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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
5
Weather forecast from Washington D C predicts fair conditions in Iowa for tonight and tomorrow. No significant precipitation expected and skies to remain clear or mostly clear. Wind will be light and temperatures mild for the period.
Star Theater presents films Fortune Hunters a story of a girl with money and three suitors and He Who Laughs Last Laughs Best a comedy. Also It Don't Concern You Let It Alone a merit comedy. Songs include Rolling Over the Prairie and In the Springtime I'll Return Kathleen.
A large crowd gathered at the Methodist church for a resubmission rally despite Father Coffin missing his appearance due to heart trouble. Speakers, including Colonel Bell and several ministers, urged continued temperance effort and discussed aligning the State Marshal plan with resubmission while petitions for legislative support were signed.
The Rev J H Taylor traveled home to Crawfordsville this morning. Fred DeLaney of Eldon returned home after repairing the boiler at the Rock Island water station. Ray Foley arrived Saturday evening from Urbana Illinois for a holiday at home. Hobson and Gove report selling many diamonds this month with remaining stones at attractive prices. The Illinois State University is mentioned in relation to Ray Foley’s visit.
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