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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1907

Page

6

First Claim Winners In Oklahoma Land Lotteries

Miss Olive Jones of Cleveland wins the first bid in the government land draw at Lawton Oklahoma the Wichita pasture reserve lands also opened to settlement with 160 acre grants to the top bidder. Miss Jones plans a model farm named Ranch No 1 and hosts eastern visitors while enjoying outdoor sports and horse riding.

Oklahoma Mattie Beals Wichita Lawton Wichita Pasture Olive Jones Cleveland, O Yemple Miss Jones Fife

Planning a Garden with Spring Planting Tips

Planning a Garden advises sowing and planting dates for flowers like Bachelor's Button Balsam Cal l io p sis Candytuft Four o Clock Marigold and Sing Glory. It gives soil types depth planting distance watering and indoor starting notes for a bright spring and summer display.

Outdoor Life For Women and the shared hunting joy

The piece argues that men often exclude women from hunting and fishing trips due to thoughtlessness not malice. It urges husbands to bring their wives along as equal companions, fostering mutual pleasure in the woods and waters and encouraging women to seek outdoor experiences themselves.

The Japanese Hand Discipline as a Model for American Grace

The piece notes Japanese diligence in hand gestures and lacquer crafts and suggests American women could improve charm by animated hand use, not as affectation, while praising American hand and nail care as a notable strength.

Japan

Renewing Smelling Salts With Spirits And Oils

Fresh spirits poured on salt balls extend longevity of smelling salts. Ammonia spirit with lavender oil in a two to one mix is a more powerful blend. Avoid aromatic ammonia and ensure water content does not hinder oil amalgamation.

Cheap coat cleaning method with heated flour

Heat flour until very hot and rub a coat with it on a table using clean flannel. Shake off the dirt and reapply fresh flour as needed. Brush with a clean clothes brush to finish. Useful for children's white coats and prevents shrinking.

Toaster Cheese Bite with Olive Oil Dip

Toast bread squares and triangles in the oven then dip in premium olive oil. Mix grated cheese with white and red pepper and lemon juice, bake until melted, and serve hot. A separate note advises that slender women appear taller and lists steps to achieve this look.

Subtle Hospitality Puck Quip on Pressing Women and Men

Witty line from Puck humorously defines hospitality as the urge of fair women and brave men to march to a personage they owe thanks for dulling them. The quip reflects early 20th century social satire in a concise wry note.

Puck

Iowa Officials Debate Teacher Scarcity and Certification Rules

Iowa county superintendents and State Superintendent Riggs met at the Capitol to discuss teacher supply and certification. They warned the new board rule allowing county superintendents to issue uncertified certificates may worsen shortages.

Register and Leader Iowa Board of Educational Examiners Riggs Department of Public Instruction Capitol Alfred L. Brown Webster County Washington State Lowa Brown R. F. Wood Dallas County Mle Wood Wilson Jones Ida County F. T. Thompkins Dickinson County Thompkins E. B. Cavanaugh Board of Examiners

Miona stomach tablets hailed as a cure for indigestion

An ad touts Mi o na stomach tablets as a major advance in digestion and nutrition. It claims rapid relief from headaches giddiness and other distress from a weak stomach and offers Lemmon's pharmacy guarantee a 50 cent box refundable if it does not cure.

Lemmon California Th Droo

Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Relief for Kidney Bladder Trouble

Advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure stops irregularities and cures kidney and bladder issues not beyond medicine, sold by all druggists.

Foley

Crawfordsville School Notes A Student Report

The fourth and first grades gain new scholars Joe and Anne Metzger. Gladys Maxwell returns after illness, Nina Wooley comes back this week, and Gladys Maxwell remains on the sick list. Rodney Gormley visits, Lee Lease attends the Homer Murphy funeral, and Elmer McFadden with Cary Long work on a telegraph line. Harry Cotton improves from whooping cough. James Gormley works on the farm.

Joe Anne Metzger Gladys Maxwell Rodney Gormley Nina Wooley Lee Lease Homer Murphy Elmer McFadden Cary Long Harry Cotton James Gormley

Special ticket sale for settlers by Iowa Central

On Tuesdays in March and April Iowa Central offers very low rate second class settlers tickets to assist Northwest settlers. For rates and addresses contact A. B. Cutts G P & T A Minneapolis Minnesota.

Iowa Central Northwest A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Minn

Foley's Kidney Cure Credit Claim From Wayne Resident

Mr 8 2L Bowen of Wayne Wa Va writes he suffered kidney disease and could not stand or rise. He says one dollar bottle and part of a second cured him entirely. He asserts Foley's Kidney Cure works wonders where others fail and notes it is sold by all druggists.

Bowen Wayne, Wa Foley

Lake Lancer Breeding Stamp of Approval From England

J Winter of Washington Iowa receives a letter from Trumans Pioneer Stud Farm manager J G Truman noting that Lake Lancer, bred near Winter's home and later shipped to England, is regarded as one of the best breeding horses ever shipped overseas. The letter expresses goodwill and an invitation for a visit.

J. Winter Trumans’ Pioneer Stud Farm J. G. Truman Mgr

Percheron Stallions to stand for service at Cedar township home

D. Rittenhouse offers the Percheron stallions Silver Branch 41385 and Prince of Lakewood 21528 to stand for service at his Cedar township residence. A mammoth bred Jack is also available for terms as per bills. 55-f,m-tf D. Rittenhouse.

Prince of Lakewood Cedar Township

Premier Percheron Stallion at Palmer Farm

Truant's Premier, a fine black Percheron stallion, will enter his sixth season at Col. D. J. Palmer farm one mile northeast of the city. Described as one of the county’s best and most reliable breeders, the horse stands as a top Percheron in the area. Advertised by D. J. and D. M. Palmer.

Col D. J. Palmer D. J D. M. Palmer

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Miss Olive Jones Big Land Lottery Washington Star Middle States West Crawfordsville School Notes Highland Park R. 1 W. R. Stryker & Sons S.S.S THE Swift Specific CO Atlanta Alose C.O.D Sanker Express Wead Cycle Company Dept. “Jl Chicago Ill Minnesota North and South Dakota Canada Lake Lancer D. Rittenhouse Lombardo’s Fruit Store Chas. Hays Southwest Corner Square Lax-ets J. H. Stewart
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