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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1907
Page
8
Fort Madison Iowa firm markets REN GAW headache remedy noting it leaves no ill effects with 10c and 25c sizes.
Joe Wing of Ohio writes from Europe that Americans should import the best blood into rock and herd stock. He notes European thoroughness in selecting sires and urges continued study of foreign methods to improve American flocks and livestock while preserving loyalty to the United States.
The article mixes a comic escapade from a Tatler snippet with a household guide for foot care. It covers swelling relief by warm baths with lemon and a mineral bath recipe, daily scrubbing, and a powder blend of phenic acid alcohol starch orris violet essence. It advises comfortable footwear and removing calluses, noting tight shoes cause problems.
The speaker contrasts energy between nations, noting Denmark and Scotland progress rapidly. The author criticizes local independence of breeding choices, urging unified horse associations, shared use of a top stallion, committees to locate him, and collective support to raise overall success.
A health note on sleeping well. It warns of poor sleep habits and cramped rooms and prescribes ventilation, light clothing, hard mattress, flat pillow, and minimal covering. It suggests a short daytime nap or a couch rest to restore nerves and energy.
A housekeeper solves fly incursions by darkening rooms and using a homemade poison. Boil a half pint of milk three minutes with two ounces of black pepper and four ounces of sugar, cool, pour into saucers, and place around the room. Strength lasts about three days. avoid danger if children are present.
Instructions from Woman's Life describe brushing curtains with heated bran to brighten silk and chintz drapes. The method uses dried bran, indigo for silk, and clean flannel to rub and refresh the fabric. It claims glazed chinta curtains stay bright longer and avoid frequent washing.
A simple method uses a small brush and turpentine to transfer a design. Apply turpentine to the image, blot to prevent running, place face down on paper, and rub hard with a smooth tool to complete the transfer. Suitable for fabric and wood pyrography as well.
Emergency guidance advises ingesting mustard or galt in warm water for poisoning and swallowing. use a wet bandage for burns and blistering oil with dry flannel. For convulsions in children use warm baths with castor or dose while keeping the head cool. Treat fainting by laying flat. hot water soaks for sprains.
The article outlines Horace Fletcher’s eating rules taught at the Harvard Dental School dispensary. Eat only when truly hungry, chew solids until liquid, sip flavorful liquids, and swallow tasteless water promptly. Do not eat when angry or worried. wait for appetite to rise to ease anger and anxiety.
The St. Louis Post Dispatch notes enamel over oil paint as the best wall covering if tiles are unavailable. It emphasizes frequent washing like floors and promotes white walls for their dirt visibility and easy cleaning.
The article advises cleaning white or light moire belting rather than discarding worn belts. It details scrubbing with soap suds on a marble slat, rinsing under cold water, drying between towels, and finishing in a porcelain tub to avoid crinkling. Proper care can extend belt life to four or five wash cycles.
In a London Opinion quip a wife fills in for her ailing husband at a menagerie. Asked about experience she replies that her husband handles the beasts, then adds with a wink that she can manage him just as easily.
Danville city council considers an ordinance allowing all kinds of theatrical performances on Sunday after a first reading. The measure proposes to permit theater shows on Sundays, potentially changing local entertainment rules.
Severe early frost in Henry county damages vegetables and low land corn while high ground crops escape. Officials note corn needs about two more weeks of warm weather to mature.
Only five survivors of company G Seventy Second Illinois infantry answered the tenth annual reunion in Champaign UL Sept 24. John T Rankin of Greensby Indiana was among the few survivors present.
Scores from September 24 show Pittsburg 2 over New York, Cincinnati 6 over Boston 1, St. Louis 9 over Brooklyn, Chicago 4 over Philadelphia in eight innings with darkness, and Pittsburgh one game not completed. American league results unavailable due to weather.
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