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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1907
Page
7
A Farm and Fireside writer describes a four compartment self feeder for fowls containing two grades of grit fine and coarse cracked oyster shell and fine cut bone. Each pen has access to a feeder that birds learn to use, with small pans and a lid to keep feed clean. The design uses light boards or soap boxes and focuses on simple construction and ease of use.
The National Stockman and Farmer predicts a temporary drop in cattle on large open ranges as they are divided into smaller ranches and farms. They say the move will boost future herd sizes by enhancing feed, care, and efficiency, ending old lavish practices.
In the corn belt two cuttings of sorghum can be fed green to all stock including poultry with profit. Begin with light grain first, then a small sorghum portion, increasing gradually. Fresh sorghum is succulent and may cause bloating if overfed early. with ordinary precautions no trouble is expected.
Gladys as a girl loves the carousel and wins the golden ring. She remains loyal to her youthful ideals as bridesmaids praise her grown achievements. New York Herald
Mary E. Johnson announces a public sale of parlor bedroom and kitchen furniture at 2 p m on Wednesday June 26 1907 at 421 W Washington St Washington Iowa. Ice cream daily at Hays restaurant. Do Not Neglect the Children advises seeking immediate care for a child’s loose bowels with Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil as directed with each bottle sold by Cook Sherman.
A Washington Star note records a social season remark by Mr Cumro x, stating one of the girls is engaged but none are married, reflecting cautious sentiment on courtship outcomes.
A judge quips that a new chauffeur is not yet a flight risk after a month on the job, noting he has not eloped with the speaker's wife. The exchange frames a dry courtroom humor moment.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a suitor proclaims reading the heart and a maid challenges matching affection with equal wealth, in a vignette cited from Lippincott's Magazine.
A witty remark from the Philadelphia Press contrasts the saying that love conquers all with a quip that love cannot save the head of a lover. The exchange highlights humorous banter on romantic folly.
A verse noting that any statesman may break up a trust if public demand drives him, but the blamed evils often reform and avoid lasting busting, reflecting on the persistence of trust power.
Chicago News notes Tom Fred and Jack Stuck show strong interest in Miss Peachley during the evening event. The piece highlights flirtatious interaction and public curiosity about the pair.
A light verse notes Lulu who pursued a rich suitor but none appeared. Frustrated she ends up marrying a Zulu, a playful twist in a Baltimore American joke verse.
In a brief exchange republished from the New York Press Hewitt asks about summer plans and Jewett replies that his wife may go and he may not have to.
A Philadelphia Press fragment shows a man asking about love and a woman blushing as she answers she has not loved this week. The exchange emphasizes shy courtship and restraint in a social scene.
In a light quip from the Atlanta Constitution a speaker denies telling a fish lie while admitting the current tale is not a fish lie, showcasing playful verb play and local wit.
A fragment from the Philadelphia Bulletin presents a lyrical couplet urging a lover to meet in spring twilight. The speaker requests a quinine pill as part of the intimate exchange, framed in a poetic mood.
A fragment from Lippincott's Magazine shows Hart recounting a favor to Marks and a reply questioning or confirming the favor. The dialogue hints at workplace or social dynamics without providing further context or identification.
A verse from the Chicago Record-Herald notes that when a woman errs the gossips yelp yet a discreet man remains nearby to offer aid and support amid public scrutiny.
The Minneapolis Journal questions the main difficulty in a play and suggests strategies to persuade a manager to read the script. It reflects concerns about getting theater executives engaged and reading proposals.
The Washington Star notes a decision to discontinue spring and stop poets after a recurring seasonal woe. No further details provided.
A quip from a Woman's Home Companion column jokes about silent letters in names and phrases. It mentions Wilfred Ma and Mrs De Style as playful examples of letters that are not spoken. The line lampoons forgetfulness in mailing correspondence.
A brief note from the Atlanta Constitution complains about a man who eats soup aloud, describing his table manners as notorious and embarrassing to observers.
Kansas City Times notes a quip about resolving trouble with song and a line urging persistence, reflecting a lighthearted voice in the column.
On August 7 1906 the Wisconsin Experiment Station ran a flood experiment on three cranberry plots. One flood lasted twenty hours at 70 degrees causing about 5 percent berry soaking while the other two floods lasted thirty two hours at 69.8 degrees soaking at least 50 percent of berries. Source New England Homestead.
The Washington Star notes the climate’s odd effects on people, warning it is dangerous for humans while aiding bacteria. The piece casts the weather as a capricious force with public health implications.
A witty quip from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch contrasts teamwork with the toll of manual labor. The saying reflects the idea that shared effort eases tasks but personal upkeep can complicate them.
The Philadelphia Ledger notes public rumor of large losses but expresses gratitude for having none, reflecting a cautious stance on financial trust and speculation.
A contrast of two land markets where market gardeners profit by city waste fertility while milk farmers grow wealth on the western prairies through grain. The piece notes the divergent paths of agricultural wealth tied to land productivity and fertilizer sources.
A fragment outlines critique of modern society's moral climate with references to odor and gasoline, hinting at decay and corruption. The terse lines pose provocative questions about communal values and behavior in contemporary life.
A note from the Cleveland Leader remarks on humor as brevity and wit, describing the humorist as always short yet essential to the paper's voice and charm. The piece underscores concise humor as the soul of wit.
Evangelical Lutherans at Valley Paris plan to dedicate their new church edifice on Sunday June 30. Rev L D Young from Washington will preach in the morning. other ministers speak at 2 and 8 pm. The choir will provide music. morning baptism and about forty new members joining. Free meals served. Rev K Michels invites all to attend.
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