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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1907

Page

6

Wehee Hive Seeks Maccabee Homes Aid for Needy

The Wee Hive proposes establishing Maccabee homes for the aged disabled and orphans to be supported by a 1 cent share from each tenthly rate and direct tent contributions. The supreme record keeper reports 1 032 tents gave 15 600 20 for California earthquake sufferers while a tent membership contest added a few smokers and a gain of fifteen.

Maccabee Homes Neimbers General Relief Department Supreme Record Keeper California

New York Grand Master Over Royal and Select Masons

William FH Andrews named grand master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters in New York state, active since 1878, born 1849 in New Haven, Connecticut, educated in New York City, admitted to the bar in 1860, led councils in 1904 and 1895, began grand council service in 1902 as grand standard bearer. Also notes on Masonry topics, Vermont commanderies, and other lodge items.

Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters State of New York William FH. Andrews Connecticut New Haven New York City Andrews Adelphia Council Grand Council Masons Wilmerding Texas Thomas R. Patton Pennsylvania Voice Review Jackson Lodge Jackson Mich Richard Mitchell Alaska

Knights of Pythias and Fraternal Membership Trends

The Improved Order of Knights of Pythias once associated with the German rite is now independent from the older organization. The Manchester Unity boasts over 1,000,000 members. Fraternal societies report about 6.1 million members nationally with 609,118 new admissions in 1906.

Rhe Order of Knights of Pythias Lyes Justus H. Rathbone Tstd Manchester Unity National Fraternal Congress

How to Manage an Auto on a Slippery Road

Advice from Suburban Life on preventing skids on slick streets. It explains steering opposite to the skid, then correcting as the car straightens, and details braking rhythm, gear use, and avoiding sharp turns. It warns skids often occur after rain or sprinkling and emphasizes a straight, gradual deceleration.

Wrongly worn shoes bend ankles and cause awkward walking

The article warns that weak ankles in children arise from ill fitted or worn shoes. It urges rubbing with alcohol for signs of weakness, wearing flat shoes, lowering heels on the high side, and exercises to loosen and rotate the ankle to correct habit.

How to Cure a Torpid Liver and Clean Lacquered Brass

Practical advice on liver health through diet, exercise, and deep breathing. It recommends nerve and brain foods like fish and beef, cereals, and fruits rich in acids, with a lemon water routine. Also covers cleaning lacquered brass without polish and avoiding soda on gilded china.

China

Method to seal damp walls with shellac varnish

To cure damp walls apply a varnish of one part shellac to two parts naphtha over the damp area. The mixture has a strong smell but soon fades. It forms a coating impervious to damp, after which the wallpaper can be applied once the wall is dry.

S.S.S Swift Specific CO Atlanta, GA

How to Relieve a Nosebleed with Paper Roll

Instructional note explains folding a four inch white paper strip from a newspaper into a roll. Moisten, press on gums above teeth with the upper lip raised, then pull lip down to apply pressure. Pressure is claimed to stop the nosebleed immediately.

A Girl's Heels and Character, A Plain Saying

An Exchange quotation argues that a woman's character is shown by her heels more than outward dress. The wise woman warns that perpetually worn heels signal slovenliness, while steady heels indicate reliable housekeeping and orderliness in daily life.

A Ring Reminds Him Not to Envy the Living

A delicate man reflects on a deceased relative with a rare intaglio ring that embodies memory and the lesson that envy fades. He recalls a taller, finer man who died from a minor illness, leaving only the priceless ring as a reminder of his magnificence.

Fendance New York Press

Swell gemmen and a financed stroll tale in Baltimore

A fragment from the Baltimore American quotes Miss Mahala defending a gentleman who funds her outings. She asks who is the man who takes her for walks and points to a Mister Johnsing as the financer. The tone reflects local colorful speech.

Miss Mahala Baltimore American

Balloonacy Ballot in the Sky Ballad

A surreal verse describes a world of airships and spectators. A farmer searches his shirt neck for sand while a lofty song, Balloonacy, drifts from above. A gas bar, a tree bearing strange fruit, and a distant cloud pusher frame a dreamlike, rhythmic tableau.

Weex Kerpun

Home Guards Celebrate Third Anniversary in Hall

The Home Guards will mark their third anniversary next Monday night in their hall. Members may invite two friends and should bring baskets to feed them. A short program will precede music by Caner's orchestra for an enjoyable evening. 14-21 Committee.

Caner

The Show Girl at the opera house Monday

The Show Girl musical comedy arrives with a 20 voice chorus and popular new numbers Psyche My Ivy Vine The Sailor Song and That’s Gratitude. A sales note mentions Dr Shoop’s Catarrh Remedy mailed free for trial tests from Racine Wisconsin. J H Stewart sells the remedy.

Opera House Ivy Vine Shoop Racine Wis J. H. Stewart

The Wizard of Wall Street Musical Comedy Review

The Wizard of Wall Street blends a strong dramatic ensemble with fifteen A No 1 musical numbers interspersed throughout the production providing lively entertainment and musical variety.

The Wizard of Wall Street at Graham Tonight

The company features Huse N Morgan and his wife in leading roles with Louise Powers and Geo A Powers. A musical comedy with special scenery wardrobes and elaborate detail will play at Graham on Tuesday the 29th with prices 25 and 50 cents.

Huse N. Morgan Wizard of Wall Street Louise Powers Geo. A. Powers Enid Delle the Wizard of Wall Street Graham

Foley's Honey and Tar Offered as Safe Remedy

Notice to Our Customers states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended for children and adults and sold by all druggists.

Foley

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