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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
8
Arithmograph Puzzle In Foreign Dress Chatterbox
A brief 1900s puzzle item from the Chatterbox section presents a five-letter word puzzle. Each clue sequence yields letters by numbered positions, describing contrasts like extremity color in sun and a metal, ending with a common fluid.
Puzzle Picture Illustrates A Dillar A Dollar Rhyme
A catalog puzzle titled No 191 shows a picture reflecting the nursery rhyme A dillar a dollar a 10 oclock scholar. The card likely accompanies a puzzle collection and describes the illustration linking to the rhyme.
Mesostich and Riddles From a Fair Woman’s War
A historical puzzle item titled No 192 Mesostich guides readers to read central letters downward to reveal a fragrant flower. It includes clues about a fair woman blamed for warfare, a wrong act, a famed physician, a long car queue, a philosopher essayist, and a word puzzle about burial alteration and power, yielding a combined meaning.
Charade riddle references St. Nicholas clue
A poem like riddle hints at a word riddle. It points to rFiet and sECOND as parts, with a final whole tied to St. Nicholas. The verse suggests a classic word puzzle answer connected to a holiday figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nicholas
Word Puzzle Dual Homophones In a newspaper item
No. 195 presents a two blank word puzzle asking solvers to fill with same or differently spelled words that sound alike. The fragment shows lines about knowing him as he turned in at the and I to show him my It was a precious that IT had by hard labor and a rich dark and I had patiently long to find how to produce it.
The Silent Plan Behind the Sword and Cape
A riddle styled verse hints at a story where a man in cloak and blade waits by a fire while shrill sounds spark an escape plan. The composite scene unfolds in vivid dramatic sketches, depicting scenes enjoyed by some with hearty interest.
Where the Sandman Lives
A brief fragment presents a secret Billy Blink shared with his sister Sarah about the sandman’s swift nightly journey from the Sahara to place unseen. The passage evokes a desert realm of myth without detailing events or characters beyond the two siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Blink
Sarah
Sahara
Clara Drown Ann No 183 Double Acrostic Marcus Cicero
Puzzle page item listing several word games and clues including a medical term ability Rebecca cancels undergo success and a riddle spring with a set of composers and a Longfellow enigma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus
Iero
Cicero
Scores On The Ball Fields Big League Standings
Chicago Sept 3 standings from daily baseball scores across the majors. Highlights include Chicago beating St Louis 7 2 with 4 errors by St Louis and 10 hits for Chicago, Pittsburg beating Cincinnati 6 2 with 11 hits, Brooklyn and Philadelphia in a 17 inning 3 1 game, Boston rainout, Detroit and Cleveland tied 4 7, New York beating Philadelphia 7 3, Washington edging Boston 3 3 with late runs, and multiple league results from Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City Columbus Indianapolis Toledo Louisville Sioux City Lincoln Des Moines Omaha Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Trickle
Chicago
Triors
Walsh
Sullivan
Dineen
Howell
Stephens
Detroit
Ceveland
Cleveland
Berger
Clark
Land
Petroit
Donovan
Lehmadt
New York
Philadelphia
Plank
Pine
Lake
Kleinow
Washington
Bronton
Boston
Steele
Criger
Hughes
Warner
National. P. I
Pittsburg
Atty Boston
P.O
Markets Report From Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago quot ations for Wheat Corn Oats and Farm products with Sept and May futures, cash sales by sample for winter and spring wheat, oats and corn, plus live stock bids for hogs cattle sheep and calves. East Buffalo figures mirror slow market. Joke about swimming and wife follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Yvearlings
Proverb Pack From An Old Family Doctor Notebook
A collection of sayings includes no venture equals no sea, no gain without pain, flies stay out of a closed mouth, behind the cross lies the devil, a glove wearing cat cannot catch, a shut book yields no scholar, a good laundress washes the shirt first, no evil lasts forever, and a remark that once crossing the river the saint is forgotten.
Man Marries Nurse Faces Sharp Family Opposition
A Cleveland Plain Dealer verse reflects a husband taking most of his wife’s earnings after marriage, leaving her distressed and supported by two others. relatives condemn the arrangement as unfair and harmful.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Weather forecast for Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Iowa
Official forecast shows fair skies across Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin and Iowa with rising temperatures through tonight. Regional outlook specifies clear to mild conditions and gradual warming as the night progresses.
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Illinois
Tidiana
Lower Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Johnny's Logic and the Authority of Slippers
A Kansas City Times reader notes that on a certain subject he is sure an authority and compares it to his father’s slipper as his sole affinity, presenting a quirky, reflective vignette about grownup discussions.
