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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1911

Page

4

Lovers Flee Across Border To Be With Family

A couple escapes drab factory life by fleeing at night in a boat with help to reach the border. They travel by water and stealth to avoid officials, dress as peasants at a cottage, and reunite with their children, marking a blessed family reunion.

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Howells on Literature and Condemnation of New Works

William Dean Howells asserted that good literature is condemned upon first appearance for its originality. He cited Shelley Coleridge Wordsworth and Stephen Crane, then added that stones fall on trees heavy with fruit.

Wiliam Dean Howells Shelley Coleridge Wordsworth Stephen Crane

The Fertile Rock Flora and Hidden Fortifications

Gibraltar hosts 456 native flowering plant species with Castor oil plants daturas and daphnes reaching tree form and geraniums heliotropes growing as hedges. Flora conceals canyon and other armaments. Snakes are rare and small, while lizards reach several inches.

Gibraltar

Humorous Exchange Aboard The Houston Post

A witty back and forth critiques a hostess's child in a light hearted exchange. One man suggests the boy resembles his mother while another quips the child bears the features of his father, highlighting playful family banter.

Houston Post

Bacon Quotation on Danger and Deception

Dangers appear light at first yet have deceived many more than forced action. This observation from Francis Bacon cautions readers about underestimating risks based on initial appearances.

Reverend John Lackey Dies in Nebraska

The Rev John Lackey longtime pastor of Pleasant Valley Westminster and West Chester congregations died in Nebraska after feeble health. Born October 18 1825 in Crawford county Pennsylvania he served missions in Mississippi during the Civil War and held multiple pastorates before retiring to Washington city. He leaves five daughters two sons and several grandchildren.

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Rural Court Sparks as Officers Nab Tech Suspect

A quote highlights ongoing clashes between rural law enforcement and a tech driven suspect. The exchange hints at frequent court appearances and persistent pursuit by officers using advanced devices. Further details remain unclear from the truncated text.

Want Ads Notice Summary

Classified text indicates readers should search the Journal Want Ads for specific notices and listings. The readable fragment points to locating itemized ads, opportunities, or notices within the newspaper’s want ads section.

Fragmented Quotations on Marriage and Degrees

A stream of wry lines contrasts bachelor and master of arts with future PhD burdens. The Sphinx quips on prudence and escape, praising the alert official who avoids danger while exposing rivals.

Sphinx

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