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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1905
Page
9
A Maple Landing Iowa resident reports severe lagrippe struck after winter weather. He used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver tablets, which he credits with breaking the grip. Tablets aid bowels liver and kidneys during congestion. Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman sell them.
LaCrosse Wisconsin adopts self insurance for city buildings. Policies valued at 810000 have expired and 1504K worth of insurance will expire in January but will not be renewed. A sinking fund of 815,000 is created and will be increased annually to cover probable fire losses. Havre, England. The Havreford arrives from Liverpool with over 200 Jewish refugees from Russia among the passengers.
The forecast calls for fair weather across Illinois Wisconsin and Indiana with rising temperatures and fresh southerly winds. Lower Michigan is generally fair with moderate temperatures and fresh southerly winds. Iowa is fair and warmer in the east and central portions.
Quotations from the Chicago Board of Trade show wheat at Dec and May futures with fractional bids, corn and oats figures for Dec and May, and pork lard and short ribs futures. Live stock notes list hogs calf cattle sheep and hay prices, with East Buffalo and local dealer quotes and receipts.
Harper's Weekly warns two insurance dangers. Many policyholders surrender policies, risking losses, despite solid company solvency. They urge continued premiums and seeking restitution, plus caution about proxies sent to Thomas Lawson and the need for a National Vigilance Committee.
A skating party yesterday afternoon at Jugenheimer's pond brought together city ministers and friends. The ice proved smooth and after a bit of practice all enjoyed skating, with Rev. and Mrs. Sawhill Miss Roberts and Revs. Allen Jones and Michels among the participants.
The W or C T U urges members and helpers to bring bedding clothing and groceries to Miss Mary Parker’s home for the Rescue home in Dubuque. Acceptable items include worn sheets children's clothing aged one to three years flannel scraps thread soap and other usable groceries. All items should be at the Parker home by the 14th.
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