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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1910
Page
2
A customer testimonial from G. W. Hobson of H812 praises a new Automatic eye glass mounting. It reportedly sticks tight without pinching the nose and remains easy to wear. Hobson says they will refer others using the mounting.
The Washington City schools will open Monday September 5. All new pupils from outside the city who have not already done so should see Supt Fuller to arrange entrance and classification. The superintendent will be at his office in the High school during usual hours daily from August 20.
The average worker in Reich enberg lives on about 20 cents daily. Meals include breakfast bread butter and coffee, forenoon bread and butter, noon soup sausage potatoes and coffee or beer, afternoon bread, and evening potatoes with buttermilk or coffee. Sunday noon adds pork or beef to the routine.
The Philosopher of Folly quips that flattery about being one in a thousand is pointless until time reveals who she truly is. His wry remark underscores the idea that character shows with time rather than sweet talk.
Mrs. Crockett of Jeffersonville reports relief after a second TIZ treatment allowing her to descend stairs one foot at a time for the first time in five years. The advertisement touts TIZ as a unique foot remedy that draws out poisonous exudations, promising quick relief and lasting cure. It sells for 25c a box through Walter Luther Dodge & Co. in Chicago.
An educated Christian Indian from Arizona, Shungopavi, gave an enlightening afternoon program at the Chautauqua featuring his tribe’s customs, the snake dance, and remarks on education and religion. His talk contrasted Indian and white beliefs, noting similarities in superstition and the role of medicine men, while recounting the snake ritual and his own background as a medicine man and interpreter. He closed with magic tricks and reflections on history, education, and cultural perception.
The Chicago Ladies' orchestra arrived yesterday and started in the afternoon with a full concert in the evening. Damp weather hampered stringed tones and competing with the Kryl band, but the mood improves as the atmosphere clears. A second full concert is scheduled tonight and special numbers last evening included a cornet solo by a young girl and violin selections.
The lecture by Professor Wilcox condemns using history as a basis for future predictions and criticizes myths from biblical tales. It praises Christ's moral courage and baptism of the Holy Spirit while denouncing modern church leaders who tolerate deceit and immorality.
The piece speaks of a depth of love that wins people even if they do not fully grasp His teachings. This enduring love is described as the driving force of the world across all ages.
A Philadelphia Times vignette contrasts a young reporter’s dream of fame with a veteran author’s blunt view on manuscript returns. The elder notes two stages in a writer’s life: surprise at returns and surprise at non returns, leaving the hopeful reporter still wondering.
A robin nest under the church ledge near the pulpit in Oughiris ton Parish held three eggs. The rector protected the nest until the young robins fledged from their exalted abode.
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