Delivery Contest Stakes Set for Journal Carriers
The Journal announces a delivery contest due to recent shifts in delivery and collecting forces. Prizes include a Gold Watch and Chain for best collection, 5 cash for second, and 10 cash for best delivery service with fewest misses and complaints. Contestants listed include Barclay Miller, Harry Berry, Cloyce Anderson, Austin Hart, and Elliot Grayson.
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Journal Gold Watch and Chain
Harry Berry
Cloyce Anderson
Phil Dupuis
Charley Denison
Barclay Miller
Austin Hart
Hlomer Freding
Thomas Daugherty
Guy Knauss
Elliot Grayson
Frank Eldridge
How to Balance a Cup on a Knife Point
A Chicago News item explains balancing a quarter full cup on a carving knife by corking a coffee cup and inserting a four pronged fork through the cork to lower the center of gravity. A steady hand and calm nerves are required to place the cup in exact equilibrium without a spill.
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Chicago News
The Rabbit Family Learns Life Lessons for Survival
A children's passage describes how young rabbits learn food, safety, and recognition of enemies from Molly Cottontail. It explains the signaling system of thumps, nose wobble, and the habit of drinking dew and tasting mother’s fodder as guidance for growth and safety.
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Bunny
Molly Cottontail
Farms to Rent See J A Y Ashby at Once or Phone
Classified line announces farms available for rent in large or small parcels. Contact J A Y Ashby at 88 for details and arrangements. Local reader action urged to inquire promptly.
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J. A. Y. Ashby
Local arrivals and travels noted in Ottumwa today
J W Applegate and Glen Sands traveled through Ottumwa for business and short visits. Milton Jones arrived from Haskins, Mrs G K McFarlard came from Havre, Miss Bertha Anderson returned home near Wyman, Miss Elsie Smith left for Rubio, Miss Agnes Black and Miss Sylvia Baker joined in Ottumwa then headed to Cedar Rapids. A note on Gold Mine flour surveys shows seventy five percent would switch if others matched quality. Stratford excursion leaves February fifth. L D Higgins handles trip plans.
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Milton Jones
Haskins
G. K. McFarlard
Havre
A. J. Gardner
Bertha Anderson
Wyman
Glen Sands
Ainsworth
A. N. Alberson
L. D. Higgins
Stratford
Texas
Agnes Black
Sylvia Baker
Cedar Rapids
How to Cure Chilblains by Bucklens Arnica Salve
John Kemp of East Otsfield Maine recommends Bucklens Arnica Salve to prevent chilblains and describes its success on salt rheum fever sores ulcers piles burns frost bite and skin diseases. The product is sold for 25 cents at Stewart's Pharmacy.
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John Kemp
Otsfield
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Scrambled Eggs in a Hat Trick Explained
A vintage trick teaches placing four eggs in a hat and cooking them over candle flame to create hot scrambled eggs. The secret is that all but one eggs are hollowed earlier and emptied, with a dropped solid egg to mislead guests into thinking all four were real.
The Enchanted Tray Delights Children With Static Sparks
A simple science trick uses an iron tray placed on four dry glasses. Rub the tray with brown paper to generate electricity, producing bright sparks that jump to your finger without danger, a curious amusement for young listeners.
Year Round Contentment Loves Every Season
A speaker expresses preference for all seasons. In summer heat and winter storms the speaker finds delight. They praise spring and autumn, and affirm satisfaction with the whole year.
Iowa Weather Forecast From Washington D C January 26
Special to The Evening Journal reports fair conditions across Iowa tonight with snow in northern portions and warmer levels. Sunday is expected to bring more snow and a warmer trend overall.
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Washington, D. C
the Evening Journal
Iowa
Whitaker Heads to Ottumwa on Brief Business Trip
Harry Whitaker departed this morning for Ottumwa on a short business trip.
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Harry Whitaker
Ottumwa
Kidney Trouble Warns of Hidden Dangers and Cure
An insidious kidney malady may progress before symptoms are noticed. Take Foley's Kidney Cure at first sign of trouble to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Sold by all druggists.
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Foley
Bright
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Frank L, Wilson
Monarch
Dougherty Bros
the Clothiers
West Side
Square Meals
Roy Y.stichter
Washington National Bank
Washington, Iowa
Journal Carriers
Ing Service
Balancing Feat
Rabbit
Hannay
J. W. Applegate
Elsie Smith
Rubio
H. A. Baxter
New York
J. A. Harwood
C. S. Lemmon
Weather Forecast
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