Where Blame Lies
Fragmented, misspelled reflection on personal strength and blame. The text asserts innate strength, then argues abuses diminish courage and will and links appearance and neglect of self care to downfall.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1919
Page
8
Modern Greek Language Compared to Romale Use
The educated classes in Greece use Modern Greek for newspapers and literature, differing from Romale spoken by lower classes. The literary form resembles ancient Greek more, making it easier for those familiar with antiquity to read present day Greek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Time to Money There Paris thinker ties euro to cost rise
A Paris mathematician argues that adopting Greenwich time as France’s standard increases the heating expenses of every French household by about 1 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Notice of School Election In Haskins Iowa 1919 Bond Referendum
Public notice for a special election in the Consolidated Independent School District of Haskins Washington County Iowa on November 25 1919 from 1 pm to 6 pm at the school house. Voters decide whether to issue bonds up to 50000 dollars to build and equip a new school house and acquire a site. Signed by B W Colm secretary on October 23 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskins
Washington
Iowa
Consolidated Independent School
Consolidated Independent School District
Hatchins
Ander
Board of Directors
Haskings
Over Bones of Failures. Spitaphs in the Cemetery of Failure
A reflective piece on personal shortcomings and failed growth. It lists traits that hindered a person’s progress such as excessive sensitivity, inability to set boundaries, fear of rejection, and pride in resisting advice. The tone is elegiac and cautionary about self-sabotage.
Violin "Camouflage" And Modern Imitators
A note on the term fecit meaning made used by Cremona luthiers and adopted by modern imitators to imitate old instruments. It discusses how fake violins preserve the traditional dating form to deceive buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cremona
Full Directions Tasked Mrs Clark Residence Hint
A Liuthe fellow guides to Mrs. Clark by directing a street route and a landmark bull dog at the first house on the right after the corner. The exchange frames a puzzle of exact delivery instructions for locating a private address.
Wise Provision of Nature
The excerpt reflects Carlyle’s view that human worship centers on the Infinite mediated through finite things, asserting that people continually seek ultimate meaning in tangible forms and must fix their gaze on these signs to grasp the transcendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle
To Clean a Ceiling with Starch Treatment
Instructions describe whitening a blackened ceiling discolored by gas using a starch and water coating. Apply with clean flannel, let dry, then brush cleanly with a brush. No marks will remain after treatment.
Daily Thought Adage on Enduring Adversity
A brief quotation notes that in adversity it is easy to despise life, while the truly brave man endures misery with resilience. The saying attributes the sentiment to Martial.
In books ties the souls of the whole past time
A compact, reflective line notes how literature binds present readers to entire eras. The phrase suggests books bridge generations, letting current minds share in long-ago thoughts and cultures through reading.
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Carlyle
Bethlehem Commandery Knights Templar Called Meeting
A called meeting of Bethlehem commandery Knights Templar is set for Friday evening October 4 at 7:80 o clock for work. Sir Knights are urged to attend. J D Glasgow EB C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar
Bethlehem Commandery
J. D. Glasgow
EB. C
Local Ads and Notices Highlight Daily Commerce
Local items list light bulbs rugs eggs flour and medicines while ads promote kitchen ranges paints auto services and a telephone listing. Notices mention a headquarters for Booth Transfer Line and a funeral director with social visits noting guests from Davenport and Oska loosa.
Wedding Trip Highlights In Crawfordsville Notes
Crawfordsville reports Mrs. L C Woodburn returning from Riverside after attending a niece wedding. J W Wellborn district post office inspector visited the area. Mrs Margaret Hull departs for Marietta Illinois to visit Paul Mitchell and siblings in Mason City Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
L. C. Woodburn
Riverside
J. W. Wellborn
Margaret Hull
Marietta
Ill
Paul Mitchell
Senate panel approves Americanization bill for aliens
Washington October 24 The senate labor committee approved a substitute Americanization bill for alien residents. It would appropriate 12 1/2 million dollars annually to educate foreigners with states required to match funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
U. S
Washington
Senate Labor Committee
Mexican move to free U S agent Jenkins in Puebla
Washington reports prompt Mexican steps to secure the release of William Jenkins an American coast guard agent held at Puebla for a 125000 dollar ransom The State Department says the actions come under personal instruction from President Carranza and are aimed at freeing the hostage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William ©. Jenkins
Coasi
Puebla
State Department
Mexico City
Carranzan
Early timekeeping devices traced from ancient sources
The passage notes ancient attempts to measure time mechanically in Isaiah and Pliny cites Anaximander as the inventor of a sun dial about 550 B C. It mentions Rome's first sun dial in the temple of Quirinus around 208 B C and the development of the clepsydra water clock as the next time recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C
Ahaz
Pliny
Anaximander
Rom
Quirinus
Examination for Census Enumerators in Mt Pleasant
There will be an examination for census enumerators in the post office here the latter part of next week. Make application of James V. Gray Mt Pleasant Iowa 21412.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James V. Gray
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Regular Teachers Examination Set for October 1919 in Washington Iowa
Notice announces regular teachers examinations at the Court House in Washington Iowa on October 29 30 and 31 1919. Applicants need twelve weeks normal training or six months teaching on a regular certificate. Schedule lists morning and afternoon sessions covering didactics orthography reading geography history domestic science arithmetic physiology agriculture vocal music English grammar penmanship algebra economics civics physics. Kathryn Montgomery county superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Washington
Iowa
Engilah
Vriday A.M
Kathryn Montgomery
Strikers Stone Steel Plant Transport in Canton
Hundreds of workers and sympathizers stoned street cars and automobiles heading to United Alley Steel plant in Canton Ohio. Windows were broken and several workers cut by flying glass before police restored order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
United Alley Steel Corporation
Seek Higher Freight Rates After Conference
Washington October 24 Immediate steps will be taken by railroad companies to obtain a rate increase. Director General Hines and representatives of the Association of Railway Executives held a tense conference. Hines reiterated no general readjustment during federal control but offered to assist with information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hines
Association of Railway Executives
Railroad Administration
Evolution of mirrors in early 16th century households
The article explains how mirrors transitioned from portable girdle items in the twelfth to fifteenth centuries to becoming household furniture in the early sixteenth century. Earlier pocket mirrors were small circular metal plaques set in circular boxes with lids, used as toilette aids for ladies.
Misapplied English in Governess Ad Explored
A Boston Transcript snippet critiques a French governess ad claiming she can teach French after stating she will be nourished lying down and bleached, misquoting conditions of an au pair arrangement. The odd phrasing highlights translation glitches and semantic slips in job postings.
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Boston Transcript
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Aml
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Owen McGovern
Plaly Loukwy
Haskins, Iowa
B. W. Colm
Daily Thought
Lyon’s
Crail's
Fox & Dewey
McCall Brothers
Gibson & Reynolds
Hamlin
Democrat
Cole
Lydia Hellam
Lemley’s Grocery
Black
Booth
Washington Steam Laundry
Marion Avenue
Lemmon's Pharmacy
C. M. Bryde
Tom Downing
Kerr
Arthur Goodin
Satan
Ethel Dodson
Davenport
Ernest Dean
Oskaloosa
Over County
U. K
U.S
Carranza
Jenkins
Mirror History
Mr. Chambers
North Side Clothing Store
Corda
Lytle Bros
Graham Theatre
Graham
Alma Rubens
Matt and
Jeff
Lemmon’s Drug Store
Andy
Min
House of ‘‘Gump
Sidney Smith
la Salle
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