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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
7
A poem recounts shifting loves and hair colors as the speaker declares lifelong fidelity to his wife, noting how the changeable girl and multiple muses influenced his affections over time. The piece intertwines nostalgia and a humorous reflection on changing attractions.
Mant and Hay walk away after a tense exchange over a brooch as they discuss a married woman and a detective. Aaron, Beecot, Norman, and Grexon Hay reveal hints of a plot while Paul plans to return the brooch and uncover its backstory. A sudden crash ends the scene with Paul struck by a passing car in Oxford Street.
An extended account details a dramatic swordfish duel in blue ocean waters. Two large fish collide, exchange blows as one attempts to unsheathe its sword, and a final clash ends with wounds and a broken blade. The narrator later finds the victor washed ashore with injuries.
A brief Louisv ille Herald note quips about sharing an umbrella as a wife named James is urged to be less selfish and hold the umbrella over the mother as she gets wet.
In Court the Baltimore American notes a flashy display by Young Golt as he repeatedly gets arrested, framing it as a continuous courtroom performance and a constant show for spectators.
Reporters quote Miss Lowder at the theater box party last week as discussing a private gathering. The remark draws attention from patrons and prompts discussion about social circles and public space in the venue.
A tiny Paree dog jokes that though a pup, Pa's pants cannot fit him. The playful judge notes the humor and lighthearted tone of the scene.
A brief sketch notes public reaction to a toy bank scheme amid graft concerns. It cites Crawford and Harper's Weekly as context while suggesting skepticism about the program's progress and impact on families.
A playful line from Lippincott's asks if a small funny pain is called a cute indigestion, spoken by a child addressing his father with curiosity about medical quirks.
The exchange mocks reform talk with a wry quip about a character named Goit who claims he is on the mend implying financial trouble. The remark frames reform as a timely joke and hints at public attitudes toward change.
A Detroit Tribune humor item notes a Cass Alabama young woman telling her beau Will that his constant phone calls resemble a gas bill. The joke hinges on his persistence and the neighbors’ reactions.
A playful sports quip notes that Geraldine a cat may look at a king yet prefers three of them. The line ends with Puck signaling a hockey reference.
Quote from Philadelphia Press arguing readers should focus on domestic errors before critiquing foreign faults. It urges self scrutiny and cautions against fault finding that overlooks local sins. Published as a reflective editorial note.
In a lively exchange, Dyer defends aerial navigation while others ridicule balloonists. Lippincott counters with playful mocking remarks as the debate over flight continues.
A Chicago Tribune line urges a husband to consider personal business over domestic disputes, noting it is his concern to handle without involving his wife, as a warning about marital tensions.
Harold proposed last night in an awkward fashion as noted by a Chicago Tribune reader captioning the exchange. The chatter mirrors common wedding rumors across social circles with no formal confirmation.
A brief note stating that evening ties, though homely in appearance, are valued for keeping a man at home each night after dark, as quoted from the New York Press.
A Yonkers Statesman dialogue notes a humorous exchange about whether a baby resembles its mother and if a bird can talk, highlighting a playful contrast in comparing traits.
A fragment from the Houston Post presents a moral verse about a German wife and the danger of associating with a man who has the cloven breath. The poem uses a regional voice to warn against immoral company.
A witty New York Life remark suggests a man believes he instructs a girl in kissing during her postgraduate studies, satirizing self styled mentorship.
A light verse notes a woman’s perpetual smile and dimple as she laughs through the day. The piece from the Philadelphia Press reflects a playful, affectionate tone about everyday charm and wit.
A judge cites a remark about a woman’s expression noting her stony countenance as a facade, reflecting on perception and demeanor during a courtroom proceeding.
Poetic fragment presents a maiden sailor afraid of waves yet eager to sail the sea of love. The verse frames a maritime romance with motifs of night, fear, courage, and steadfast readiness.
A brief item notes a recipe comment from Harper’s Weekly in 1920 praising Hubby This pie as the kind mother used to buy at her bakery. It reflects a nostalgic bakery theme cited in the periodical.
The Chicago News jokes about milliners offering mushroom hats trimmed with frogs as a playful critique of fashion. The piece highlights humorous nods to women’s hats and quirky accessories.
A detailed guide by Andrew Ross of Minnesota on scalding hogs for skin removal. It covers water temperature 185 to 195 degrees, sequence of scalding, how to tell when hair loosens, and steps for scraping, cleaning head and feet, and hanging the carcass. Includes tips on common mistakes and alternate methods for large hogs.
A foreign scientist challenges the belief that salt is essential for domestic animals. He argues that adding salt to the ration disturbs normal processes, alters tissue and fluid composition, and gradually replaces salts normally present in tissues, causing pathological conditions.
A practice largely instrumental in spreading tuberculosis involves selling animals known to be diseased without informing buyers. This occurs in private deals and at public auctions.
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