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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1918
Page
6
The Journal corrected an error in a recital report noting Evelyn Eldridge sang The Seeds Song Woodman and The Springtime of the Year. Woman's Relief Corps held a large, enthusiastic meeting with nineteen new members initiated and plans to buy War Savings stamps.
Report shows April surgical dressings totaling 21226 from the Washington workroom and 6276 from branches Crawfordsville Riverside Wellman and others, plus 22 volunteers hosting Clara Huber and dozens more aiding. Shipments include 24 sweaters 13 helmets 70 socks and 69 wristlets. principal shipment from Brighton branch.
The passage outlines three swan types: white swans circling the northern hemisphere, black swans observed in Australia, and a white swan with a black neck found in Quilt that breeds in the Antarctic, highlighting surprising discoveries.
The garment department shipped 330 hospital shirts and 80 pajama suits last week. In the knitting department donations include yarn valued at $36.00 from A. J. F. Putnam and $6.00 from the listed contributor.
M W Taylor of Calvert Alabama writes that Foley Kidney Pills are the best he has ever used. He says prior remedies failed to give relief and credits them with restoring kidney and bladder action and easing backache and rheumatic pains. Lemmon's Pharmacy carries the ad.
The article notes the human brain is heavier than all but whales and elephants and cites Professor Donaldson estimating 11.2 billion nerve cells in the human nervous system. It mentions researchers studying nerve cells and their relation to the brain’s five divisions and their functions.
At a grand French assembly the fourth earl of Chesterfield faced Voltaire who asked which ladies were more beautiful. Chesterfield replied I am no judge of paintings, a quick reply reflecting wit and restraint in social judgment.
A consular report notes figured blackwood as possibly the most beautiful of Australia ornamental hardwoods. It highlights fiddleback and mottled grains, compares grain to North American curly maple, and describes a rich golden brown color. Panel effects arise from combining figure with plain blackwood.
Among modern Arabians the bridegroom makes the bride presents sent a day or two before the nuptials. As soon as the bride reaches the bridegroom's house she makes him presents of household furniture a specr and a tent.
A classified notice in the Journal promotes a quick sale of a sought item. The ad highlights availability, price, and contact details for buyers.
Arthur spends a day with his aunt who plans a birthday surprise after asking how he behaves at school. The boy replies that pleasing her would require not asking the teacher, ending with a playful note from Lippincotta.
A quotation from Sprat urges self reflection and gentle reproof. It emphasizes correcting in oneself what one dislikes in others. The line frames virtue through personal discipline and restraint.
A quotation from H. L. Mencken in the New York Mail portrays the man described as an eye exaggerator ear hears what is not imagination aids senses and he is labeled the enthusiast who romanticizes and elevates ordinary things into grand visions.
The Journal cautions on camp photo quality and price urging service at a legitimate photographer. It notes that home snapshots cannot replace the framed image kept during and after camp. National Photographic Journals show camp photographers offer poor likenesses and high charges.
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