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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1908
Page
4
In Youth's Companion, Marjorie learns what a coincidence is through a missed attendance and a misread report card. She later confesses the error, receives forgiveness, and celebrates a personal victory as the school explains the cold morning caused the day’s dismissal.
A child proclaims a future as a schoolteacher claiming it easier since lessons can be read from the book. The remark highlights a humorous view of teaching and student reliance on texts rather than personal mastery.
Mrs N E Moore left for Crawfordville to visit. J N Arnold returned to Keota after a brief Rock Island trip. Mrs Dihel went home to West Chester after visiting in the city. Mrs T A Bailey and children traveled to Keota for a day at the I Schreckengast home. Willis and daughter Wanda Henkie and A Hunter left for Keota to attend the Samuel Hunter funeral. Mrs Martha Latta Mrs Schuyler Livingston and son William left for West Chester for a day or two at the Kilgore home.
The piece argues replacing aging incandescent lamps saves money. It explains a 3–4 candlepower drop noticeably reduces light, requiring more lamps to match original brightness, making newer, lower wattage lamps cheaper overall, especially in halls and closets.
A historical recipe for marzipan blends lump sugar and ground almonds in water to create a paste. Boil to threading point, test with a finger thread, then fold in almonds, cool, and knead until oily. Color portions as desired, then layer, roll, and cut into shapes.
Lay the shawl flat on a cloth and baste with heavy thread to hold shape. Cover with cheesecloth and baste. wash in wool soap with squeezing motion, rinse well, press out water, and hang to dry. When dry remove the cover and you should have a light fluffy shawl not stretched.
To mend a tear in a garment go to a tailor and buy patch fabric. Cut a patch an inch larger than the tear and a piece of cloth matching the garment. Baste on the wrong side and press with a hot iron. The patch becomes neat and invisible.
Chimneys black with smoke can be cleaned quickly with cotton batting. Hold the chimney with a dry cloth and protect it from a moist hand. Rub inside with cotton batting just large enough to poke through the top. Breathe into chimney or hold over a steaming kettle.
How to clean brass pipes with emery paper wet with oil until smooth. Then rub with rotten stone and oil on soft leather, finish with dry whitening and a soft rag. Ensure all oil is removed before lacquering.
A historical tip suggests sun drying a mattress stain first, then spreading a paste of starch and water on the stain. After an hour or two, brush off the starch and repeat no further starch treatment as the stain remains.
The Keokuk presbytery wrapped up its meeting at the Second United Presbyterian church despite rain a large crowd heard Revs W C Williamson of Burlington and Fred Elliott of Morning Sun. Delegates named for the general assembly in Pittsburg in May include A L Graham J Lackey J T Rickey M E Logan J J Moore and others with several ministers and an elder to be nominated.
A citywide union prayer meeting is set for this evening at Second United Presbyterian Church beginning at 7 30. The service focuses on Missions and will be led by the Rev. L D Young.
The president appoints the executive board and several committees. Executive board includes Mrs. Ella Corbin, Mrs. Jeffrey, Mrs. R. P. Lewis, Mrs. K. J. Palmer, Mrs. Dora Stewart. Purchasing committee features Mrs. Jeffrey, Mrs. Corbin and Mrs. Minnie Keck. Auditing committee lists Miss Mike Lewis, Miss Cora Porter and Mrs. J. A. Guest. Social committee comprises Mrs. Frank Stewart, Mrs. W. D. Shearer, Miss Lou Cunningham, Mrs. Joe Wright, Mrs. Jessie Martin, and Mrs. James Palmer.
Iv's Worrie ReapindhGe Sugar cured hams for 12 cents and Bacon for 15 cents at the South Side Market. Mrs. August Lombardo left for Muscatine to visit relatives. Seal of Minnesota and Kelley's Cream flour advertised at Marbourg and Helwick's. Mrs. C. D. Weldin and children departed for Wapello to establish a new home.
Advertisement promises improved appearance and vigor through Foley's Kidney Remedy. It claims to cure backache nervous exhaustion and all forms of kidney and bladder troubles and urges starting today at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Notice announces the regular meeting of O. E. 8 on Thursday evening April 9 at . O. E. 8 grand worthy matron Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart of Cedar Rapids will be present to inspect the chapter. 46-26
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