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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1908
Page
6
An illustrated page explains a simple toy electroscope using a bent wire, tin foil, and a glass tumbler to demonstrate electrification. It also describes a puzzling bee shell puzzle by steeping an egg in vinegar to soften the shell, then reforming it in a bottle.
Animals stage a race with a lion and tiger competing while the giraffe wins by a neck. The fox and peacock take roles as starter and referee as the crowd watches. Various antics and bluster accompany the playful event reported in the Baltimore American.
An Ohio breeder details a light strong sheep rack that can be lengthened to fit space. The rack splits pens, allows sheep to push an ear of corn to shell, and uses light wood slats with hard posts. Dimensions include a four inch deep box, twenty inch floor width, and thirty four inch posts.
The article describes building a hay and grain rack with a twelve foot box rack twelve inches high from ground record top rail smooth for easy basket loading. Slats seven inches apart using barrel staves or matched lumber for waste free feeding. a twelve foot rack fits about thirty four lambs at fifty five pounds each.
A sheep breeder urges careful selection advising against breeding to a dry fleeced ram. Emphasizes a sire as proper improver only if he is a good individual from the best lineage. Stresses studying sire dam and bloodlines, following the show ring but selecting only well fitted sheep. Values honesty as crucial in breeding.
The guide notes sieve oats for pig feed to remove hulls and cautions against overfeeding calves. It praises oats as a top grain for American farms when balanced with cracked barley or corn and silage. Apples with dry corn aid hog gains and cooling the hogs. For dairy cows, grain on pasture pays for dairy efficiency, especially for high producers. ordinary cows benefit when pastures are scarce.
A long declarative comparison argues that your boy enjoys comfort, schooling, and religious and social advantages while her boy works hard, faces hardship, and lacks refinement. The piece questions whether hardship could sharpen character, suggesting a clash of potential futures depending on circumstances.
A humorous cartoon caption shows Mrs Cat-Now asking why Tom bought useless items while Mr Cat-Well replies he bought them for a mere bong. The quip reflects playful wordplay and mid 19th century magazine humor.
A London Mail note reports fellow keeper Page set to marry, with plans for a church ceremony. The announcement signals a community event as friends and family prepare for the nuptials.
The Journal corrects a previously listed Rosebud drawing winner from Mrs Louise Michels to Mrs Louise Nichols of east Washington. Nichols draws number 450 and is unaware of her luck. Also noted is Miss Della Patton visiting Sigourney for a weekend. An advertisement from C R Kluger The Jeweler of Indianapolis promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy with a testimonial from Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Henry Keintz of Brighton, Democratic candidate for member of the board of supervisors, was in the city Saturday attending to political matters.
An advertisement explains backache stems from weak kidneys and ovarian issues. It touts DeBell's Kidney Pills as a remedy that strengthens kidneys, neutralizes uric acid, and relieves rheumatic pains including sciatic discomfort. Endorsements from J W Davis and J Watson are cited.
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