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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1919
Page
6
A guide to fostering wholesome recreation through nature walks with children. It covers identifying trees, collecting pods and flowers, watching caterpillars and butterflies, observing birds and nests, and conducting storytelling and simple math activities outdoors. Seasonal moonlight and sunrise walks are encouraged to imprint lasting memories.
The record notes that the Bible mentions 19 precious stones 6 metals 104 trees and plants 35 animals 39 birds 6 fires 11 reptiles 20 insects and other smaller creatures in various passages. This catalog outlines the range of named items across biblical text.
A letter from Mrs. Walter Brewster Chicago chair of the Fatherless Children of France outlines conditions in northern front towns and Amiens Cambrai Arras Lens and more. She describes ruined villages shattered trees empty farms and the hardships of civilians while praising American aid and French families stricken by loss.
Two letters from French women express deep thanks for aid received through an American benefactor and a local club. One mother thanks a Washington woman for adopting her daughter Martha aged five after her husband died in battle. The other woman thanks a local community member for a relief package that helped with clothing and necessities during wartime shortages.
Yaciety Clifford Swick, fresh from France with the 101st Field Artillery, was guest of honor at a Sunday dinner hosted by grandmother Mrs. Mary Shalla and aunt Miss Kate Shalla north of Washington. The county relatives gathered for a noon meal and an afternoon of Swick recounting his overseas experiences.
Members of the Fortnightly club who failed to attend the meeting of the Music department 1st evening at the home of Miss Carolyn Hamilton missed an evening of rare enjoyment.
Local notices list box suppers at Snow Ball School and No 11 School near Washington in May and April with women asked to bring boxes. An evening program by Rev and Mrs Redington of Ainsworth is set at Clay Church on May 9 under the Clay W C T U. Other meetings include Ladies Aid at Fat United Presbyterian Church, Good Times Club, an O E B S meeting, and Mothers Club, with times and host addresses noted.
A schedule of community gatherings, programs, and box suppers across three days. Miss Hazel Sutton and Snowball school pupils invite all to an evening recital at Prof. and Mrs. Davis, with various societies and clubs hosting meetings, socials, and guest days throughout the week.
The last meeting of the year for the Fortnightly club afternoon literature department is set for Monday May 12 hosted by Mrs W A Cook. Topics include Liberty of National Evolution versus Monroe Doctrine by Mrs Wishart Democracy the Basis for World Power by Mrs Pendocumasienl and Various Peace Proposals by Mrs Godfrey. Reading from The Red Flower by Henry Van Dyke by Mrs Jenkins and Mrs McCall.
A compact reflection by Lowell arguing that national sins return to voters as a common fraction of several millions, emphasizing collective responsibility and the political impact of the populous in shaping national fate.
A fragment evokes a spasmodic sermon and the image of aircastsles built with gold bricks, suggesting a satirical take on grandiose promises. The compact note hints at themes of illusion, wealth, and rhetoric in a historical newspaper style.
Advertising copy claims Ely's Cream Balm clears blocked nasal passages from colds and catarrh. A small bottle is recommended for immediate relief by applying the antiseptic cream in the nostrils to soothe inflamed membranes and ease breathing.
The W U will meet Thursday at 2 30 PM with Mrs W S Mayo at 209 EB Jefferson St Leader Mrs Alexander to discuss James 5 16 last clause. Edna McKimmy and Alice Meek host Bethany class at Edna McKimmy’s home 8056.
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