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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1906
Page
8
The Ivory Market in London displays tusks laid out by quality and class for buyers at the docks. Dealers prepare consignments long before sale, valuing soundness and minimal waste for each class, with billiard-ball grade ivory prized for its precise size and lack of flaws.
The text lists multiple firsts attributed to Congregationalists in the United States, including founding missionary and home mission societies, a city mission movement, a youth movement, a college, a theological seminary, a religious newspaper, the first hymn book, and the first temperance society, along with notable evangelists.
A London Queen profile recalls Lady Margaret Jardine sister to the first Duke of Queensbury. Despite a wealthy husband she carried passengers across the river Annan for half a penny. On market days she waited by the stream for customers and wore rags to save clothes, swapping in clean garments only when visiting.
Writer Zangwill learns a lesson on perception at a political gathering when a man misidentifies speakers. He points to Henry Cabot Lodge as the literary historian, only to reveal he is the United States senator from Massachusetts, highlighting how context shapes judgment.
A mother instructs her son Tommy on proper party etiquette. She tells him to respond with yes if he wants something and to decline politely if he does not. Tommy interrupts explaining to skip that part.
The modern daughter gains control of love affairs while the mother’s power fades. The old idea of love marriage, once troubling to mothers two decades ago, is now rare in the altered social climate described by the London Graphic.
A farm article explains guinea fowl thrive on free range, wandering miles daily but returning at night. They forage well seven months of the year, needing little feeding unless winter. Suitable soil is medium loam over gravel. heavy clay and sandy soils hinder them. Domestication is hard. hens rarely sit in boxes and hatch rates are variable.
The article advises on poultry house size, ventilation, and flooring to optimize profits. It recommends 120 square feet for a 10 by 12 house and limiting to twenty to twenty five birds per space, with six square feet per bird in pens and 100 square feet per bird in yards. It also notes rising squab demand and favorable prices for white meated squabs.
The text notes feather eating arises from close confinement and lack of exercise, especially in winter. Once started the habit is hard to stop. it suggests applying aloes to the feathers as a possible remedy.
Keep after the lice and mites as they multiply rapidly during hot weather. Watch roosting quarters nesting places brood coops. Persevere in poultry business like any other. Eggs for hatching can be bought at reduced price this season. Josh Billing says the best time to set a hen is when she is ready. You cannot force her to sit. kindness speeds matters as poultry responds quickly to kindness and resents harsh treatment.
On the Nineera river steamer Theory Koerber a rush of passengers crowded the upper deck causing the boat to reel in rough water. A steam plume engulfed riders injuring Mrs. August Aschenbach and Mrs. Gee Plucher both severely burned but expected to recover. About 250 passengers were involved as the boat pulled to a dock for safety.
Severe floods sweep Behar district with entire villages wiped out and indigo crops ruined. Nine feet of water floods low-lying lands, turning large areas into sea like terrain. Residents flee to hills and rely on raids on nearby ripe wheat fields for subsistence.
The article details Tyaka and Dingiswayo shaping Zulu warfare. It explains regimental color coding, shift from umkomto to ixwa, and the crescent formation with horns and head maneuvers. It notes parallels to Boer methods and the deadly stratagem of sending a detach force to circle and strike.
A pointed aphorism warns against social constraint and hypocrisy. The speaker uses a vivid image of a hog in a parlor to illustrate natural behavior breaking polite restraint, implying that forced civility can fail and lead to the mudhole of unfiltered instincts.
The Atchison Globe argues that punishment falls on those who miss politeness and that successful people are polite. It notes cruelty behind backs harms everyone and urges self restraint. It adds appearance matters little to enemies, while friends see you as you are.
While traveling in Italy Sir Andrew Clarke narrowly escapes a murder attempt on a high tower. A visiting Englishman, seized and threatened, is deterred by Clarke's quick retort and calm reasoning. They descend as Clarke seeks help and frees himself from danger.
In Washington Edison demonstrated the grapho phone. Roscoe Conkling, vain and attentive, misread a remark about a girl with a curl as aimed at him and Edison apologized, as recalled in Dr. Reyburn’s Reminiscences of Charles Sumner in the Washington Post.
The St. Louis Republic notes that the common belief of universal right turning is false. In China Persia Hindustan Tar tary Turkey Egypt and much of Europe and Britain people often turn left or show no fixed rule. In the United States foreign born areas may favor left turns.
A fragment from Paris Figaro reports a haunting appeal for 6000 francs. The writer pleads to be remembered yet requests oblivion, claiming unworthiness. The letter’s solemn tone underscores personal remorse and secrecy.
A Dallas Morning News item notes revised guidance on conduct in boxing or street fights advising restraint and timing, urging de-escalation and fair play in confrontations. It emphasizes avoiding violence and choosing lawful, prudent actions.
J. B. McCleary of Crawfordsville visited in town today on business. Miss Mae Cocklin began teaching at Highland Center school yesterday.
Sam Kendall of Lipepere Kansas urges using Buck Jen's Arnica Salve for burns sores wounds and more with guaranteed relief. Available at Stewart's drug store for 25 cents.
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