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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1905

Page

7

Crow Indian Steals Blackfeet White Racehorse for Crow Wealth

A Crow thief using a travois ladder sneaks into a Blackfeet camp at night to steal a prized white racehorse guarded by four watchers. He frees the horse, slashes the tether and escapes on a swift ride, earning tribal riches and fame for the Crow Nation. The tale appears in Julian Ralph’s Stories Told by Indians in St. Nicholas.

Blackfeet Plains Hudson Bay Company Idaho White Horse Frrom Julian Ralph St. Nicholas

Engagement Ring Proposal Sparks Quiet Nod

In a concise exchange the man presented an engagement ring to the woman who simply nodded in response. The scene unfolds with a hushed impression as onlookers observe the moment.

Wife and Husband Spar Over Smoking Choice

A brief dialogue shows a wife calling cigar smoking a wicked waste and a husband replying that she should not smoke. The exchange ends with the wife exclaiming and asking for a match.

Patience bears bitter fruit yet sweet rewards

A compact note cites Rousseau on patience, stating that endurance feels harsh but yields rewarding outcomes.

Rousseau

The Dog Days In Ancient Times And Modern Beliefs

An exploration of dog days as a seasonal concept tied to the heliacal rising of Sirius. The article traces ancient and modern beliefs about when dog days begin and end, noting dates from July 3 to August 15, their durations, and the influence of Sirius on climate and health theories in various civilizations.

BE. G. Mason Sutherland Bros Washington Iowa United States Sirius Ippocrates Chicago News

Giants in History and Lore Span Giants to Thunder Prophecy

The text recounts tall tales and measurements from Turner Thevet and ancient authors noting 10 to 16 foot giants across coasts of Brazil, China, and Europe. It cites John Middleton and Murphy giants, plus Leonard Digges's Prognostication Lverlasting linking weekdays to storms and deaths with a foreboding calendar of celestial signs.

Turner Brazil M. Thevet France America Paris Josephus Pliny Galiath John Middleton James J Murphy Charles Byrne O'Brien O’brien Leonard Digges

Blazer name origin tied to Johns Cambridge crimson club

The term blazer began as the bright red uniform of the Lady Margaret Boat Club at St John’s Cambridge. Its scarlet color inspired the nickname and the word expanded to describe any bright or pale colored flannel jacket used for sports or seaside wear.

Lady Margaret Boat Club St. John’s College Cambridge London Standard

Windy’s race tips fail as bets and loans split

A Detroit Free Press item notes skepticism about Windy’s claimed sure bets. The tipster allegedly wouldn’t lend money to place wagers after predicting winning outcomes.

Windy Detroit Free Press

Main Point of Hospital News in Cleveland Leader

Doctor informs patient of serious injuries from trolley accident but offers reassurance of recovery. A brief, lilting exchange captures a newspaper’s anxious tone and dating vernacular. The item reflects early 20th century medical and urban transit risks in Cleveland.

Cleveland

Man who hides religion may soon have none to find

A reflective aphorism suggests that concealing faith leads to its erasure, implying that secrecy erodes belief as scrutiny or exposure diminishes what remains. The statement underscores the tension between private belief and public display.

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