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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1919
Page
8
A philologist asserts nine words do a quarter of our speech and 43 more half our literary work. The nine top words listed include An he have it of the the to will you. The following twenty four add about half the rest with terms like About all a8 21 enn come day hear for go I hear her if fa me much not on one say she o that there they this too time we with write your.
A critic muses on who will tie a bag of sound to a mile long tail to quiet the braying when words fail to curb the noise. The piece questions responsibility and action in confronting loud opinions.
Notice from Louise Wombacher executrix announces a public auction of Lot 2 in Crandall's Sub-division to East Washington Iowa, under court order dated January 1919, with sale at 2:30 p.m. February 15 1919, terms to be announced. Local notices and ads follow in the same column.
Various classifieds and notices describe alterations offered by Gus Kramer, a marriage license issued to Clarence A. Johnson and Nola B. Moothart, and upcoming sales by Tracy & Weidner in Ainsworth. Other items note visits of Mrs. Pratt and Mrs. Link, with reminders of Sandl kidney remedy ads and a January 18th sale on apparel and overalls.
I have a fine line of second hand sewing machines very cheap Supplies for all sewing machines Also supplies for the Aladdin lamp Bring in your old machines for repair or call 589 Blue All work guaranteed O F Haight S316
Subscriptions taken and clubs arranged call 50 Red after 6 30 pm or write in care of the Journal Nita Belle McHoon agent tf
Peru's capital hosts a national museum famed for its diverse exhibits on bygone civilizations and daily life. The gallery highlights Peruvian history while the alpine flight exhibit honors Don Jorge Chaves, the Peruvian airman who died crossing the Alps.
A barrel can be rolled, its greatest merit. Other containers over 100 pounds when filled cannot be lifted manually or by simple machinery. One man can unload a carload of sugar from 200 barrels in under an hour.
A summary notes claimed figures: about one billion people speak 8,064 languages, and world population estimates for men and women are uncertain or unclear. The passage presents these as asserted counts without sourcing.
A Swedish inventor reports he has successfully applied electric power to tractors and other farm machinery, claiming satisfactory operation and potential impact on agricultural work.
Eighty thousand German helmets captured by General Pershing's troops will be distributed in the fifth Liberty loan campaign. Frank R. Wilson, director of Liberty loan publicity, ordered the helmets to be allotted to federal reserve district headquarters as prizes for campaign achievements under rules to be set by district managers.
The Senate elections committee decided to invite both parties to appear Friday to explain the Henry Ford contest of the Truman Newberry victory in Michigan. They seek clarification on ballot preservation before proceeding with Ford's recount petition.
The navy airship C-1 reported slight rudder trouble while en route from New York to Key West and was forced to land in Georgetown, Washington, D. C. The incident occurred on January 15 with no injuries reported and the crew continuing their journey by other means.
Funeral yesterday afternoon for Hazel Dell Garrett of Verdi, who died Monday morning at eight. The Bright on Christian church service featured pallbearers six family friends, and she leaves parents George H. Garrett and six siblings Nina Dale Reba Glenn Edward Laura. The death follows the accidental shooting of her 6-year-old brother Archer on December 20. Hazel had feared another family loss and had been ill with influenza a week prior to death.
Worth $50.00 a bottle, Wm. Barnes of San Antonio Texas says Foley's Honey and Tar cured his flu left him weak and with a lingering cough that pneumonia followed by recovery. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises the remedy.
The Cedar Rapids Republican reports President Hoover warns millions in Europe may perish or weaken without nutritious foods. American farmers, strained by debt and transport bottlenecks, have stored ample wheat and other foods but lack sufficient ships to move them, despite promises of German shipping use and costly American port facilities.
Describes violent disturbances in Portugal with Oporto as focal point. Troops deployed to restore order with many killed and wounded. Authorities label the situation grave and escalating.
A concise quotation from Mencius declares that the great tenet is to keep one’s childlike heart intact. The line emphasizes maintaining wonder, innocence, and curiosity as a measure of greatness.
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