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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1919
Page
3
A Des Moines report notes the 168th Regimental band will use a pair of bowie cymbals captured with German music at St Mihiel to produce harmony in Des Moines during two Coliseum concerts next Tuesday. The cymbals were taken by Band- members during the action.
The report mentions master Lou F Morgans and others found near German division headquarters just south of Beaumont. Some program segments include music pieces performed in each show.
The Knights of Pythias announce a regular meeting this evening to work on the second degree rank. J. H. Squire, CC.
The word magnet derives from the city Magnesia in Asia Minor where the sandstone properties were first noted. Historical notes link the term to Magnesia and its ancient discovery.
Major John Steck of Owosso Michigan receives a Pershing citation for exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous services with the American Expeditionary Forces in France. He led Washington's National Guard company, then served with the Second Division after staff training, with the award dated April 19. The family learns of the honor as Steck is believed en route home from Germany.
The article notes a Sunday afternoon observance by the Washington firemen and band at Elm Grove and Woodlawn cemeteries with flowers on graves and brief addresses by Rev. A. R. Oates. It also announces the senior class play Standing By at Graham theater June 12 13 with cast lists and the one act The Kleptomaniac, plus ticket details and upcoming commencement events.
In novels a man nearly always marries the right woman and succeeds in doing so about half the time in real life. Topeka Capital notes a humorous contrast between idealized fiction and ordinary reality.
The Washington garden league announces a garden exhibit on June 18 at the old Methodist church. Miss Anna Dawson and Mrs. C. W. McLaughlin will supervise for the Washington Improvement League. About 150 youths grow gardens, with most preparing displays. A state college Ames expert will judge the exhibits.
A fragment notes a mall event featuring a headliner praised for appearance and craft. The quote suggests tension between performer and director, with emphasis on the public display and the project’s overall presentation.
Tomorrow is the date set for the sale at public auction of the building and grounds of the McKee grammar school. The sale begins at 2:30 with Col. D F Macon as auctioneer. Several bidders are expected and a sizable crowd is likely.
The appeal over reduced hours at the high school leads to a vacation period this week as several workers are laid off while an adjustment of the differences is sought.
The text notes a number of men resting today to conserve energy for when they resume their duties, whether on the school project or other tasks.
A condensed note explains magpie folklore linking sightings to luck and fate. One bird signals bad luck, two brings good luck, three foretells death, and four hints at a wedding exchange. The piece links the magpie to Marguerite or Margaret nicknamed Mog and reflects traditional storytelling.
A fragment notes that silence is valued over rhetoric in a debate about communication. It hints at two speech approaches, contrasting ostentatious talk with restraint, and raises questions about effectiveness and perception in public discourse.
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