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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1918
Page
2
Des Moines forecast outlines periods from April 22 to 27 with fair weather and possible showers in the Dakotas midweek. Temperatures rise above normal early in the week after Tuesday as upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys see warmer conditions.
Chicago market notes show hog receipts about 53 000 with mixed price ranges and steady to lower outlooks for cattle and sheep. Holstein dairy cows averaged around 141.72 with high sale values. local sales included Jerseys, Chester White sows, corn, and harness, with strong bidding indoors despite snow.
Mrs T Neurever of Fau Claire Wise and Mrs KD Gilkeson of Youngstown Owens recount relief from croup and whooping cough using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. They credit the remedy with easing throat inflammation and stopping persistent coughing after other remedies failed. The ad notes the product benefits for adults and children and mentions Lemmon's Pharmacy in Washington.
A fragment from a courtroom scene shows a judge admonishing a youth and a defender promising to stay away from trouble. The exchange hints at a cautionary outcome rather than a formal conviction.
Reader suggests using very deep gid ivory as a substitute for white or ivory woodwork to keep it cleaner. The note cautions that white woodwork attracts dirt and the gid ivory may offer a cleaner appearance.
Greenville South Carolina newspaper reports on a Spartanburg farmer famed for sharpening all his stump ends so his hands cannot rest, presenting a local character study in a humorous tone.
An Atlantic Constitution note suggests a refinement to a proverb. It argues that “Rise with the sun” suits many, but a better version would capture how the land sends the sun back if one lies in bed. The piece reflects regional speech and editorial tone.
A brief wartime era quip shows a man noting a bad cold and a woman replying she is too hoarse to scream if he should attempt a kiss. The exchange ends with a wry, playful bite in a domestic vignette.
Miss Withers questions Mr Flipp's weekly call on Mixx Catlow last night. Mixx says Flipp made a fool of himself and Miss Withers suggests a proposal and an awkward moment develops.
In 1881 the Times mentions the Ear t of Limerick as a thing with human pretensions. For the libel the printer was fined £100 and confined for an indefinite period in Newgate. Landon Observer notes this historical reference.
A terse maxim emphasizes honesty in standards. It asserts the Golden Rule as a guide to fair measurement and trust, claiming integrity remains intact without cheating.
The Food Administration reports American stock raisers are cooperating to boost meat and dairy supply for Europe amid war. Cattle declines in Germany France and England are noted, with price controls in Britain driving cattle to market. France lost 16.6 percent of cattle since 1918 and milk output halved. Denmark and Holland sacrificed dairy herds for beef. The lesson is America must boost meat production after the war, not cereals.
Community notes from Over County report short items across Washington County. Local columns summarize happenings in nearby neighborhoods with terse updates on events, meetings, and notices.
Maple Grove residents discuss wartime topics from Liberty Loans to the 2102,000.00 subscription and praise free tire instruction courses. The column covers political effort, Civil War memories, church electrification, new telephone lines, farm news, crop prospects, and local fundraising for government bonds.
A brief quotation from Stevenson urges individuals to strive to improve their nature and character. It contemplates personal growth toward a nobler future and encourages active effort while time remains.
A brief excerpt shows a child fearing the dark and a dialogue between Miss Cutting and Lorene about fear and daylight. The dialogue hints at a reflection on belief and reassurance.
A concise reflection on viewing every wan experience as a lesson. The note urges optimism and learning from challenges, reframing hardships as growth opportunities for growth and resilience.
Maj. Gen. J L Chamberland, the inspector general of the United States, photographed in his Washington office, amid official duties and ceremonial surroundings.
A dialogue fragment shows May insistence that she would never forgive, while Ethel notes she later married him. May argues the marriage proves her resolve. The exchange hints at lingering spite and moral expectations in personal choices.
Brighton Iowa April 22 Ella Blackwood Liming aged about 39 died Sunday at Oakdale hospital near Iowa City after a long illness including tuberculosis of the bowels. She leaves a daughter Dorothy eight, a sister Effie Keegan and brother Ed Blackwood. Undertaker C S Woodford to handle the body. no funeral arrangements yet.
A brief Puck quip contrasts Ethel and Muriel on marriage proposals. Muriel says a woman should say yes the first time if she must accept a proposal, while Ethel jokes about how many times a man must propose. The exchange captures lighthearted manners in dating banter.
A brief reflection cites Thomas Carlyle noting that cowardly doubt in oneself breeds fear and undermines faith. The line frames unbelief as a self caused barrier to courage.
An acre of corn yielding 45 bushels when fed as quarter corn and full-feed silage at the Ames Experiment Station produced 223.5 pounds more beef than when the steer had all the corn he wanted. Farmers are urged to consider the implications and compute the time to purchase a [item].
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