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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1907
Page
8
The Louisville Railway strike was avoided, cars running as usual. Mayor Bingham earned credit for securing promises of non discrimination and a conference in his office. A meeting at Beck's ball asked workers to vote on settlement plans, which were unanimously adopted.
Brown, a Marry county pioneer and first settler of the township, died aged after long service as a stage driver between Kalamazoo and Hastings from 1856 to 1864. Early in life he kept a tavern at Prairie Mille with Hiram Lewis, then married Lew wn daughter. His young days included hopes of multiple marriages, but one union followed by a second among old neighbors.
A fragmented report narrates Michael Bowers returning to Murphysboro after seventeen years abroad, declared legally dead by statute yet insisting he feels alive as he battles a convoluted family and probate dispute. The piece mixes related political notes and a Boston protest over repurposing the Constitution, plus brief crime notes about a railroad incident and theft suspects in Owosso.
The lord chancellor Bord Loreburn departs for foreign waters marking a historic first as a lord chancellor leaves England. August Gisin founder of the Baltimore Journal dies in Baltimore at an advanced age. James to the oldest M fost celebrates 106th birthday at Sunapee New Hampshire. A federal grand jury in Jamestown New York issues an indictment against several ratlwa and the Standard Ol company. President Roosevelt drafts his forthcoming message to Congress. The Nebraska state fair closes gates amid sharp attendance decline. Antwerp dock strike delays hinder trade with U S ports. Richard Mansfield's estate falls to 10000 with the remainder to his widow.
The page bundles weather forecasts with a jumble of crime notes and society items. Reports cite light showers across Indiana Wisconsin and Michigan while a murder case in Wisconsin sees a woman released after years in prison. A railroad collision in Connecticut injures several and a Buffalo coal shipment record is noted alongside foreign bathing customs and gossip column tidbits.
Chicago reports Sept 7 ball scores with games including Brooklyn 3 over Boston and New York 5 over Philadelphia in a seven inning contest. American league results show Boston beating Washington 2 in one game and 2 1 in the second, Philadelphia beating New York, Cleveland beating Detroit, and Minneapolis defeating St Paul. Western league action lists Denver over Des Moines 4 to 2.
A playful exchange highlights lingering spring fever jokes from the New York World. The quip references persistent seasonal mood and the speaker’s humorous take on its year round presence.
European beaches feature women in bathing suits worn for bathing rather than lounging. The essay criticizes American norms and highlights that European attire is practical for wave action, making many outfits unsuitable for public illustrations.
The article describes a Kionell silver tray used as an artistic centerpiece, with silver bowls and other silverware specimens employed this season for table decoration. An illustration demonstrates long stemmed blossoms arranged with the tray, highlighting an old fashioned but clear style.
A Sheffield style centerpiece using yellow iris stalks belted with lead clips for flower support. A border of simplex conceals the supports, and a glistening silver tray reflecting bright flowers creates an elegant water-filled decoration.
A historical column urges mothers to lead society by example shaping sons with honesty and character. It contrasts the ideal “manly” citizen with one of moral strength and selfless duty, and profiles the concept of a “girl’s girl” defined by kindness and honesty. It also satirizes the “moral pincushion,” a self absorbed figure whose constant self scrutiny causes friction at home.
In hot weather clean hog feed is vital yet many farms allow filthy swill to linger. Rotting whey from cheese factories and dirty tanks spread disease. prompt cleaning of barrels and tanks reduces hog deaths. Proper feed hygiene and summer vigilance protect animals from cholera and other contagious ailments.
Practical notes advise protecting foals from cold rain to prevent ill effects and debunk the notion that bad weather breeds hardiness. There is guidance on hay intake, watering after exertion, hoof care, bedding and drainage, salt in feed, and protein sources.
To clean bronze apply sweet oil with a soft flannel after brushing dust away. Use as little oil as possible and rub the object. Polish first with a soft duster, then with a chamois leather for a bright finish.
A tablespoonful of turpentine dosed with clothes will greatly help to whiten and disinfect them.
Fragmentary text appears to reference looking and intending, hinting at wills or determination, but lacks concrete names, places, dates, or events to identify a specific incident or figure. The readable portion suggests a general quest rather than a reportable news item.
Health claim advertisement stating Foley's Kidney Cure makes sound kidneys and will positively cure all forms of kidney and bladder disease. It strengthens the whole system and is sold by all druggists.
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