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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1912
Page
2
Mrs Tom Schulty and Hazelle visited Frank Wilsons Thursday. Many local residents attended Keota commencement. Everett Huber bought a new automobile. Mrs J N Eyestone and others visited Washington. New social visits and Sunday gatherings marked the week in the Lexington area.
Richmond residents share events from May 23 1912 including George Saur returning from Canada, Zdenka turning 16 with a birthday party, Fred Radda delivering hay to J C Preston Kalona, Frank McCombs injuring his back at work and recovering, Mary Lintz sewing for sister Mrs Frank Fingle, John Wingler visiting Kalona, and Joe Pieper tending a sick horse.
Ainsworth May 25 1912 at Miller hotel hosted the annual Junior and Senior banquet with seventeen attendees. Seniors were guests of honor and a fine three course dinner was served for a lovely evening.
A verse lament on society's worship of money and gold. It condemns extravagant wealth while praising thrift and moderation, noting how riches corrupt and how even praised wealth can become a burden. The speaker prefers the prudent saver over the ostentatious millionaire.
Miss Grace Sands returned home from Washington where she visited the Ed Coffman home. Mrs. Henry Hunt and her daughter Miss Jessie traveled to Washington for business between trains. Mrs. T. J. Easter left for Rock Island to spend the day visiting friends and shopping.
On May 24 1912 Rev Mott R Sawyer preached at the Presbyterian church and spoke to the Sunday school. Misses Morgan and Freding closed a term of school and left for Washington Iowa. J M Stone sold insurance in Haskins and S R Wallace shipped hogs to Chicago. Miss Winifred Miller from Washington attended the last school day and will stay a few days. The Schwank family visited in a Ford. Verna Lewis visited from Washington. Mr and Mrs M E Ebner were in Washington Friday. Mrs A T Brown is reported sick and Mrs A T Rickey of Muscatine is here aiding her. The picnic dinner was a success as the school children were turned loose.
Community greetings report visitors from Washington Burlington Sioux City Hedrick and Colorado. Local school program diplomas earned eighth graders high school picnic for juniors seniors and faculty with separate senior picnic planned.
The Keota high school marked its 30th commencement with plays and music at the Methodist church on May 23 and 24. Seniors, led by Esmeralda Rogers, performed a class play and a Friday program featured diplomas, a four year scholarship winner Keith Hamill, and a near-top scorer Alta Harding.
West Chester May 25 1912 Rev Rowe of the M E church will preach a memorial sermon Sunday morning for the old soldiers all old soldiers are invited to attend J P Dayton Bruce Moore and family attended commencement at Brigh ton Friday evening Quite a number attended the show in Washington Thursday evening Wm McFarland delivered 48 head of cattle here today J D Dayton wife and Daryl were in Washington Thursday School closed here Friday with a picnic Miss Schwartz expects to leave for her home soon in Colorado
A Panama hat lost west of the Moody farm in Seventy six township was found Thursday and turned in at the livery barn. Walter Boyer returned home Thursday with a new automobile. W H Harding is visiting here this week.
A terse exchange probes whether Gruet is honest and whether the speaker recognizes an honest man. The dialogue hints at doubt and skepticism about personal integrity.
The article explains using selenium, which conducts electricity when exposed to light, to trigger burglar alarms. A selenium cell in a circuit with a bell and battery is covered during the day and uncovered at night. light on the cell closes the circuit and rings the bell.
The piece presents a satirical essay on women, detailing roles from wives to widows with humorous definitions. It frames woman as both captivating and perplexing, noting societal views and marriage dynamics through witty lines and archaic diction.
Victorian experts certify Australia’s tallest tree as a eucalyptus amygdalina regnan specimen on Mount Baw Baw Gippsland reaching 326 feet 1 inch with a 25 feet 7 inch girth at six feet. A second Gippsland tree at Neerim stands 227 feet tall and 55 feet 7 inches in girth, named species noted.
A struggling man sought audience with the Duke of Newcastle and asked for a part in his support. The duke replied there was a penny for him and urged that if all his relatives contributed as much, he would be richer than the duke.
A concise quotation urges individuals to give their best to humanity and repay a debt by improving the world. It emphasizes not just basic needs but elevating the human experience through personal contribution and soul.
Hogs receipts 11 000. Market prospects shade lower with prices mainly 7.10 to 7.75 for various grades. Cattle and sheep receipts around 1 000 each, markets steady. Close shows generally 5 points lower than yesterday with bulk prices 7.55 to 7.70.
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