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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1906

Page

2

Hunters License Movement Gains Legislative Momentum

Cedar Rapids reports state warden George A. Lincoln will visit Des Moines to push a resident hunters license law. He cites expected $5,000 yearly revenue and better deputy enforcement to curb illegal shooting and protect birds. In Dubuque, Archbishop Keane and clergy support child labor legislation as local clubs promote Child Labor Day with sermons.

Cedar Rapids Iowa George A. Lincoln Des Moines State Fish, and Game Department Lincoln State Fish and Game Department Dubuque Womens’ Club John J. Mullany National Committee On Archbishop Keane National Committee St. Raphael's

Mystery Lynx Found In Iowa Tied To Fort Madison Zoo Escape

The Canada lynx killed near Muscatine is traced to an escaped bobcat from Fort Madison Zoo. John Spring shot the animal on an island south of the city and then it was sold to Dr. Dean at Iowa State University. The zoo owners seek the cat and offer a reward for its return. Kitty reportedly answered to the name used in a Fort Madison advertisement.

Muscatine Iowa Catre Vo John Spring Dean State University At Iowa City Ft. Madison U.pon Ft Madison

Little Pocket Physician Promises Cures for Catarrh

Public sale notice lists farm assets to be auctioned at Eli Warfel place three miles southwest of the square on Tuesday January 16 at 10 00 am. Items include horses mules cattle hogs hay farm implements and more with terms 10 months on notes over 10 and cash for smaller sums. Ralph Dougherty clerk and Sutherland Bros auctioneers handle the sale.

Brighton Road Eli Warfel Place Geike Wabben Sutherland Bros Ralph Dougherty

Illicit seining busted near Honey Creek lake

Iowa officers seized two hundred yards of nets and 200 pounds of game fish when arresting John Cook William Vincent and Conrad Gillan for illegal fishing at Honey Creek lake. They had built water cages with sticks and boards, with crappies catfish and perch in one compartment and carp buffalo in another. The incident ties to a local push for stronger fish and game protections as a sportmen club forms to prosecute violators and watch for others.

Council Bluffs Iowa John Cook William Vincent Conrad Gillan Honey Creek Lake

Albany Rail Fatalities and Injuries Reported for Year

The annual report of the state railroad commission shows 1,143 killed and 11 injured on steam surface railroads in New York for the year ending June 30, 1905. Street surface railroads recorded 240 deaths and 92 injuries. The totals include passengers, employees, and others.

Albany N. Y State Railroad Commission

Glendale school hosts box supper for library funds

A Glendale area notice invites all to a Thursday box supper at the Glendale school five miles northeast of the city to raise funds for the school library. Mae Bain, teacher, notes events about January 11 to January 14 with related society and mission themes.

Glendale Mae Bain Teacaer

Hair work and switches offered by Mrs Warnock

Attention all who need hair work or combing. Mrs. James Warnock at 110 North 7th Ave offers switches cleaned and cut hair made into switches. Also mentions tips from Mrs. Mary Brown and a Dr King pill advertisement with a price of 72-12b BEATS THE MUSIC CURB.

James Warnock North 7Th Ave Mary Brown Lafayette Place Poughkeepsie Dr. King Stewart

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