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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1907
Page
3
A British Australasian article notes that society is divided into two solid phalanges white and colored, with tacit recognition of racial ties and the pursuit of racial purity. The piece reflects on historical segregation and the persistence of color lines in social structures.
Edwin teases Jimmie about umpiring skills with a sharp dig about his foolish look. The exchange showcases lighthearted banter at a community baseball gathering, reflecting local sports culture and camaraderie.
A circle columnist recalls Uncle Charles asking his nephew Fred what he would do if faced with a rattlesnake tiger and a charging Indian. Fred’s quiet punchline: I would wake right up, revealing a child’s literal approach to fear.
Minority Leader John Sharp Williams will introduce a slate of general bills to shape Democratic policy, including measures on campaign finance, banking, and a cautious tariff stance. He aims to spur debate for the 1908 presidential campaign while avoiding immediate currency legislation.
The Brown Swiss breed association at its last meeting classed the cattle as a dairy breed for judging. Though used for beef, their milk production is the stronger point and rising with breeders in the United States and Switzerland. Three herds from New York, Illinois and Indiana showed at the national dairy show, highlighting progress in size, color, and milk capability. Professor Thomas Shaw notes they are uniformly good milkers and decent for beef, though bone may be strong for beef-focused aims.
The Holstein calf Johanna Bonheur's Sir Payne is named grand champion in a recent daily show. Bred by W. J. Gillett and owned by David Munroe of Manitoba, the calf has strong ancestry and was praised as a splendid individual though some question a calf so young receiving top breed honors.
Instructions describe nailing 1 by 8 inch cleats to the manger floor and another cleat two feet high to stop a horse from pawing in its stall. The method aims to prevent pawing by restricting foot movement.
The Rev. Arthur R. Vosburgh of Rochester New York will deliver the annual public lecture on Christian Science under the local church auspices Tuesday December tenth at 8 oclock in the Graham opera house. The lecture is free and open to all. Sam Witting returned home to Crawfordsville after a week at the Academy.
A North Carolina mother recalls her infant's severe bronchitis after measles and multiple doctors failed to help. After eight stores failed to provide a remedy, a shopkeeper urged Chamberlains Cough Remedy, which revived the child. The note touts the medicine as safe and pleasant and says Cook and Sherman sell it.
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