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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1929
Page
5
A Mobile Register quote argues that only exceptional talent justifies a bad disposition. It insists that irritable temper and bad manners deserve correction unless paired with productive genius, suggesting a harsh upbringing for temperamental behavior.
The term Indian Summer describes a period of warm mild weather with clear or hazy skies and smoky atmosphere, typically in October or November after a frost, with no fixed dates attached.
The 1748 act banning tartan dress was repealed in 1782 and soon after George III wore tartan during a visit to Edinburgh as a gesture to the northern people.
Delicate scales reveal hair weight differences among races and sexes. Chinese and Japanese hair is heaviest, about 60 percent heavier than white hair. White hair is 60 percent heavier than Negro hair, and men's hair weighs 18 percent more than women's.
The guide describes methods to remove moths from fur collars. It suggests warming the fur near a radiator or a low flame, brushing surface moths away, and exposing the garment to sun for several days.
A note on the tartan as an ancient weaving form known across Eastern nations. It cites an early reference from 1471 in the account books of the treasurer to King James II. This fragment notes tartan’s long history in Scottish records.
Zircon is a zirconium silicate and not a diamond. The diamond is a crystallized form of carbon. In the United States zircon is found in Colorado, Idaho, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Virginia and Washington.
The tourist is the forerunner of the homemaker and investor. He travels to the country, observes its people and resources, and when he returns to settle or invest, he can do both more satisfactorily.
Sophia Parkerson reflects in Gems for the Toilet that offense comes more from how truth is spoken than from truth itself. She argues that making truth disagreeable undermines virtue and amounts to treason against moral conduct.
Calls for patient work describe Persian carpets as made by hand with about 10,000 stitches per square foot. Each stitch is formed separately, then clipped with scissors and beaten down to finish. The emphasis is on meticulous traditional craftsmanship.
The brook trout is not a true trout but a charr while the rainbow Mackinaw and lake trout are true trout. Charrs are closely related to the trout family.
A dated reflective note asserts that seeking flawless friends is futile and urges loving companions with their faults, mirroring self-acceptance. The exchange emphasizes mutual affection over idealized perfection.
Keota reports funeral attendance for Wm. Sowash and notes Mrs. J. B. Hagist’s hospital stay. Home moves include Robert Cupps on county line road and Willard Norris property on Sunny Side. A paralytic stroke shocks Mrs. Jennie Armstrong. funeral in Wapello. World news includes C. G. Allen’s death near London. Local gatherings feature birthdays, meals, and family visits across Fairfield, Avonlea, and nearby towns.
District reports list Mrs Claude Corre and others visiting relatives. March 12 and Thursday events show neighbors sharing meals and church services at the county home. Flu troubles, incubator plans, chicks for sale, and a Rock party reflect small town life and county happenings. Sundry visits include Cherry, Rathmel, Wolf, Humston, and many local families across the week.
The gamesome humor of children should be encouraged to keep up their spirits and improve strength and health rather than curbed and restrained.
The by products of crude oil run into the hundreds. The main ones, however, are gasoline, kerosene, fuel oils and lubricating oils.
The term avocation refers to a minor or irregular occupation or diversion while avocation is a person’s major business or calling. This distinction highlights how individuals balance primary professions with secondary pursuits.
A chemist named Ser Turner from Hanover Germany first isolated morphine in 1816. The historical note credits the early isolation to Turner work conducted in Germany, marking a key milestone in alkaloid chemistry.
The article notes the opening of England's first railway on September 27 1825 highlighting its historical significance and the event's impact on transportation progress.
Experiments reveal that white flowers in the Bowers collection emit the strongest fragrance among tested colors. Researchers measured scent intensity and found white specimens led in sweetness, suggesting color influences aroma in these flowers.
Brighton March 12 Sunday reports Mr and Mrs Fred Williams marked their 44th wedding anniversary with family and friends. The couple’s milestone was noted by local correspondent Brighton R. Helmick who recorded the celebration in the community bulletin.
The piece discusses the rapid spread of universities in Brooklyn as part of a national trend and argues that education alone is futile unless it fosters an appreciation of goodness truth and beauty that is manifested in human life and testimony to God. It emphasizes the need for education to deepen humanity rather than merely expand institutions.
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