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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1911
Page
3
A fragment discussing talent and genius, shunning industry, charity’s temptations, correctness versus wrongdoing, blame shifting, easy praise for wealth, payroll loyalty, weekly virtue, ingratitude, and virtue’s solitary reward.
The poem contrasts two workers the man with rough labor and the one who cuts wood arguing that perception depends on circumstance and role. It notes how daily struggles color judgment and whether one is hero or victim, influenced by luck and ambition.
A sad eyed man with a hump laments misjudged schemes. A fiend asks what’s wrong as he explains LT married a slender wife to save on dress costs, but Ye preferred a plump partner, and now his wife weighs 250 pounds.
A fragment notes a man possesses a suave demeanor that helps him handle bill collectors as if promising payment later. The remark highlights how charm can influence negotiations and deflect immediate repayment.
In a playful family exchange Dick replies to his mother with a wish to give their teacher a trip to Europe. The lighthearted dialogue shows affectionate family dynamics and hopes for a memorable present.
A brief chatter notes Marie is “in” for swimming. The speaker adds no one needs to buy her bathing suits, signaling a humorous stance on athletic readiness and independence.
A brief dialogue riffs on freakish weather and liquor. One asks why the weather acts odd and the other jokes it is because it is talked about. The exchange ends with a character stating they never take liquor in any form and refusing medicine use.
A columnist reflects on loyalties and frictions among friends while weighing the maxim of loving one’s enemies. The piece contrasts ideological steadfastness with personal limits, hinting at tension within social circles and the boundaries of affection.
A fragment reflecting on merit and praise questions who truly stands out for doing his best, asking readers to consider the measure of genuine effort.
In a Boston hotel parlor a Texan meets a New England clergyman as Memorial Day unfolds. The elder reveals a wartime massacre led by Confederate soldiers, while the Texan exposes the true killer, the Confederate captain Frank Kennedy. A hidden grandchild then appears to place flowers on graves at Forest Hill cemetery.
Reported progress toward a settlement between Germany and France with mediation by the French ambassador and others. The core issue centers on colonial power and influence, with Britain and Russia appearing as intermediaries. Observers note a move toward general settlement terms, though specifics and final details remain to be resolved.
No lid nor police platform candidate William Kroeger thirty a Sconta Shave barber operates a barber shop and proclaims odd city policies He tells toe toonkeepers to bolt doors and warns police they would be punished If elected he may draw votes to embarrass rivals Rome August 5 marks Pope Pius X eighth anniversary of his pontificate with felicitations from many.
The Journal highlights its Popular Music Series featuring Love Watches from Charles Frohman's production. Billie Burke is the dedicatee with stardom emphasized. Donald Jadwin composed the score for the Broadway show drawing real hit potential.
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