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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1919
Page
4
A Kan Bas man claims a discovery that there is no God no soul and life ends at death. He offers free information to readers about these so called truths asserting life would be meaningless otherwise. The writer argues such a discovery would upend civilization and amplify selfish behavior.
The piece blends spiritualist notions with ghostly chats about life beyond the grave. It mocks sensational claims by Savant Lodge and Arthur Doyle and notes that even respected figures offer trivial or unclear revelations after death.
The speaker questions the value of a so called discoverer’s findings. He argues against limiting human worth to a few years on earth and ponders the vast universe beyond Washington Crawfordsville West Chester and Brighton. He labels the claimed discovery as a mere zero in discoveries.
A clipped comment from the Washington Post notes the strike's rising success, with more men out of work and more families facing food shortages than anticipated.
Sioux City Journal likens parsing senate treaty debates to eating cold potatoes while a hot ham and eggs dish awaits, highlighting the contrast between politics and sports as a humorous image.
Some corn huskers talk of fifteen cents a bushel as the old market price. Farmers can husk much of their crop themselves if weather stays favorable, and shifting a day for the last load is not material.
Miss Mildred Appleton, a Chicago pianist, sued after being fired for refusing to play jazz. A jury awarded her 1250 dollars in damages, reflecting a bold stand for artist choice.
An Iowa account reports over a hundred newspapers went out of business this year due to war price pressures and material costs. It argues the government should take over newspapers soon for the next election, reflecting a discouraged view in Crawfordsville Imprint.
Louis Joseph Vance renowned for action packed thrillers and The False Faces is highlighted as a top American writer. The Graham Theatre presents Irvin Willat directed The Lone Wolf related feature starring Henry B. Walthall next Monday and Tuesday.
George plans to move to a separate apartment and asks Aunt Fanny to guard his mother's belongings. He explains his budget and chances of support, revealing Aunt Fanny's dwindling funds and fear of being left in the lurch as she confronts her own thin finances and past losses.
Aunt Fanny reveals her ruined finances after Wilbur's life insurance leaves them in debt. George, planning to start as a law apprentice, faces tight budgets and a modest income while hoping for future admission to the bar. He visits Frank, his grandfather's friend and new mentor, who welcomes him with a ceremonial but warm start.
In a candid conversation with his grandfather Old Frank, George seeks a swift paying career option other than law. He recalls past family tensions and admits a desire to start earning immediately, proposing dangerous trades as a possible path while Grandpa reacts with shock and concern.
The man, whose head grew visible as he restrained an impulse, rises and agrees to accompany the other to look for a job. He compliments the younger man as exceedingly practical, then signals the scene continues.
The Monongahela valley plants of Carnegie Steel in Duquesne Braddock and Homestead show little change though more workers are back and tonnage rises daily. New Castle and Sharon Farrell report more men returning. Farrell police have left for other strike zones while Johnstown Loraine plant runs short-handed and Cambria Steel remains closed possibly for months.
A reflective Exchange quote urges steadfast companionship with life. It advocates steady friendship over romantic zeal, avoiding malice, embracing both sunshine and shadow, and sharing journeys with modest joy.
A student named Jane explains after school that she had all letters right for a word but misarranged them, saying it wasn't fair to be marked down. The incident highlights attention to spelling details and student perspectives on grading.
A 1918 railway schedule record lists Washington Branch trains with arrivals and departures for various locals and freights, noting daily or specific day patterns, SaturdayTuesday-Friday freight corrections, and a corrected date of December 8 1918 at the end.
Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday night. Cyrus Chapter No 13 R A M on the second Friday. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 E T on the third Friday. Washington Chapter No 8 O E f meets on the second Thursday. visiting fraters welcome. Covenant Lodge No 101 I O O F meets Tuesdays at 7 30 PM with invitation to visiting members.
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