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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1923
Page
8
Mrs. Wi 4 Hopkins of Chicago arrived last evening for a short visit with her mother, Mrs. Mary Cook, in town.
The item lists people returning home after funerals and visits to Des Moines Ottumwa Clinton Sigourney Marshalltown Wayland Wellman Washington Muscatine and other nearby towns. It mentions a marriage license for Alex Jaster and Eldora Schroeder and notes business ads for Lemmon's Pharmacy and local cleaners along with small travel plans to Tampa and Los Angeles.
Elmer Cook has left Globe Barber Shop for Des Moines and Don Young returns to work at the Globe after months away. Mrs Sickles travels to Minneapolis, Edith Anderson to Oskaloosa to care for ill sister Mildred, and Theod ir Sampson and Carolina visit Delta for a funeral. Liberty Christmas Club ads urge joining at Commercial Savings Bank. various locals travel to Florida and Lincoln, Illinois.
The Big Ten basketball opener saw Illinois edge Ohio 36 to 31 after an extra five minutes. About six thousand fans attended the Chicago game. Indiana trailed Wisconsin 17 to 10 in the first half, while Notre Dame fell to Butler 29 to 14.
A Bible verse notes a prophet’s lack of honor in his own country and among his kin. The saying from Mark 6:4 reflects on how familiarity can obscure recognition of a person’s work.
Poetic observation notes a gentle arrival of joy and wonder in science as a calm evening mood rather than a sudden storm, attributed to Jean' Paul.
A terse note from Boston outlines a division between a few men who profit and the many who must earn their living. The piece hints at economic disparity and the practical realities of urban work.
A contemplative note argues that true vision defines a person’s character. It reflects on how perception and judgment reveal the core measure of an individual’s humanity.
A new chair design incorporates a writing desk alongside a reclining seat that can also function as a bed. The flexible furniture aims to save space in small rooms and provide a multipurpose lounge and work area.
The municipal council of Ameterdaim includes five women among its members.
The American Electric Railway Association reports 1922 saw more passengers than 1921, totaling over fifteen billion. Net operating revenues rose 7.4 percent despite a 2 percent drop in gross revenue, aided by a 6.9 percent decrease in operating expenses and a lower operating ratio. Receiverships shrank, with improvements across major systems, and fares and costs shifted to reflect labor and material increases while maintaining service.
The article explains American Indian summer equivalents in England naming St Michael's Summer arriving around September 24 for two to three days, plus St Luke's Summer around October 18 and St Martin's Summer around November 11 with brief seasonal bursts before winter.
A reflective quotation warns against resting peace on others judgments. It asserts personal identity remains constant regardless of others opinions, urging steadfast self possession and inner integrity.
A fragment reflecting on inner desires and moral conflict, citing Tickens. It notes the human body emits heat enough to melt 44 pounds of ice and raise water to boiling, illustrating intense vitality and scientific curiosity within a literary frame.
A breezy summer tale recalls Billy riding a burro for the first time. After brief stops and growing irritation, he exclaims Moron what makes this donkey want to park all the time.
Rain spots on a freshly cleaned window can be removed by rubbing with a soft cloth dampened with a little paraffin. Then finish with a cloth or chamois to polish.
A small boy climbs a pole outside the baseball park, illustrating the idea that there are multiple ways to view a situation. The note attributes the line to the Boston Transcript.
A kiln drying process using heated air with limited oxygen claims faster lumber seasoning in two days. The method aims to produce stronger material than slower traditional processes.
Carlyle extols cheerfulness as an unseen force enabling endurance beyond measure, framing it as a powerful, uplifting quality that sustains people through hardship.
An elderly woman asks if women should propose while a young maid hesitates. The dialogue hints at uncertainty and attempts to explore alternative approaches or advice in a tense social exchange.
A fragment depicts a wife lamenting married life to an aviator. She complains that even small remarks about hats trigger his sudden departure, illustrating strain in their marriage.
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