08 Nov 1901
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1901
Page
1
Local column covers election day bustle in Cotter with visits by W C Jones and others, housing updates, church and school activities, farm rentals, and community notices from Havre. Mentions rail crew camping near Lem Richardson, oyster supper proceeds for Rev Emerson, and various visits, sales, and météo events.
National Twenty Century Gospel Campaign calls for a week of meetings in city venues. Speakers include Rev I B Schreckengast at Second U P Church Monday with The National Gospel Campaign shall we join in this great movement and Rev W C Allen on Humiliation self examination and Intercession. Tuesday Rev H R Stark at First U P Church speaks on parental responsibility and home altar. Wednesday Rev Lilley at Methodist on winning S S scholars to Christ. Thursday Rev A L Davidson at Presbyterian on personal responsibility in winning friends. Friday Rev J R Logue at North Baptist on reaching those with no church interest.
A batch of social items from Henry County notes votes cast by Prof Ruggles and other residents, moves into new houses, church events, visits from Kansas and Washington, and a Quaker-like reflection on pioneer life. Several families migrate within Iowa, while Sabbath observance tensions rise and a surprise party entertains guests at Ed Flyns. The Brighton notes cover moving, travels, and a lengthy obituary section for a 1842 immigrant to Des Moines County.
California’s energy push uses water and electricity to replace costly coal. Snowy mountains yield high gradients for power, enabling long-distance transmission due to dry air. The Yuha river plant in the Sierra Nevada supplies Oakland streetcars 140 miles away, and San Jose 190 miles away, claimed as the longest transmission line.
The writer urges local business people not to be pestered constantly by fundraising demands. He notes that citizens in business are repeatedly called upon to contribute and that the pressure harms the spirit of the community.
Washington reports 909 lepers and 164 clean residents at Molokai settlements. $80,000 yearly supports housing, feeding, clothing, and governance. Cofer notes low infection among the clean and a gradual drop in new commitments over the past decade despite intensified hunting. Visitors now mingle behind fences with lepers separated by bars.
Maritime safety has improved with wireless telephony aiding ship protection. The article notes sailors historically faced the sea’s mercy without modern lighthouses life stations, but advances in electrical apparatus now help prevent foundering at sea.
Miss Hallie Berdo writes from Washington Pennsylvania where she traveled from Washington Iowa on October 8. She praises autumn scenery and hills, notes Pittsburg at the forks of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers, mentions Fort Duquesne and the Daughters of the Revolution, and observes Washington Jes Jefferson College, the county courthouse, churches, and the Whiskey Insurrection site along with the first crematory.
A traveler describes Pennsylvania as built in 1876 by Dr Le Moyne with thriving institutions like a female seminary and Trinity Hall. He praises local gas utilities and beauty of Wellsburg West Virginia and notes many relatives, toll roads, and visits to tube works and Duncan glass. He recalls family homes and Sunday church attendance.
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