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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
5
Special to the Evening Journal reports a forecast for Iowa with.Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with likely showers in eastern and central portions. High pressure shifts, bringing cooler temperatures and unsettled skies across the state.
Local note reports oysters shipped to the south side market and fresh salted almonds and peanuts available at the Vienna.
A DIY guide explains simple home crafts for Christmas. It describes heart shaped pin cushions and a linen cover for a medicine glass, featuring a dainty pattern and stitched edging to make practical, decorative gifts.
The piece describes ribbon corset bags with outside pockets containing suspenders and corset laces as a novelty. It suggests making a soft cashmere nightie style version and compares to a toothbrush case without rubber lining, noting dainty sachet pouches sewn to the bottom as a welcome gift.
A Wisconsin resident credits Foley's Orino Laxative with saving his three year old son who suffered severe constipation and high fever. The parent recalls two doses leading to a fever break and full recovery, with the pharmacist Lemmon's Pharmacy associated with the product.
Draw a heart shaped cushion on light cardboard cut two shapes for each side. Cover with scented cotton then silk. Place the doll head between cardboard pieces and sew with silk. Attach a baby ribbon bow on each side for hanging. Dress the doll in yellow silk with gauze wings fastened at the waist.
The article describes a doll pincushion crafted with a cotton filled full skirt and a circular cardboard insert at the bottom. It suggests using natural crash cushions and options for linen tops cords embroidered emblems initials class colors and fraternity designs as gifts for college students.
Betty and her father discuss the widow living in the Red House and her five children after a violent death. Betty vows help, while Cyril's air gun temptation is redirected toward compassion as they view the widowed mother through the ash tree and wager on kinder behavior rather than hunting birds.
Gerald Maay seeks a recall or repayment from Geraldine after a stated trust disagreement in a New York context. The note hints at family or personal dispute with omitted details.
A reflective note from the Los Angeles Times about returning from the coast with empty shells and lighter pockets, portraying a season of sparse bounty and modest fortunes.
A fragment from Brooklyn Life shows a man asserting power in his arm to Geraldine, hinting at a possible bold claim or personal dynamic within an ongoing narrative. The quoted line suggests character interaction and dramatic tension.
A short note in the Kansas City Times describes a fisher misled by a jug of bait that made his eyes seem greater than they were, illustrating a curious exaggeration in everyday impressions.
The Philadelphia Press notes a blunt line about a man being an expert at making love as Miss Flurtie and Mr Chellus converse in a cheeky dialogue.
A concise scrapbook anecdote reappears with slight name changes suggested to refresh the narrative. The piece nods to a familiar voice and hints at a fresh issuance in a regional posting.
A Rural Guilford Maine family reports improved health after using Dr King’s New Life Pills for three years. The ad claims gentle cleansing and toning benefits and promotes sale at J. E. Lemmon’s drug store for 25 cents.
An old field guide notes a folk remedy claiming that sowing rape seed in a thistle infested field will annihilate the perennial thistles and protect crops. The piece frames the tactic as a practical solution to persistent weeds.
A dialogue recalls a Sunday School teacher asking about a benediction and a mother’s nightly question to her son Arthur about sealing doors windows and the cat.
The document outlines Iowa primary election procedures for nominating a U S Senate candidate. It requires a written request for a primary ballot, affirms party affiliation, and restricts ballots for those who have participated in another party's previous primary. It names W C Hayward as Secretary of State and Co E Myers as County Auditor.
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