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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
8
Shoe Case Traveling Lets You Gift with Easy Craft
The article describes home made travel shoe cases with four pockets for two pairs, bound with ribbons and brass eyelets, plus a pincushion pocket. It notes a robe de nuit case with white linen and mercerized thread embroidery, rollable and tied for travel, suitable as a dainty gift.
Local Textile List of Materials
A purchase record lists one yard of heavy butcher's linen three skeins white mercerized cotton and one and a half yards of China silk.
Gift case for baby ribbon presented as Christmas idea
The article describes a dainty nightdress case lined with sachet wadding and two method ideas to make a ribbon gift. One uses a shallow pasteboard box covered in wallpaper or silk with slits for ribbons and gilt edge braiding. Ribbons are inserted and secured through bodkins on the lid for easy access.
Silk workbag for Christmas with featherbone and ribbons
A capacious silk workbag described as a yard and a quarter long features featherbone sewn at each end. Selvage edges are gathered and secured so the pieces meet. Ribbons tie the opening in the middle and handles of ribbons extend from large gathers on the sides.
Magic in a Smile
An essay celebrates the transformative power of a baby's smile and cheerful human warmth. It extols smiles as a heavenly, healing force that uplifts weary hearts, inspires hope, and connects strangers through simple, unpretentious kindness.
SHIRT SLEEVE MANNERS
Lillian Bell argues home manners exceed "company manners" and many husbands neglect small courtesies to wives. She contrasts attentive husbands with callous ones, urging politeness as a true measure of breeding and a practical guide to daily courtesy beyond the Golden Rule.
Thrifty Housekeeping Tips From a Vintage Guide
Do not discard vel vet scraps as they can serve as cleaners for many items. Keep kitchen utensils compactly stored. A mix of alcohol and whiting polishes silver and cleans plate glass and mirrors. Olive oil removes tar from dress fabrics. wash with white soap and tepid water. A weak turpentine solution weekly can deter water bugs.
Harmless War Game With Slates and Pencils
Young Folks describes a pretend battle using slate and pencil. German players draw lines from a cannon point to strike enemy soldiers on their allotted slate space. A line passing through an opponent marks a death, and the game ends when one side is wiped out. In a sample, the German kill eight. the French kill nine.
Animal Detectives in Birds and Insects
Birds and insects act as clever detectives. A Indian crow observation ties to disease outbreaks after the flock left. An English beekeeper finds sugar in hives was a cheap imitation. Swallows seek healthy habitats and people mirror these choices. Ladybirds and ants control pests in nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
The Admirable Crichton and His Bold Life
The bearer James Crichton born in Scotland 1560 rose to global fame for scholarship and mastery of twelve languages. At seventeen in Paris he challenged scholars in theology jurisprudence medicine and logic and won praise that earned his nickname admirable. He later tutored the Duke of Mantua's son and was fatally slain when the prince wounded him during carnival violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Crichton
Scotland
Paris
Mantua
Crichton
Chicago News
Ballloon Goose and church tower prank
Aman and a goose fell from a bal loon landing on a church tower. The man climbed down by picking up the goose. A sculptor dies from making faces and busts. Life remains the greatest conundrum as we all give it up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auman
The Weather Vane Speaks of Season and Street Life
A weather vane narrates the changing seasons and daily life as townsfolk gather near its steeple. Children fly kites and shout warnings while winds, sun, and moon mark time from east to south through the week.
