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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
8
Uncle Jim recalls two Havana anecdotes from Cuba. A group of bellboys watch a tarantula burn itself to death after a ring of alcohol is lit around it. The other tale describes white ants devouring a cake, leaving only crumbs under icing, prompting a plan to finish treats immediately.
A school riddle asks for the chapter and verse with three and fifty t s. Mabel and Katy recall a line heard in Ireland and seek the source. The answer turns out to be Esther eighth chapter ninth verse, a classic, old enough to seem new at school.
A reader laments a stalled car in a long queue, begging the driver to move after nearly three hours of waiting with no progress. The scene captures public impatience and the daily friction of transit or stalled traffic.
Five year old Mervin, punished for causing noise, shouts with pride as a thunderclap rouses his infant sister. He declares Mam ma cannot whip the thunder, showing a mix of mischief and childlike reasoning in a domestic scene.
A mother offers Willie the leftover pie and he replies that a boy in the family comes in handy when there is a little pie left. The exchange reveals a light hearted domestic moment and playful family dynamics.
The Well-Informed world seeks a simple pleasant and efficient liquid laxative with known wholesome components. California Fig Syrup Co presents Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as an ethical trusted remedy, widely preferred for family use. Buy genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product from leading druggists, price fifty cents per bottle.
New York August 1 R G Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade notes reports show moderate weekly net gains with irregular progress. Southwest leads while the east lags. some industries rise steadily, others erratic. Net business volume larger than year ago, with Pittsburg pig iron prices easing and activity rising. primary cotton goods inquiries increase amid cautious optimism.
Preliminary to the state Democratic Editorial association meeting, the executive and press committees met in Indianapolis to discuss campaign policies. All Democratic papers will receive plate matter from the press bureau at no charge.
In Tinton Indiana on August 1 Joseph Booker was struck by flying debris from a shot explosion in the Little Giant mine front entry. He suffered cuts to many parts of his body and faces several days of disability.
In Mattoon Illinois on August 1 Glen Beveridge of Litchfield was dragged through public streets in a night robe and a dancer's cap, handcuffed to a mule, as punishment for marrying against Seminole club rules. Fireworks and drumbeats accompanied the spectacle while Beveridge called the hazing “coming to him.”
Advertises Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weaknesses and related nervous and reproductive ailments. Claims benefits for painful periods, strengthening nursing and expecting mothers, and preparing for childbirth, with a seek-and-read offer for a free booklet from Dr. R V Pierce in Buffalo, NY.
C M Winslow describes Ayrshire cows as shapely yet loose in back and wide in rib for dairy capacity. They are hardy with strong appetite, efficient cud chewing, and steady milk production. They are intelligent, calm to milk, and produce uniform, well balanced milk suitable for transport and table use.
Farmers found it best to provide separate yards for cows calves colts pigs and chickens after discovering mixed yards harmed milk flow and caused conflict. Exuberant colts irritate cows and hogs may eat hens so stable separation reduces risk. Rotating pigs in the barnyard briefly is okay but only when calves and hens are absent.
Clover may be ensiled for winter feed but needs careful handling. Cut in full bloom and avoid woody age to prevent overheating and mold. Avoid excess moisture, ensure even pit distribution, thorough trampling, and airtight covering to prevent slime.
Animals relish a variety of feed and will give better results when they have it. A feed of corn stover now and then and a barrel of salt in the yard with four or five staves cut free to allow self service is a good practice.
Jock a large St Bernard, seen in a street photo, warns children away from trolley danger. He stands sentinel when possible and dives into the street at gong time to herd kids to the curb. The dog has even carried a smaller child to safety with his jaws and is the most popular resident of the street.
A shadow based game is described where one player sits facing a screen as the watchman with a candle behind. others pass behind, disguising themselves while the watchman tries to identify them by fleeting cues. Each correct guess earns a forfeit from the discovered player.
A fragment describes drawing a block letter on stiff cardboard, cutting it out, and using the cleared piece as a clue. The text ends mid-sentence, leaving the full instruction incomplete. The readable action centers on preparing a stencil-like marker for later use. No persons or organizations are named in the fragment.
Readers are invited to divide the remaining card into pieces and reassemble them within a set time. The activity challenges dexterity and focus as players piece together a coherent image or message from scattered fragments.
A reflection on how small acts and details shape outcomes from smiles to support for soldiers. The piece emphasizes focus on little tasks, noting that great events are built from numerous tiny efforts and that every new start begins with a small step.
The Springville Breeze reports Mr Wren and wife back at the Eaves while the Robins reclaim their Maple Leaves summer home. The Garden restaurant has a fresh supply of angleworms and The Elms offers rentals on easy terms. Mrs Early Bee remains lame with frosted wings as Cherry Tree thanks for floral gifts. A waterspout along Down Cisternway causes active floods and Green Lawn’s new short haircut draws comment. Chicago Record-Herald.
A quaint verse describes burning nuts before a grate fire as a playful courtship rite. It notes a cheery fire and dark room, with the man and maid named by how the nuts burn, quietly or jumping apart, foretelling the couple’s fate.
Kite Day in China is a national holiday. An expert kite flier can manage six or eight kites on a single string, showcasing skill and precision during the celebration.
A playful verse tracing U S presidents from Washington to Theodore Roosevelt in a rhymed list. It notes Hayes as president when the jig was updated and ends with Roosevelt, matching a nursery style historical recap.
The piece explains two tricks. A decanter trick uses heated air to create a vacuum and draw in an egg. A ripe banana is pulled into a warm bottle by sealing the neck with a banana end after lighting alcohol in the bottle.
A Greensboro Georgia man recalls a night when his wife’s large rat trap held a dozen mice and four rats. The rodents dragged the trap to the room center and, under lamplight, conspired to spring it. A dramatic pull freed the vermin and left the bait gone.
A plan for a Story Telling Club invites little folk to gather on Saturdays to share original tales. Members tell stories alphabetically with two or three on each program, aiming for engaging plots and innocent creativity from each child.
The article lists the signers by heritage and profession. It states 38 English, 7 Irish, 5 Scottish, 6 Welsh, and 1 Swedish among the 56. Occupations include 28 lawyers, 5 doctors, 5 farmers, 4 politicians, 10 merchants, with one each as clergyman, printer, manufacturer, and surveyor. It notes 15 were rich and the rest in easy circumstances.
A player selects a person or thing and others ask yes or no questions to deduce it. Clever questioning quickly reveals the target. The game suits active groups and pairs well with vigorous activity.
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