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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1929

Page

7

Lakeside Hospitality Brings Chaos to Lakeside Cottage

Lalia Dart mou the Lakeside retreat faces a wave of visitors as neighbors arrive uninvited. Ida Sterns warns of overreach while Dracons Meachams and Mattinglys descend, prompting a village doctor to prescribe rest for Lalia and a whirlwind weekend of shared chores.

Alia Dartmouth Ida Moe Harry Ime Lakeside Tlarry Lakeside Cottage Flivver Libbie Lindy Dartmouths Lalia Meachams Bordens Mattinglys Ida Sterns Lilia Mrs. Sterns Lakia Latia Libbie Mrs. Meacham Mr. Meacham Marry Aireflale Ida Stern Lalla

Fancy Names for Trains on English Railroads

An article notes English passenger trains with elegant names such as Flying Scotsman Royal Scot Queen of Scots and Golden Arrow Fleche d Or while freight goods trains carry lively titles like Flying Vig Grimsby Fish Southampton Meat Pig Fish and Meat. The piece contrasts American and English practices and highlights nocturnal freight activity and the public’s indifference to these named trains.

England United States London Edinburgh Paris Channel Brighton Christopher Wren George VI Howard Effingham Grimsby Southampton Australia New York

No Man's Land and Territorial History Sketch

The piece notes World War I term No Man's Land for disputed front grounds and recounts a 170 mile by 50 mile strip in the north of Texas ceded to the U S in 1500 and annexed to Oklahoma in 1800. It also mentions a Delaware Pennsylvania border district and questions about legal obligations to Delaware.

No Man's Land United States Texas Oklahoma Dels- Ware Alate

Bridges Over the Jordan Mention Eske Meroni Route

An account notes two bridges over the Jordan. The bridge below Eske Meroni carries a road from Panieivos to Caliles, indicating a crossing site and the connecting route.

Jordan Eske Meroni Panieivos Caliles

O. E. S. Meeting Reports Social News and Visits

Brighton reports Friday night O. E. S. meeting with two candidates initiated and refreshments at Quality cafe. Various visits include Mrs. Anson Brinton funeral attendance by George Brinton and son from Washington, and I. R. Boling staying with daughter Ruth Edwards. Dorothy Helmick returns from Town City Spanish department work.

Brighton Quality Cafe George Brinton Robert Washington Anson Brinton I. R. Boling Mediapolis Ruth Edwards Dorothy Helmick Town City Sherm Norton Hastings Iowa Frank Weidner Drummond Richland Raymond Spliman Harvey Fairfield Nat Birt

Harsh Weather Ravages Kansas Crops Across Years

Seasonal heat and windstorms in Kansas devastated corn and other cereals, destroying millions of bushels and leaves turning to dust. Fruits like apples appeared baked white on trees, while the overall harvest faced severe losses from prolonged drought and scorching conditions.

Kansas

Growth of Methodism in America After Asbury

When Bishop Ashbury arrived in America there were three Methodist meeting houses. By the time of his death the movement had grown to about Suo.

Ashbury America Bishop Asbury

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Walsh Lake Side Bod Mattingly Gayly Horry Lake Vpenewee Dda Sterns Dartmouth Bawin Ait Mir Menetanm Larry Oo Ae Reammanen Urave Iowa Highway Commission Helmick Physicians and Surgeons C. W. McLaughlin West Main Street W. N. Alcorn Wilson Heating Co W.S. Kyle M. D National Bank J. M. Lloyd Nicola & Harmon Preston L. Ettier Ino. W. Applegate City Hall Washington Street Little & Pratt T. A. Michels Morrison & Morrison Lawyers Morrison Bldg North Side Sq Washington, Iowa T. A. Brookhart Law Opera House Livingston & Elcher Law Abstract Department C. J. Wilson C. Wilson Opposite Journal J.D. Dayton Westchester Washington County L. B. Lupt Iowa Ave Lloyd Little 208 Matt Pratt Frank Boller J. M. Kyle Willard City Washington St T. J. Pease Main Street Court House W. J. Masson Earle W. Corbin & Co Coles Hoyt Blast Furnaces Fred Franklin Methodism Durocs Khalona Sharon Center High Boy Friese VW. C. Brenneman D. G. Yoder FE. Skcla Wative Jersey Cattle Mlless Crawfordsville Winfield Tiles Wyman Dr.Wilson Winile'd T. B D. F. Macon Luneh K. A Coats
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