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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1910
Page
2
A rare book reveals philistine views on nature with anecdotes about the black bird’s edible song and a squirrel tale of a ring, plus notes on wild boar teeth and burning hairs. The text echoes old hunting lore and gendered language of its era.
A London Tatler note recalls a visitor who fell into a bear pit and was saved by the keeper. The bear swung him round before help arrived, leaving his hat behind and prompting a claim for the hat’s replacement in a later letter to the society.
A small South American fish attacks its fellow aquatic life and terrifies natives who must ford streams during certain seasons. Bathers are bitten as the creature’s sharp teeth strike flesh, while it acts as a scavenger feeding on riverine carcasses both live and dead.
A fragment quotes a proverb about fitting every man and links it to Cleveland, noting that those given office also receive brains while claiming “Hotes have no office.” The passage reads as a satirical aside on politics and leadership.
Fragmentary note says Maud and Helen reconciled with Jack. Theo plans a forthcoming marriage, and Roston Dre is mentioned in unclear context.
The Atchison Kansas Globe remarks on pacing horses appearing to perform double the necessary work during travel, offering a critical view of pacing efficiency and methods.
Bishop Edwin Hughes delivers yesterday afternoon’s address on Biography of a Boy. He argues boy training hinges on real-world experiences, emphasizes understanding youth stages, and highlights how home and street life shape character. The lecture praises practical, simple language and the speaker’s own boyhood insight.
Umpire Ward logs scoring by innings with Washington and Keota totals. The line shows innings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 and final tallies including a 60 run marker and a 9. rf indicator.
Chautauqua notes detail Doctor Wilson returning to work after a Thursday visit to Red Oak and a busy grounds day with water from the deep well pleasing patrons. Numerous guests from Monmouth, Waterloo, West Chester and Burlington, plus volunteers like Miss Lewis and Miss Corrinne Lewis, attend events and training as a larger crowd enjoys outdoor meals and performances.
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