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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1906
Page
7
Dr Brown brings young minister Irwin to a frontier town amid a blizzard. Old Herkamer doubts a refined preacher can fit their rough ways, but Irwin endures a gruelling ravine crossing with Baptiste and arrives at the cabin to begin his first sermon in a harsh, wary district.
In a stark winter scene a young minister volunteers to guide a rescue around a treacherous ravine. Baptiste and old Herkamer debate the safest route, while a determined youth insists on speed and aid for a life at risk. The plan prioritizes safe passage around the ravine rather than a direct, perilous dash through it.
Cannon arrived at the summer home of Representative J C Sibley in Platteburg New York saying he knew nothing of Illinois state convention resolutions endorsing him for president until seeing the papers. He expressed gratitude to the party but denied active candidacy and said he would not decline such an honor if offered. He planned to stay until September 1 then proceed to Maine to speak.
In Burlington township a probate court jury orders Bessie Larchee aged 6 Edna Weller aged 66 and Lillian Weller aged 66 to be sent to the state school at Coldwater for wardship. Their mothers are jailed. Herbert Jackett, linked to a case, escaped from jail Monday.
Jackson Michigan August 24 A council committee led by Mayor Todd will probe an illegal price scheme among tee dealers. Investigators will examine why the charge rose from one cont per 100 pounds to 40 cents. Two firms Consumers and Jackson Lee appear involved and may face scrutiny.
An old style wellness note touts the roots of native plants as cures for female ailments. It highlights Blue Cohosh in Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and claims it avoids alcohol while restoring strength. It promises relief for tenderness, backache, dizziness, and bearing-down pains with a now common product claim.
Des Moines Iowa Aug 20 Increasing interest grows among Iowa farm boys in the annual judging contests at the state Fair. A class of 20 to 30 boys judges live stock and seed corn, showing practical knowledge and clear speech. The winner earns a $200 scholarship to Iowa State College Ames. Entries close by Aug 31. One fare excursion tickets Des Moines Aug 25 31 1906 to Sept 1 1906. For rates and train details contact agents.
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