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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1907
Page
2
A National Stockman and Farmer tip explains diluting kerosene into a milky emulsion to disinfect hogs and curb mange. The recipe uses soft soap, water, and kerosene in a five gallon can, shaken and topped with rain water. Six to eight piglets per pen, dry bedding, and frequent antiseptic spraying support growth to six to seven months and 225 to 275 pounds.
Farm Life writer says six to eight weeks marks the proper time to wean piglets. At this age they digest solids and grow as well as if nursing. The sow needs recuperation time and should raise two litters yearly. If pigs suckle beyond eight weeks, the sow’s udder may be injured and gradual weaning advised for heavy milker sows.
The article advises placing a small box of salt near the feed trough so horses and other stock can access it freely rather than being fed salt irregularly. It notes horses prefer salt available at will and warns against forcing salt into troughs with every feeding.
A humorous clipping notes a bachelor’s uneasy charm as he holds a baby while the mother watches eagerly. The scene captures the comic tension of new parenthood and the awkward, endearing moment between an approving partner and a reluctant stand‑in caretaker.
A satire exchange notes a math error about coal pricing. The teacher asks how many tons $20 buys at $5 per ton and is corrected by the disturbing element who asserts three tons. The Harvard Lampoon tone mocks misapplied arithmetic in a classroom setting.
A letter from Mrs Bliss asks her milliner to post an order for a hat while Mr Bliss commands tying his hands with a cord to avoid forgetfulness. The fragment suggests domestic correspondence with a side note of restraint.
In a Memphis Journal extract a young man confronts a woman, bitterly asking if she suspects his foolishness. She responds with the shock of the moment, noting the sudden turn in their relationship as emotions flare.
A compact reflection on virtue from Dr. Samuel Johnson notes that individuals reveal proper conduct at moments, suggesting occasional alignment with ideal behavior. The quotation emphasizes tempering actions with timely moral insight.
The Social Economic club proposes a formal female city government with a near mayor and alderwomen to govern Chicago. A 35 member alderman slate, plus a full cabinet and boards, would meet after real council sessions with Mrs. John F. Thompson appointing aldermen and a tentative slate naming candidates for mayor, treasurer, comptroller, health, and board leadership.
Denver correspodent reports G. W. Swink ex state senator will introduce watermelon cider and cantaloupe butter in Colorado. He plans to buy machinery and start the plant next fall claiming the products will be better and cheaper than traditional forms.
A New York Times dispatch from Omaha reports Armour's South Omaha plant will hire company manicures to groom women workers nails after a government inspection. The move aims to improve sanitation and is said Swift & Co and other packing firms will follow suit in South Omaha plants.
The article outlines fabric handling to avoid wear, notch and baste precisely with silk, construct underlap plackets, and ensure skirt seams lie flat. It warns neck issues from narrow back shoulder space and recommends dividing the neck into three parts and lengthening the neckband for a better fit.
This recipe details two baked and fried treats. The first uses sugar butter flour eggs sour milk baking soda molasses and spices baked quickly. The second creates lemon crullers with lemon rind yolk and milk, then fried to a golden color and dusted with sugar.
A list of cautions warns readers to never leave lamp lit when away from home or leave matches medicine or a gun within reach of children. Do not place hot vessels on floors or stairs and keep doors closed to avoid collisions. Remove obstacles like hassocks from walkways and position chairs so a person rising cannot trip.
The article advises placing mirrors to reflect pleasing views such as a window or a door to another room to create a sense of space. It warns never to hang a mirror where sun rays strike it since light and heat damage the quicksilver backing, dulling the reflection.
Do you find your gas stove a real economizer These common habits waste fuel Lighting burners before use Baking one item at a time Heating water or cooking in uncovered vessels Placing small vessels on large burners Using large burners when small would do Not turning off flame before removing food Not lowering flames when boiling already
In Calcutta the dialogue describes luminous paint used to light a baby’s face for giving a night drink without turning on gas. Benedick explains the invention, Singleton asks its purpose, and the scene highlights early glow technology.
Washington reports 30 patent grants listed by numbers and names to residents of Iowa including Albert Kurdle Sibley A K Johns Cedar Rapids N G Christiansen Ringsted J W Pim Lucas Pear ly Haunt Centerville Charley Leak Numa T N Wallace Centerville assignor of fifteen one hundredths J G sh Manchester C L Bald win Waterloo Gerit Huisman Kamrara L J Powers Waterloo Powers Mfg Co Kathy Powers L J British? Noted items include Oil-heater Marker for carp planters and various mechanical devices across cities such as Ames Ames Waterloo Des Moines and Centerville with designers and assignors.
One hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo certify their honesty and ability. Walding Kinnan & Marvin endorse the firm. Cure taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Patrolman Rol land Curry of Key West Florida suffered two years from rheumatism that attacked his knees feet and hands. After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm rubbed on his body he slept through pain and within two weeks the disease was driven away with no trouble for more than three months. Sold by Cook and Sherman.
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