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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1909

Page

7

Miss Mary Harriman to Direct Arden Farm Expansion

Elated by control of Arden farm near Arden New York Miss Mary Harriman heir to Edward Harriman estate drives 400 workers across 33000 acres planning 14000 more cultivation. Dairy firm with 350 registered cows already paying. plan to donate 12000 acres for a state park. Harriman years old 25 displays energy, culture and charity work helping New York Harbor ferries for consumptives.

Edward E. Harriman Mary Harriman United States Arden Farm Arden N. Y Harriman Miss Harriman Four Hundred New York City East River New York

Washington Baptist association meets with varied sermons and sessions

The Washington Baptist association holds a week of meetings with Dr Lovell of Des Moines addressing Souls and Soul Winning. The program lists prayers, educational sessions, women’s and home missions talks, and closing services with Rev J B Smith.

The Washington Baptist Association Lovell Des Moines Our Publication Society D. D. Proper Omaha S. P. Shaw Pella EB. H. Lovett H. O. Rowlands Davenport Iowa Dr. Proper

Mrs Gardner in Wellman Reports Relative's Declining Health

Mrs C Gardner of Wellman reports Mrs A M Gardner who is with her son Pearl in Newton is gradually declining in health. She has been seriously ill for some time.

C. Gardner Wellman City Today A. M. Gardner Pearl Newton Gardner

Death of Mrs H D Fishburn in Guide Rock Kansas

Mrs. W M Sutherland learned of the death of her sister Mrs H D Fishburn at her home in Guide Rock Kansas. Sutherland planned to visit Friday but the news arrived. The funeral was held this afternoon. Mrs Fishburn had visited relatives here a few months ago.

Rafael the Great Ventriloquist at the Graham

Amusements report Rafael the great ventriloquist with his mechanical figures in a comedy act at the Graham theater. First and second parts now include moving pictures and illustrated songs with a change of program each evening. Prices are 5 and 10 cents.

Graham Jane Eyre Rowland Rowland & Clifford Rafael

Busy Washington Day With Picnics And Reunions

A lively day in Washington and vicinity features a soldiers reunion a Baptist association meeting and a county home picnic at the county farm. The first annual county home picnic attracts a large crowd and is noted as a successful well organized event enjoyed by Supt Beatty visitors and residents alike.

Washington Baptist Association Supt. Beatty

Spaniards Defeat Moors at Zeluan in Moroccan Campaign

Madrid reports the occupation of Zeluan achieved through artillery shelling and a bayonet assault. General Tovar led the brigade with General Orozco executing the enveloping move. Wounded Spaniards were few, while Moor casualties were heavy. The cabinet plans to restore constitutional guarantees except in Barcelona and Gerona and to summon the cortes on October 15.

Zeluan Madrid Morocco Barcelona Gerona Tovar Orozcos

Rizzo Admit Killing Two Toddlers in Kidnapping Case

Theodore Rizzo, jailed in Utica, waived examination and was sent to the grand jury after being formally charged with the killings of two young children during a kidnapping incident. Authorities say he confessed, claiming he abducted the girls to commit a crime and shot them when they threatened to reveal him.

Utica N. Y Theodore Rizzo Rizzo

Water Competition Discussed for Rail Freight Rates

Salt Lake Sept 28 water competition for railroads was examined at a freight rate hearing before Interstate Commerce Commissioner E B Clark. Testimony focused on whether steamer transport to the Pacific coast makes transcontinental railroad rates to coast points too low compared with Salt Lake City and Reno Nevada if the Salt Lake rate is to be remunerative.

Salt Lake Interstate Commerce E. B. Clark Pacific Coast Salt Lake City Reno Nev

Haydn Drum Preserved in Hamburg from 1740 Festival

The drum Haydn once played at a 1740 festival remains preserved in Hamburg, showcasing historical musical relics.

Haydn Hamburg

Boomerang's deep history spans cultures and eras

The piece notes that Aboriginal Australians did not hold a monopoly on the boomerang. It asserts that Egyptians also used the weapon and implies their broad knowledge across various topics existed as well.

First joint convention of postal workers opens in Kansas City

Kansas City hosts the first joint postal workers convention with about 2 000 delegates from Nebraska Oklahoma Arkansas Iowa Kansas and Missouri. Postmasters clerks city and rural carriers attend for a three day meeting to discuss union and working conditions.

Kansas City Nebraska Oklahoma Arkansas Iowa Kansas Missouri United States

Poland China Hog Sale at Stewart Farm in Iowa

J M Stewart and Son announce a public sale of 39 Poland China hogs four miles southeast of Ainsworth Iowa on Wednesday October 6 1909. The Stewart strain is described as the best strong and vigorous with free transport from Ainsworth and Crawfordsville to the farm and a request to write for a catalogue.

Poland J. M. Stewart & Son Ainsworth Iowa Stewart Crawfordsville

Land Opening Offer for Standing Rock and Cheyenne River Lands

The government opens about ten thousand acres across Standing Rock and Cheyenne River reservations, offering parcels at 50 cents to 6 per acre. Registration is available October 4 to 23 at Aberdeen, Mobridge, and Lemmon SD. Drawing occurs October 26 in Aberdeen. Folders on the land and Pacific Coast line are free.

Mobridge, Lemmon Aberdeen Standing Rock Cheyenne River South Dakota North Dakota Chicago, Milwaukee Montana F. A. Miller Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paully

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