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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1939
Page
6
The essay by Dr. E. D. Ball, Iowa Academy Proceedings 1915, discusses observed garter snakes and a sensational tale of mother snakes swallowing their young. It questions the plausibility, noting garter snakes do not hiss and the logistics of young snakes entering a mother’s mouth.
The article discusses the myth that snakes swallow their young, arguing it is superstition and citing observed behaviors and zoological opinions. It then lists detailed railway schedules for Washington area lines, including A. F. & A. M. meetings, California trains, and Burlington Trailways bus timetables.
A letter urges removal of shipping SHIPPED labels on eggs as Florida law forces outside eggs to be marked SHIPPED. The writer argues the policy raises prices, discriminates against consumers, and harms regional markets for eggs while praising state produce quality. FRANK PRIEBE signs the message.
Three year-old Jimmy Strachen of New York was beaten by his father after an accident common to young children. He was found by police trussed with cord and wire. his father was arrested on felonious assault charges. Other notes mention Hetty Cress ill with flu at Riverside, Luella and Evelyn Gingerich visiting their parents, Willis Gingerich returning to Ka lona, and Mr and Mrs Gerald Teets with Joe the fresh air boy visiting Chicago.
Epworth League rally set for Monday evening at 7 30 in the Methodist church with Judge E O Newell delivering welcome and Dorothy VanderVort of Wapello responding. George Manther to sing bass and a Bible drama to be directed by Mrs J A Worrell. Social hour to follow.
Kalona reports Ernestine Grady describes weekend visits by eight to eleven students from S U I who stayed with their parents. Principal Paul Yoder of Grandview visited his parents over the weekend. Mrs Ben Boone returned from North English where she cared for her granddaughter Joyce Anne who is seriously ill but improving.
The lightest metal lithium is derived from Lithia and was discovered in 1817. The note highlights Lithia as the source and marks 1817 as the discovery year.
The quote features Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown arguing that accusing others of deception is foolish since many who deceive are natural born experts. It reflects a sly view on manipulation and craft within urban stereotypes.
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