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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1919
Page
8
An assortment of local ads lists good lights at 4 for good lights, cookies at 2455 Lyon's, rugs at Crail's, Fox & Dewey shoes, and the Evening Journal. Obituary and funeral services are noted with Arthur Goodin listed as funeral director. Clothing items include slicker coats priced at $6.50 from Kim Klothing Ko.
The column lists routine notices from McNamara's accounts to Klein Klothing and Reynolds Gibson groceries. It notes a marriage license for Howard T. Swisher and Clara Mildred Smith, plus numerous visits, trips, property ads, and local personnel changes across Crawfordsville and surrounding towns.
Moving out of town we hold a Glosing Out Sale on Friday October 31 at Sherman's corner southwest corner of square in Washington. Readable items include office desk and chair coal burner library table dining set and chairs beds dressers rugs stove lamp and many other articles.
Robert Thomas and Dougherty hold clerical roles in Macon as records show. Auer KH BKB appears in the line as a notation or initials related to the office.
A new cord operated device replaces springy mechanisms to open and close windows shutters and turning devices. The improvement aims to simplify operation and reduce wear by removing traditional springs.
Stecular teachers examinations will be held at the Court House Washington Iowa on October 29 20 and 31 1919 Applicants must have twelve weeks normal training or six months teaching on a regular certificate Schedule A lists detailed times for subjects including Didactics Orthography Reading Geography History Domestic Science Arithmetic Physiology Agriculture Vocal Music English Grammar Penmanship Elementary Algebra Economics Civics Physics and more Kathryn Montgomery County Superintendent announces schedule and eligibility requirements
The landowner with parcel 21713 CL Underwood prohibits hunting trapping and other trespass on the property and warns against violations.
Local notice announces a Neguler meeting scheduled for Monday at 7 20 PM. The meeting pertains to work in the second rank and references J WH BQUIRE in the records.
Gray results from the Census office in Mt Vleagant Iowa call for applications for rural precinct numerators with a filing date extended to November 3. Applicants are asked to make their applications inclusive and range adjustments as needed.
The quote argues against using social custom as a justification for behavior. It critiques clothing and etiquette follies defended by "everybody does it" and notes that mimicking neighbors does not establish propriety. It promotes independent judgment over conformity.
The text argues that a true home cannot be given, only a shelter and meals, while a real home requires love, rest, and peace earned through reciprocity. It asserts that happiness comes from mutual giving, not from receiving empty packages so to speak. Western Methodist tensions about reciprocity and virtue underpin the reflections.
A reflective quote highlights daily victories and acts of heroism in small households and ordinary people. It honors quiet struggles and noble deeds that sustain belief and hope in the world.
A guest compliments the hostess's late daughter, noting her beautiful mother, and the amused infant replies that beauty shines at parties, in a witty Boston Transcript style remark.
The article notes tungsten is called wolf ram in Portugal and sold as tungsten dioxide by mines. It mentions tungstenic acid and a production figure around Tron 960 to 1 tons in a year, though the details are unclear and partially inferred.
In Japan individuals own only the surface of land and its products, with all mineral deposits remaining the property of the government.
An Australian forenter his brought out a plow for use on newly cleared nod which rolls over stumps and other obstructions.
The Nile is believed to hold more fish species than any river on earth. A British Museum expedition returned with 6,000 specimens, highlighting the river's remarkable biodiversity.
A fragmentary dialogue shows Norah facing doubt from Mistress and a new cook named Shure. The scene hints at learning to cook amid uncertainty and a terse exchange about reading and practice.
A woman invents a fire escape device with a seat and footboard joined by ropes like a swing. An additional rope loop slips over the head to tighten around the body for protection of the victim during a blaze.
In Lyons France a grim practice uses a fresh pen for each execution. Executed inmates are handed over with regulation receipts signed by the executioners. Ink is allowed to dry on the pen after signing.
An OCR fragment describes a chaotic scene with buck hares reacting wildly as if in combat. The text mentions sticking up on hind legs, paw slashing movements, and erratic aerial and ground maneuvers. The report tone imitates a dramatic field note from an Australian setting.
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