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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
8
An unclear fragment references a companion to a renowned figure and mentions painting a floor and a late night activity. The text appears garbled with missing words and disjointed phrases, offering no coherent event or identifiable names.
Birds active at night like owls show higher body temperature during darkness and cooler temperatures by day. The rise results from increased muscular activity which elevates heat production.
An orchid in South America displays a peculiar drinking tube that reaches into water when it needs a drink, an unusual feature noted by observers. The plant retracts the tube at other times, showcasing its curious watering behavior.
In Memoirs of Walpole, he condemns flowery rhetoric and mocks Patriots who praise themselves or their relatives. He remarks that all these men have their price, criticizing self serving displays of patriotism.
In Arctic regions the walrus is the only animal able to effectively contend with polar bears. Bears attack the baby walrus but hesitate before the long sharp ivory tusks of adult walruses.
A collage of shop promos and notices from The Fair and Rothschilds feature one-fourth off wool suits and 29 cent wide remnants. Travel and family updates include John Thompson moving his store to Mokena and several residents visiting Washington and Wellman as mealtime ads blend with classifieds.
The item lists for the Fair include milk bottles and caps, silk petticoats at 2.89, pongee silk middies at 1.89, croquet sets, traveling gear, and fiber silk hose at 50 cents. Reports note various residents visiting relatives and trips to nearby towns, with sales and promotions from Rothschild’s, H. I. Ward & Co, and local merchants.
Mrs F J Towns of Shields Kansas travels to Washington en route to Keota to visit her mother Mrs Skinner. Irene Whittaker Helen Pierce Mabel Larson and Bergie Larson join a Davenport trip while Lawrence Logan reports an Athletic Board appointment to Fort Sheridan for 60 days military training.
Samuel Stockman son of Mr and Mrs W F Stockman who went to France with Co K of the Rainbow Division returns from hospital after service in the front lines He was wounded and ill but hopes to go back He recalls three foot wide zigzag trenches dugouts gas and rifles as the main hazards He and his comrades endure long ten day fights before relief and resumption of front line duty Also mentions W F Brinton’s new picture machine promising cheaper continuous shows and patent plans to Washington and Philadelphia for further work
A letter from Dr. A L Syverud asks the recipient to settle all accounts due and to call and pay any debts owed. He notes anticipation of service and urges prompt settlement.
James Harley visits Hardy Oklahoma staying hale and tanning in sun. Loretta Walker and Bernard Walker travel to Ainsworth to visit relatives. Marvin Williamson and David Harvey return from Storm Lake Christian Endeavor Conference then stop in Des Moines. Marjorie Cunningham Isabelle Lemmon also return from Storm Lake visit Boone and Cedar Rapids before home. A young clerk complains of lack of praise from manager as he defends perfunctory work.
A novel guard worn inside a ring protects the finger from injury at the time of impact. The device remains hidden during wear, preserving appearance while offering safety.
In a reply to a county Food Commission article, the Washington Ministerial Association denounces Sunday labor as unnecessary and unpatriotic. They defend private judgment and Christan moral law, oppose “German Sunday,” and call for unity in support of the government during the war. Rev. Glendinning and Rev. Eaton were absent.
A historical note warns that any drug achieving sleep becomes dangerous unless prescribed by a family doctor. Misuse to induce sleep has caused many nearly incurable insomnia cases. For very nervous cases bromides may be used safely at 15 grains at bedtime.
Flutes suffer from abrupt weather shifts and should be kept in chamois leather to protect them.
H R Sitler, president of the Bone Yard, says they sell second-hand spark plugs for Ze except Splitdort, with vetting. The shop advertises a tire sale and claims to be the only garage selling Hassler Shock Absorbers for Ford at 210 North Marlon Avenue.
The article discusses Korean women, noting they occupy a unique social position in the Orient. It argues they are both better and worse off than women in China India or Japan, with more fields open to them yet overworked and often treated harshly, historically enslaved.
Mrs. Hawbuck laments the slow pace of driving pigs while Farmer H L notes their value at fifty dollars each. The exchange, captured in a Boston Evening Transcript snippet, contrasts human patience with livestock worth significant cash.
A Syracuse Herald fragment quotes a Buffalo News remark on love and misreading intent. It notes a cynical line about a sad eyed worma and mistaken heartbreak. The snippet reflects a regional humor item rather than a full article.
The pink bollworm, deemed the worst enemy of cotton, likely originated in India and later spread to Burma, Ceylon, Egypt, and nearly every major cotton district worldwide.
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