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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1922

Page

5

Fairchild Driven By Hidden Mine Offer And Family Feud

Robert Fairchild learns of a dark past in his father Thornton Fairchild’s life and inherits a silver mining claim near Chad from a faded letter. A lawyer, Henry Beamish, warns of rival Maurice Rodaine and a plan to buy the Blue Poppy mine for 200000 dollars through a mysterious benefactor. Robert suspects Anita Richmond’s involvement and faces questions about the Rodaines and Larsen’s skeleton.

Thornton Fairchild Robert Fairchild Colorado Henry Beamish Beamish Chadl Denver Rodaine Chad Fairctild Howard Mother Howard Sseie” Larsen Anita Richmond Judge Richmond Squint Daine Harry Harkins Cornishiman England Fairc San Harkins Harry Judge Michkmond Ava Anita Rodaines Chamtema Rairehua Gove Larsen Puirchild Tairchild Heven Supreme Court Faircchild Robert Fairchild Blue Poppy Maurice Rodaine Judge Iichmond Maurice Redaine Laura Jonke Farrell Marie Clear Creek Cavon Chads Wawleg

Skeleton and mine offer drive Fairchild plot

Fairchild weighs Maurice Redaine’s possible testimony against Anita and a ring of motives around the Bine Poppy mine. A prior fifty thousand dollar offer resurfaces with a claimed fourfold jump as he returns from errands and contemplates the Denver frameup.

Where is the right place for biles and booze in Cross Roads

A reader rails against biles and corns as wrong places to be and questions where wine and beer should be sold. The letter mocks saloons and booze outlets, arguing no place is right and condemning alcohol sales in any setting. It ends by stating the boozed world is like a carbuncle.

Evry Otto

To Be Greatly Good Must Imagine Intensely

Quote from Shelley about moral greatness urging imagination and empathy. Mentions placing oneself in others and sharing the pains and pleasures of humanity. Reflects a philosophical perspective on virtue and social perspective taking.

Lis Ay Nee Shelley

Hiking Cadets Grow Army of Khaki Clad Hikers

The article tracks Sunday hikers from New York suburbs forming a growing movement. Ex servicemen and Boy Scout groups lead long day and overnight treks with camp gear, food, and radios, linking city life to country exploration and farm life appeal.

New York Terminala France Boy Scout Exservice Jimmie Bill Sis Aetto

How Soon Can a Tenant Become a Land Owner

Iowa farm study shows 42 percent of operators are tenants. Land values rose from near zero to 150 200 per acre with historical peaks. Despite high prices, credit avenues and long terms ease purchase, suggesting tenants can acquire land sooner than expected.

A. Jy. Walker Iowa State College Ames Aug Iowa Spillman U. S. Department of Agriculture Griff Johnson Equitable Life Insurance Company Des Moines

Childless homes made happy by Lydia E Pinkham's Compound

A collage of testimonial letters from women in Cortland Brooklyn St Louis recount how Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped them overcome infertility and weakness. They praise becoming mothers and urge others to try the remedy.

Cortland N. Y Lydia E. Pinkham Claude P. Canfield Sbury St, Cortland, N. Y Brooklyn Musband Antoinette Maxano Nostrand Ave Brook St. Louis J. Naumann Benton St Julius Hartman

Did Your Wife Measure Fits Tallor and Boston Say

A quip from the Boston Evening Transcript about domestic tasks and tailoring. The line humorously contrasts a husband’s complaint with his wife handling the work, reflecting social norms of the period.

Three Indicted In War Contract Fraud Case

Indictments returned by a special grand jury name Edwin C. Morse former director of sales Everley M. Davis president E M Davis Chemical Co of New York and Alexander W Phillips associate with Davis. They stand charged with defrauding the government of more than 1 million dollars related to the Hickory Powder Company war built plant.

New York Washington Edwin C. Morse Everley M. Davis E. M. Davis Chemical Company Alexander W. Phillips Davis Hickory Powder Company

Honest Crook and Faltering Deacon Choose Between Them

A narrator notes two men a fearless crook who revels in crime and a deacon who misbehaves on weekdays and attends church on Sundays. The text suggests a choice between the two figures, highlighting contrast in conduct and public roles.

sius #0

Epictetus on forming habits and daily practice

Epictetus teaches that what you want to become habitual should be practiced. If you wish to avoid repetition of a vice, replace it with a deliberate practice to form a new habit and discipline your daily actions.

Antisburet Epictetus

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