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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1908

Page

5

Hair care and collar adjustments for working mules

The article discusses grooming children's hair with upward brushing and careful twisting, plus cautions on shampoos and avoidant use of ammonia. It then presents Dr. Dalrymple on harnessing draft horses, noting collar position, back hands, and back band adjustments to prevent overloading the loins and hindquarters, plus a plantation case of improved mule health after correct gear.

W. H. Dalrymple Louisiana

CLEM HOLMES AND F. E. YOUNG VISIT WASHINGTON

The County News notes visitors and residents in Washington. Clem Holmes and F. E. Young were seen in Washington today, with Dr W C Williamson returning to Burlington after church services. The Rev J H Taylor starts Methodist services at Wyman tonight.

Clem Holmes F. E. Young Washington W. C. Williamson Burlington United Presbyterian Church J. H. Taylor Wyman John Taylor John Neal Kansas City

Quarterly meetings and revival at Methodist church

Quarterly meetings will be held at the Methodist church Saturday and Sunday. A revival service will open Sunday evening. Mrs. Carris returned from Washington and Mrs Hollinger from Missouri. Miss Johnson visited relatives at Gibson Iowa. Mrs Johnson is ill. Ed Fox and Chas Hahn of Washie hae are business visitors today. Coffman, Watson and Plummer attended the revival at New Haven church last evening.

Methodist Church DD. Carris Washington Mike Hollinger Missouri Margaret Johnson Gibson Iowa George Johnson Ed Fox Chas. Hahn Washie Hae N. R

Covenanters and revival events mark Wyman week

In Wyman on January 9 announcing the week of prayer for Covenanters. Rob Turkington hosts a visit from his father. Knox Dunn entertains an elderly aunt and uncle from Sterling Kansas. The Methodists start revival meetings tonight led by Pastor Rev J H Taylor with assistance.

Rob Turkington Knox Dunn Sterling Kan J. H. Taylor

Ladies' Benevolent Society to Meet at 2 30

The Presbyterian church Ladies' Benevolent Society will convene tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs H B Dewey. Mr and Mrs Miles Bradford hosted a four course turkey dinner on New Year's day at their East Ferry Street home in honor of their children and grandchildren. Attendees included L E Bradford family R P Bradford J C DeHarpporte and J F Purvine. Salem Ore Jan 4.

Ladies’ Benevolent Society of the Presbyterian Church 8. B. Dewey Miles Bradford Hala East Ferry Street Bradford L. E. Bradford R. P. Bradford J. C. DeHarpporte J. F. Purvine Salem, Ore

Puritan Stiffness Over Food Costs Cited

The speaker laments strict Puritanism and frugality fueling a belief that children’s desires are sinful and that sugar is an unwelcome luxury. Families in rural areas face constant groaning over every dollar spent on basics.

Keota Hosts Mrs Bryce Mrs Allen and Son Visit

Mrs M Bryce and Mrs J P Allen and their son of Keota are guests today at the home of Mr and Mrs D A Boyer on South Iowa Avenue.

M. Bryce J. P. Allen and Son Keota D. A. Boyer Iowa Avenue

Mrs Beenblossom Hosts Edwards Party Guests

Mrs C W Edwards and two daughters Lula Williams and daughter and W Parker of this city, and O T Smith of Fairfield, were entertained yesterday at the country home of Mr and Mrs A B Beenblossom.

C W. Edwards Lula Williams W. Parker O. T. Smith Fairfield A. B. Beenblossom

Auditing Committee Meeting of Fraternal Aid Assocation

The auditing committee and main officers met last night at the Elwells home. After auditing the books the group spent part of the evening socially. Mrs. Elwell served splendid refreshments with help from Floy and Delbert.

Fraternal Aid Association R. H. Elwell Elwell Floy Delbert

Mrs Chas Darbyshire Hosts Dinner for Jeannette Cherry

Mrs Chas Darbyshire entertained guests at her South Iowa avenue home last evening. Included were Homer Coppock and Misses Helen Anderson Anna Eagle Jeannette Cherry and Blanche Guthrie. The dinner honored Jeannette Cherry of Oklahoma City visiting on vacation.

Chas. Darbyshire Iowa Avenue Homer Coppock Helen Anderson Anna Eagle Jeannette Cherry Blanche Guthrie Oklahoma City

Social Evening for Miss Ruth Winter Hosts Guest

Mrs. A. C. Dewey and the Misses Blanche Nicola Dora Clapper Lil lian Norton Helen Anderson and Jeannette Cherry were entertained last evening at the home of Miss Ruth Winter on South Iowa avenue. Miss Elizabeth Keener of Knoxville Tenn was the honored guest. Five hundred furnished ample entertainment and a dating dish luncheon were served making the evening full of genuine enjoyment.

