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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1918
Page
3
A Sunday afternoon blaze near town destroyed the Wilson home barn along with a 36 by 12 silo a 32 foot double corn crib and scales. About 20 tons of hay 1500 bushels of oats 16 bushels of seed corn and farming gear were lost. The barn and contents were partially insured.
Indigestion biliousness bad breath gas constipation and any condition from undigested food in the stomach need immediate attention. Foley Cathartic Tablets are mild and gentle but sure in action. They cause no griping pain or nausea. Cleanse bowels sweeten stomach and tone up liver. For sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Fire originating in a closet at North Marion avenue and West Second Street damaged clothing groceries and other personal property. A box of matches may have sparked the blaze. woodwork was scorched but house repair costs are small. Fire department quickly extinguished the flames using chemicals.
The text describes a transition from daisies and buttercups to brown grasses with sorrel tinges. Reapers bend among tall corn as it yields to sheaves and yellow stubble rests beside dark red earth being turned by the plow for new seed.
Washington high school graduate Terry Mathers, 21, wireless operator on the steamship Lake City, died when the ship sank after colliding with the tanker James McGee off the Florida coast. His family in Washington, Ames College and Navy records confirm his service and assignment to the Lake City in late 1917.
Kelly's Oskaloosa high school eleven overwhelms Washington 53 to 0 at the ballpark. Washington, short on experience, fought bravely but could not match the heavy veteran lineup. Oskaloosa displayed a strong line, clever interference, and precise kicking, with three first-half touchdowns and three more before intermission.
K. C. Carris stayed at home over Sunday then left for Rock Island to work in the Arsenal tool department. Mr and Mrs Harry Coppock and children visited relatives here before returning to Rock Island. Mr and Mrs G E Mead of Cedar Rapids returned home after several days visiting their Crawfordsville relatives. EB Davis and Milton White hosted visits while Dr J H White preached at First Church with Miss May and Miss Jessie White present.
A Kansas City Journal letter advises restraint in speech to avoid consequences. The author cautions readers to watch words and consider consequences before speaking, urging prudence in public discourse.
A public notice touts that shoppers will find items as described in the ad with a money back satisfaction guarantee. It lists prices for household goods like Self-rising Flour and starch, noting a special bargain and extra quality starch per package with tomorrow’s store announcement.
Washington shows steady backfield play in a close exhibition win while Kalona fans hope for a rebound at Centerville next Saturday. Saturday’s scores include St Ambrose Juniors 6 Kalona 0 and Davenport routing East Des Moines.
A Chicago Tribune note recounts a domestic moment where a mother finishing her hair greets a neighbor who compliments her look. The exchange turns playful as Charlie quips about more than hair in the dresser, reflecting light domestic humor.
In overhead telegraph systems under practical conditions, about 400 miles is the maximum length of aerial wire operable by double current Rey Morse apparatus. The highest permissible voltage to use is 120.
The patience man expends on bearing his daily life trials stores a reserve for use in a life crisis, a notion presented as a guiding principle by W. G. Jordan. The passage frames patience as a storehouse of resilience aiding endurance through hardships.
A memorial notice honors Marian L. Doig who died September 15 1918. She served as treasurer of the Women’s Missionary Society at the Second United Presbyterian church and remained active in church life. Resolutions praise her kindness cheerful disposition and Christian character.
The article extols big game fishing with rod and tine, declaring tuna among the world’s most thrilling sports. It notes tunas commonly reach 200 pounds, dart off at high speed when hooked, and can tow a boat for hours before an eventual escape.
Dialogue fragment shows Blobbs claiming age fatigue and another character replying he is only thirty one. A boy of sixteen narrates tales from youth while Blobbs reflects on aging and memory.
A Hauser Post item argues the proper attitude for a man toward women is simple. A man who admires beauty respects motherhood honors workers sympathizes with distress and pities stumble are signs of a gentleman.
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