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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1922
Page
7
Correspondents report Franklin Centre plans a hard time social at Harry Davidson home with a three man committee handling refreshments and entertainment. Residents note travel from Florida for health and local schooling and farming updates as spring changes loom in the community.
Mr Geo Klett and daughter shopped in Ottumwa Saturday. Glen Davis and wife returned home after visiting the Chas Palmer home near Haskins. Arthur Conard and wife were Kepta visitors Monday. Roy Wells bought the old Burton 80 joining him and Seymore Stattler the Blick stafer place. Lee Langford and family spent Sunday at Geo Riegard's. Mrs Geo Frain visited her niece Mrs Chas Mayer Tuesday afternoon while Mr Frain attended tele phone meeting. Mr and Mrs CD Moore and baby Mrs LH Richardson and sons Harla and Hamer of Washington spent Sunday at AR Conrad's. J B McCaleb and son ate butchering for John Wilmthley at Rubio. Mr and Mrs Barburrough, Mr and Mrs Otto Shetts, Ray Long and families attended the dance at Ray Martins Wednesday evening. A very pleasant time was spent at the home of Mr and Mrs Ray Martin. The evening featured dancing and a good time with 12 present. Music by Rob McCaleb and Jim Banks. Late refreshments of sandwiches pickles and coffee served.
Elizabeth Van Horn learned her sister Mrs Ludlam died in Turnstall Virginia of pneumonia. Margaret Hull left for Virginia for Mrs Ludlam. Funeral of Miss Thomas in Washington attended by H A Phillips. Relatives announced the wedding of Lee Lease and Maud Simmerman in Burlington. The Methodist choir held a special social after practice with a generous spread.
Mr and Mrs Charles Blackburn left for Detroit Mich after five or six months with the wife's parents Will McCreedy shipped a car of cattle Tuesday A car of hogs was shipped by different teams Fay Cherwinker and wife visited from Cone to see his parents Wilson Welliver and Gene Annas were callers at Frank Wellivers home Rev Casselman and family traveled to Middle Town Tuesday where he remains weak.
A large flat frock in Hawaii serves as a rock of refuge where a criminal is safe if he reaches it before capture. The family provides food until escape, but the fugitive cannot return to his tribe.
Jose Barronths argues elephants think and reflect, citing mud covering to deter insects and brush flies with a trunk to keep pests away. The claim rests on observational notes about elephant behavior and self-care in the wild.
Analysis notes that aluminum forms a rapid oxide layer when exposed to air, making soldering difficult. The oxide forms quickly as the soldering iron cools, due to rapid heat dissipation in aluminum.
Ancient Assyrian alchemists called sulphur brimstone meaning burning stone. They regarded it as the principle of combustion due to its storne flammability and ancient knowledge.
A quote from Atchison Globe states that the difference is that a man weighs more and isn’t as happy.
A dramatic biblical sermon contrasts Elijah’s confrontation with King Ahab and Baal’s prophets with modern calls for national repentance. It cites Journal editorials and opinion leaders urging a return to faith to heal the moral and economic ills facing the country.
The account portrays Elijah restoring true worship after a dramatic failure, calling on God to reveal power and expose fraud. It urges steadfast faith and obedience as a turning point for individuals, the nation, and mankind, highlighting an anticipated Mount Carmel moment on January 15th 1922.
Dr. Edgar Fauver of Wesleyan proposes a reform to curb foul-driven wins. He suggests three points for a field goal two points for a personal foul and one point for technical fouls to create a faster passing game.
A German chemist conducts an exhaustive study and concludes that no single individual can be deemed the inventor of the friction match. The work surveys prior claims and evidence, arguing that development was gradual and collaborative across multiple contributors.
Uncle Chen says Always speak de truth while Uncle Eben adds no one man knows enough truth to keep him talking all the time. The exchange highlights a playful yet pointed family motto about honesty and restraint.
The article analyzes library supply and usage citing George F. Miller and the 1920 census. It notes volumes per 1000 people, state comparisons from New Hampshire to Illinois, and factors like accessibility and book variety. Growing demand stems from shorter work hours saloon closures and rising literacy.
Mrs George Powell and her infant died after ingesting poison in oatmeal allegedly prepared by the deranged mother. Chester Powell ten years old and siblings did not eat. he warned others and neighbors summoned help. Powell faces abandonment charges as the surviving family battles hardship and despondency.
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