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Johnny
Daddy
Kansas City
A Lap Ahead Balitimore Echoes Frayed Day
A fragment from the Baltimore American hints at a dramatic morning shift. The speaker claims pace and risk, suggesting personal setback as the day begins with bold confidence and trouble ahead.
Red Noses blamed on smoking not drink says French doctor
A French doctor refutes the belief that red noses stem from drinking, stating that most cases are caused by smoking cigarettes rather than alcohol. He calls the drink-causes claim a calumny and urges reconsideration of common assumptions.
Humor on Philosophy By Duncan Smith
We read of sweet simplicity as a pose and the shy country maid. The piece contrasts modest apparel with vanity and social aspiration. It mocks a woman who blends simple style with a keen aim to attract wealth and status, ending with a wry twist on appearances.
Hard Bargains and Stubborn Loyalties
A dialogue about power and corruption contrasts easy procurement of men with the danger of compelling lasting allegiance. One character argues buying loyalty is simple, while the other warns of a deeper rot where people can be coerced to remain under control.
Ambition to Seek Public Office Cited as Insanity Test
A dialogue notes a man’s “great unsatisfied ambition” to gain public office. When pressed why he won’t pursue it, remarks allege he lacks guimption and humor, joking that he could not break into an insane asylum.
Stand One millionaire faces dire luck amid scarce friends
A note speaks of a poor downtrodden millionaire who may offer a dollar. It claims he has no friend on earth except the mighty dollar, highlighting his isolation and reliance on wealth.
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Earth
Dolar
Beach Picnic Lesson From a Poison Vine
A family picnic on the beach turns tense as a baby cries, a pebble bruises Tommy, and Maury flaunts a poison vine against her chest. A doctor predicts up to a month of recovery, suggesting the scene will teach a lesson through hardship. The piece ends with a question about what they will learn.
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Tommy
Maury
Were You Earnest About a Marriage Proposal
A fragmentary dialogue records a query about seriousness in a marriage proposal. One speaker asks if the other was in earnest, while the reply asserts sincerity and asks to be regarded as truly pledged. The exchange hints at a lighthearted but genuine engagement moment.
Miss Blaxley Addresses Somber Sea Wares
A Philadelphia Bulletin item notes Miss Blaxley remarking on why the sea wares appear sad, suggesting weariness from inweek mushy conversation and referencing a musical mood in the discussion.
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Blaxley
Philadelphia Bulletin
Low Fares West Atlantic Chicago Pacific Coast
Low daily fares September 1 to October 31 to California and Pacific Northwest points. One way second class Chicago to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Seattle Tacoma Spokane Victoria Vancouver and more for 35 dollars. Choice routes and liberal stop over. 87 dollars for double berth tourist sleeper Chicago to Pacific Coast. Free complete information from F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
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California
Pacific Northwest
Chicago
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Spokane
Victoria
Vancouver
Milwaukee
St. Paul Ry
Pacific Coast
F. A. Miller
Amendment to Articles of Incorporation for The Geo. H. Paul Company
Notice of amendment shows The Geo. H. Paul Company of Washington Iowa calling a special meeting August 1 2008 to amend its articles. It increases capital stock to 300000 with 75000 preferred and 225000 common shares of $100 each. Details include dividend rates 16 2/3 percent for certain periods and a 60000? increase in preferred stock and related terms through 1909. The text ends noting increase in common stock shall be based on further provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Paul Company
Washington
Iowa
Legal Row Over Father's Money Sparks Watchful Eyes
The fathers money triggers a legal dispute as the lawyers act first to secure claims. Accusations hang over a suspect, while investigators assess the estate and rightful heirs. The case develops with counsel arguing for precedence and rightful distribution.
Parable Wit on Faith Fame and Folly
Reflexive musings on religion fame and social life note how hidden strings propel preachers and secrets spark sensation. Observations touch on beauty salons summers youths aging and the comedy of striving for maturity versus humility. Each vignette critiques social pretenses and personal vanity with wry humor.
Amendments to George H. Paul Company Articles
The stock structure and voting rights are amended. New common stock ($200,000) issued to holders of old stock ($25,000) in proportion. Preferred shares gain three votes each. common shares one vote. Changes apply to articles three five six and eleven of the original incorporation. Witnesses: George H. Paul, Samuel J. Cocklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Paul Company
A. D
George H. Paul
George H. Paul Company
Call up Frank Rogers for orders by phone number
City residents are instructed to call Phone No. 1 and leave orders. The message promises prompt attention by Frank Rogers and requests that customers provide street and number for delivery or service.
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Frank Rogers
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