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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1911
Page
4
A father recounts Diogenes the Greek philosopher living in a tub to prove his quest for an honest man. He walked streets with a lantern seeking honesty, while Alexander the Great visited, and the tale notes Diogenes's wit and philosophy amid other local newspaper briefs and notices.
A busy local update lists a two game basketball card at the Commercial club gym tomorrow night Widon vs Washington and reminders of social calls. Several residents are noted visiting relatives and attending events including Nellie Robertson and Glen Little marriage license Emma Novy and James Tarkovsky and various travelers from Keota Crawfordsville Davenport and Monroeville.
A box social and program will be held at the Dutch Creek Center school house on January 2. Ladies are asked to bring boxes and decorations are not allowed. Proceeds go to benefit the school.
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