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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1905
Page
4
Washington women and girls swarm the capital streets today as sisters from far and near gather in a sunny celebration. The event features a parade and community activities honoring sisterhood and local organizations. A joyful crowd greets the day and shares in the cheerful mood.
Informal gathering described as a solemn conclave occurred last night with plans for a quiet daytime session at the Masonic Temple.
Washington hosts a large P. E. O. convention with 225 to 250 delegates arriving at the Masonic Temple. Decorations in yellow and white, a luncheon, and musical performances mark the event as locals extend a hearty official welcome to chapter members amid sunny weather.
The Iowa convention opened with remarks by Mrs Fortune and the introduction of state officers. Enrolment followed with committee appointments and reports. Iowa added four new chapters Cedar Rapids Hamburg New Hampton Ft Dodge and now has 3554 members about half the state total.
A poem puzzled by the initials P. E. O. and the phrase Pretty Even Old. A sister cites mother and brother Bobby declares lies. The piece ends with a call to say Welcome P. KE. O. as a light verse about protection and unity.
Notice encourages home seekers and investors to buy land in the Iowa settlement in Manitoba, touting easy terms and rising nearby land values. It advertises cheap excursion rates and instructs to contact Iowa Land Co. in Washington, Iowa, near Crall’s Store.
W. E. Greendycke offers lawn mower shaping and maintenance at Solbrig's Old Stand opposite the Opera House. Lighten your burden with expert service.
The Washington County Bar Association met to honor Antis Hull Patterson who died May 8 1905. Resolutions praised his integrity, advocacy, and service, and requested the court record reflect the tribute while members planned to attend the funeral and send copies to the Patterson family.
An old-line advertisement for lawn mowers notes a poorly sharpened mower is dear at any price. It invites bring your machine around and promises to fix the kinks. Located at Solbrig's old stand opposite the opera house run by W E Groendycke.
The W C T U schedules a meeting at Mrs. Gil Vincent’s home on Thursday May 10 at 2 30 p m The topic is Death or Life and discussion centers on Children as Wage earners The Bible verse Romans 6 23 is cited as context for the discussion
Mrs M M McCorkle of Knoxville formerly with Thorne Abstract Co visits many friends here while attending the P B O convention.
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