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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1912
Page
4
The piece explores how hand gestures signal truth, will, peace, and submission. It covers thumb position indicating willpower, greetings as armed peace, hand raising in oaths, laying on of hands in sacraments, and the symbolic roles of fingers and rings in religion and marriage. It also notes cultural variations in talking with hands.
A boys' fishing guide describes how to set a hook at right angles to prevent tangling. It advises placing sunfish in shallow quiet stream edges and staying still after the first catch to keep line in water as sunfish travel in schools and react to food.
The note advises anglers to target bullheads in weedy spots after rainfall when a west wind blows. It highlights that bullheads bite best under these conditions, guiding where and when to fish.
In a fragmentary dialogue, Little Bess asks about a father’s work while Little Nell and Little Rose react to class differences. Nell learns her friend’s father is a vel'nary surgeon, prompting social distance and curiosity.
A readable explainer on soap bubbles their composition how soap water forms films of water molecules held by soap dissolveds. It notes glycerine enhances color and describes several bubble making methods including pipe technique inside out bubbles and giant bubbles formed by cupped hands.
A reader poses a set of brain teasers about practical puzzles. One asks how to remove wine from a bottle without breaking it or cork, suggesting pushing the cork into the bottle. Another involves a trick with placing something in a right hand that cannot be put in a left, answered as the left elbow of the other person. A third asks how to draw a circle around a person at center so he cannot jump out, with the answer to draw it around his body.
A mother asks why her baby cries and Nettie replies the infant cries because he cannot think of anything else to do. The exchange highlights a simple domestic moment with a humorous, candid tone.
A church wedding featured handsome floral decorations and a strong fragrance in the air. Lola whispered to her mother asking if it smelled “awfully solemn” in the church.
Paul MacEachron, Y M C A boys' secretary, is chosen to coach the Mageachron team. He played in high school and for Grinnell, and last season coached Waterloo high school, bringing practical experience. The squad began practice with limited footballs, received ball handling and wind training, and plans two full teams with intensive workouts before the three week opening game.
May Stewart and company present Twelfth Night at the Graham Monday night with Sir Toby Sir Andrew and Feste delivering lively humor and wit. Prices range 25 50 75 1.00 and 1.50 with curtain at 8 15 and seats on site Saturday morning.
A humorous piece mocks John D. Rockefeller on his 78th birthday, recalling his early appetites and wealth. It jokes about his health, money, cars, and social defenses, noting calls from churches objecting to his oil ventures while avoiding graphic detail.
Notice from Washington Iowa dated September 14 1912 states the author suffered back pain for months and after a visit on August 9 to O K Wilson for adjustments feels improved. The writer recommends Wilson as a first class chiropractor located at Pomeroy Mather R R 5 Washington Iowa with contact 180004.
The text touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as highly successful in treating colic and diarrhoea with wide local reputation. It notes sale at Lemueliols Pharmacy.
New York City sees a gentile Hebrew gift exchange trend during Rosh Hashanah with shopkeepers noting brisk business from cross faith patrons. The Fish Commission warns of eel taint from nearby factories causing plomaine poisonings and possible seafood bans. The Navy visit prompts a $50,000 welcome. the Robert Thompson steamer marks a revived US shipping line. George Bernard Shaw rumor swirls as critics await his presence for Fanny's First Play premiere with no confirmed location of the author.
Open bids will be received and the highest adequate bidder will buy all properties of the late Mrs. Margaret Mack at the Court House steps on Saturday September 28 1912 at 2 o clock p m Abstracts showing title free and clear of liens and incumbrances will be given Referee Mo W Teeter Administrator Chas A Dewey 16 18 21 28 25 27
A servant suggests bringing a patient to see Herr Doktor as a surprise for his birthday tomorrow. The servant explains the doctor is away but promises the patient can return another day, framing the visit as a considerate secret.
The last month to make the second tax payment is announced by J A McCoy, Treasurer.
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