A. C. Dewey Blanche Nicola Dora Clapper Lillian Norton Helen Anderson Jeannette Cherry Ruth Winter Iowa Avenue Elizabeth Keener Knoxville

Poultry Association Directors Postpone Meeting

The meeting of the Poultry Association directors has been postponed until tomorrow evening, Friday.

The Poultry Association

Eat More Candy Warns Of Sugar Replacing Meats

In a Women’s Home Companion feature, Dr. Woods Hutchinson argues sugar is a vital daily staple rivaling meat bread and butter. He suggests removing desserts at meals reveals hunger and urges candy as a key energy source while linking sugar to reduced alcohol craving.

United States Philippines Tropics

Household notes on cleaning and cooking tips

Practical guidance for household management covering soap use and storage. Tips include adding water to Yorkshire and boiled batter pudding, salt to remove egg stains, naphtha bleaching for feathers, sulphur fumigation of boxes, glycerin in soap bubbles, and work simplification by placing the sink near a window and using labor saving devices.

Hints on Teeth Care and Brush Maintenance

The hollow tooth collects food fragments that decay and cause foul breath. A toothbrush with boric acid or antiseptic wash is advised, plus regular cleanings. Merely rinsing with cold water is insufficient. Weekly, dip the brush in warm boric acid solution or a weak carbolic acid mix before rinsing. Exchange notes a minister who married them is dead but the marriage stands.

Benham

Don’t you wisht you was a queen Maggie

A brief humorous exchange from a New York World column features Maggie resisting the idea of royalty and a throne. The quip highlights everyday troubles with seating as a playful contrast to grand status.

Maggie New York World

Gentle Bull Handling Shows Training Value in Draft and Breeding

A history of training bulls by regular work highlights calm dispositions and higher calf yield. The Oaks Long Island manager M. B. Secord raised a Guernsey bull ridden to the post office two miles, noted for quiet manners. Bulls trained this way prove more productive than confinement, though safety remains a concern.

New England M. 8. Secord Oaks Long Island New York

Quarantine Lifts Expanded Across Western States

Cattle quarantine on cattle tick lifted over 20 000 square miles in six states and twenty counties gain partial quarantine. Sheep scab quarantine removed in Wyoming and Idaho. Authors anticipate eradication within a year across Utah Colorado New Mexico and Arizona.

Wyoming Idaho Utah Colorado New Mexico Arizona

Dairy Thermometer in Buttermaking Important

A correct dairy thermometer is indispensable in buttermaking. It helps monitor the dairy room water milk cream and especially the cream temperature at the time of churning.

Homemade treats draw crowds at Vienna bakery

The notice highlights fresh baked goods and candies at the Viena and Vienna bakery. It also notes several residents leaving for business or travel, including Charles Hebner to Keota and Chas Baker to West Chester, with other locals visiting Cedar Falls and Des Moines.

Ladies and Pastors union meeting at M E church

The Ladies and Pastor's union of the M E church will meet in the ladies parlor Friday at 2 30 PM. Every member is requested to be present.

M. E. Church

Disturbed Congregation Told To Buy Treats At The Vienna

The person who disturbed the congregation last Sunday by coughing is asked to purchase Foley's Honey and Tar Fresh Yankee peanut and cocoanut squares at the Vienna.

Foley Vienna

Mrs. Sands Returns Home After Visit in Washington

Mrs. Jay Sands returns to her Ainsworth residence this morning following a brief visit at the J. A. Sands home in east Washington.

Jay Sands Ainsworth J. A. Sands Washington

Epworth League to Elect Officers at Evening Call

A called Epworth League meeting will convene at 7 o'clock this evening in the ladies parlor of the church to elect three new officers. By order of the president.

Epworth League

Phone 78 for anything in the bakery line

A small ad invites customers to call phone 78 for any bakery needs. The note emphasizes quick service and a focus on baked goods. No further details on hours or location are provided.

Bucklen’s Arica Salve Praised by Clinton Man

Mr E. E. Chamberlain of Clinton Main says Bucklen's Arica Salve does the business. He used it for piles and it cured them, for chapped hands with cures, and an old sore healed without a scar. Stewart's Pharmacy sells it for 25 cents.

E. E. Chamberlain Clinton Main Bucklen Stewart's Pharmacy

Kyle Family Visits Cedar Township Home

J. H. Kyle and his Cedar township family spent the day visiting the Lem Cherry residence, sharing greetings and neighborly chatter.

J. H. Kyle Cedar Township Lem Cherry

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