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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1977
Page
4
Conserving Water Through Asked-for Service in Nevada Hotel
An Iowa reader notes municipal droughts and conservation ideas. A Nevada hotel adopted serving water only on request, cutting daily glass use from 17,400 to 4,000 and saving substantial dishwater as well, suggesting selective serving may reduce overall water use in restaurants and hotels.
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Nevada
Montreal Man With Samurai Sword Questioned By Police
Ernest Hillen of Montreal tried to cash a check while carrying a samurai sword wrapped in a towel. Five policemen surrounded him at the bank teller area and he was questioned for an hour before being released. He then continued to the Chinese art dealer, only to find the shop closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Hillen
Montreal
Why Didn’t They Stay Across the Atlantic Voyage Tested by Brendan Monk Tale
Two Englishmen an Irishman and a Dane from the Faeroe Islands retraced Saint Brendan’s 6th century voyage from Ireland to New Foundland in a banana shaped leather boat over two years. They say the trip was mostly boring with moments of terror and matched several legendary incidents. The feat suggests pre Columbus contact between Europe Africa and the Americas and raises questions about why no durable civilization developed earlier in temperate North America.
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Leif Ericson
Atlantic
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North America
Town items mix scuffle, self defense, and a dog
A mix of local notes from August 1877 shows Uncle Billy Adams resisting city plans to move his scales, a stray dog adoption appeal, and a drowning suicide by a Dutchman near Merrimac mills. Also covered are park hut debates, rail disruptions, and a Dear Abby column venting modern social follies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Adams
New kind of best seller and odds on advice titles
A collage of quotes and questions from L M Boyd on popular self help trends. It samples sales pitches for how to improve life and notes odd trivia from sports to science while summarizing modern market ideas and a contact address in Weatherford Texas.
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L.M. Boyd
Spectacular House Moving Draws Downtown Crowd
Marvelous To Speak Of Business notes Wednesday morning bustle as a large frame house is moved from near the Methodist church area through the town, past the jail and post office, along West Main street. Onlookers form groups, offer advice, and reminisce about past house movings while hoping the foundation will suit the old structure.
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Journal Building
Main Street
One Simple Truth on Utilities Crisis Pressure
The piece argues utilities face conflicting criticism from environmentalists consumers and critics alike. It contends the blackout crisis shows the need for adequate rates to fund new plants and equipment to ensure reliable service in emergencies.
Bridge: B. Ja BeCkel It's Just Plain Common Sense
West dealer. Both sides vulnerable. The bidding ends with 3 4 and 4a 6¢. Opening lead queen of spades. The article discusses counting unseen cards to locate distribution, leading principles, and a specific line to make twelve tricks with common sense. It outlines declarer play to manage trumps and clubs, and finishes with a note for tomorrow's bidding quiz.
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