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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1921
Page
8
In northern France a water bore system practiced in Artois inspired the name Artesium. The term reflects a historical method used to source water.
Instructions describe applying hot flour paste with a pastebrat to walls to loosen old wallpaper. A strip is kept ahead of application to ensure the paste soaking time aids removal and peeling starts easily.
Early on the commercial value of canals was recognized as the first canal began under Henry I’s direction and patronage. The Trent waters linked with the William waterway, yielding public benefits from the new waterway system.
An old ad promotes an Auto Strop Safety Razor complete with strop for 82.48 in a limited time offer. The wording emphasizes a special deal lasting only a few days.
Word has it Dr. Anderson will return Wednesday June 29 from an eastern visit. Marjorie Sheully and Ruth Bus left for Cedar Rapids to visit Flora Mae Gass. New patterns arrive at The New York Store and are on sale. Dale Shurtz plans an evening visit to Mrs. Josephine Shurtz. The tax office will be closed until July Sth. Hazel Birney and Velma Gallagher return from Ames after graduation and visit Spirit Lake and Hull with friends.
Jud Tunkins says when someone tries to explain the fourth dimension he closes his eyes to block distractions and steal a few minutes of sleep. This avoids fatigue and preserves his focus during performances.
The American Forestry Magazine notes porcupines have five hind toes with long curved claws while the front feet show four toes. Ears are small and hidden in dense fur, with a moderately small tail.
Various short items note visits and travel of residents, sales ads and promotions, and small business notices. People mentioned include Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Bailey, Hl. A. Baxter, Mrs. J. S. MecCleery, Tamgau Merritt, Mrs. A. V. Oake, Jack O'Shea, Bertha Way, Mrs. C. A. Hitehetcek, J. L. Mitehccek, Miss Bertha Way, Miss Bina Porter, Roy Miller, Mrs. John Chedwick, Versa Chedwick, A. C. Paisley, Mrs. Join Long, H. A. Engle, Eugene Engle, and Wm. Welte. Notices cover travel, funerals, product ads, tire and spark plug promotions, and shop demos at Lemmon's Drug Store and White Way Garage.
Helen Mayhew, who has taught in Pasadena Calif for the past year, arrived today for a vacation and will resume her school work in Pasadena next year. Local sales advertise coats blouses dresses and other apparel at reduced prices at The New York Store while unrelated notices promote land investments in Tamaulipas Mexico and monument markers.
Des Moines branch of the Missionary Society of the M E Church prepares for a major October convention with a preparatory gathering. Members including Mrs Oner Dow and Miss Elsie Will review committees, rally support, and host a tavern dinner in the church basement. Mrs Dow outlines work and a pep atmosphere fills the event.
The passage highlights two handed swords used by lansquenets in German forces during medieval conflicts. It notes the weapon's length prevented side-carriage, requiring a back-slung swing. When deployed in feudal feasts, units spaced to limit friendly casualties, each man beginning his swing and expanding a broad sphere of influence.
In 1877, Dr. Alexander Graham Bell sought investors for the telephone. When he described future exchanges and household use, businessmen laughed, doubting the instrument’s prospects.
The text records George Washington receiving the entered apprentice degree in Fredericksburg Virginia on November 4 1752 the second degree March 3 1753 and the master Mason degree August 4 17 and notes he was master of Alexandria Lodge No 22 at his death It mentions an eloquent appreciation of Masonic teachings among his papers.
About 800000 species of animals have been identified with as many more likely to be discovered. Scientists say a single species may contain far more individuals than humans on Earth.
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