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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1912
Page
2
A blaze at L. M. Meek’s chicken house started by children playing with matches was brought under control yesterday afternoon. The roof burned away but the home and other structures were saved thanks to quick actions by nearby residents. Mr Meek praised for saving the hennery.
Local column surveys events across county communities. Notices include meetings, anniversaries, and community projects with details on dates and organizers. Community groups like clubs and churches are highlighted for upcoming activities and local updates.
Mrs. Mary Leedy and children visit the W E Augustine home in Salma Ja while Mrs Marten Augustine and daughter Lou spend Tuesday there. Bert Smith visits at the McCaleb home. Glenn Little and wife call on Mrs Jake Hotle. Acel Robertson finishes threshing with a strong fall run. Andy Augustine aids Will with hay as second cutting nears. Jake Hotle builds a new garage. Dublin carpenters work on Dick Fisher's house near Keota. Mrs E D Lowash spends yesterday with Stevenson family. W E Augustine and wife travel to Talleyrand. Mrs Tucker and Mrs Tines of Talleyrand visit Andy Meyers. Will Brinning and sisters go to Washington. Jake Krier, Will Augustine’s hand, injured by a hayload incident Tuesday evening.
A machine, housing wood logs and paper rolls, converts materials into ready to sell match boxes. It cuts wood, sulphurs ends, counts, makes paper boxes, prints labels, fills and packs each box into sets of one gross. The process is patented by a Norwegian company.
Washington September 6 Lawyers for William H Sabens failed to obtain a stay and he will be hanged here today unless a reprieve is granted Sabens was convicted of the murder of Ada Haynes in August in a house on D street
Adelaide and Cornelia joke about a kiss scene as George steals a dozen kisses before any scream. The dialogue playful and flirty centers on hair, mirror, and disbelief among the girls.
Quotation reflects belief that success stems from boldness and persistence in work. It contrasts audacity with common mindsets, suggesting strong effort yields strong results.
A public printer report notes that 250 Washington government employees are over 65. The old claim that few die and none resign among federal workers is cited as the seeming explanation.
W D Hoprelis quotes a luncheon remark at Kittery Point calling a well known novelist devoid of poetry. He recalls McMasters strolling with a beautiful girl in a New England wood and a playful exchange about a favorite flower ending with a humorous line about the whole wheat best.
Word reached Ainsworth on Sept 6 1912 of the marriage of Mrs Laurina Mason to Col William H Hornady of Guthrie Oklahoma. Mrs Hornaday was formerly Mrs W W Mason who lived here for years before moving with her husband to Oklahoma where he died. J A Trotter visited Keota yesterday. Mrs Hugh Hall hosted the Embroidery club yesterday afternoon for a pleasant gathering.
Keota and surrounding communities share travel, school, and work moves. Families migrate for hay fever relief, schooling, or jobs while local stores hire new clerks and residents relocate to Chicago and Minneapolis. Rally day at the Baptist Sunday school closes the column.
The Commercial association voted to close business houses at 6 p m daily except Wednesday and Saturday nights with the change taking effect September 16. Miss Margaret Stewart of Pasadena has returned to Wellman and plans to leave for California next Wednesday or Thursday. The Keota tile factory changed hands with Andy Blattner selling to Glen Dutton of Lancaster who will move to Keota to operate it. Blattner receives Dutton’s 327 acre farm near Lancaster but will stay on his farm outside Keota. Mr and Mrs William Strain and Mr and Mrs N P Allender attended the Anderson family reunion in Tiskilwa Illinois and visited friends.
Grace Hill and Ralph E Brinning family return from Des Moines. Ben Romig and daughters Florence and Helen of Melbourne Missouri come home. Charles Buxbaum of Ralston Oklahoma visits, leaves for Oklahoma. Jim Banks and gang finish Lew Lemley's barn except minor details. Ladies Aid postpones meeting at Mrs Will Taylors. many attend. Katherine Buxbaum named German instructor at East Waterloo High School departs Saturday for duties.
In Crawfordsville on September 6 1912 Mrs M D Work returned from Washington after visiting her daughter Mrs EB J Davidson. Invitations issued for the marriage of Nina Moorehead to Frank McCoy on September 18 at 6 PM. Alice Swickard travels to Washington to meet Bertha Miller of Columbus Junction. DeLong travels to South Dakota on business. Local visitors include Mrs J J Stewart Mrs Hattie Stewart Mr Ralph Smith and Miss Mary Dougall of Washington. Funeral held for J W H McKee at United Presbyterian church with Rev Jackson assisted by Rev Currie and Rev Rice. pallbearers listed.
The notice lists Joseph and Edward Skinner of Freemont and many relatives from Winfield Olds Winterset and Washington plus Rev and Mrs Jackson and R. J. Coffey. There will be no services at the Methodist church due to the pastor's absence. Services at other churches are scheduled for 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m.
Mrs. Tom Stewart suffered bruises after a buggy breakdown while en route to the train with her mother Mrs. Bray. The text notes a busy week with fair attendance by the Booth, McAvoy, and Burham families, local teachers’ assignments, and a South Prairie Thrashing ring party at the Phillips home with guests from several states.
In a misheard title exchange during a hearing the Book Agent repeats a flawed title while the Man recalls a previous purchase prompting a judge to intervene and clarify the misread titles. The exchange highlights a humorous mix up over similarly phrased book names. The courtroom scene relies on wordplay rather than legal argument.
A Los Angeles Times opinion argues small towns waste funds on cemetery and public square ornamentation while district school yards remain bare. It urges residents to plant trees and shrubs in yards, stressing living care for the living and stable oversight by permanent residents.
A fountain should be a garden ornament with beauty and purpose. Do not place it simply because it is handy. falling water should be the focal effect, projected upward then down. If using human figures, ensure high craftsmanship. otherwise consider simpler forms. The water feature must harmonize with the garden scheme and structure.
Start Madonna Lily bulbs this August for fragrant white bloom next spring. Prepare well drained soil, work in manure away from bulbs, plant four inches deep, cover lightly, and water as the bed settles. Dormancy follows flowering, with gradual regrowth starting late summer and new clumps advised if illness appears.
The article states that regular mowing, aside from dandelions, plantain, and noxious grasses, prevents many common weeds in lawns. It notes some weeds still thrive under close clipping and recommends hand weeding as necessary, emphasizing that a good lawn justifies the effort.
Noah Count of Chig gerbite objects to the paper’s use of remains to describe a man blown up by dynamite. He suggests remnants would be more exact terminology.
A report notes growing Russian migration from Siberia to Queensland Australia drawn by warm climate. The article mentions thirty dental surgeries for schoolchildren in Sweden yielding marked improvements and includes a Punch comic snippet about a village idiot.
The quote suggests that many men seek religion only after achieving wealth and status. It frames faith as a secondary aim, acquired after securing material goals.
Chicago markets on Sept 6 1912 show estimated receipts 8000 with 6577 carried over. Market outlook generally five higher with light 8.30 to 9.05 mixed 7.90 to 9.00 heavy shipping grades 7.65 to 8.70 rough 7.65 to 7.85. Cattle 1500 head and sheep 14000 head both with strong prospects.
Report from Chicago on Sept 6 1912 shows receipts today with cattle pork hogs and sheep, markets steady to strong and prices quoted for each class. Heavy ranges noted across beef cattle and Western sheep plus mixed hogs with higher bulk prices and futures outlook.
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