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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1907
Page
8
A boy on a croquet ground observes a horse chestnut and uses a growing shadow to measure its height. He times shadow length against a stake, then records the result in his notebook as "Our Tree 87 Feet 5 Metres" with triumph.
Instructions describe constructing a false face from muslin attached to a door curtain. A hidden person manipulates sleeves for arms, holds a pack and money, and a printed plea offers five cents for what is in the pocket, outlining deception mechanics.
The text explains King's land as a tag game where a king stands at thin boundaries and others may touch him only when venturing inside. Players shout I'm on King's land, king can't see to confuse the king and divert attention as they move in and out on all sides.
Miss Kitten confronts Mr Towser about dinner in a brief comic exchange. Towser asks how he can be kind, while Kitten seeks guidance on where to obtain her meal. The witty back and forth hints at a domestic scene in a playful tone.
A wordplay exchange questions why a blind man is the most sympathetic friend, noting he feels for others yet is selfish like a letter. It ponders timing of a girl eating music with a piano for tea and pian forte as a pun.
Jennie, fearing arithmetic, learns numbers through a kitchen project with Aunt Jennie. They use a simple ratio for coconut fudge and a five minute boil to teach proportion. The activity turns math into a practical, tasty lesson and boosts Jennie’s confidence.
Alabama gains a new delegation member as Governor Johnston succeeds the late Pettus in the upper house. Johnston, a North Carolina native and Civil War veteran turned banker and businessman, aligns with Democratic and populist leanings. He won the Senate seat in 1910 via Alabama legislature appointment, serving until 1915.
A group play roosters and hens where one acts as the strange creature and a line of players hold coats and skirts. The creature makes scratching motions and questions, ending with a chase until all hens are caught, then a new rooster becomes the creature.
A reader asks why Lucy Locket lacks a pocket while Benny has many marbles. The poem wonders about unequal treatment and invites a kind explanation, presenting the riddle as a light verse from St. Nicholas.
Governor Stuart of Pennsylvania and Governor Hughes of New York received LL D degrees from Lafayette College during the seventy fifth anniversary celebrations. A fundraising drive for a $500000 endowment, with Andrew Carnegie and John D Rockefeller as subscribers, was partly raised. During commencement, a trustee asked how the money would be raised, and Governor Stuart replied with the quip by degrees.
Dr Simon Flexner heads the Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research in New York after being chosen by John D Rockefeller. His Castalia Ohio experiments reportedly prove a serum curing meningitis and details will be announced through medical channels. Flexner, 44, Louisville native, renowned pathologist and bacteriologist, has earned government commissions for health research. He was professor of pathology at the University of Pennsylvania before assuming the institute post.
Indianapolis Aug 23 Brewers confer to end the brewery saloon practice for the state after current licenses expire. An agreement with all brewers except one will halt new saloons and curb remonstrances, potentially closing about 2000 saloons and saving 500000 annually in competition. The action aims to ease pressure for a 1000 license when the 1909 legislature convenes.
Jackson Michigan August 23 The pardon board may grant release to John Allison at the next board meeting after adjournment to catch trains Blakeslee who studied the case believes Allison should be freed Michigan's Jean Val Jean lauds his hopeful prospects
Niles Michigan officers think Clarence Shockley patrolman shot last week may have been killed by an escaped life convict from Michigan City prison. Description of the attacker matches that of the escapee, and authorities note it would be natural to shoot if discovered.
An old advertisement promotes Foley’s Kidney Cure claiming it cures kidney and bladder diseases with warnings to users. A separate New York World cartoon caption features a father and son exchange about a discreet disgraceful career.
An advertisement promises a free trial package of Dr Shoop’s Headache Tablets from Racine Wisconsin. It claims relief for headaches neuralgia toothache period pains and other pains by reducing abnormal blood pressure.
The text advertises Dr Shoop Restorative claiming to treat internal nerves and various stomach heart and kidney symptoms. It also mentions a free book and sample from Racine Wisconsin and notes on The Oaks and Derby races with Burgoyne and the Derby origin.
The forecast predicts showers in Illinois and Indiana this evening. Lower Michigan will be warmer with showers. Wisconsin expects showers and likely thunderstorms. Iowa will also have showers.
Chicago and East Buffalo market notes detail wheat quotations with openings lows and closes for August and September, corn and oats by sample and by grade, along with pork lard and short items. Live stock prices include hogs cattle and sheep receipts and bid ranges, plus prices for hay and feeding prairie, with East Buffalo commission figures for cattle hogs sheep and veal.
R A Gray of Oakville Indiana describes ten years confined to bed due to kidney disease. After futile medical care Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended and brought relief, he calls it a Godsend. Sold by all druggists.
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