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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1919
Page
6
A rugged forester named Dan lives beside a secluded river site with his aging father and a bare cabin. A vision of a copper king’s runaway bride disrupts his solitude as she reveals she fled a wealthy betrothal to escape an arranged marriage. She seeks understanding and friendship, hinting at a future bond as they share stories and fears.
Mrs. George Simerman entertained the White Way club at her Washington area home with autumn decor, piano and readings, and a two course luncheon. The Women’s Relief Corps met at the new G A R rooms in the courthouse with notes from the convention and Armenian orphan sponsorship. A seventy eighth birthday celebration for Mrs. Stephens brought dozens of relatives to the Stephens home southeast of Washington for a social evening and a cafeteria style repast.
Mrs Allison Pettit and Miss Nellie Coakley hosted a noonday dinner yesterday for Mr Pettit's birthday. Relatives joined the celebration at Keota with guests including Mrs D McAvoy of Chillicothe Illinois Mrs Tena Long Mrs Addison Dunfee of Creston Iowa and many Keota families.
Winfield report of a sudden death outside town as William Van Syck, about fifty, is found dead in his hay loft while feeding stock. He leaves a wife and three children along with other relatives.
The article emphasizes health as a crucial element of personality and outlines living rules to improve health. It argues improved health boosts self confidence, enables better handling of business problems, and enhances personal influence.
The London Chronicle notes slang terms like bosker time meaning cheerful leave from Australia returning home unchanged, traces bosky to eighteenth century English usage, and explains bos ky and Australian grip as a hearty handshake greeting.
Copan in northwestern Honduras lies along the Copan river with extensive stone remains. The site stretches about two miles and includes a temple over 600 feet long adorned with sculptured figures. It was an Indian stronghold seized by Spaniards under Herman de Chaves in 1530.
A. Bronson Alcott critiques balance men who weigh learning yet may lack depth in evaluating truth. He questions their reliance on scales and the danger of levity, while conceding their usefulness in appraising market values.
The Brainy Bee notes a hive was watched by a wasp. As the wasp neared the entrance a bee emerged each time. After an hour the wasp lay dead, illustrating the bees sagacity and efficiency in repelling attackers.
A young boy visiting his grandmother deflects a nap request with wit. After lunch she repeats the suggestion and he responds with a quip about not putting her company to bed, showcasing his playful reply.
Carl Marshall in Thrift Magazine advises a fixed weekly allowance for children. He urges parents to require an itemized record of all expenditures to teach budgeting and responsibility.
An English paper jokes about onion peeling under a dripping tap to prevent eyes watering. The quip cheekily suggests using the tap while peeling, sparking amused reactions.
Dr G W Hay county coroner summoned to Brighton after John Wysoske 26 was found in the Skunk River about 4:30 Sunday. He disappeared a week earlier from his home near Brighton. His family believed he may have jumped into the river as floodwaters ran high. He had a history of insanity and had been released on parole last fall. Funeral services will be held at a Catholic church in Polgapat Plain with his mother Mrs Albert Wyecake and five brothers and three sisters left surviving.
To clean glazed tiles rub with lemon moistened turpentine. Tinware stays bright with a soft cloth. Do not wash tiles. rub with a damp cloth and polish with skim milk and water.
A meditation on governments reveals renewed reasons to love one’s own nation. The quote by Rousseau expresses pride in national belonging and civic virtue as central to political affection.
The article notes that mahogany trees do not form clusters but occur scattered across forests and hidden in dense undergrowth, suggesting their distribution is diffuse rather than grouped.
The poem line recalls a witty remark about seasonal fare and generosity. It frames a humorous exchange on the value of a free meal, noting the crab as a gratuity in a breezy, travelogued tone.
Notices from a Queen Esther Girls group and Fortnightly clubs list meeting reschedules due to anniversaries. Includes October 27 Queen Esther meeting with Miss Alice Meek, Music Department postponement to November, and Civics and district events with times and hosts.
An inventor has patented a pie pan designed in two sections that can be separated without risking damage to the pan or its contents.
A community notice for a box supper with Victrola music by The McNamara Company at Landscape school, 6-1/2 miles northwest of Washington, on Friday October 24, 1919. School children perform, all invited, girls bring boxes, program by Ruth Poster and Meurce Applerate, teacher.
The Delta Alpha Sunday school class meets at 2:30 Thursday at Mrs. M. M. Spelder’s home on South Iowa Ave with officers to be elected and full attendance urged. Fortnightly year books available at Chilcote library until Thursday evening, then to officers. Ladies Aid of the Christian church meets at Mrs. John Hillhouse’s home Thursday afternoon inviting all church members. Washington choral society rehearses Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the junior high. conductor Harry Thomas asks full attendance. Ed Harmier elected pianist and Marguirite MacCugin secretary at last week’s rehearsal.
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