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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1910
Page
5
Local society notes highlight the musical comedy The Prize Winners at the Graham tonight along with family visits and theater chatter. Entertainment, travel plans, and small-town arrivals fill the page with names such as Mrs J A Ashby and Miss Michel Grecian.
Miss Lelia M. Brelsford and M. J. Moriarty Sr. wed at the bride’s parents home in Des Moines with Reverend George P. McDill officiating. The bride, a Drake University graduate and teacher, will reside in Mason City with the Modern Brotherhood of America member groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Moriarty of Washington. A separate note recalls Mr and Mrs Powell’s tenth wedding anniversary with neighbors visiting and a luncheon, while other gatherings at Abe Beenblossom home feature friends from Washington and Atwood Kansas.
Cyrus Chapter No 18 Royal Arch Masons announces a regular convocation on Friday evening September 5 1910 at 7 30 sharp for the regular business and ceremonies.
The bread baking contest at the A N Albersor grocery closed at 1 pm with Marvel flour prizes awarded to Mrs W Wallace for first, Mrs A N McElwain for second, Mrs Frank Prebyl for third, and Miss Ada Meyer for fourth. Judges were Miss Lewis sent by flour manufacturers from LaCrosse Wisconsin.
A tale told by a father describes a house full of mice and a bold but foolhardy plan to trap the owner with danger. The mice argue about sacrifice for cheese, but a big cat interrupts and the mice abandon the revenge scheme. They relocate to a new house with no cats and live out their days safely.
Jas D Glasgow H P notes the first fall meeting will tackle orders of business and petitions before focusing on Mark Masters degree. The Woman's Mission Circle of the Baptist church plans an all day sewing Friday September 9 in the church lecture room. OES chapter meets September 8 at 8 p.m. The Ladies Benevolent Society of the Presbyterian church meets tomorrow at 2:30 p.m.
Gladys Dawson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert A Dawson, near Havre, was seriously hurt Tuesday evening when her hair became tangled in a running cream separator. Her hair was torn free, skin intact, and she suffered a severe head blow. She was unconscious for twelve hours then remained semi conscious. doctors expect a quick recovery barring complications.
Government crop report from the department of agriculture details three principal grains across the country. Spring wheat yields noted. data includes figures for corn and oats with specific regional figures.
Joseph Lyons, London restaurant and cigar shop magnate, criticizes American hustling as wasteful of nervous energy. He argues Americans overwork, lack focus, and break down, urging organized, steady effort. He concedes Americans still earn vast fortunes but would enjoy life more with less hustle.
White Island lies thirty miles northeast of New Zealand and stands as a vast sulphur fortress rising 900 feet above the sea. It is perpetually shrouded in dark clouds formed by steam from craters and a hot acid lake within its cratered interior.
John Boyes, famed African hunter and explorer who directed Colonel Roosevelt to white rhinoceros evidence, returns to London after eight years in Africa. He accumulated ivory valued at $50 000 in the Kongo era and led the Kakeru tribe with 5 000 warriors before being compelled to leave when Britain learned of his kingship.
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