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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1909
Page
7
A brief on dogs bred for use describes the bull dog gripping cattle by the nose and the dachshund as a badger hunter. A report from North Raynham Massachusetts states Alfred Parlow suffocated after falling with his hat covering his face on the roadside.
A short column extols keeping still in conflict and anger There is praise for silence as a mighty force and a path to self control The piece urges delaying responses avoiding sending hurtful letters and letting time soften emotions. It echoes sayings about time and silence weighing more than words.
A London Scraps tale recalls a farmer wife testing a servant who fears blindness as meat on the plate reveals her sight. The second anecdote notes Haydn’s odd method for timing when a singer disputed tempo with a conductor and a court favorite’s appearance influenced his decision.
An Penn Oil & Supply Co advertisement argues crude oil quality varies by origin, claims Pennsylvanian crude is best, and promotes Family Safety Oil and White Lily Gasoline with higher tests and gravity. It asserts longer-lasting gasoline, less wick soot, and higher flame, justifying a possible price premium and listing multiple local dealers.
Fox and Dewey props list eight new serge suits. Otto Dede of Oskaloosa and Dougherty Bros visited last evening. Amelia Keeley of Keota spent the day in the city. Rosa Langenberg arrived from Iowa City. Ray Page went to Columbus Junction yesterday on No. 61. Mr and Mrs M Porter traveled to West Chester. Marie Michener of West Branch visits Lucile Miller. Ruth Southwell returned to Ortonville Minnesota after weeks here. Mazie E K Lane of Columbus Ohio arrived from Chicago for a few days at the Morton home. Steck's jewelry offers barrette repair. Mc Namara's Furniture advertises designs. Phone 59 for safe horses and cab rides. M R Meek succeeds Frank Webb.
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