11 Sep 1903
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1903
Page
1
A lengthy column from S City reports numerous social calls and travels. Mellie Coon and Swales, Howard Lantz, Robert McLaughlin, Sherman Blaker, Harry Oaks, and others are listed with weekend or weekday visits. A barn fire near Long, school openings, church events, and a May wedding at the Atchison home are noted among arrivals, departures, and local activities.
Aboard the Buffalo in August 1903 the writer details the Equator crossing with a full crew driven celebration and costumes. He describes stopovers at Trinidad Bahia and St Lucia, views of Martinique and the ruined city of St Pierre, Mount Pel ee, and notes the Captain Ross steered a course to spectacle. He mentions sending photos for publication and plans to reach Thompkinsville, New York, soon.
Jake and Rufus visit London with two days to spare. after a brief misadventure in a railway coach they tour major sites including St Pauls Cathedral Bank of England and the City Road Chapel. They learn currency and social manners while exploring Wesleyan relics and Methodist history.
A detailed travel account describes the Hyde Park Exposition palace reproduction with its gardens fountains and terraces plus visits to the Tower British Museum Westminster Abbey and other landmarks. The writer notes royal relics the Crown Jewels and a closing London tour before returning by ship with mentions of August 10 and a final sign off by J. H. DimMirrT.
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