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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1906
Page
7
A Philadelphia Ledger feature explores numeric curiosities such as 142857 multiplying to circulate its digits and a word-location magic trick. It explains patterns when scaled and outlines a self revealing calculation leading to page line and word numbers.
The passage praises the bobolink for its cheerful song and lively dancing as it moves from tree to reed. It notes the bird’s festive dress, its secrecy about nest locations, and a playful account of both Mr and Mrs Bobolink keeping their nesting secret from others.
A child recalls lengthy errands to Jimmy's farm, playing with Jimmy, chasing a runaway billy goat, and a day of fishing. They return to Jimmy’s mother who fuels them with hot fish cookies and cherry pudding. The narrator laments fatigue but cherishes the wholesome visit.
A traditional Dutch tale recalls a boy who saved Holland by plugging a leak in a dike. The story contrasts the original boy’s sacrifice with a modern child who bravely similarily acts to stop water from bursting the embankment and faces the cold night.
A director guides guests through a misdirection in a party game. One guest steps out while the others select an article, then the host prefaces the reveal by pointing to something black before indicating the chosen item, maintaining mystery and prompting speculation.
A curious Indian tailor bird, tiny yellow and thumb sized, uses a leaf as a sewing project. It plucks a dead leaf, carries in a fiber thread and stitches the leaves together to form a hidden hanging nest. The nest has an opening at the top, deceptive to snakes monkeys and men.
The excerpt describes a rabbit shadow figure made by placing hands between a wall and a light, a traditional pastime for youths since old times. It then notes a modern variation a swan figure formed by one arm and both hands, visualizing a swan gliding on a pond and turning its head to preen.
A verse from Youth's Companion contrasts Bertha and Priscilla visiting. Bertha disdains the speaker's dolls books and walks, while Priscilla brings Aminta and displays garments, prompting the speaker to wish for more visits. The poem notes social etiquette in calling.
Mrs Mary A Walters of St Clair Avenue Columbus writes she was weakened by drugs and unable to eat or sleep. After trying Electric Bitters she reports immediate improvement and a complete cure. Druggist Sewart guarantees the tonic. Mrs R Sturgeon returned home from Keota after visiting A J Smith.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for liver and kidney troubles by purifying blood and strengthening the stomach. It claims to boost red blood, calm nerves, and eliminate poisons, noting no alcohol or harmful drugs. It touts professional endorsements, a badge of honesty, and offers free medical guidance and the Common Sense Medical Adviser.
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