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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1919
Page
3
The county treasurer's office works with extra deputies to handle license registrations as vehicle owners crowd the office. Officials report high daily activity but note registration remains on track when completed on time.
Grinnell Iowa December 22 Grinnell College will reopen for 800 students on Tuesday December 30. Classes start at eight o clock that morning ending a twenty four day vacation caused by a coal shortage in the city.
A fragment presents a thinker urging examination of the case’s reasoning with a cryptic aside about Peason. The line attributes a persona to Sir John Powell and frames the inquiry as essential to understanding the matter.
Warner urges action and courage to pursue southern opportunities. He promotes a planned excursion to Marianna, Florida, on December 26 departing Washington at 6:50 p m, inviting inquiries at the Farmers and Merchants Bank Building, Washington Iowa.
A Christmas White Gift service at Services Baptist Church featured gifts from the Sunday school to many causes. Pupils donated to Perkins Hospital in Iowa City and to orphans, missionaries, and local families in need. The event included songs, a cross centerpiece, and a brief pastor’s message on giving oneself to Christ.
Glenn Mate resigns from Lemmon’s pharmacy to join J F Duffy Ford service station as head bookkeeper and sales assistant. The move takes effect January 1. O M Cuddy will run the stock room and Tom Dewis remains foreman. the shop has expanded to twelve employees with departmentalized duties. Mr Mate is expected to adapt well to the new arrangement.
Mrs. Julia Cavender of South Iowa sustained a severe hip fracture yesterday morning when she slipped on icy church steps. An ambulance carried her to the county hospital where she lies resting fairly comfortably.
Judge Henry Wagner directs judgment against the defendant for the entire costs. No statements yet on appeal from either side. N. H. Jones reported seriously ill but with strong hopes of recovery.
Funeral services for Mrs Emma Shields former Washington resident who died last week at Mackatine were conducted at the D D Sherman home with Rev A R Oates presiding. Interment was at Elm Grove cemetery. Also held was the funeral of W F Brinton at the South Iowa avenue home with Rev S K Coates and Rev W R Stryker officiating. Pall bearers included Milan Shields and Robert Shields among others. interment followed at Elm Grove.
Prepare a base mix of aniline black five parts celic acid six parts and easter off four parts. Add a few parts of Indian ink to the suspension. Shake thoroughly before using.
A reflection notes how thoughts gain or lose beauty through language, arguing linguistic clothing shapes meaning and perception. The quote suggests translation and phrasing affect emotional nuance and impact.
A regional dialect note quotes Uncle Eben on misjudging others and misplacing trust in sharp schemes. The speaker warns that people often fool themselves on something more important than a trivial purchase.
A witty remark declares it hard to persuade a man his wife has nothing to wear when he must wait two hours before theater time while she gets ready.
A small daughter glimpses a handsome woman in a décolletage gown in the upper hall during a dinner party. The next morning she asks, who was the pretty lady in the skirt, hinting at a striking intruder or guest.
A quotation attributed to Emerson emphasizes finishing each day and letting go of mistakes. It urges focus on what is good and fair and to forget blunders and absurdities as soon as possible. The line frames daily perseverance and personal resolve.
English scientists report electricity applied to freshly cut tubers makes timber more resistant to decay and fungal growth, improving durability. The finding suggests a method to extend the life of wood used in construction and industry.
A low station with safety is preferable to a high one with danger. The remark emphasizes choosing safer infrastructure even if it means a shorter or less imposing facility.
Mrs Lacy M Mullenax, 34, wife of a farmer, is arrested in Coeur d Alene Idaho on charges of murdering her three infants and attempting to murder her mother in law Mrs Maury Mullenax. She claims she could not leave the children with the mother in law and says she poisoned them before tossing them into a cistern. She also struck the mother in law with a wooden mallet fracturing her skull.
Talga at the junction of the trans Siberian rail road and the north branch line has been captured by bol sheviks. Trains west of Tatea are cut off. Polish troops must fight their way out. Fears arise for the safety of U S consul at Omek and consul at Irkutsk who are west of Talga. Siberian forces retreat as Admiral Kolchak heads toward Krasnoyarsk.
Regular meeting of Damascus Shrine No 10 set for Thursday evening December 25 at 8 oclock in Moose Hall. Annual election of officers to be held. Mrs Eva Young W H P 653. Havre Social club to be entertained at Mrs J W Meyer home on Tuesday afternoon December 23 for annual Christmas exchange meeting 6412.
The Eureka Farmers Union calls a Tuesday evening gathering at the Eureka school house with important business and a good speaker. Attend if interested.
The origin of the loving cup is hazy with theories that wassailing began before Christian times. Investigators suggest early uses at festivities and that monks called the wassals bow poculum caritatis. The cup was shared at the Jewish pascal supper and other notable occasions.
Delbrook proudly shows a brand-new suit with a small wooden whistle attached. During a family dinner his father asks why he did not wear it that evening and the boy replies the whistle broke.
A brief want column note hints at available items and notices attracting reader responses. Local sellers and buyers look for bargains and unique finds, with names and locations sketched in the readable portion.
The text explains origins of month names attributing January to Janue and February to Februa purification, March to Mars, April to aperlo open, May to Mula goddess of growth, June to Junius, July to Julius, August to Augustus, September to seven, October to eight, November to Teovem aineg, December to decem ten.
Fragmentary text suggests a theme of lifelong learning cited by an individual named Arnold or Glwaye with emphasis on avoiding stagnation. The readable lines imply a personal motto about continuous study and growth despite others' neglect of self-improvement.
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