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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1910
Page
4
C K Needham finishes court reporting in Oskaloosa and other residents travel home after visits. A private sale on East Second Street lists an extension table and furniture on June 23 and 24 from 9 am to 4 pm. George Frane bought a Buick Model 17 from B F Dixon & Co while several others return from visits or depart for Keokuk and Keota.
Mrs. Ella Proudfit and her son Claire traveled to Crawfordsville to visit at the J. T. Clark home. H. M. Stewart and W. P. Wells left for Marshalltown for a cattle sale. Mrs. John Titterington and Mrs. Mary Williams went to Havre to visit the Will Ling home.
The Misses Maud and Mabel Penne return to Sigourney from a visit at the Will Dupuis home. A. R. Miller is killed to give the Fourth of July address at Richmond, while C. A. Dewey will speak at the Brighton celebration. Nettie Crawford returns to Wellman after attending the normal institute and spending Sunday there. Dougherty Bros offer warm weather gear.
Fred Dupis of Sigourney visited the city to oversee business interests as the Dupuis brothers prepare to relocate their telephone plant into a newly purchased building. The town anticipates notable visitors for the upcoming Fourth of July parade, with Washington residents urged to attend and witness the events.
A family keeps sparrows in the city and feeds them daily. A curious sparrow enters the dining room and eyes a nearby canary in a brass cage. The canary scolds the intruder and the bold bird escapes back outside as the canary sings, ending the sparrow’s room visits.
President Taft, informed of a senate filibuster against the postal ratings banker, canceled his planned New Haven visit to watch his son Robert graduate at Yale. He summoned several recalcitrant senators for a forcible talk to press their stance.
The council advises spacing street trees at least forty feet apart and using fast growers between them for quick effect. Plan for sun to reach buildings, avoid dense shade, and remove crowded or inferior trees rather than trimming. One healthy tree outweighs a yard of poor specimens, with care to avoid crowding and disease.
Advice on evaluating housing ads to choose a home you can afford. Encourages studying options and considering long term value. Suggests a good home supports greater purpose and earning potential while urging caution in decisions.
A batch of local items lists business visitors from Muscatine and Albia, new post cards at Boss Drug, and multiple residents returning home from travels. The notes cover church events, family visits, and upcoming community gatherings with dates and places around Washington and nearby towns.
Proper moisture regulation is crucial for plant health. Water when needed in thorough quantities, adjust by plant type and soil, and avoid evening watering to prevent fungal diseases.
Describes a simple paprika chicken method using a young chicken, salt, paprika, and tomatoes. The dish is cooked without water, served on a hot platter with a creamy tomato sauce, and finished with paprika and salt to taste.
In warm weather reduce food portions by half and favor fruits vegetables salads milk and cereals. Avoid meat and greasy foods and drink plenty of water for health benefits.
Music teachers from Minnesota and North Dakota gathered at Detroit Lake for a three day workshop featuring several concerts and excursions. About a hundred teachers attend the Dubuque convention to participate in the annual state music and business sessions running through Friday. Foley's Kidney Remedy is recommended for children, aiding bed wetting and recovery after measles and scarlet fever.
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