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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1927
Page
6
Girls dance with joy over a new French process face powder called MELLO GLO. It claims to keep shine away, preserve youth, and prevent large pores with superior purity and long wear. Sherman Bros. Druggists promote the product.
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church will meet Tuesday afternoon after the Chautauqua with further announcements to follow. A full report on dollars earned will be presented. The Woman's Relief Corps holds its regular meeting Saturday afternoon August 206 at 2 30.
The passage notes that English words starting with kn such as knot knee know and knave are of Anglo-Saxon origin. It explains the original initial letter pronunciation and cites Chaucer’s day when knight was pronounced as knicht. It references the Pythian Sisters of West Chesnee.
Attention to De Molays and Masons for a special meeting on Monday at 8 PM with a Trenton degree team. Dinner for De Molays at 6:30 PM in the dining room, plates 50 cents. Also Pilotsburg Cemetery Association plans work next Wednesday. helpers with tools welcomed. Ladies Aid serves noon dinner.
Railroads use about 130 million new wood ties annually with 8,000 ties per mile. The American Tree Association of Washington notes 5 million trees must be cut yearly to maintain telephone and telegraph wires.
A New York man unveils a suction secured hat in a patent style reveal. The feature prompts comparisons to an American detective who never removes his hat when a body is found, per the London Opinion.
Marjorie McCreedy returns to Davenport with her family after a two week Iowa visit. Mrs. L E Mathers travels to Hastings Nebraska to visit a brother and other relatives. Troop D members depart for Fort Riley Kansas for camp. Stock cars leave Haskins bound for Chicago. Chautauqua attendance in Washington and visits to Ainsworth noted. Dale Ebner returns from Ainsworth after 8 to 10 days with relatives.
A reflection on money as a pervasive temptation that grows with age. The author contrasts monetary lure with other vices, noting its broad reach and enduring strength.
A short note from the Atchison Globe urges gentleness and quiet modesty as the greatest social virtue. It links politeness to consideration for others rather than formal schooling.
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