Manila Navy Ships Break Shooting Records in Practice
In Manila Oct 28 the navy reports all records broken in target and battle practice by cruiser and gunboat squadrons. Rainbow leads the gunboat group surpassing Wilmington for the trophy, with night firing showing remarkable gains of up to 300 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Navy Department
Washington
Rainbow
Wilmington
Helena
Galveston
Cuban minister Quesada sails from Paris after world tour
Gonzalo de Quesada Cuban minister to the United States left Paris after a three months voyage through the Canary Islands Portugal Spain Italy Switzerland and France. He said he was surprised by the universal goodwill toward Cuba and noted high praise for U S policy. A Santander banquet honored the Cuban official marking a first for a Cuban minister in Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Gonzalo de Quesada
United States
Washington
Canary Islands
Portugal
Spain
Italy
Switzerland
France
Cuba
Ishland
Senor de Quesada
Santander
Ossian Guthrie dies at eighty two in Chicago
Ossian Guthrie, geologist and inventor, among Chicago's oldest residents, dies at age 82. The report notes his long life and contributions while a list of other notable obituaries and political notes follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossian Guthrie
Chicago
Therese Heinfurter
United States
Hudson, Wis
Kresident Roosevelt
Canada
Laurier
Liberals
Lillian M. N. Stevens
National Woman's Christian Temperance Linon
Reelfootlake
Tennessee
Settlement of Will Contest in Ipswich and Chicago
Salem Mass October 28. A settlement of the will contest over Joan Burnham Brown's estate is announced. The will leaves most of a 7 million dollar estate to found a higher education institute for young men at Ipswich Stass Mass. One hundred thousand to relatives and the remainder to the Ipswich foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Mass
Joan Burnham Brown
Chicago
Ipswich
Stass
Army inspector clears Goethals chief in Gatun cable award dispute
Washington reports that Inspector General Farrington exonerated the Isthmian Canal Commission chairman Goethals of New York based on charges by President Brothers of the Balanced Crane Cable Company. Brothers claimed unfair treatment in the Gatun cableways award on the isthmus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Farrington
Army
Goethals
Isthmian Canal Commission
President Brothers
Balanced Crane Cable Company
New York
Gatun
Countess Szechenyi Welcomes a Daughter in Budapest
The Budapest press reports Countess Szechenyi, formerly Miss Gladys Vanderbilt, has given birth to a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Countess Szechenyi
Budapest
Szechenyi
Gladys Vanderbilt
Boy shoots mother while playing rifle in Jackson
Ralph Love, ten, was playing with his father’s rifle in Jackson Michigan when the weapon discharged and the bullet struck his mother’s leg near the knee. The injury is described as a fresh wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Mich
Ralph Love
Dialogue Duel Over Fight Wish Ends Quietly
The exchange pits one speaker eager for a clash against another who preferred distance. The victor deems the bout settled, while the vanquished notes only a distant view was sought.
Chicago Markets and Livestock Report Oct 27
Chicago Board of Trade quotations for Wheat Corn Oats Pork and Lard with cash sales and livestock receipts. Buffalo market shows steady cattle and strong hog and sheep demand with ranges for primes and feeders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Perth
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Tinois
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Wethers
Ewes
Calyves
Libel Judgments Hit Northcliffe Newspapers Across Firms
Edward Cook and Co. soapmakers win 115000 against Northcliffe newspapers over a charge of seeking to form a trust. MP William Lever secures 250000 and costs on a similar claim. Joseph Watson and Sons of Leeds settle out of court for over 250000. Other suits remain pending as Lord Northcliffe travels in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward Cook & Co
Lord Northcliffe
William H. Lever
Joseph Watson & Sons
Leeds
United States
Typhoon Toll and Flood Loss Reported
Official dispatches from Cayayan province list 500 dead and 1,000,000 dollars in gold damage from the typhoon and recent floods. No losses reported in Ishbelle province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Cayayan
Soo
Isbelle
Angel and Devils food at the Vienna bakery feature
Local page notices list Angel food and Devils food at the Vienna bakery. P. J. Hanley was aboard the Firefly this morning. Father Walsh traveled to Davenport for the day. Jessie Klein left for a visit with her sister in Belle Plaine. Maybelle Johnson teaches at the Indian Creek school Friday night. Mrs. Ben Briley and Harold Briley changed cars en route to the junction from Crawfordsville. Maud Kelley leaves the local telephone office for a similar post in Concordia Kansas. Nina Denison visits Pleasant Plain to see her sister Alice teaching nearby. Edgar and Mrs. Black of Aledo Illinois, guests at Patterson and Shearer homes, depart for Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Angel
Vienna
P. J. Hanley
Father Walsh
Davenport
Jessie Klein
Belle Plaine
Indian Creek
Maybelle Johnson
Ben Briley
Harold
Crawfordsville
Nina Denison
Pleasant Plain
Alice
Edgar Black
Aledo, Ill
D. J. Patterson
James Shearer
Kansas City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lillian Bell
Fields
Weber
Animal Detectives
Bird and Insect
Admirable Crichton
Conundrums
Quesada
Europe
Chicago Grain
Northcliffe
Maud Kelley
Concordia
Kan
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Dr. King
Froevers
All Throat
Lemmen
Frank Rogers
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