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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1908

Page

2

Denver Poised to Welcome Visitors With Tight Security

Denver prepares for the Democratic convention with ample hotel space, a strong police presence, and visiting detectives from major cities to deter theft and crime. Bryan family members will attend, and a July 5 musical at the new Auditorium showcases convention readiness. Water stations, uniformed water-boys, and a heat-conscious plan aim to keep spectators comfortable. The vice presidential race narrows, with Johnson and Mitchell details debated. Also promoting the air dome moving pictures and summer shows with updated programs and affordable admission.

Weather forecast for Washington for today and tomorrow

Special to the Evening Journal notes a fair night and Wednesday with cooler northwest portions tonight. The outlook indicates fair conditions continuing with cooler air in the northwest region tonight.

Washington, D. C Journal

Rural carriers to stay off routes July 4 at night

Rural carriers will not go out on routes the Fourth of July but will be at the post office from 10 p m to 11 p m the night before. On the morning of the Fourth the carriers will be at the office and patrons may call to pick up mail. The post office closes at 11 o'clock on the Fourth.

Post Office Schedules July Fourth Closure After 11 AM

The post office will close on July 4 after 11 oclock in the morning with no mail delivery thereafter. City carriers will complete regular morning delivery and then wait at the post office to serve customers until 11 oclock.

Foley's Honey and Tar Endorsed by Lemmon's Pharmacy

No humbug. Foley's Honey and Tar is the well known remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles. More bottles are used than of any other cough remedy, a strong testimonial to its merit. It costs no more and is safe and sure.

Foley Lemmon

Moving pictures and local happenings at the city fair

Local notes report moving pictures at Frey’s studio and the air dome show for 5 cents the week of the 4th. Numerous residents, visitors, and trips in and out of the city are listed, with social calls, business visits, and carnival guests mentioned. Roy Y. Stichter promotes steam calliope performances with ice cream and lunches at all hours.

Frey Airdome Roy Y. Stichter

Albany Cable Denies Fiji Interview Rumor

Albert E B Hoyt of The Argus reports Governor David B Hill disclaims an interview from Fiji quoted as criticizing Bryan and calling Governor Johnson a poorhouse candidate and asserting there is no Democratic party. The Paris cable denies such American newspaper interviews after Hill’s departure.

Albany Albert EB. Hoyt The Argus David B. Hill Fiji Europe Hill Johnson Poorhouse Bryan Paris

Governor Cummins appeals for aid to flood victims in northeast Iowa

Des Moines June 30 Governor A B Cummins issued a proclamation urging Iowans to help flood and storm sufferers in northeast Iowa. It responds to a petition from citizens of McGregor and vicinity. Contributions are to be sent to W R Kinnaird First National Bank McGregor.

Des Moines A. B. Cummins Iowa McGregor W. R. Kinnaird First National Bank

Fire destroys Rice Langford store and eggs in Boonville

Fire at Eby in Boonville destroys the Rice Langford general merchandise store with $3,000 loss and $1,200 insured, while Mrs. Edna Dial's home suffers $1,500 loss with no insurance. Eight hundred dozen eggs in the shop, just delivered by hucksters, were roasted.

Boonville Ind Rice & Langford Eby Edna Dial

Army officer William F Tucker recovers after major operation

Mount Clemens Michigan June 30 Colonel William F Tucker assistant pay master in the United States army department of the lakes underwent a serious operation here. He is reported to be recovering and the patient, a large man, was relieved of eighty pounds of weight by the operation.

Mount Clemens Mich William F. Tucker United States Army Department of the Lakes

Weather Forecast For Illinois Indiana And Midwest

The forecast indicates generally fair conditions for Illinois and Indiana tonight. Lower Michigan will be partly cloudy. Wisconsin and Iowa are expected to stay fair with clear to pleasant skies.

Iinois Indiana Lower Michigan Wisconsin Iowa

Markets Reflect Chicago Board Of Trade Quotation Day

Chicago price board shows wheat corn oats and futures across July September and Dec shapes with cash sales for winter and spring wheat and various stock figures. Hogs cattle sheep and live poultry quotes from Chicago and East Buffalo reflect receipts and price ranges for prime fat steers cows heifers and lambs with market levels for hogs and calves.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Ilinois East Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission

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