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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1909
Page
2
Rich in short notes of residents traveling visiting relatives and attending events. Mentions Jean Huysmans dressmaking lessons at Vienna bakery and local studio, upcoming home talent entertainment, church and W F M S gatherings, and several trips to Keota Morning Sun Davenport Burlington and Muscatine with family visits and funeral attendances.
A satirical column rails at high poultry costs and express rate hikes while lampooning lawmakers and feather trade. It notes bleak feed prices in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, drought impacts, and a quip about freeing roosters to curb hoarding.
A poem advising wives on preserving marriages by nourishing a husband with meals and affection. The speaker recounts failed schemes with “number one” and “number two,” then promotes cooking, sweets, and loving behavior to secure support, ending with a warning about digestion.
A lively admonition about raising hens and increasing egg output. It warns against buying secrets and urges practical steps like a scratch floor deep litter and encouraging hens to scratch for grain to boost laying. The speaker promises better egg production and fewer complaints about chicken economics.
Mrs Eva Livingston and Mrs 8 W Livingston host a thimble bee for Mrs H F Samson. Mrs Leigh Wallace invites guests to a Friday 4 to 6 reception at her South Iowa avenue home. Mr and Mrs William Burnside of Oskaloosa announce their daughter Miss Margaret Hazel and Mr Ralph Henshaw’s marriage set for Tuesday evening October 26. Mrs Carl M Keck receives friends Thursday October 21 from 4 to 6 in honor of her sister Mrs Claude Terry of Palo Alto California.
Mrs. Fred Smith hosted a dinner at her W Main Street home complimenting Mrs. Maloney and daughter Gertrude of Corpus Christi Texas and Miss Anderson of Chicago.
Vera Alberson hosts Ready Maids on East Washington with fancy work and luncheon. Mrs Dewey celebrates birthday at her north Washington home with about forty guests and music. South Side Millinery staff and friends dine with Mrs Benz southeast of the city. five course meal and fruit table decor noted.
The Navajo Club will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. J. W. Bishop. The Twentieth Century Reading Circle will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30 with Mrs. J. H. Stewart. The all day meeting of Chapl J P EB O has been postponed indefinitely. A B E B called meeting of the B I B class at the M E church is set for this evening with special business.
Mrs N E Moore of Madison street and Miss Tressa Cunningham of Crawfordsville narrowly escaped gas asphyxiation yesterday afternoon when a gas heater valve was left open. The odor alerted neighbors. both women were overcome but recovered after help arrived and are well today.
A small fire at the north end of the Milwaukee freight depot platform was observed about 10 o'clock this morning. Section men nearby extinguished it before the fire department was needed. Likely started by a spark from a passing engine. damage estimated at a few dollars.
The United Presbyterians of West Chester plan evangelistic services starting December fifth with Rev Nat Childs of Fairfield delivering the sermons. The event aims to reach the community through focused religious gatherings.
A priest quotes the Feeding of the Multitude to Ireland's parishioners. An old Irishman boasts he could perform the miracle, then the priest recasts it. The man, Mr Murphy, says he could do it with leftovers from last week, delivering a humorous twist.
A modest woman contrasts pricey novelty cards with affordable tokens like handkerchiefs and gloves, noting her daughter bought a 50 cent sublimated card for a birthday gift. She worries it may be damaged in transit but hopes the recipient will be pleased.
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