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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1923

Page

5

Custard Cup Chaos Sparks In Neighborhood Doorway

Frank Bosley confronts a mysterious box of jewels brought to Mrs. Penfield by Gussie as neighbors watch Timmy Catterbox crash into a tub of soiled clothes during an energetic animal role play. Uncle Jerry also stirs questions about a safety vault while Timmy and Lettie lead a noisy parade of children.

Frank Bosley Gussie Mrs. Penfield Scott Jerry Winston Roes Bosley Settie Thad Timmy Catterbox Lettie Carline Timmy Shakespeare Jimmy Thomy

Thought for the Day: Do Good to Feel Good

A brief reflection notes that feeling well often comes from kindness and helpful actions. It suggests that doing good for others can improve one's own mood and sense of well being.

Pic Nic At Kicher Shack Delights Local Youths

A dozen young people with chaperones enjoyed a picnic at the Kicher shack near Wayland with supper, games, roasting weenies, and music. A mock court fingered William Boice as guilty amid laughter and a marshmallow theft tale.

Ethel Gibson Bertha Hay Rex Benz Everette Griffith Bicher Shack Wayland William Boice Kicher Shack

Arch Preserver Shoes Promise Comfort and Arch Support

The ad stresses foot comfort and health with Arch Preserver Shoes that fit up to the arch and maintain a stable tread base. It claims lasting support, style, and a guaranteed fit to prevent the arch from falling, inviting readers to get a fitting.

Great Republic Clipper Requires Large Crew

The four mast bark Great Republic, the largest clipper ever built, needed a crew of 100 able seamen and 20 boys to sail her.

Who Wrote the First Books

The earliest known book is The Book of the Dead written over 8 000 years before Christ. It was created during the era of the Great Pyramid construction and contains invocations to deities and psalms.

Farm Advice On Heat Tolerant Hens And Chicks

Practical tips for poultry care during hot weather emphasize earth in nesting boxes, light litter, and frequent dusting with lice powder to prevent mites. Focused guidance covers incubation, preventing white diarrhea, feeding crusts, and safe use of grease for head lice in day-old chicks.

Kansay

Running with a Hen and Mary N Badger

A brief note records a scene of someone running with a hen accompanied by Mary N. Badger. The fragment mentions the pair in an informal rural setting. No further context or dates are provided in the readable text.

Felt Baby Was Lacking Description

Elnora attempted to play with her baby brother. She paused and looked to her mother, remarking that she wished he could talk. This vignette captures a child's curiosity and humor in a domestic moment.

Elnora Ovbe

The Value of Experience in Reducing Bread Waste

A proverb on baking discipline explains that removing bread too early or leaving it in too long wastes resources. It argues that waste prevention depends on judgment learned through experience, making experience a valuable asset.

Sparrow Continues Its Travels Worldwide Feats

The English sparrow continues its global spread after invading Alaska last spring and moving through diverse habitats. Researchers note its wide range and adaptable diet as it expands northward and into new regions.

Alaska

Founding of the United States Navy in 1794

Congress authorized building six warships marking the founding of the United States Navy in 1794. The act established a new naval force to defend national interests and project maritime power.

United States Navy Congress

Earth Diameter Changes Through Growth and Contraction

Report notes Earth originally measured 5,500 miles across, expanded to over 8,100 miles by attracting planetesimals, then subsequently shrank to about 7,918 miles in diameter.

Earth Sis

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