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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1922

Page

5

Live Wives of West Chester Enjoy Dinner and Activities

The Live Wives of West Chester and families shared a Dienic dinner at the Methodist Church basement after rain altered plans to dine at Lee Craig's meadow. The day included a ball game, tree cream and fruit, with three cheers for the Live Wires.

West Chester Lee Craig Methodist Church Owen Hayes

Yankees and Giants Clash In Rain Soaked Contests

In a rain drenched game sequence, Young scores on a single by Groh, Pipp and Scott turn a double play, and Ward hits a second homer for the Giants as the teams exchange late inning putouts. Meusel, Groh and Pipp tally key hits. pitching and fielding produce tight, low scoring stretches with no errors in several frames.

Young Groh Young Caneht Mays Pipp Scott Yanks Kelly Witt Frish Bancroft Meusel Schang Ward McQuillan Wirt Cunningham Frisch

Noted Exchange Between Sisters During Court Session

A brief courtroom exchange records one sister apologizing for missing tea due to a class while another confirms seeing him in class, as noted by the judge.

Not Originally Opprobrious Quack Did Not Mean Quack Ague Doctor

The phrase origins show quack originally described a whistle or shouter not a deceitful healer. Early usage linked to a noisy speaker rather than a fraudulent physician, evolving to its modern pejorative sense over time.

University of Pennsylvania Opens New Athletic Stadium

The University of Pennsylvania opened Franklin Field on Sept 30, a multi use stadium seating at least 51 000 with tracks and training rooms beneath the stands. It features unique curbless side entrances arcaded exterior arches and a seating plan guaranteeing clear sightlines for every spectator.

Associated Press Philadelphia University of Pennsyilvania America University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania The University Franklin

Life as I See It by the Louisville Courier Journal

Opinion note framing life as a journey and not a sprint with a wry nod to endurance and perseverance. The piece uses a folksy tone to suggest steady effort over flashy hurdles.

Louisville Courier. Journal

Ever Think of That Civilized Man Is a Wonder

A quotation from the Atlanta Constitution notes the paradox of civilization as a man cuts a forest to create a city and then plants trees to form a park.

Shoe Polish Demonstrator Promises Easy Shoe Care

A promotional note touts a shoe polish demonstration and urges buyers to avoid prior cleaners that may ruin shoes. It emphasizes the product's effectiveness in restoring shine and protecting leather.

Rock Island and Pacific Engineers Renew Wage Agreement

The Rock Island and Pacific railroad renewed for one year its wage and working rules and conditions in an agreement with its engineers, the first road in the west to do so.

Associated Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad

Peculiar English Law Bans Public Billiards on Holidays

A 19th century notice explains an English statute prohibits playing billiards in public places on Sundays Christmas Day or Good Friday. The rule reflects period moral and social norms governing leisure activities during holidays.

England

Canada Fosters Agriculture Development Funding Announced

The Dominion of Canada approves and spends five million dollars annually to develop agriculture nationwide, signaling a strong push to boost farming, research, and rural economies across provinces.

Canada Dominion of Canada

Barking Dog Owner Jailed in Janell Incident

A Janell dog owner was jailed after neighbors complained of nightly barking. The court sentenced the owner to a fixed period of community service for disturbing local residents and disrupting sleep.

Janell

Stockholm’s Love For Flowers Surpasses Other European Cities

Swedish women of all classes are fond of flowers and Stockholm, with its size and population, contains more flowers than any other European city.

Stockholm

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