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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1924

Page

7

Life's Rewards Compared by Men

A reflective note on how men assess happiness as they compare their fortunes to others and recognize the value of simple rewards. The piece contrasts subjective satisfaction with external success and social approval.

Comeback Hopes Rise as Classic Home Sways on Pie Hope

A nostalgia filled note from Walsh Thues Star hints at possible revival of the old home’s charm. The piece suggests that refining pie making could rekindle some lost glory and appeal to readers seeking a return to traditional comforts.

Walsh

Mince Pie Traditions of Christmas 1696

A brief note recalls 1696 Christmas baking with mince pies common for Yuletide. It mentions mutton pies and neat’s tongues replacing the traditional mince, reflecting shifting fillings in late seventeenth century English festive fare.

Neat

Starboard History and Port Adoption Clarify Ship Sides

The term starboard derives from steer board and denotes the right side when facing the bow. Larboard, once used for the left side, fell out of use due to confusion with starboard. The modern term port replaces both to prevent mix ups at sea.

Quote on politics and public welfare in sports

A reflective comment contrasts those who pursue politics for sport with those aiming at public welfare, arguing common ground remains elusive between the two paths.

Musterole Cold Remedy Ad For Mothers and Children

An old advertisement promotes Musterole to prevent colds from turning into flu or pneumonia. It explains mustard oil based rub improves congestion with a warming then cooling sensation and claims a milder child version with 35c and 65c jars and tubes.

Neighboring Town Notes Show Socials And Losses In Ainsworth

Community notices from Ainsworth describe club meetings at Mrs. Ollie Duncan and Mrs. Minnie Jackson with luncheons and readings on California. Local sports recount a Washington vs Ainsworth girls basketball game, while deaths include Mrs. Sade Topping and Mrs. Rachel Hull Brown. multiple visits, moves, and travel for residents are noted along with school closures for scarlet fever.

Kensington Minnie Jackson California Washington Ainsworth Girls Ainsworth Muscatine Cotter Independents Washington Independents

Community notes from Richland on visits, illnesses, and moves

Mrs Rufus Mc Cracken and son returned from Keosauqua after a funeral. Vera Woodford suffered an acute appendicitis and underwent surgery in Washington. she is recovering. Home Community Club elected district leader Mrs A W Woodford, president Mrs M H Greendyke, VP Mrs Mart Stone, secretary-treasurer Mrs Wallace Savage. Carl Dearing family moved to Samuel Savage farm. Leo Hahn family to occupy Dear ing home. Enos Reedy won Lincoln medal for best Lincoln life essay by Illinois Watch Co. John M Robinson to Kalona for garage job. Mulligans moved to former Grand Book farm. Everett Morgan family moved into former J Gasa way place.

Clay Rufus McCracken Keosouqua L. C. Johnson American Legion Richland Vera Woodford Washington R. S. Woodford Vera Mildred Woodford A. W. Woodford M. H. Greendyke Mart Stone Kalona Knerr M. Mulligans Brighton Grand Book Everett Morgan North of Rubio T. J. Gasaway L. J. Brain Ollie

Gardner and Hollingworth Wed at Kinross Parsonage

James Gardner and Edna Hollingworth of Kinross were married Tuesday evening at the Methodist parsonage. The couple celebrated with dinner at the McGugin home before returning four miles south of Kinross. Both are praised for their charm and plans include Edna completing her Kinross teaching term.

Wellman James Gardner Edna Hollingworth Kinross Methodist Parsonage N. B. Gardner Harris McGugin McGugin Bruce Gardner

Fighting Fishes in Glass Bowls Resemble Siam Boxers

Prize-fighting fishes common on the coast of Japan and Siam. These tendencies are so strong that natives stage matches in Siam between two fish species in glass bowls with heavy bets on outcomes.

Japan Siam

Discovery of X Rays Through Accidental Shadow Find

The text notes the accidental discovery of X rays when a key placed atop a desk shadowed photographic plates kept underneath. After development the key’s shadow appeared, revealing the penetrating property of X rays.

Just Like a Fan Justifying Bad Habits

A man clings to familiar vices proving he cannot easily discard them. He justifies ongoing bad habits as harmless or deserved, reflecting a self-deluding stance common in lifelong pattern resistance.

Dime a Day Woman Pay in China Hair Trade

Native women of China receive about one cent for each hair not made by hand and average ten hairs per day. The report highlights the harsh labor and meager earnings in the hair trade affecting women workers.

China

Washington Knew His Duty at the Constitutional Convention

John T. Adams reflects on George Washington as the pivotal delegate and president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787. He credits Washington with unifying leaders, guiding debate, and shaping a charter described as the most wonderful work of its time. He notes the lasting strength of the U.S. government and the submergence of sectional interests for the common good.

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