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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1907
Page
8
A young king known as Fearless defends his prosperous realm from the wicked King Covet. In darkness the two clash as a colossal shadow king appears atop the wall, his blazing eyes and immense sword challenging the invader. Fearless leads his people in resistance.
Fearless escapes capture after threefold outnumbered battle. He hides in a forest cave until a shadow king and wind aid him. At midnight a blaze and courage frighten Covet’s army, causing them to flee forever. Fearless returns home to peace.
The camel is a cud chewing animal with unique front teeth for shredding thorny shrubs. It tolerates prickly plants, salt-rich foliage, and even coal in scarcity. Bactrian camels eat unlikely items like a pack saddle, bones, leather, gloves, or a waistcoat. Their woolly hair colors match desert surroundings and hides are used for Tartars tents. They sleep with seven calcifications protecting them, enabling knee-sleep on the ground.
Children create rhymes on chosen subjects then read aloud. Surprising verses bring laughs as the audience guesses each author. The game hinges on wit and rhythm, with a bowl of submitted lines read one by one for all to enjoy.
A cold season riddle describes the icicle born at zero weather and growing upward as snow gathers. It thrives in snowstorms then withers when spring warms the air and the melt ends its life.
Jack tars aboard and ashore oppose current headgear and blouses. Captain Hugo Osterhaus chairs a Navy committee to collect captains' suggestions for new uniforms in the North Atlantic squadron. Enlisted sailors seek coats visor caps and practical caps, arguing the old pancake style is ineffective in wind and offers no eye shade.
Henry Francis Lynch a 19 year old United States marine aboard the battleship Georgia is missing after supposedly slipping from the vessel while hanging a light in the Hudson River Saturday night. His father suspects foul play and asks police to probe. A lantern he was to hang was found floating in the water.
Harry Thaw's mother Mrs. William Thaw arrives in Moint Clemens Michigan Aug 7 with Mrs Christie and will stay several weeks at a local hotel to rest.
A weather forecast for Kliis Indiana Lower Michigan Wisconsin and Iowa Fair reports fresh southerly winds through eight o clock tonight.
Prices and quotes on wheat corn oats pork lard short ribs and cash sales at Chicago board of trade and East Buffalo with receipts and ranges for hogs cattle sheep and hay. Listings include No 2 red No 3 white corn oats and live poultry prices and district buyers Dunning Stevens and Buffalo firms.
A Columbus Miss tribute to fallen Confederate and Federal soldiers inspired Ithaca judge Francis Miles Finch to write The Blue and the Gray in 1867. The piece, first published in Atlantic Monthly, emphasized equality in death and urged peace between former foes.
A Country Gentleman breeder outlines steps to start breeding a French coach horse through selecting a quality mare and crossing with a French coach stallion or Arabian on trotter stock. The piece emphasizes conformation, soundness, and milking ability, aiming for a 1200 pound 15.5 to 16 hands horse with style, action, and endurance. It notes the cross for foundation stock and potential rewards for success. War Against Consumption urged nations to curb the white plague with Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy.
A historical poem reflection on Civil War dead and mourning. The verses contrast the blue and gray, honoring both sides as they lie under sod and dew. Ends with attribution to Francis Miles Finch.
A horse journal argues horses are not vicious and misbehavior stems from poor care. It offers two proven halter breaking methods: dual straps with a through rope to teach that pulling worsens restraint, and a long rope threaded through the halter to press the pull onto the horse’s own back.
A Breeder's Gazette writer suggests curing stall kicking by suspending a packed hay or straw bag beside the stall. When the horse kicks it, the bag swings and thumps the animal. If kicking on both sides, use two bags. It may not fix box stall kicking but helps tied stalls and reduces leg bruising.
A local supplier invites homeowners to visit and discuss building materials. The ad promises ready stock and on hand goods available along the street.
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