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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1906
Page
5
President Roosevelt presents his annual message to Congress outlining priorities for the new session. The address sets forth policy goals and legislative recommendations across economic relief, national defense, and public welfare.
License to wed issued for Charley Kesse and Hat 6 Shaffer. Clarence Bock and G J Zorn of Burlington visit the Sunnyside nursery. Mr and Mrs Wesley Price rival from Ainsworth. Mr and Mrs W R Crawford pass through city en route to Fairfield for the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Walker Crawford.
In his annual message President Roosevelt urges Congress to ban corporate campaign contributions and grant the government the right of appeal in criminal cases on questions of law. He stresses the need to curb corruption, insists on stronger measures against lynching and outlines proposals for an eight hour workday and reforms in labor, injunctions, and child labor. The address stresses equal justice, warns against demagogues, and calls for broad labor protections and accountability in corporations.
Nate Babcock and J M Taylor were seen traveling for work while Miss Della Patton and Grace Hunter headed to Cedar Falls for the State Normal. The Armory hosts a Friday basketball night with high school girls vs the Academy girls. Admission is 25 cents.
Druggists offer refund money if the Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets fail to cure. Each box bears the signature of E W Groves. Product priced at 26e.
Attendance fluctuates due to whooping cough with notable drops. Miss Laughead’s room in the Centennial recovers as Miss Mary Faret Young’s Heights class shows improvement. Ko H Crone reports September data.
Several townspeople travel for business and relatives visits. Edw ard Taylor of Ainsworth is reported ill. Mrs J Sh Grush and Mrs H A Burre visit West Chester and Keota. Miss Stella Page goes to Des Moines for Mercy hospital treatment. Others return home from city trips or leave for Ames, Perry, Underwood, and Winfield for short stays and errands.
Canton Center mail carrier E G Case says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is king for croup and coughs. He notes reliable results with no after effects and that his family never is without it. Sold by Cook & Shermas and Stewart's Pharmacy.
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