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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1923
Page
5
A series of society items from a small town recounts oyster suppers New Year gatherings and dinners at homes on South Avenue B South Second Avenue and nearby streets. Guests include the Ramges Clappers McCall Dewey Blankinship Thompson Jones Huber Stewart Speidel and others.
A packed social calendar lists daytime and evening gatherings through the week. Clubs including Pythian Sisters, Harmony ella, Rural Women, Rebekahs, and Missionary societies meet variously with local hosts such as Mrs. Joni Kurtz, Mrs. Louie Jones, and Mrs. J. N. Phillips. the Friendly Bible class and Rebekahs hold evening sessions.
The story portrays postwar recovery in Bas region and Lille, detailing cooperative efforts to distribute five cows and one bull donated to Devastated France. It highlights restored transport, revived mines and factories, and a national spirit of hard work, planning, and international example set by French pioneers.
Family gathers for New Year reunion with Mrs Hesseltine hosting a traditional old fashioned dinner. Guests include Mr and Mrs Louis Baker, Mr and Mrs John Shebeck and families, Mr and Mrs Earl Kephart and family, Howard and Sam Baker, Mr and Mrs John Custer, Mr and Mrs Elmer Carmichael. They share jokes and small gifts in a warm social hour.
Home made floor oil blends recommended use of boiled linseed oil thinned with turpentine in a one to three ratio and a second mix of light refined engine oil with kerosene in a one to four ratio to resemble commercial products.
A report noted by the American Chemical Society shows weather significantly affects grape sugar levels. Warm dry days and cool nights tend to maximize sugar in grapes.
Two lobbyists discuss a plan likely to pass with Senator Skinnum's backing. The first banker-like claim contrasts with the second's warning that Skinnum's influence comes at a high price. The dialogue hints at political influence as a costly asset.
The article notes Zer Queen of Egypt about 4577 to 4515 B C known for turquoise jewels and the recurring tomb wall image of a young man believed to be the inventor of gem cutting, as reported by Asia Magazine.
A correspondent details a ten mile stretch at Achill Head County Mayo where the Gulf Stream apparently hits Ireland. The area is described as tropical with bananas and palms flourishing, while about a mile north or south the climate returns to the typical cool damp Irish conditions.
Lima Ohio resident Mrs G W Hall details years of weakness and dragging pains improved by Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound She reports regained ability to wash and walk long distances and encourages others to try the remedy based on her experience
Mies Josephine Caldwell, visiting friend Mies Marjorie Schulty and others, returned home in the evening. C. M. Carl of Kansas City arrived last night to visit his daughter Mrs. Harry Bishop and Mrs. E. R. Palmer along with other relatives and friends.
A concise reflection states real knowledge lies not in mere facts but in using them to think clearly. It argues that memorized facts may flatter pedantry while applied understanding yields philosophy. The quote emphasizes practical insight over rote learning.
A humorous line notes how a bachelor underestimates the impact of a wife’s command as she silences the children by saying the father is speaking. The quip frames domestic dynamics with wry understatement and a playful tone.
The Near East refers to the portion of Asia including Turkey Palestine and the Arabian peninsula and surrounding Black Sea countries. It discusses the geographic scope and naming conventions for this regional designation.
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