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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1939
Page
6
Roy L Abbott discusses the Black Widow spider Latrodectus mactans, noting its timid but dangerous nature, venom strength, and habitats. The piece covers appearance, bite symptoms, historical poison use, and where widows are commonly found, including sheds, outdoor toilets, and hollow logs.
Reports note that a Black Widow spider can bite in self defense and is common in the south but rare in Iowa where the spider is uncommon. Adults defend themselves in battles with wasps and feed on insects, while some animals like chickens pigeons and warblers appear uneffected by bites.
Coronado brought the first domesticated sheep to America in 1540 but they died. Sheep brought by Onate in 1598 became ancestors of Navajo sheep, shaping regional livestock history.
Washingtonrodge No. 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. Ray Com is W M and A W Yard is secretary.
Westbound trains include No 3 Golden State Limited daily at 4:00 pm No 1 Local at 11:26 pm and No 43 Californian at 2:27 am No 429 daily except Sunday 10:45 am Agent L Goodlander Reports. Davenport Kansas City local No 8 departs 9:58 am Southwest Limited No 26 departs 1:42 am Eastbound Kansas City Devonport local departs 6:14 pm and 1:26 am No 8 daily except Sunday Agent W C Bell
The Wellman band announces its opening band concert on the downtown street next Wednesday night and will perform each Wednesday throughout the summer under director Lyle Smith. Local social notes record visits and gatherings among residents including Holgate of Fairfield, the Bitermillers, Durian family, and Dr. Steninger. The remodel of Lewis Bros cafe nears completion with a neon sign, reconfigured seating for eighty five, and a modern front.
West Chester report notes Lindenmeyer family traveling to Garden City Minnesota for the funeral of Hattie Thompson who died after a hip fracture. Esther Lindenmeyer Des Moines and Frederick Griswold join their father with John Lindenmeyer from Thies River Falls Minnesota at the service. Grandma Thompson remembered by many local friends.Mrs E H Whitehead learns of Sylvester Defenbaugh's Detroit death and plans Cairo Nebraska service on Sunday May 7 with family traveling to attend.
Dayton Grove May 6 Mrs. J B Moore reports visitors including Mr and Mrs Robert Stephens and daughters at the Doyle Morrison home. Carl Oldfield and family stayed with Mrs A E Knotts and Mrs Irena Oldfield. So and Sew club to meet with Mrs Ernest Crawford on May 1. Mrs J B Moore visited briefly with Mrs Trena Oldfield. Harry Campbell and family, once residents here, called on neighbors including Mr Embree and Mrs Knotts tied to local circles.
Walden Henderson of Keota has spent several days this week with his aunt Mrs. A. E. Knott. Bruce Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stephens, and Washington visitors were in town Tuesday forenoon.
The average person not doing heavy work needs about 2 300 calories daily. An explorer is defined as someone who runs away from it all and returns home narrating the hardship endured.
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