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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1923

Page

5

Bible Study and the Ideal Teacher Student Bond

A historic reflection argues that modern colleges advance facilities yet lack teacher pupil closeness. It cites Paul and Timothy as the model of education aligning physical mental and spiritual training with Bible study as heart training, urging parental and church involvement to sustain learners.

Garfield Mark Hopkins Paul Timothy Lyotra Derby Apostle Attracel Possailel Plato Pestalozzi Moses Eliot Monroe Eunice Louis Churches of America Jesus Christ Tim

Bats Wander Indoors Prompt Quiet Escape Advice

A Nature Magazine note explains daytime bat sightings are rare and usually harmless. If a bat enters through an open window in warmer months, let it fly out on its own to avoid harm and protect the creature which feeds on pests.

Pat Nature Magazine

Lexington Homecoming Postponed to Sept 25 18513

Announcements note the Fae Lexington Home Coming delayed to Tuesday Sept 25 18513. The Young Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church meets Miss Aliee Rownd West 2nd St Monday Sept 24 at 7 30 PM. Bring clues sets and attend. jantar

Lexington Young Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Aliee Rownd West 2Nd St W. BR Srd John Davison South 2Nd Ave Wm. Shannon

Tell the Merchant About Your Ad in the Journal

A brief message urges readers to place or follow up on an advertisement in the Journal. It notes visibility for local merchants and invites contact to coordinate placement or inquiries about ad space.

Must Grow New Moustache to Escape Germany

A Copenhagen man vacationing in Hamburg loses his moustache and shaves clean to blend in. Passport officials mistake his smooth face for a renowned swindler, forcing a return at the border. He grows a new moustache to match his photo.

Germany Hamburg Copenhagen Dane

First Alarm Clock Appears in 1420 Milan Councilor Name

A 1420 invention, the first alarm clock, belonged to a Milan councilor. It rang a bell at a set hour and lit a small wax candle automatically, marking an early mechanical timekeeping innovation.

Milan

The Poor Fellow, Two Irishwomen Discuss Crash

In a tavern chat two Irishwomen muse on a railroad accident. One asks if anyone died and replies that twenty five gltallans and one Irishman perished, prompting Mrs Dooley to sigh and respond, O the pore feller.

The Secret of Success in Clothes by Lucas Malet

A quotation from The Survivors by Lucas Malet notes Lydia’s belief that dress, style, and conviction open social fields, with clothing valued as more than half of social standing. It emphasizes appearance as leverage in society.

Lydia Lucas Malet

Rabbits That Bear Wool In Australia For Felt

In Australia rabbit fur is said to supplant wool in felt making. The fur is considered superior to the finest merino for this purpose and millions of rabbit skins are used.

Australia

Gargoyle Mobiloil E Endorsed for Ford Engines

Ford engineers favor Gargoyle Mobiloil E for high quality free flowing oil with low carbonizing tendencies. The lubrication is said to smoothly fit close tolerances in engines and transmissions, improving gear operation and performance for Ford owners.

Ford Board of Engineers Canada Southwest Far West

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