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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1909
Page
2
A low cost farm gate that rises or folds using a balance weight. Use clear lumber, braced to work in both directions. Weight can be a galvanized iron bucket filled with gravel, rope should be sturdy, and posts set deep. A wooden wheel pulley can replace scrap iron parts.
Government advances Morgan horse breeding at Waybridge VI. The American mule valued at 416,939,000 for disease resistance. Kansas station reports 11.00 per acre from rape pasture and 24.10 from alfalfa in ninety eight days from July 25 to Oct 31. Emphasizes soil fertility with fertilization and wood ashes. warns on nitrogen rich feed for idle horses and the need for daily exercise to prevent azoturia.
A long standing Missouri family method for curing ham and making Mississippi sausage. For an eighteen to twenty pound ham mix saltpeter with brown sugar rub into the ham then pack in salt and salt boxes four to six weeks. After drying, pepper heavily around the bone and smoke six to eight weeks. Mississippi sausage combines tenderloin fat pepper salt cayenne and sage ground and mixed.
A South Carolina statesman recounts how the name Ryan entered Senator Benjamin Tillman’s family through a violent colonial episode. He explains his grandfather named his son after the captured and vengeful English Tory hunter Ryan, who was killed by Booth in the woods, and the name passed down to Tillman’s father and to him.
Judge Kenesaw M. Landis known for fining the Standard Oil trust is seen in Chicago without an overcoat. He explains he used his coat to light a fire to keep warm with the spirit of charity. Earlier he sentenced Matthew Aronson white slaver to the house of correction, who lacks a coat as well.
A Brooklyn breeder, C. A. Wintzer, showed a breastbone free duck at the Bridgeport poultry show. He claims careful culturing produced a duck without a breastbone, easing the age old problem for carvers at festive tables.
Burlinton florist John G. Sholl raises a rare telescope goldfish with half orange and half black coloration. The fish, named Old Nasau, draws fabulous offers as a potential Princeton University mascot.
A playful feature presents a riddle about a subject hinted by nursery rhyme lines and marching songs. The piece notes the subject shows promise of business sense with caution on extending credit, and ends by calling the clock repair to fix a stopped clock.
Lemmon's Pharmacy asserts there has been no record of a cough or cold worsening to pneumonia after using Foley's Honey and Tar. It claims the product cures deep seated coughs and colds, suggesting no need for alternatives.
Fox and Dewey present N eight and S Quick Change Mesmerist performing at the Unique tonight. Ceilings at cost featured Friday and Saturday at Catharine Benz’s millinery store. F. L. Stewart was a Columbus Junction caller between trains last evening. Dora Miller arrived from Brighton and visits Fred Long’s home. Mrs. F. J. Helvie of Ainsworth was a passenger for home last evening after visiting Winfield and her aunt Mrs. Stinson who suffered a fall last week.
A fable style humor piece where a chipmunk invites a whale into a parlor for a snack. The whale declines politely yet is persuaded to enter and is eaten, leading to a moral about not entering dangerous situations. A final joke notes not to ask an elephant to change a V.
A cheeky exchange hints at a divorce rumor as one speaker quips about cruelty and the other clarifies the true issue is her gown. The dialog captures social gossip and fashion focus in a light public tone.
A fragment discusses why many women appear grateful or content, suggesting it stems from having escaped being born men. The passage lacks context and names.
A playful exchange features two speakers debating mind reading as one quip asks if thinking about minds is involved. The back and forth highlights a lighthearted dispute over cognitive assumptions and awareness.
A fragment shows lingering questions about the death of Brown with the query When did he die posed amid a remark that he has stopped worrying reflecting a local prompt for details.
An old advertisement touts Mi O Na tablets as a remedy for indigestion and stomach trouble claiming permanent cure by strengthening stomach walls. It asserts quick relief, boosts flesh, cleanses bowels and blood, with a 50 cent box at Lemmon's Pharmacy and money back guarantee.
A dated essay discusses vanity, friendship, and humor as social currency. It weighs the costs of appearance, paying debts, and pranks, noting time, balance, and self care. It argues brains must be used wisely and cautions that arrogance invites counter lesson and trouble.
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