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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1922
Page
3
Sheriff reports no definite suspect in the Nicola and Harmon bookstore burglary. The store has suffered several recent robberies with rear entries or daytime thefts. The latest theft yielded about ten dollars and a few low value items, with plunder often small and the work attributed to amateurs.
Tomorrow morning funeral services will be held at Fairfield for Mrs Howard Anderson who died in Oklahoma City. She was sister to RE Morrison and George F Morrison of Washington and her husband is son of Mr and Mrs Fred Anderson of Washington.
Fragmentary note references Eugene Lyman Fish and a view of adult life as a constant state rather than a function of time. The text mentions freendianees and adult Wife Youth in unclear context. No clear event or date available.
Anonymous quatrain-like lines accuse the “greatest enemy of mankind” of leveraging clever wit and pleasing others to manipulate views. The terse verse rails against deceit and social flattery as a moral hazard in public life.
A few score members of the Ottumwa Grotto plan to invade Washington next Tuesday evening. They will hold a banquet and entertainment with speeches and may stage a ceremony here later. Members invite all master masons to attend the banquet and show.
Spelling contest held Saturday at 2 00 pm in the court room with admission ten cents. Spellers from nearly all county townships compete. Supt. W G Robertson of Ainsworth will pronounce words and Miss Clita Wallace the county superintendent leads the event. Public invited. rain postponed last Saturday.
A-Peery man and his neighbor start with suspicion of cheating but evolve to mutual fairness. The tale ends with the man transforming his market cart into a sun chariot as a symbol of higher ethics. The quotation is attributed to W Emerson.
The Globe reports Atehson Tin began with aims to act naturally but ended up in the penitentiary. The article reflects on his intention versus the consequences of his choices.
A joint American Legion and Fortnightly club committee will meet tonight to finalize plans for an April 21 recital by Josef Koneeny, famed Bohemian violin virtuoso, with accompanists Miss Thelma Marty and Miss Esther Lash. Koneeny, a WWI veteran and Overseas Theatre League performer, emphasizes strength and nature inspired art.
An automatic Take Up nut for automobile bearings promises lifelong bearing tightness, eliminating repair bills. Demonstrations are offered by W. E. Hender in Washington county at his new quarters a block north of the post office.
The quote divides people into two hard luck types: those who act with intent yet fail to think, and those who think but fail to act, attributed to Josh Wise.
On Sunday April 2, the Iowa Wesleyan University glee clubs from Mount Pleasant will sing at the Washington Methodist church. The combined choirs total 43 members with Rev. A. S. Smith as speaker and Marie K. Briel as organist. Choir director Elmer K. Gannett will lead a sacred music program starting at 7:30 PM.
Weather in March stayed around average with a 30 degree low last night and 34 today. A year ago March hit 80 early on then fell to 12 later, while two years ago reached 78 a warm peak. Rain totals slightly above two inches. roads muddy from lack of heavy rain. fruit bloom behind schedule this year.
Woodmen of the World have leased second floor rooms in the Morrison building behind Ashby Work offices and will fit them for lodge and club rooms. They expect to occupy within a week. A Woodmen club is formed with Arthur Crone president Charlies F Clark treasurer Harry Boijeau and James Beatty managers and Arthur Custer chairman of committees.
A concise quotation essay reflects on the enduring value of thoughtful insight attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson, urging deeper contemplation of ideas and their lasting impact.
WS. REISTER & SONS advertise strong demand for their Iowa eggs, R brand eggs, and Washington Butter. Despite muddy roads and slack business, they report premium egg prices and scarce supply, urging cash buyers of cream eggs and poultry.
The 249th Infantry of the 88th Division opens provisional rosters to enroll veteran non-comm officers and World War I service men. Enrollment is voluntary with no obligation until actual enlistment later. limited numbers ensure admittance only for those who held the highest wartime grade. Officers and specialists are sought from multiple units with enrollments accepted in person or by letter at 349th Inf Headquarters Davenport Iowa.
Neut Webster began his preparation for his American dictionary in 1807 and published it in 1828. He previously issued a spelling book and a Compendious Pictionary, which aided the new undertaking. The American dictionary contained 12,000 more words and about 40,000 more definitions than any English dictionary published before it.
The passage reflects Matthew Arnold’s view that education aims to know oneself and the world, and to study the best thoughts and writings. It asserts Greece and Rome as core, essential sources, shaping a student’s sense of humanity and learning. the tone is evaluative and reflective.
The scenic parks of Canada include Rocky mountains Jasper and Western lakes in Alberta Yono Glacier Mount Revelstoke and Kuettenay in British Columbia St Lawrence Islands and Point Pelee in Ontario. The annual parks Buffalo Elk Island parks and Foremost Antelope reserve in Alberta are noted.
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