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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1911
Page
9
In mid Victorian reminiscences of Mire’s Blom a tale recalls Lord Crewe’s frightful morning. Mr G B awoke to bloodcurdling screams from the passage. He finds a white faced valet with a hot jug, and learns the “murder” is only the lord taking his bath.
The piece credits Emil Carl Aurin in National Magazine with praising the power of a smile under pressure. It argues that true strength is shown by one who can laugh in defeat and endure hardship, turning adversity into eventual conquest.
A gaudy Indy streetcar passenger declares to an Irish passenger who sits on her corn bag that he did not see her bag. he apologizes profusely and promises not to do it again while she reads and eats.
A thief tampering with a trust company safe encountered a sign promising a not locked turn knob. He triggered an electric shock, alarms, a flood of light, and a barking watchdog, then ended up jailed with the remark I know what's the matter with me.
A patient sought help from Dr. Rice for an illness he could not name. The physician billed $10 before examination and urged settlement of finances after tests, prompting the patient to retort that the fee already answered his question.
In a St Louis Globe-Democrat retelling a family tale from a theater, a young acrobat performs a dangerous leap once attempted by the narrator’s father. The audience roars as the acrobat executes a high-wire climb and leap, while backstage drama and past injuries surround the telling.
A fragment from a late judge's lively courtroom humor includes a retort about a waterworks manager and a fussy exchange with counsel. A Philadelphia Times joke follows about a law clerk and a generous bite of steak drowned in Tabasco sauce as a punch line.
White Post Ne announces weekly gatherings at North Side Square with J J Kellogg as adjutant. Camp events occur on Thursdays and the group invites all to attend.
Washington Lodge announces its regular meeting on the seventh night of each month. Officers including W. Morton and Mrs. Myrtle are listed, inviting fraters to attend and observe the Bethlehem Commanders chapter activities.
A flawed encounter near trenches features Highlanders misreading Boer troops who in turn doubt less disciplined youths. An exchange ends with the youths admitting they did not know prisoners were desired. An older Boer confuses a herd of tritones for ostritches and delays action.
The article examines why banks loan money rather than lend it arguing loan as a noun and verb shift reflects modern commerce. It traces historical roots from ancient to modern finance, noting how money flows through institutions and the changing usage from generosity to formal borrowing. It cites examples from the New York Times and a proposer linking loan to economical exchange and patronage.
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