reached the Davidson house as the final strike in the county and rose again before crossing the Mississippi above Muscatine where it disabled a steamboat. Other affected properties listed include Rey, I N Laush ead’s, Jacob Zeck’s, Frank Kerr’s, E N Wright’s, D J Carringer’s, and Madison Glasgow’s. Afterward meetings organized aid as residents raised a large fund.
Button shoes and blinding lenses spark fashion notes at courthouse
A courthouse chat reflects on upcoming fashion shifts for Milady including button shoes and new spectacles as a reader questions daily noise to eliminate during National Noise Abatement week. The piece mixes fashion nostalgia with daily life and a quirky appeal.
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Milady
Young Onions Take Spotlight Amid Fresh Produce Trend
Report notes a surge in popularity for young onions as a fresh produce trend. Vendors highlight crisp texture and delicate flavor attracting home cooks and market shoppers seeking new culinary options.
Ancient Industry Ice Used by Romans in 50 B.C.
Roman builders mined snow from mountain sides in 50 B.C. to store in deep straw covered pits for later refrigeration. The practice shows early methods of preserving perishables using natural cold storage techniques.
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B.C
Railroads at War Move Vast Troop and Equipment Loads
During the war railways carried the vast majority of military needs. More than 97 percent of troops and over 90 percent of army equipment and supplies traveled by rail, with about 90 percent of navy equipment also moved by rail.
Wellston School Closes April 30
Wellston notices show the Wellston school will dismiss on Friday April 30 for eighth grade tests. The community reports various social visits and local activities including family gatherings, church events, and neighbors helping with home projects amid ongoing spring cleaning.
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Wellston
Party at Church for Jr. High Crusaders
Columbus Junction report shows Martha Butler notes a Junior High Crusaders event at a local church on April 29 with emphasis on community youth activities.
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Jr. High Crusaders
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
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St Marys Riverside Adjusts Mass Times for Summer
Riverside notices Sunday changes in mass hours at St Marys church. Beginning May 2 the summer schedule moves to 7 and 9 am instead of 8 and 9 16. Mr and Mrs Bert Kron of Riverside visited with Mrs Krons brother Joseph during the weekend.
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Riverside
St. Mary's Church
Bert Kron
Kron
Joseph
Marynoll Sisters Visit Seek Donations at Lone Tree
The Marynoll Order from New York solicited donations in Lone Tree last week and raised about 260 dollars. Junior McHaffey drove a Jeep station wagon to transport several men to Iowa City and back for work. Local residents visiting included Dale Burich family, Barbara Burich, Mary Viasak, John Lewis family, and Catherine Baschnagel with Mary and Francis Baschnagel.
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Victor Burich
Riverside
Eskimo Dog Trail To 3000 Years Of Pack Duty
Eskimo dogs are believed to have served as pack animals for about 3000 years and likely originated in Siberia according to historical assessments.
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Siberia
Per year by carrier in Washington By Mail In Iowa
By year by carrier in Washington and in Iowa the mail counts are divided into eight months six months and one year. The data outlines how delivery spans vary by route and timing.
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Washington
Iowa
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