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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1907
Page
6
Gook & Sherman promote Vivo cod liver oil tonic as a vitality booster for women in pain and illness. They promise better appetite, red blood, and overall vigor, with a money back guarantee if no benefit, and note Vivo is sold widely through the Vinci agency network.
The article explores avian tongues and their role in feeding. It notes birds use their bills as bands and tongues assist, especially nut and seed eaters to extract kernels. It details eight tongue bones, shape variation across species, and links bone size to tongue utility.
The article describes tongue anatomy across bird groups noting long tongue bones support protrusion in pelicans and woodpeckers with barbed tips, papillae aiding food movement, and nectar-sucking hummingbirds using twin rolled edges to drink nectar.
A New Yorker recalls Maxim Gorky describing censorship during the Russo Japanese War. His article noted a headquarters desk with a large photograph of Marie la Jambe, which the censor replaced with a map of the theater of war.
The article outlines early New York milestones including the first schoolmaster Adam Roelandsen in 1633, the first graveyard west of Broadway near Morris Street, the company farm from Hudson to Wall Street, the first clergyman Dominie Bogardus and a 1683 church, Dirk Hermans the first artist with a 1635 New Amsterdam sketch, and the 1635 whipping post for public punishment.
The ancient Dutch philosopher Stasimus comments on dining etiquette warning against blowing the nose on the tablecloth and wiping fingers on a guest’s coat. He advises guests not to feed animals at table or let cats lick plates, urging that such acts offend hosts and harm a gentleman’s manners.
The Ainsworth orchestra will perform at the Ainsworth opera house on the evening of the 30th to raise funds for the Ainsworth band. Organized in 1903, the band has enjoyed strong community support and aims to keep concerts running through summer. Prof. J. C. Caner will join, with a program featuring new music and varied instrumental pieces.
The Schenck Chemical Co of New York City will take over all advertising and operations for Dandelion preparations, previously handled by local sales agents. The firm, praised as the year’s big proprietary success, promises direct Home Office supervision across departments.
Advert says Foley's Kidney Cure stops irregularities and cures kidney and bladder trouble within medical reach. Sold by all druggists.
Changes to the Rock Island service extend the Firefly mail from Columbus Junction east to Rock Island. The pouch system ends and each station east of Columbus Junction receives local service on 49 and 50, while the through route runs from Oskaloosa to Rock Island.
A box supper will be held Friday evening April 26 at the Franklin Center schoolhouse. Everyone is invited to attend the community event hosted by Lula Nicola, teacher.
Dr J Eichelberger visited Haskins for business this afternoon. Mr and Mrs Clay Humston of Verdi called on friends in the city yesterday. John Early returned home to Muchakinock Pa after a visit here. W M Johnson and daughter Loa B Johnson of Keokuk were in town Saturday. Mr Johnson teaches at Indian Creek this spring and Loa manages the Eureka district.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows in New South Wales plans an orphans home to cost about 35 000 dollars. A four acre Cottesloe site in West Australia was granted by the government with a 999 year lease and 10 000 dollars in construction within a year. Only orphans will be admitted, with 2 000 members contributing offerings.
Elliott G. Stevenson aged 51 from Michigan becomes supreme chief ranger of the Independent Order of Foresters succeeding the late Dr. Oronhyatekha. Stevenson, a former prosecuting attorney and lawyer, will move from Detroit to Toronto headquarters as the order grows its membership and reports over 20 million dollars paid to beneficiaries since 1874. Dr. Oronhyatekha, a Mohawk Indian, led the society twenty six years.
The article describes Red Men greeting customs for visitors at council fires with volunteer handshaking committees. It notes Indiana reservations hosting 104 tribes with wigwams, and mentions Past Sachem Michael Gray of the Miami tribe in Newport Ky at 78 years old and 53 years of membership. It also recalls Watonga tribe in West Baden Ind presenting two unique cakes symbolizing a wigwam and an electrified council fire.
Over the last year the order added 5,843 members to its roll. The New York jurisdiction now lists 17,000 members in good standing.
Describes an illustrated descriptive pamphlet offering rare farm lane bargains and business opportunities in Dakota and new territories. Promotes free mailing and a postal card request, with rates for settlers to Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota and Canada via Iowa Central railroad during March and April. Printed by A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
Arlo H. is described as a 2:11 standardbred with a 15-3 height and 1100 pounds. Sired by Ganzoo 2:244 from Gam betta Wilkes, dam Leota by Attorney, second dam Ellen W by Wagner's Bashaw.
Gipsey Chief a four year old bay Standardbred road stallion stands four hands one inch high and weighs 1250 pounds. Sired by Onward Chief and dam Lady Wilson he offers all around usefulness for farmers and trotting breed advocates. Located four miles east of Washington with weekly Saturday inspections at Marbourg & Helwick's. price 8250 for a live colt. Martin Swift Jr owner keeper.
The Percheron Stallions Silver Branch 41385 and Prince of Lakewood 21528 will stand for service at a Cedar township residence. A mammoth bred Jack is also available. Terms are listed on bills. 55-f,m-tf D. Rittenhouse.
A black Percheron stallion named Truant's Premier begins his sixth season at Col. D. J. Palmer and PD. M. Palmer's barn one mile northeast of the city. Described as one of the county's best and most reliable breeders, the stallion is highlighted as an exceptional breeding animal at the Palmer farm.
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