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Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

01 Oct 1919

Page 5

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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1919

Page

5

Origins of Baseball From Rounders to the National Game

Chicago report traces baseball origins from the round ball and rounders debates to Cartwright’s 1845 Knickerbocker rule set. It notes early rules, umpire duties, and the shift to professionalism with Rockford’s Forest City team and Spalding’s influence shaping the 1876 National League era.

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The Girl With the Rose Comes Alive

Chandra Singh, a distinguished artist, paints The Girl With the Rose and dreams Apollo breathes life into the painting. The rose lands on his chest as the figure steps from the frame, but Lucifer scoffs at him. He finds a revolver and the curtain falls on an empty frame.

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Chandra Singh Apollo Professor Ardalas
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Something to Think About from Uncle Eben

Uncle Eben argues a candidate must stay cheerful to avoid handshaking habit interfering with office work. The line emphasizes sociable conduct as essential for viability in public service.

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Eben
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Ottumwa Eyes Bond Fight For New High School

Ottumwa faces a bond referendum as it plans a modern high school with a 1400-seat auditorium and swimming pool. The 850 enrollment goal follows current 700 plus 150 expected, with an $800000 seek. Other Iowa cities compare bond scales and enrollments to Ottumwa’s project.

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Ottumwa EB. Blackmar Iowa Dubuque Clinton Oskaloosa High School Fort Dodge Ft. Dodge Dodge Ottumwa Exeets
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Electrified electrician survives 13200 volts in Iowa town

Alexander Kide, electrician of Nevada la, survived a 13200 volt strike from a high tension line when a wire fell onto a street team of horses. The collapse killed the animals and paralyzed Kide's right arm, which may be amputated. His mother died a week earlier in Roland where the family lived. His brother Victor Eide survives.

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Nevada Alexander Kide Althe Iowa Railway and Light Co Roland Somnd Victor Eide
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Madness of the Moon and Lunatic Etymology

The piece argues there is no basis for the belief that the moon drives madness in people. It notes the term lunatic derives from luna and suggests folklore origins rather than scientific fact.

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