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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
6
Mrs. Claude Rhodebeck of Rural Six passes along a recently received letter from Francoise Hamon in France about her son Marcel, eight, describing family hardship, wartime life, and longing for American aid and correspondence.
Mrs Edward Hassett of Frankfort Kentucky praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for quick relief of croup in her child Tesseren. The ad notes the preparation contains no opium or narcotics and can be given to children or adults, with Lemmon's Drug Store advising its use.
For 123 years a sermon at Hendon parish church used the text Human life is a bubble. Richard Johnson who died in 1705 left the Stationers' Company masters and wardens trustees of his estate. From its interest Hendon was to receive one guinea for preaching and two wardens one guinea each for listening.
The article notes Haleakala in Hawaii hosts the world s largest crater, about two miles across and up to 2000 feet deep. It claims New York City could fit into the crater with all its people and remain hidden from the rim.
Public appeal from Secretary of the Treasury William G. McAdoo urged Americans to hold Liberty bonds. The message emphasizes security, patriotism, and preventing future government borrowing by avoiding selling or trading bonds amid ongoing war costs.
A letter from Mrs. D. W. Isley of Litchfield Illinois praises Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach disorders and as a laxative. She says they give quick and sure relief for indigestion and constipation and recommends Lemmon's Drug Store for the product.
Gen William W Harts military aide to President Wilson at the White House until August last has been in charge of coordinating the president's arrival and visit in France. He also handles material arrangements for the stay of the American peace delegates.
San Francisco Superior Court Judge Edmund P. Morgan denounces widespread bigamy, noting many annulment pleas stem from unwed marriages. He calls for strict prosecution, a uniform divorce and marriage law, and a limit on the number of legal marriages after divorce. He cites a 17 year old seeking three annulments after four months of marriages to a sailor, a soldier, and a marine.
The article compares the rhinoceros to the buffalo, noting its formidable force but limited eyesight. It relies on smell when near its target, prompting a dangerous charge field. African natives identify the rhino as the animal they fear most, more than others.
Archangel province borders Norway and Finland to the west, the northern Urals to the east, and Vologda and Olonetz to the south. It is the largest European Russia province with a population of 26,200. Major rivers include the Petchora Gnega Dvina and Mesen flowing north to the Arctic Ocean. The town of Archangel lies near the Dying river mouth.
Ideas for the colors in the best Scotch tweeds are found in the bed of the river Garry in the Pass of Kil llecrankie. Granite porphyry and jasper occur there in rich reds grays and greens mottled and mixed in fine contrasts. The first bulk order to London was six pieces of black and white check from Peebles.
At the American Public Health Association gathering in Chicago Dr Jeanette Throckmorton of Chariton urged heavier dress for women to protect health and decency while several speakers argued for lighter styles Dr Effie Lobdell of Chicago endorsed fewer clothes citing hygiene and education The conference continues with influenza discussions and a Rockefeller Foundation talk on team play for health New leaders elected include Dr Lee K Frankel as president and Dr Gilbert H Sumner as vice president The next meeting will be in New Orleans.
The piece notes that British naval tradition preserves historical battle honors by passing famous ship names to newer vessels. Battleships inherit renowned names, while celebrated frigates or sloops live on in contemporary gunboats or light cruisers, continuing a long practice of name perpetuation.
A compact reflection on duty and resilience attributed to Ovid’s spirit, noting that burdens carried with resolve can illuminate paths. The phrase invokes classical virtue, suggesting strength through perseverance and mindful bearing of trials.
The pieplant has a four century history starting in Morocco and Algiers. It traveled with the Moors to Spain and later reached English and American gardens where it was used first as an tincture, then as a sauce, and finally as a culinary staple.
The desk once owned by William Penn and a sword carried by Major Long of the U S engineers were bequeathed in the will of the late William Poulke Johnes of New York. The desk goes to Independence Hall in Philadelphia after his widow’s death, while the sword is to be given to the Smithsonian Institution.
A terse essay argues that society requires a fair distribution of burdens. It warns that refusal to take one's share breeds confusion and hinders progress, while collective effort keeps the world moving smoothly.
A succinct philosophical statement asserts truth as the foundation of eloquence and virtue, equating truth with moral authority and the pinnacle of art and life. The quotation attributes this view to Amiel.
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