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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1919
Page
8
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A message from W. W. Morrison states a person opened a trunk in his rooms Saturday afternoon and stole a small savings bank containing $5, demanding its return to avoid prosecution. He urges immediate action to recover the item.
Miss Hattie Williams visited Winfield Saturday evening. Miss Marguerite McCugin returned from Valley Junction while Maude Miller headed to Clear Lake with relatives. Garrels sisters from Washington DC visit H Rademaker northeast of town. Two acres near good town offered at 250 per acre, total 9000 dollars. La Cuauhtemoc Mines stock pitches a gold silver claim with limited weeks for offers. Open evenings 7 to 8 30 at 811 FF M Bank Building.
The column passages include ad items for Fox and Dewey shoes, grocery prices, and health notices. It notes Ruth Fletcher traveling from Crawfordsville to West Chester, various residents changing trains, and several families visiting relatives. It also mentions a Yellowstone trip tour from Fox and a honeymoon journey of Leroy Garard and Theresa Welsh with army discharge details.
Edward sees the water in the tent and asks his mother which twin sister to keep. The scene unfolds as his twin sisters' christening proceeds with anxious questions and a family moment reported from Blighty.
Hank Himes delivers guidance urging caution in speech writing and actions in a Columbus Dispatch column. The column emphasizes thinking twice before speaking thrice before writing and four times before fighting to avoid folly and conflict.
Mrs. E L Breitenbach suffered a broken arm when a Ford car tipped over near Valley yesterday evening. Howard Freshwaters drove the car on a narrow road with hills and a tree branch obscuring the path. Another car appeared suddenly causing a quick turn and upset. All occupants were thrown out. only Mrs Breitenbach was seriously injured. The Ford sustained minor damage.
Washington Shriners plan a two day Mystic Shrine gathering in Peoria Illinois Friday and Saturday with a summer ceremonial outing. Friday features the Shrine ceremonial while Saturday includes an outing barbecue and a family friendly program with a circus ball game and more. The event invites all to attend amid festive activities.
A simple dip cleans brass castings in moments. Mix three parts sulphuric acid to three parts nitric acid, add a quart of common salt after mixing, stir until dissolved, then dip the castings in an earthenware vessel, lift out and rinse in water for a bright finish with little trouble.
A Boston man staying in a southern hotel asks to be called early in the morning. The colored porter explains the headboard bell system and shows how to press the button to summon assistance. The anecdote is recounted by the Boston Transcript.
In a Detroit Journal note a witty claim credits a man with inventing the period while noting that the interrogation and exclamation marks were created by women. The remark reflects humorous gendered views on punctuation.
A pair of brothers aged seven and nine quarrel daily with the younger always starting fights and lamenting later. The younger explains his daily attempts to grow strong enough to beat his brother, saying he must test himself every day to know when he is big enough.
A banker notes loan practices include asking about a man's wife to gauge financial behavior. He questions if she is a spender or frequently runs the family affairs against her husband. He cautions against assuming social prominence automatically helps the husband.
The Boston Post notes auctioneers already ready to receive bids as the silly season begins.
Tea leaves can be used beyond stain removal on damp carpets. Do not leave them too wet. Store for three to four days, soak in a pall for about an hour, then strain. The resulting infusion is an excellent wash for varnished paints, restoring shine and making surfaces look nearly new.
The text argues that floor coverings must suit many conditions and blend with walls and furnishings. It suggests rugs and capes should be consistent and that a well-contrived tessellated floor enhances the room’s restful overall effect.
A concise reflection notes ideal conduct urging love for all trust in a select few and doing no harm to anyone sourced from Shakespeare.
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