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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1908
Page
2
A concise portrait of an ordinary man who lived uprightly and died poor. He earned at most 1900 a year, saved to buy a home, funded his church, supported his family, and valued a decent life over wealth, prompting newspaper readers to praise him as a good citizen and salt of the earth.
A purée of spinach is prepared by boiling until tender, finely chopped, rubbed through a coarse sieve, seasoned with salt and pepper, then whisked with four eggs. Added are shallot, more salt and pepper, and two ounces of butter before frying in an omelet pan until pale brown. Serve very hot.
A playful challenge invites a blindfolded participant to identify who just shook her hand by touch alone. The simple party game reveals surprising difficulty as each child in turn offers their hand for identification.
Captain Kellogg recounts the march to Cairo with the second detachment. Soldiers bid farewell to families, camp fires blaze, and the camp hums with drums, mule trains, and steamboats. Recruits endure coarse rations, bunk under trees, and fall asleep to the night bugle and distant river sounds.
A bank advertises a 4 percent interest rate on savings with compounding twice yearly. It notes that deposits have earned a total of 150000.00 in interest since the institution was organized in 1876.
In a wartime camp the soldiers endure sleep disruption as drums and bugles signal lights out. Ike complains they are treated like kids while a fellow fears being unable to reach pills at night. A discussion about night safety ends with roll call and the group electing officers.
Tips claim most cases occur in constipated individuals. Foley's Orino Laxative is advertised as a mild remedy that stimulates liver and bowels to restore natural action and avoid nausea or gripping. Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes the product and warns against substitutes.
Will Wallace of Oklahoma City reports a fatal accident at a Dickson area home where Leo E Swift thirteen was shot by a misfired shotgun while chasing a hog. He died three hours later. Leo was the son of Mr and Mrs N W Swift and weighed about 180 pounds. Funeral services were held at the family home and burial followed at Fairlawn.
A promotional note urges using large ads in The Journal to clear up burial rumors and reveal who died last week. It argues readers may learn who is alive and that a stirring message could advertise one’s business, suggesting death notices and "live ones" draw attention.
Grace Margaret Gould notes extreme Directoire gowns for autumn with sheath skirts and satin knickerbockers. New York adds an American twist, keeping personal style while embracing Directoire influence in gowns coats neckwear and hats. Mrs. Van Dyke returns to Winfield after a city visit.
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