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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1907
Page
4
The New York Herald reports that Swedish navigators have explained dead water as resistance waves formed at the boundary between fresh water atop salt water. Experiments with a two-layer tank and a model boat show abrupt speed loss when crossing the boundary, confirming a distinct subaqueous wave line besides surface waves.
The article stresses using large well developed hen pigeons for breeders and favors homer varieties that regularly yield squabs weighing ten to twelve pounds per dozen when dressed. It emphasizes working pairs that attend to hatching and feeding birds three to five times daily, with constant feed and water, plus mid day and afternoon supplementary scatter feed to boost growth and weight.
In this series opening, Professor Edward Brown argues poultry shows are a powerful influence to improve stock and awaken public interest. He emphasizes the educational value of gatherings and their role in advancing livestock education.
The author notes some farmers fatten ducks for shows, with birds weighing twelve to fifteen pounds. He cites a Western Poultry Journal writer and a fall visit to observe prize winners. While chicken fattening exists in small districts, early duckling rearing remains less successful.
A Western Poultry Journal writer argues incubators match hens for hatching efficiency. Heat, ventilation, and moisture are presented as the three fundamental principles guiding successful incubation, with nature offering a model for proper conditions.
Fort Reno reports during the examination of Corporal Knowles charged with shooting Captain Macklin on December 21 a plot to murder every white man at the post was revealed.
Springfield council members discuss a private electric company franchise as the municipally owned plant faces closure. The application appears to be a formal step in shifting power supply away from the city entity.
The article notes how naval courts martial sit after ship losses to apportion blame. It cites cases where survivors were blamed despite lacking navigation fault and where designers and even a thirteen year old middy faced culpability. It mentions the derelict frigate cat trial as a famed absurdity.
The New Yorker reports that about half of New York residents buy and wear secondhand apparel and furnish homes from secondhand stores on Sixth and Seventh Avenues. Readers note women in Paris gowns, dyed frocks, shabby chic, and furniture from private sales. The piece hints at thrifty living trends contrasted with high style in a bustling city.
A collection of short maxims on manners and social behavior. It warns that polite talk without action is hollow, critiques performative niceties, and cautions against ostentation and unfounded optimism in troubling situations.
The article explains why seeing stars after head impacts is a false impression of real lights and describes how closing an eye reveals a blind spot. It notes that Mariette deduced the spot from eyeball structure and located its position.
Henry Watterson recalls a New York paper that once ran shipping news beside obituaries with captions exchanged. Readers found a list of respectable names under the marine head labeled Passed Through Hell Gate Yesterday, a humorous transposition from Harper's Weekly.
The article argues ancient giants are a myth and Egyptian mummies show average medieval people were of medium size. Catacomb remains align with present populations, and ancient warrior armor fits non gigantic bodies. It notes great men existed then as now.
In a dialogue with Mary and Mme. P, M. Perrichon prefers another lake view over exploring more sights. Mme. P asks to see others, but he argues that one lake resembles another as they plan a return to Paris. Bon vivant.
A concise Socratic witticism notes that idleness harms not only the active but also those who could be better employed. The line underscores purposeful labor and personal diligence.
The grand jury was impaneled this afternoon around 2 o'clock with foreman J. L. Shool ey and jurors George Stumpf T. H. Beauchamp George Lutz Eli Dean J. H. Bries and N. P. Allender. William Smith was appointed bailiff and Don Handy clerk. Court opened at 9 this morning and probate work plus case assignments continued until the Carson case on drinking was begun. J. J. Kellogg served as prosecuting attorney with Brookhart and Butterfield for the defense.
A. N. Randle aged 78 died at his Fairfield home after several weeks illness. He was a carpenter by trade and worked until recently. He leaves three sons and one daughter. Funeral services were held at 2 30 this afternoon from the Fairfield M E church.
J E VanSickle visits from West Chester. Florence Parrish spends day with music class. Klein heads to West Liberty for business. Isabelle Carroll goes to Iowa City to visit friends. George H Paul travels to West Liberty for business. Mrs Fred R Dewes leaves for Ainsworth to visit her father. Thomas McGraw goes to Monmouth Ill to establish home. wife joins at Crawfordsville. Mr and Mrs C R Long of Pittsburg pass through en route to Ainsworth for a week at T H Will home. Mrs I B Schreckengast visits Keota then returns to Burlington. Mabel Harrison leaves for home near Winfield, then to Jaincy Jan 1 to resume duties at business college.
About 5,000 theological students and young priests are expected to report for military service. Dispatches from the provinces indicate most theologians have reported at their barracks.
Shrubb covers ten miles in 50 minutes 40 seconds, Hutchens clocks 300 yards in 30 seconds, George runs a mile in 4 minutes 12 and change. The mile record seems nearly unbreakable, while runners like Shrubb Bacon and Deerfoot could outpace carriage horses on a good road. Walking would favor the horse in a head to head comparison.
A Reliable Poultry Journal writer recommends a layered concrete floor for poultry houses. Build six inches of rammed sand, gravel, or cinders, add one inch of cement to two parts sand, then cover with one or two inches of dry earth. Top with cut straw for a scratch shed floor.
Build chick coops for next spring while days are pleasant for outdoor work. Save scrap boards from the poultry house project to reuse in small coop setups and other poultry tasks.
A young gentleman with an unmusical voice insisted on singing at a social gathering. A guest asked what he called that. Another quipped The Tempest. An old sea captain calmed the room saying it is only a squall and will pass.
The elder child is said to resemble Enpeck in temper while the younger, with a sweet smile, is described as taking after his mother. The speaker notes the elder’s cross eyed look as a family trait.
A playful caption asks which side of the house the baby resembles and notes the outside as the red indicator. The snippet from Harper’s Bazar features a humorous exchange about the infant’s flushed appearance.
John Kemp of East Otisfield Maine recommends Bucklens Arnica Salve to relieve chilblains and other skin ailments. He claims it also cures fever sores salt rheum frost bites burns wounds and skin diseases and notes 25 cent price at Stewart's Pharmacy.
The author states purchase of an E G Nortom Gray wagon and readiness to perform all dray work promptly. Signed by Jonn N. Dodd.
I want to give some valuable advice to those who suffer with lame back and kidney trouble says J R Blankenship of Beck Tenn I have proved to an absolute certainty that Electric Bitters will possibly cure this distressing condition The first battle gave me great relief and after taking a few more bottles I was completely cured so completely that it becomes a pleasure to recommend this great remedy Sold under guarantee at Stewart's pharmacy Price 50c
All persons knowing themselves indebted to the old firm of French and Patton will please call and settle at once. Utilice in old Gazette office. 78.2
Edward Hauenstein of Wayland was a business caller in the city yesterday, meeting local merchants and discussing market conditions. He was seen at several shops downtown engaging with owners about potential deals and opportunities.
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