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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1918
Page
8
A fragment from the Eve nlog Transcript depicts a wife advising that provoking her husband over small slights can trigger his temper and lead to concessions or gifts as atonement. The dialogue centers on manipulation within a strained marriage.
A western man promotes a method to cut moving expenses by declaring he will not be responsible for debts contracted by himself or others. The stunt highlights a bold legal angle while promising lower costs for customers.
A short aphorism urging belief in initial make believe steps as seeds of real success. It emphasizes mindset and perseverance as a path to achievement.
Dutch Baileau promotes the Motor Inn car cleaning service on Madison Street offering full interior cleaning using a new vacuum system. He claims customers will be surprised how little they notice gasoline costs when their car looks shiny and new. A cleanup service is advertised for muddy or dusty vehicles with a promise of complete work and cash, set pricing.
J. W. Morton recounts renewing his first policy for the thirty second time, noting the same stock in the same room with different parties. He credits Henry Eicher for guiding him into the field and expresses gratitude to Washington supporters for backing his insurance business.
The article explains that Esquimaux hold land communally with both spouses owning the igloo and sharing council voice. There is no private property concept beyond the igloo and belongings, and land as private property is alien to their view. An old man asks if whites also divide oceans.
In Argentina during the dry season certain spider species spin webs on telephone and telegraph wires in huge quantities. As sunset they stay damp with dew and short circuit lines. Eleven pounds of webs were swept from four wires over six miles.
James H. Robinson argues in Atlantic that most reasoning is vocal sound aimed at soothing minds. He critiques political addresses sermons and editorials as driven by approval or disapproval rather than rational analysis.
In Grasseahey California a vacant lot used as a junk yard contains old coffins and nets left unseen for years. Reported as curios, one bronze coffin is noted for being worth several times its junk value and dates back about eighty years.
A playful scuffle over returning a lost umbrella ignites discussion in Atlanta about trust, etiquette, and community norms, highlighting locals’ varied attitudes toward honesty and property. The brief remark signals a larger cultural posture in the city.
Local shoppers are urged to see Brindley’s reduction sale on page 6 with fresh grocery deals and candy offers. The column also lists residents traveling, teaching appointments, and social visits from Brighton to Davenport, plus a Blooming Cereus plant sighting and community updates across nearby towns.
Under the Washington County Hospital Auxiliary, dressings makers will work Monday and Tuesday on 5 by 4 compresses. Miss Finlay reports urgent need for 3,000 compresses at the hospital and calls for volunteers to help.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt notes a neighbor's boy Peter watching a sister's visit and trunk unpacking He timidly asks for candy then gum and wonders if there will be any boys in town showing a childlike curiosity about visitors
A claim from a historical source asserts that Black people and Indigenous individuals rarely go bald, reflecting a dated stereotype about hair loss linked to race.
The Gardner clan gathered for their third annual reunion at Lexington M. B. church grounds on Friday the thirteenth. A large dinner was hosted by the women in the old schoolhouse where several members had taught. Bruce Gardner led, with seven former students of his in attendance. Rev W B Gardner and other speakers praised community ties and patriotism as the group reflected on past years and war service. Officers for the next year were elected and the gathering closed with Onward Christian Soldiers.
The narrative describes early boat building from log rafts, anchored by stones, and a man venturing onto waters. It notes natural raft supplies from storm debris and the evolution of landing sights marked by buoyed harbors and anchored landmarks guiding seafarers.
A humorous line from the Christian Herald features a host asking his wife for a warmer leg of lamb while Mrs. Brown quips that cold leg is acceptable as long as it is not the shoulder. The exchange highlights kitchen banter and social dining norms.
British War Office reports four separate British POWs burned alive by German forces during the Arras assault on March 25. A 19 year old Black Watch private testified to a court of inquiry after suffering severe burns in a trench incineration, with corroboration from three other hospitals. The victims describe a flame projector and a brutal German method used on prisoners of war.
The text urges sharing happiness to increase its flavor, advising that joy that is kept to oneself loses taste. By giving up some pleasure to others, one can spread gladness and enrich life for two or three people, making happiness more meaningful.
The Araucanians are described as the primitive race of Chile and among the finest American Indian tribes. The text notes that most remaining Indians are wards of the government but claims the tribe was never formally conquered. It adds their widespread bloodline shapes Chilean character.
The article asserts that skilled workers deserve fair pay and that true satisfaction comes from both love of the craft and monetary reward. It argues compensation includes more than money, as personal fulfillment accompanies quality effort.
The World Outlook says Mohsmmedanism is the aggressive religion in India and has grown 9 percent in ten years while the general population rose 2 percent. Native Indians adopting Mohammedanism exceed those turning to Christianity, though Christianity shows 26 percent growth in the same period.
The article traces sugar from cane, native to China and India, used by 4000 B.C. It notes sugar’s introduction to Europe in the early middle ages via traders from the Indies and mentions early terms like honey from reed sap.
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