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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1907
Page
8
Bloomington reports costly postal probe into tobacco tag exchanges. Post office inspectors found writing inside tags asking for gifts and names of senders. Most packages bore only fourth class postage, leading to fines of ten dollars for offenders in Bloomington and nearby towns.
John Vincent, a middle aged Richmond resident, is jailed after writing a love letter to a random Richmond girl claiming she is his affinity. His wife states he moves his family from town to town seeking his affinity and that he recently escaped from a Virginia insane hospital. A commission may be convened to assess his mental state.
O A Urban local furnishing store owner caused a bomb panic at the Bison theater in Lansing with a box speech claiming God sent him to “clean it out.” Police restrained the crowd as Urban, said to have recent psychiatric issues, was escorted out. A sister noted he was once confined in an asylum in Columbus.
In Wabash Indiana Mrs. Alena Dunfee, 50 years old, continues to work at the canning factory finishing a week’s toil. To honor her, all fellow women workers contributed one day’s pay so she can take a prolonged vacation, reflecting their esteem for her efforts.
Cincinnati editor Colonel Leo perd Markbriet of the Volksblatt was nominated as the Republican candidate for mayor. Representative Longworth chaired the convention which endorsed President Roosevelt and the Republican national declaration of principles.
President Roosevelt was presented with a jeweled Japanese sword arranged by Ambassador Aoki. The gift was made by Taniemon Aitachiyama, famed Japanese wrestler, who is touring the United States.
President Roosevelt addressed the Washington ceremony with the bishop of London present. Distress from floods hits southern France and Spain. Salvation Army chief General Booth greeted by Boston workers. Royal and political news cross continents with new lord mayor and anticipated state conventions.
Don Artero, a cattle thief from old Mexico, clashes with Don Chuaya in a cattle war that ends when a Mexican civil engineer brings bear traps from Mexico City. Chuaya traps Artero’s men, capturing all but three, and Artero is eventually driven from the ranch with his land and cattle. A Yankee engineer proclaims the lesson of political economy learned.
Advice from a historic health piece describes treating sprains with hot water and rest, using splints or stiff bandages, elevation, and crutches for ankle injuries. Dislocations require prompt replacement when possible, cold cloths and calm care, emphasizing cool heads and avoiding panic to aid recovery.
The article explains a method to reline a coat by using half the old lining as a pattern then cutting the new lining to fit. It covers unpicking, hemming, basting, and sewing sleeves, with emphasis on neat seams and proper turning.
The piece urges teaching young children politeness like please and thank you, morning and night greetings, and to nurture a natural conscience. It warns against constant supervision and discouragement, advocating self help and time alone to foster ambition and independence.
White felt hats can be cleaned with two methods. One uses a thin paste of magnesia and water applied with a brush and dried, then brushed off to reveal clean felt. The other uses pipeclay powder sprinkled on the hat, left for several hours, then beaten or shaken out.
Melt white soap into a jelly and add a spoonful to a wide jar. Fill with gasoline and place the feather inside. Cover and let sit overnight. In the morning shake well and rinse in clean gasoline. Hang to dry in a ventilated place. When dry, curl the feather.
Instructions teach placing corn kernels between muslin squares and sewing them in children's undergarments at the knee to encourage kneel free play, suggesting stockings last longer. The advice claims children will learn to play without kneeling as a result.
The article describes hawks soaring high in the sky and diving to catch prey as a trained sport in the Middle Ages. Lords and ladies led retinues to watch trained birds strike and seize field mice and small creatures, a form of hunting known as flying their birds.
A description of balloon construction using yard square fabric patches. It explains the need for multiple varnish coats to prevent dry rot and bursting, notes safer gas escape with small patches, and mentions chalk powder between folds to prevent sticking during packing.
A brief dialogue sketch centers on a strained engagement with a sharp exchange. A questioning male asks if the other will end the relationship, while the female asserts persistence. The man cautions it may be her last chance as timing and judgment loom.
The piece outlines Scottish legal vocabulary: bankruptcy as sequestration acts, a solicitor as writer or law agent, case debates, assize as jury, delinquent as wrongdoer, fatuous person as idiot, housebreaking with aggravation as burglary, and author as the seller of real property rather than the writer.
A St. Louis Republic retelling contrasts two dinners with Dante. In shabby dress he is overlooked, then arriving in rich attire he is fêted yet reveals vanity by pouring soup on himself, explaining esteem followed clothing. The moral: appearances influence reception.
The federal courts will sit in Minneapolis this week as the grand jury begins an inquiry into the lumber trust with alleged headquarters in Minneapolis.
A young lady recalls an accidental discovery by a professor while a fountain pen can be used like any other pen by keeping a bottle of ink handy. The exchange highlights informal experiments and practical insights from the age of great inventions.
Mr. H. received a handsome revolver and tested it with blank shots fired upward. His six year old daughter Natalie cried out in distress warning him not to shoot at the sky for fear of harming an angel.
A Browning Magazine dialogue contrasts intellect and beauty in a witty exchange. The speaker notes brains should outweigh appearance, while another argues beauty remains a strong counterpoint.
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