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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1920
Page
3
An unusually large load of advertising crowds town news on the Journal's inside pages today. Local items appear on the first page to help readers miss stories they reasonably expect to find inside.
A. J H Woods presents Friendly Enemies for one night at the Graham Theatre on Wednesday February 4. The play has had sensational success on two continents and been seen by millions. It is noted for a presidential endorsement and will feature a splendid company in this city.
The Fortnightly Bible department meets with Mrs. Frank J L Wilson on Monday February 2 at 2 30 pm. Pleasant Plain Missionary Society meets with Mrs Tom Berdo on Wednesday February 4 for an all day session. The Sitor choir of the Methodist church rehearses Friday night after the meeting with special music planned for Sunday. J G White Post G A R members meet at the courthouse Saturday at 2 pm to attend the funeral of A G Cunningham at his home at 2 30 pm. Child Study department moves its February 2 meeting to February 4 at the homes of Mrs W M Keeley. The 19th Century club postpones its February 7 meeting to a later date.
Reproductions of rare eastern rugs gain attention in art circles. Notable pieces include the seventeenth century coronation carpet made for the shah of Persia, the Khorassan rug, and the Saimous carpet manufactured for the Shelk Isimatl.
The message highlights Pathfinder Likeness Jr. as the son of Des Moines 1918 grand champion and top boar in Mike Trier's sale last fall. Bred to Long Model 262681 and Pathfinder Likeness Jr. 327601, the yearling and spring gifts are noted.
A mother cautions Willie for taking candy without permission, while the clever child replies that she did not forbid him from having any candy. The exchange showcases a playful, philosophical moment in domestic life.
A cryptic, clipped line amid OCR-like text presents a bold expression about daring deeds and bold speech. The fragment hints at daring actions and self reference but lacks clear context or subject to identify.
A short reflection on how ordinary life reveals value when understood. The author notes a glimpse of an unfamiliar bird awakens insight, illustrating Bradford Torrey’s idea that common things can become remarkable through perception.
The text notes the Earth's sensible atmosphere extends about 40 miles up but becomes too tenuous at only a few miles height to support life.
A fragmentary exchange notes a person recovering from illness with a remark about a wife being on the mend. The dialogue hints at casual daily life and a domestic scene observed by onlookers.
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