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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1908

Page

8

Baseball scores from SCORES ON THE BALL FIE

Chicago April 2 Following are baseball scores League New York 3 Brooklyn New York 3 at Boston Philadelphia 7 Boston 1 at Pittshburg St Louis 1 Pittsburg 5 at Chicago Cincinnati 3 Chicago 7 American Philadelphia New York 2 Philadelphia 8 Mereland Chicago 4 Cleveland 0 Detroit St Louis 7 Detroit 5 Washington Boston 5 Washington 4 Association Toledo St Paul 7 Toledo 8 Louisville Kansas City 2 Louisville 9 Columbus Minneapolis 12 Columbus 6 Tatianapolis Milwaukee 8 Indianapolis 5 Western Tincolnbe Mefees 1 Lincoln 6 six innings Pueblo Denver 9 Pueblo 7

Chicago New York Brooklin Boston Philadelphia Pittshburg St.Louisa Pittsburg Cininnati Mereland Cleveland Detroit St. Louis Washington Association Toledo St. Paul Louisville Kansas City Columbus Minneapolis Tatianapolis Milwaukee Indianapolla Western Tincolnbe Mefees Lincoln Pueblo Denver

Important Decision Warns on Cough Remedy Choice

A health advisory urges selecting Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds claiming it cures stubborn coughing and clears the system without harmful drugs, from Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Foley Lemmon’s Pharmacy Peley & Company Chicago

Spring gardening at the Star to night local note

Local news brief lists Mrs. G. W. England ill at her North Iowa avenue home. Frank Chalmers visits city with his mother Mrs E J Chalmers, in southwest Washington. Miss Mary Kendall returns to Fairfield after a brief city business visit. Mr and Mrs August Blasing of Muscatine visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Oliver Todd. W J Hamiltons who moved to Canon City, Colorado, have gone to Loveland and sent goods from here.

G. W. England Iowa Avenue Frank Chalmers E. J. Chalmers Washington Mary Kendall Fairfield City August Blasing Muscatine Oliver Todd W. J. Hamilton Canon City Colo Loveland

Timber destroyed by fire scars Wisconsin forest losses

Fire near Norway Ridge Wisconsin has devastated much timber including young trees planted to replace originals. Forestry work will be set back several years. Next Tuesday a civic farm talk to Secretary Taft on popular government worldwide. A drowning occurred at Ditter's Lake in Holy Narhe parish near Hamel Minnesota.

Pire Norway Ridge Wis Porets New York Taft America Wather J. Hi. Wiel Holy Narge Parish Hamel Minn Ditter’s Lake

Shooting shocks Guatemala as guards kill five

President Cabrera’s assailants, said to be military code guards, fired injuring the president who survived. Five guards were summarily shot. Governor Willson vows to pursue night riders with the state militia.

Cabrera Guatema Willson Kentucky United States Talago Kohlsaat Fasuing Rothschilds of London Pennsylvania Railroad Ilinois Rhinelander Wis Walter Apple Fred Neohther Deeth Harvard Annapolis James Thomas Trimm Annona Tex

Favor For Red Polls: Modern Farmer’s Cow Gem

Fraser M'LAIN argues Progress favors the Red Polls as a versatile dual purpose breed. Red Polled cattle are gaining favor among small farmers for tick resistance, adaptability, and good milk and beef qualities. The article notes their origin in England, crossbreeding with native cattle, and aims toward a medium sized, blood red, hardy, and docile cow with strong bone and easy fattening traits.

Fraser M'Lain Erland Cattle Paradise Suffolk Norfolk

Health In Skimmilk Holds Promise Of Sale Expansion

The article notes growing legal support to sell skimmilk if not misrepresented as Jersey milk. It cites lactic acid germs in sour and butter milk as antagonistic to harmful bacteria, claiming health benefits and longer life, with low prices making skimmilk accessible to urban children.

Jersey National Stockman

Red Poll cattle breed judged for dairy and meat merits

Officials describe a dual type Red Poll with flesh coverage and strong dairy udders. Tests show 3 days yielding 7,921 pounds milk and 336.58 pounds meat quality. Breeders’ association standard emphasizes udder development, deep red color, and white accents. Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Ohio show it as a home and money maker for small farmers.

Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Ohio

Feeding the Calf Delicately Adjust All Feed Qualities

The guidance instructs very gradual changes to calf feed. Gradually alter temperature butter fat percentage acidity sweetness quantity and feeding times to ease the calf. Apply changes in small steps and observe tolerance before proceeding.

Drawing Pictures With Finger Nails Art Tradition

A note on fingernail drawing explaining the art once held in high repute among some Chinese and Japanese practitioners. Nails may grow to eighteen inches and are dipped in ver milion or sky blue ink to create images.

Duke of Marlborough Presents Standard on Battle Anniversary

Each year the Duke of Marlborough presents a standard of colors with three fleurs-de-lis to the king on Blenheim battle anniversary. The gesture serves as acquittance for all rents and service due to the crown by the head of the ducal house, per the arrangement with the great Duke.

Duke of Marlborough Battle of Blenheim

Ancient Buttons Detected in Mediae Val Garments

Archaeologists report over 17 000 distinct button types appearing in images of mediae val clothing. The find highlights a vast diversity of fasteners and decorative elements used in ancient attire, aiding reconstruction of historical textiles and craft networks.

Origin of Brandywine Battle Name Explained

The Brandywine name traces to a Dutch distillery on the stream's banks, Brentwine in older spellings, meaning brandy or burned wine. Washington's defeat at Brandywine is noted as among his notable losses.

Brandywine Washington

First European Book in Japanese Language Record

A note states that the earliest European book appearing in Japanese was a translation of Tieine's German songs.

Tieine

Damascus Claim as Oldest City in the World

The piece asserts Damascus in Syria as the oldest city, disputing Rome’s title as the Eternal City. It notes Damascus has been known since early written records, underscoring its antiquity.

Rome Damascus Syria

Leesburg Woman Praises Pinkham Remedy

Maude F E Forgie of Leesburg Virginia writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured months of feminine illness she feared she could not endure. After following the doctor's prescribed treatment she feels strong and well again and thanks Pinkham for the relief.

Maude FE. Forgie Leesburg,Va Mrs. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia RB. Pinkham

Facts for Sick Women from Lydia E Pinkham's Remedy

For thirty years Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been the standard remedy for female ills. It has helped thousands troubled by displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities backache and nervous prostration. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice at Lynn Massachusetts.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Fresh fish at the Royal market and local visitors

Miss Kitty Wilson arrived from Oskaloosa and will visit the H. M. Shaver home. Will McConnell, a business visitor, was noted in the city today near Haskins. Eckles Brothers bought a 3 horsepower Kelley engine mounted on a truck from Mason Transfer & Storage. Miss Fannie Harwood returned from Chicago to spend a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Harwood.

Will McConnell Haskins Kitty Wilson Oskaloosa H. M. Shaver Eckles Brothers Kelley Mason Transfer & Storage Co Foley Lemmon’s Pharmacy Fannie Harwood Chicago J. A. Harwood

A Dirty People The Veddals of Celyon Never Wash

A pamphlet-like note claims the Veddals of Celyon refuse washing as an article of faith, labeling cleanliness as contrary to their religion. The statement portrays a sensitive communal trait as a religious practice, urging scrutiny of source reliability and bias.

Celyon

Round Farthings Through Early Coinage History

Round farthings were not coined until 1210. Before that, pennies were divided into four pieces to make farthings.

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