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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1907
Page
6
Instructions describe gathering fabric by loosening machine tension and stitching along the edge. Remove garment and pull bobbin thread to form gathers. For thin fabrics, double stitch about a quarter inch from the edge to avoid tearing and reduce loose gathers.
A recipe for codfish Mexican style calls for frying onions in butter until pale yellow, adding chopped green pepper and tomato pulp, then simmering freshened codfish until it flakes apart. The method emphasizes gentle simmering to separate the fish into delicate flakes.
Report notes crowded turnout at a recent game in Squee k with every seat occupied. Commentary suggests spectators sought value for their money amid enthusiastic attendance by local fans.
A late novelty in vegetables arrives in markets a black ato potato from the Kongo with excellent flavor suited for ornamental cookery. The item appears in the column What to Eat and signals a curious new food trend for readers.
The Rev Theodore Wood of St Mary Magdalene Wandsworth aligned with Dr W J Long in the Roosevelt natural history dispute. He challenges the president’s critique of woodchuck lore and cites snipe limb care and historical observations by Fatio Magnin to defend expert natural history.
Mr and Mrs Percy Madeira of Philadelphia announce a 21 day voyage to the wilds of South Africa in October. They plan to winter there with Mrs Madeira? to become the first American woman to attempt such an expedition amid Philadelphia society speculation of other possible riders.
A. J. Flynn of the Denver Archaeological Society reports a six story palace well preserved in the cliff dwell er region of southwestern Colorado. It ranks among the largest and most perfect ruins found, built of regularly cut stone and set in Colorado stone. The site offers a commanding canyon view once surrounding shrubs are cleared.
A dramatic snippet from the Louisville Courier Journal depicts an erratic driver at full speed issuing signals of affection and danger. The chaotic sequence includes taunting honks and collisions with a coal cart and an elderly man, ending with the driver being stopped.
A local Ischl dentist has discovered a tannin based remedy for neuralgia and dental pain. The lotion mixes tannic acid with rectified spirit to apply to the gums, reportedly relieving almost all dental pain and firming loose teeth for mastication.
A syndicate is formed to construct roads out of London for motor car use, aiming to create a network facilitating rapid vehicular travel and reducing congestion on existing routes.
A linen background with drawn thread work features a garland of La France roses in white file floss silk. The piece surrounds a delicate medallion of filmy texture, combining cut and drawn thread techniques for an elegant, old world embroidery display.
A Houston Post quotation pairs a worried caregiver asking John if he is hurt. He confirms multiple broken ribs and faces the ache with stoic humor as the scene unfolds in a domestic setting. The exchange emphasizes tenderness amid injury without graphic detail.
A fragmented dialogue from a formal tale shows a wife’s face signaling a husband’s character and the insistence on perseverance. The old man urges Jimmy not to let go, while Jimmy replies he is already used to it, highlighting tension and endurance in relationships.
A Mrs. B. J. Johnston of Linton Mississippi hails Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as better than three doctors after a single dose led to rapid improvement for her sick child. Cook and Sherman sell the product.
Farmers with streams on their land should keep Pekin ducks as a profitable practice. Feathers fetch good prices in local markets and provide steady demand. While young ducks may bathe without water, mature ducks benefit from the pleasure of water, notes Fannie Wood in Farm Journal.
The article states conjunctivitis and keratitis are common blindness causes in fowls, usually from colds and linked to roupy conditions. It notes blindness can arise from other causes as well.
The notice explains that tinted eggs can appear among white egg breeds due to hereditary factors. It notes this coloration is not unusual and traces the trait to genetic lines within flocks.
Describes the mandrake as a southern European and North African plant with a root that greatly resembles a human figure.
A German breakfast dish replaces plates with square glazed tiles used for bread and butter, hung by a central hole. Tiles come in blue white and red designs and are kept as curios in America. German table manners differ, with knives angled toward the center and finger bowls containing spoons to rinse fingers, plus gaudy glassware and violets on dinner plates.
A Viennese specialist explains beauty sleep as seven hours for building the body, two more for recuperation, and two to refresh complexion. Mindful thoughts before sleep boost results, while worries, bright lights, and loud awakenings hinder the benefits.
John Paulsen notes Ibsen mocked women as cooks yet lived by sewing buttons himself. The author bragged of buttonwork, distrustful of women’s work, while his wife secretly resewed his buttons, saying he forgot to fasten the thread.
The piece recounts Napolean Bonaparte and his mother as superstitious figures. It notes the mother’s belief the family’s rise and fall would occur in one century and that Napolean feared December 2 as unlucky. It mentions his dice checks before battles and a delusion about red men accompanying him in war. The quote ends with a Portuguese proverb on promises.
A concise history from the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph explains that the Gerrymander, named after Elbridge Gerry, is the division of electoral boundaries to defeat opponents by clustering hostile voters. It notes its long use in U.S. politics and cites McKinley as an example of its limits, with Gerry’s early encounter dated July 17, 1744 and his later prominent roles under Madison.
The article notes high death rates of chicks in the shell from poor breeding stock. Overfat hens and forced heavy laying produce weak eggs. Immature stock increases shell mortality. An aside mentions sheep thriving in mole-infested pastures due to better drainage.
A Thoroughbred Tramp, a comedy drama now in its sixth year of success, opens at Graham on August 30. The western tale centers on a tramp rather than a border hero with T. Rush-Thompson delivering bravura comic scenes. Scenery and cast are noted as strong.
A 25 cent insurance offer accompanies Chamroeaa Remedy bottles promising protection from summer colic or diarrhea outcomes. Sold by Cook and Sherman, this ad asserts the medicine has never failed and may save a life.
Saturday Howard Cunningham injured his foot when a door fell on it while he worked with the Rock Island section gang. The bruise will keep him from work for a few days, but doctors expect no serious damage.
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