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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1925

Page

3

Mrs H F Samson Dies in Night at Home of Daughter

Mrs H F Samson aged near eighty years died in her sleep at the home of her daughter Mrs D C Kilgore on Weal Second Street. Born November 27 1846 in Alleklong Paw she moved to Iowa as a girl with her parents and later married H F Samson February 12 1865. She leaves several children including Rev Lloyd Samson of Pittsburgh Mrs BD C Kilgore Mrs S W Live rnceton and Miss Nelle Samson of Washington and Mrs I M Sproull of Los Angeles.

H. F. Lampoon D. CC. Kilgore Weal Second Street Samson Alleklong Paw Isabella Margaret Mcrcary Iowa Crawfordsville Wyman H. F. Samson Washington Serra Myr Lloyd Samson Pittsburg Mra C. Kilgore 8. W. Livernceton R. L. Livingston Nelle Samson M. Sproull Los Ange

Saturday Weather Brings Rainy Routine to Town

A wet Saturday dampens plans for football games and business. Weather observers note continued rain and a touch of lingering optimism for later sun before cold weather arrives.

Legend Of Carp Messages In 1807 Conspiracy Brief

A fragment notes carp in Ching known as wes serger fish and relates an 1807 legend of stamps used to carry messages between conspirators aiming to overthrow the government. The text blends historical rumor with cryptic phrases about postage and interwoven legends.

Ching

High Sign at Chinese Grocery Triggered Price Protest

A Chinese grocer in the Theson area of Arxon, Texas, posted a sign on fruit reading No Sell for 4 Cents Too High to protest soaring prices. The brief note warned customers that high costs leave no sale value.

Theson Arix

Grimsby Mayor Receives Widows Second Husband Request

The Grimsby mayor received a letter from a widow asking for help finding a second husband. Within days he was flooded with more than WA letters applying for the position.

Grimsby Eagland

Mrs. Samson Dies. Longtime United Presbyterian Saint

Mrs. Samson, longtime member of the United Presbyterian church and former Covenanter church parishioner, died leaving a son Louis who died in infancy, nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren, brother Isaac McKenry of Long Beach California, sister Mrs. Thomas Charlton of Tonawanda New York, and a life devoted to her home and church.

Les L. &. Latin Sarasota Fla Louis Isaac McKenry Long Teach Calif Thomas Charlton Tonawanda

Injuries Cause of Peter Richs Death

Peter N. Rich of Brighton died at the county hospital from injuries in a cave in while helping excavate a large culvert two miles north of Coppock. He was 1882 born near Wayland and survived by his widow Mary Alice Messer and ten children with several siblings listed. His death ends a life-long resident of Wayland and Brighton with ties to the Kraeme Benson firm and White Yard Co.

Peter N. Rich Brighton County Hospital Coppock Mr. Rich Kraeme-Benson Firm White Yard Company Rich Wayland Nicholas Anna H. Rich Mary Alice Messer Washington Road Gladys Lucille Blanche Bernice Rexwell Harry Cecil Fern Edith Kathryn Jessie Maude Donald Duane Peter Nicholas Hubert Howard Grace Ada Marjorie Virginia Goldie Alice Philip Fannie Christner Joe Jake Burlington David Chris Salem Sam

Great Coach Honored With Home Service and Church Burial

Funeral services for the celebrated coach will be held Sunday afternoon with a 1:00 PM service at the home and a 2:30 PM service at the Green Mound church south of Wayland. Rev. Mr. James of Brighton will preside and burial will follow at Green Mound cemetery.

Green Mound Church Wayland Mr. James Brighton Green Mound Cemetery

Sunday School Meeting Deferred for Teacher Training Focus

Sunday school superintendents meeting postponed for teacher training classes. Secret Harry Kreider of the YOM Com alleges the meeting was deferred for lack of a speaker. Officials expect the event to be rescheduled within the week at an unspecified time.

Harry Kreider MD Techhora

Simpson Dies After Illness at Sigourney Hospital

William J. Simpson, step-son of Mr. F Haight, died yesterday in a Sigourney hospital after a brief illness from a carbuncle infection linked to diabetes. He was about sixty, born in Waterloo, long a resident of this city, and survived by his step-father and two half brothers. Funeral services are set for Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Jones and McKinney parlors with burial at Him Grove.

Willian Jh. Simpson F Haight Sigourney Mr. Simpson Herm Waterloo O. F. Haight Walter Haight Thomas Haight Sory Washinton Jones and McKinney

Brush Renovation Advice for Turpentine Cleaning

Instructions describe reforming hardened brushes by padding and bolting in water, then rinsing to soften and clean. Replacing lye with washing powder or soap slows the process, and brush handles should not contact the solution.

Legend of the Cackling Geese that Saved Rome

An ancient legend ties the saving of Rome to the geese of the Sabine uprising. One version says their cackling warned of danger and kept fathers and sons apart, helping bring peace. Some attribute the tale to the era of Romulus and Remus.

Rome Cattoline Ronutus

Chicken Eyes See In Two Directions

The article claims a chicken can see in two directions at once, noting its eyes are not coordinated to a single site but can view two directions equally well. It compares this to a bunem being for emphasis.

Radio Now Big Factor in American Home Life

An article extols radio as a vital home feature offering entertainment and education for the sick and healthy alike. It highlights broadcasts from New York via local stations, praising world lectures, music, and the uplifting impact on merchants, farmers, and families, urging listeners to tune in Sunday evening.

Wuste Clas Frois New York Davenport

Sheety Sales Newt Weynesday Poland Males and Gilts Offer

Robt G Sheetz will auction Poland China males and gilts at his farm 65 miles south of Keota next Wednesday October 28. The sale highlights top herd sire Path finder Hoy from George Gruber lines, aiming to provide breeders with high quality individuals for quicker market readiness. Many promising males and females in the offering look to attract buyers seeking strong genetics and improved meat qualities.

Rob't G. Sheetz Poland Keota Polanda Sheetz Pathfinder Hoy George Gruber Ile Je

Cox Opens Painting Class for Pastel and Oil Work

Harbara M. Cox announces the start of a painting class in this issue of the Journal. She is known in the community for her beautiful paintings and interior decor work.

Cox

Son Remembers Bare Back in Heat of Old Football Game

A father recalls a lean period with no shirt as his son jokes about a hot game. The boy asks which position his dad played, prompting a nostalgic, humorous exchange from a Boston Transcript clipping.

Boston Transcript

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