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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1920
Page
4
A fragment from a 20th century view questions Einstein’s new theory of time and space, noting only about a dozen experts grasp it. The writer doubts reliable navigation and distances, warning science may mislead on terrestrial locations and star travel.
The poem mocks profiteering and urges springtime work in the garden. It contrasts calls for harsh action with peaceful cultivation, suggesting planting potatoes, beans, greens, and other vegetables to reduce costs and improve sustenance. The speaker celebrates fertile soil and harvests as a practical alternative to protests.
The article contemplates long struggles with unknown cosmic distances and suggests that deciphering rumored wireless messages from Mars could improve understanding and schooling. It imagines future communication with Martians as a boost to learning.
Notice that Washington Securities Company of Washington Iowa has been incorporated under Iowa law. The firm is authorized with 50 000 dollars capital in 100 dollar shares and a five member board led by F R Sage D J Kross and C M Keck. The corporation begins January 5 1920 and ends December 1 1939 with a two thirds debt limit.
The notice lists F R Sage as President D J Ross as Vice President and A E Allen as Secretary for the Washington Securities Co with two vacancies to fill. It references Articles of Incorporation on record in Washington Iowa and is dated January 9 1920 with signatories Sage President and dated Jan 12 19 26 Feb 2.
Washington County Board of Education invites bids for textbooks and supplies for 1919 1920 schools. Required titles include reading arithmetic spelling geography US history grammar language penmanship physiology music civics agriculture home economics and manual training. Bid samples must be kept in the county superintendent's office with a bid deadline of February 9 1920 and final decision by March 6 1920.
Rubber articles regain elasticity quickly when placed in 8 percent carbolic water or 3 percent aniline solution. Black goods in carbolic solution turn gray. color preservation is possible. A 1 percent pantasulphate of potash solution is used, though it has a strong odor.
A brief quip exchanges tease Willie Simson about size and reputation with Featherstone remarking on mistaken impressions, sparked by a sister's comment. The dialogue captures a lighthearted, blunt humor exchange from a literary fragment.
The ad claims eczema and skin ailments stem from blood disorders and promises lasting relief from S. S. S. after fifty years of use. It advertises mail contact to the Chiefs Medical Adviser for expert advice and specifies a department address in Atlanta.
Paula a studio pianist in a city house shelters her damp neighbor Jack Lanse an aspiring illustrator from the rain and cold. She helps him while he clings to a troubled hope of a publishing break and a future inheritance from Aunt Riah.
Paula returns to Jackie after a twist of fate as five thousand dollars arrives from Aunt Riah's will. The money, meant to test their resolve, proves a surprise beacon in their relationship. Their reunion follows a distant vow and a secret donor, reshaping their future together.
A fragment notes that the emerald was prized as a gem as early as 300 B C, highlighting its ancient value and appeal among early civilizations.
Timetable corrections note express local freight and passenger trains for routes via Washington branch and C M ST P lines. Lists arrival and departure times, service notes on daily and limited runs, with modifications by agents H W Russell and J W Calvert.
Washington Lodge No 26 A F and AM meets 1st Friday monthly. Cyrus Chapter No 18 RAM meets 2nd Friday monthly. Bethlehem No 45 Commandery No KT meets 8th Friday monthly. Washington Chapter No 96 OBL meets 4th Thursday monthly. Damascus Shrine No 10 WSJ meets last Thursday monthly at Moose Hall. Visitation welcome.
Mary Miles Minter stars as Anne Shirley in a film adaptation of L M Montgomery tales. The orphan Anne goes to Green Gables, stirs village life with pranks, grows up, and faces thwarted college plans before a triumphant ending and possible marriage. Screened at the Fox Theatre.
A Boston Transcript note quotes a noted physician urging that our lowest ambition be a life of ninety years while remarking that merely surviving is a modest goal.
The New York Herald reports Ogneff kept goldfish in complete darkness for three years with ample food and space. Resulting blindness left rods and cones of the retina vanished.
A wittily framed dialogue notes a doctor warning of sedentary life and a quick pivot to excitement. Nell reveals she became engaged to three different men at once, per the humorous exchange.
Instructions describe loosening a rusted nail by tapping it in slightly to break the hold, then pulling it out with less resistance. This method relies on initial movement to disrupt corrosion and reduce friction for easier extraction.
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