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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1909
Page
7
A fragment from a long tale describes a country house visit halted by a woman choosing to delay sending papers to the General Commissary of War. It shifts to a widow’s grave and a curious children’s display around a pug dog named Juggie, with trousers buttons used as admission tokens.
The narrator recounts a niece or caretaker describing a faithful old dog Puggie who is teased by grandchildren during pretend weddings. After she finishes writing she leaves with Puggie. Puggie dies, prompting a move to a town inn near a tan yard owned by Puggie’s mistress where the dog is buried.
English scientists report statistics on schoolchildren showing color of skin and hair relates to mental ability. Auburn haired boys top recitation, blond girls excel in learning, auburn and blond do best in arithmetic but poorer in composition. Dark haired children show stronger imagination and style, with dark boys more disciplined and responsive to praise or blame.
The article notes that in Russia a ten year old cannot leave home for school without a passport and servants cannot travel from their homes without one. A gentleman in Moscow or St Petersburg cannot receive a friend who stays long without informing the police. Porters must report arrivals and departures of strangers, and passports incur charges.
The narrative describes a poverty stricken girl in front of a tanyard watching others view a grave. She remains outside in tears, unseen by the crowd, while the tale reflects on grief and perspective from above. The piece invites readers to buy a share in the widow's business.
An old schoolteacher recalls children with unusual names such as Iddy Idiosyncrasy Ninny Nineyvel Jones Independence Smith Yankee Doodle Brown and Snowball White from a piece in Wotasan's Home Companions. The narrator notes the striking variety of monikers among youngsters.
Sea birds especially gulls serve as fog signals by their cries guiding mariners toward land. Cliffs and coast attract flocks whose calls warn boatmen of nearby shore. A historical Isle of Man fine once punished shooting these birds.
Boston Herald notes Adam as the fellow who discovered the world in a terse exchange between a teacher and Harry about origins and exploration.
A publisher states that the articles and illustrations by C. M. Barnitz are protected and cannot be reprinted without special permission. The notice appears in the newspaper as a legal marker of author rights and usage restrictions.
A cautionary piece explains poultry tuberculosis with signs in birds, including pale combs, weight loss, and tubercles on feet and liver. It urges immediate culling, thorough disinfection, quarantine of new stock, and sanitary practices to prevent spread to humans and other flocks.
A nostalgic poem recalls a child’s mischief stealing a pumpkin pie and hiding it, blamed on rats, then tumbling into a pie mishap that ends with mother’s laughter and a lifelong nickname. The speaker, once a mischievous kid, reflects on punishing memories and enduring affection.
Practical guidance for selecting a bone cutter with vertical stand automatic feed. Emphasizes safe operation, deep cutting into soft bone, smooth feeding, easy cleaning, removable knives, minimal sharpening, and durable construction. Recommends heavy balance wheel, enclosed gears, and universal cutting of meat and bone for quick profit.
A survey of poultry farming insights covers age of pigeons for racing, late grasshopper arrivals puzzling turkey breeders in Indiana and Illinois, and Long Island’s vast incubator capacity. It notes New York's dominance in duck production, market proximity benefits, and a push for improved breeding methods and ethical advertising in the sector.
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