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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1910

Page

5

Local and Personal Notes from The Fair and City

Keosauqua’s L M Bradley and Albia’s H A Burnett visited the city on business. Miss Eva Gookin returned home from shopping in the city. The Fair offers dresses, skirts, and novelties with frequent shopper notices and several marriages and social events noted.

L. M. Bradley Keosauqua H. A. Burnett Albia Rh. Owens Winfield City Eva Gookin Ainsworth Merle Pardon Ella Pettit Keola

Community announcements and lodge meetings noted

The schedule lists the W. C. T. U. meeting at Mrs Mayo's home, a Rebekahs gathering at the I. O. F. hall, a P. E. B. O. chapter meeting with Mrs Crooks, and a Fortnightly club anniversary thimble bee with Mrs Fred Smith on October 29 at 2 80.

P. EB. O J. B. Crooks Fred Smith

The Miller of the Dee in the river town

A king visits a cheerful miller by the Dee river. The miller explains his happiness comes from honest work, a loving family, good health, and fair dealings, while the king learns generosity and contentment outweigh wealth. The miller remains content as he sings beside the river.

Dee Jack Evelyn Abie Dee Father England Willer Deepsmiter River Dee

Halloween party at Mrs Eckerman's Sabbath school

Mrs George Eckerman hosted a Halloween party yesterday afternoon for her Sabbath school class and guests from four to six. Witches Helen Wylie and Ida Sands read fortunes while refreshments were served, and all enjoyed a jolly time.

George Eckerman Helen Wylie Ida Sands

German scientist disputes Peary North Pole claim

Berlin reports Prof Andreas Galilei of the Geodetical Institute disputes Captain Peary's polar reaching claim. He argues Peary's records lack scientific validation, instruments, and proper astronomical methods, stating observation methods were insufficient to prove a pole reach.

Berlin Peary Adreas Galie Echie Gallo Goles Galle Deutsche Revue Pole

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