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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1907
Page
6
A Chicago Tribune health note by Dr George Edmond Flood extols a regimen for rheumatism and kidney bladder troubles. It warns diet rest and exercise aid prevention but not cure and promotes a specific compound Fluid Ext Cascara Aromatic with barkola Prickly Ash and aromatic elixir as a known effective treatment.
A playful experiment shows two goblets balanced on chair rims with a central stick held between them. A forceful strike breaks the middle of the stick, yet the goblets remain intact, illustrating the transfer of impact to the stick rather than the glass.
A playful round of Gardening Game invites players to name planted items and what grows. Examples show punned outcomes such as a rubber plant from a ball, a carnation from the United States, dates from a calendar, a dock from a ship, furs from an old coat, 4 o clock from a watch, a wall flower from a pert miss, hops from steps, and a potato from an Irishman.
A neat observation game asks players to study ten to twelve articles with clearly marked numbers for one minute. Participants then recall the articles in order, numbering them as remembered. The activity strengthens memory and is recommended for parents as a gentle brain and body exercise.
The text explains why desert plants have tiny surfaces and deep roots to minimize evaporation. It notes leaves may stand upright to avoid direct sun, while in wet climates trees like maples have pointed leaves to shed rain and prevent rot.
A Minneapolis Journal item describes cultural differences with humorous observations about manners and etiquette, followed by Lord Kelvin’s analogy. It notes polite salutes, hat tipping, and varied dress, then shifts to Kelvin’s estimate of molecular scale.
Increasing cloudiness with showers in Iowa today and tomorrow. West portion to night will see rising temperatures as conditions shift from overcast to wetter with likely showers Sunday. The forecast applies to preparatory spring conditions across the state.
Mr and Mrs Howard Bean left for Keota for a brief visit. Rev Acheson arrived from Ainsworth for a brief city visit. Mr and Mrs H Fishburn of Crawfordsville were city visitors yesterday. Jessie Wiley returned from Rubio to spend Sunday at home. Howard White returned to West Chester after a brief city visit. Lucile Peck went to Sigourney for a Christian Endeavor convention. Ellis Peters returned home from Cotter after a week at the Academy. Margaret Cowden left for Sigourney for a convention. Mrs G S Eckerman returned home to West Chester after a day in the city. Mrs Downing, visiting at James Miller’s, left for Keota. Mary and Donald Gorham left for West Chester to visit grandparents E B Gorham. For sale 400 bushels Reid’s Yellow Dent seed corn. Leave orders at Washington County Savings Bank or Jou 689. Anderson & Denison, Mrs J M Stewart of Ainsworth will sell eggs from Barred Rocks. This yard has 75 pallets and hens mated to 590 point cockerels. Keota Eagle notes Memorial Day speech by Attorney Clifford Thorne of Washington with full program to follow. Mrs August Post returned from Moulton after visiting Mrs Dana, accompanied by daughter Mrs Erlewine of San Bernardino. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup advertised as mild and pleasant for women and children. Obtain booklet and sample at all druggists.
Alvin H. Stimpson of Willimantic Connecticut nearly gave up until he tried Foley's Kidney Cure. He credits four bottles with complete recovery from acute kidney trouble and now is entirely well and free from suffering. Sold by All Drug.
A hard time of the year to provide for the table at Royal Market with Roast Boil Steak Pork Veal Mutton and Stew options. Fresh fish mackerel white fish pickles olives smoked fish vegetables sausages and cooked meats also available. Market open until 9 00 o'clock evenings.
In a playful exchange, Mrs Dimling tells six year old Freddy he is the baby’s cousin. Freddy insists with a humorous twist that he already had two cousins before the birth, adding charm to a family moment.
Practical directions for growing peaches in warm fertile soil with balanced nutrients. Advises on site selection slopes, deep plowing, mulching, open tree tops, spacing, and fertilizer use. Describes crop rotation under trees, disease pruning, and lists hardy cling and freestone varieties with suitability by climate.
Green Mountain and Moore's Diamond are early white grapes with Green Mountain sweet but overripening soon. Niagara is praised as the queen of grapes, fragrant and versatile, hanging to frost with amber color and honeycomb flavor. Successful culture requires good soil drainage and ample fertilizer and spraying.
The text praises Muscat of Alexandria as a premier grape and Early Rivers as a fine early nectar. It advises thinning peaches, forcing strawberries for a fall crop, and growing figs in pots. It warns against heavy heat and endorses well ripened melons under glass and Madresfield Court grapes with thin skins. It also notes potted small apples are easy and attractive.
Mrs Joyce of 180 Sullivan Street Claremont New Hampshire reports buying Foley's Kidney Cure about a year ago and says it cured a long standing kidney trouble. She calls it grand medicine and recommends it. Sold by all druggists.
Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin offers free samples of Preventics and a booklet on colds mailed on request. Preventics are non gastrointestinal tablets claimed to prevent colds when taken at the sneeze stage and to break up a La Grippe cold safely. Sold by J H Stewart.
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