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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1918
Page
3
A Boswell of Bagdad in E V Lucas presents a paradox on truth noting that most statements are recorded as lies by angels except three lies spoken to reconcile two men a promise made to a wife and a wartime threat or promise.
A 4 word warning advises against opium or codeine in child cough medicines due to pneumonia risk. It endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe no narcotics option, available at Lemmon's Drug Store.
The Gulf Stream is estimated to diffuse warmth sufficient to create a vast flow akin to a Mississippi river or raise the air above Britain and France from winter to summer levels. Fogs in England are largely attributed to it, and western Ireland enjoys about two degrees warmer coasts than the east due to this current.
The Observer notes that while old-fashioned decor is out of style, opportunity remains active for readers and households, urging readers not to miss chances and stay vigilant for chances that arise in daily life.
The exchange notes Smythe facing trouble from an abusive letter to the man who injured him. The remark suggests justice does not always permit a person to write his wrongs, highlighting a moral tension in the case.
A Chinese timing device uses a slow burning joss stick cut to length placed between a sleeper’s toes. When the flame reaches the end the sleeper must rise, as the clock’s alarm forces immediate waking rather than waiting for a second alarm.
An advertising notice advises Chamberlain's Tablets to improve digestion and invigorate the liver and bowels. It claims recovery is prompt and effective, and lists Lemmon's Pharmacy as the seller.
The article notes Bristol as an ancient English port once second only to London and highlights its role in transatlantic trade. It recalls John Cabot sailing from Bristol in 1497, leading to the discovery voyage to Nova Scotia and the first European mainland reach of North America.
An attorney addressed the court as gentlemen rather than your honors and quickly apologized in a formal remark. A fellow lawyer reminded him of the error, prompting the immediate apology for the lapse in decorum.
Life alone in duty done and rest stone in striving expresses Whittier's reflection on endurance and effort. The line crowns perseverance as a steady, noble pursuit beyond easy reward.
Minnie R Schiebel a fourteen year old high school sophomore died at four am after a three week illness with pneumonia. The Washington resident was praised for her bright disposition and many friends. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 pm at the Smithtown home. Interment in Flin Grove. Survived by parents Otto and Mrs Schiebel two brothers Roy and Charles and sister Nellie. She was active in the Methodist church and Sunday School.
J Warren Kerrigan's Paralta Play The Turn of a Card shows at Fox Theatre with a real oil field sequence captured on the Le Brea ranch California. The film includes an authentic well shot with a 75 foot water plume close to the camera. Matinee 2:15 price 10 and 15 cents. night 16 and 20 cents plus tax.
The Simpson family reports their son Rev John E Simpson in Pittsburg writes from Newport News Virginia where he serves in Army Y M C A work. Troop embarkation centers like Norfolk and Newport News host camps and forts with many soldiers, creating strong opportunities for Y M C A aid and services.
An advertisement notes relief from rheumatic pains by bathing affected parts with Cham berlain's Liniment. Sold by Lemmon's Drug Store.
Dr. Francis BF. Nipher reports a year of experiments at Washington University Laboratory in St. Louis showing gravity varies with changes in electrical potential on masses. The claim presents absolute proof of a link between gravity and electric potential in matter.
The Vatican area includes numerous connected structures built across periods. It spans 1,101 by TOT feet and contains 200 stairways 20 courts and 4 422 rooms. No figure is given for the number of servants employed there.
A fragment notes that politeness was devised to keep people who would clash from separating, fostering peaceful coexistence. The remark suggests social etiquette as a tool to reduce conflicts and maintain harmony among residents.
In South Jersey glass factories women and girls replace some boys in warehousing and bottling roles. Union rules bar women from glassblowing, but snappers up and carry in work are done by females, with wages around 11.30 to 11.50 for different shifts. Superintendent Waddington notes calmer shop behavior and better language among men since the women’s employment began.
Betty Tuttle of Berkeley works as a Tacoma waitress to stay close to her soldier husband in the Three Hundred Sixty Third Infantry. She says war brides should be near their husbands and endured learning to balance a tray to support him until he goes to the trenches. She hopes to remain in Tacoma for his return and will miss him when he leaves.
Four Canadians travel from Pelee Island to Put-in-Bay then by mail carrier and car to Port Clinton, reaching Leamington after a long route. They aimed to cross to Canada but the open channel prevented a lake crossing, forcing a longer land and sea journey across the channel.
At a board meeting of the Community Y M C A committees were named to oversee home church municipality business promotion and finance and to assist the secretary with the county field meet next week. Plans for summer work were discussed with tentative lines of endeavor as the Y M C A activities develop under Secretary Hosmer.
The SS S club meets Thursday at 2 PM at Mrs. Robert Reaney home bringing scissors and thimbles. The Sou Vortnights celeb annual meeting is Tuesday April 23 at 8 PM with Mrs. Elmer Wells at 420 FB Jefferson St election of officers to follow. Cedar Township knitters meet Thursday after lunch April 25 at Mrs. Al Reeves home to make bandages.
Beau Brummel traced his ruin to giving his lucky sixpence with a hole to a cabman. He claimed Rothschild or his rascally set seized the coin, and that fate pursued him to the end of his life.
A colorful rural remark notes some men fear being overlooked and spend their whole time getting in the way. The narrator cites Uncle Eben as speaker in a folksy observation about ambition and attention.
A Browning magazine excerpt questions spontaneous combustion as a fire starter in kitchen stoves, arguing the idea is unlikely to ignite without an external heat source despite anecdotal claims.
A literary note quotes Shakespeare on how inner doubts betray us and hinder bold actions that could yield success. The line underscores fear of attempting as a barrier to possible achievement.
The Bethel Ladies Aid society will meet at the home of Mrs Anna Brown Friday afternoon at 2 00 The assistant hostesses are Mrs Gray and Mrs Applegate 5713 Mrs Roy Mallory will entertain the members of the Mothers club at her home on East Third street Wednesday afternoon
The Village Workers' meeting, originally set for Thursday, is postponed to one week later due to the A. J. Corbin funeral. Yarn distribution at 57 St The Village is announced by the knitting committee for knitters.
The Senior W W G gathering will be held tonight at 7 30 with Mrs Clarence Smith in northeast Washington. Members bring needles and thread for the session.
The BE C Class of the Methodist church will hold a social in the basement of the church next Thursday evening. A full turnout is expected with members, their wives and friends in attendance.
The musical sense of horses is shown by how rapidly cavalry horses learn the meaning of trumpet signals.
A reflection on prosperity dulling the heart and sapping the soul's energy as material abundance leaves no further desire. Quote attributed to Young notes languor as possessions fill the heart and fire of spirit wanes.
A humorous snippet notes men yawning in church despite bright stage lights and a female minister garbed in a rag with red paint and a smile. The quip attributes the dullness to church setting and theatrical touch by a smiling minister.
The first signer was John Hancock, famed for his large signature. He said the script was so large King George I could read it without glasses, giving rise to the common expression.
A. A. S. claims a man will steal all the postage stamps he needs from his employer and think nothing of it yet would notify the company if he sees a street car conductor knock down a nickel. TheRemark implies a contrast in moral reaction across petty thefts.
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