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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1906
Page
6
In a late night dine and plot, Lowell and Jack Powell chase the burglar Danny Gilbert after recognizing him from a portrait. They confront assailants, rescue a gagged narrator, and uncover a tunnel connecting to a diamond dealer’s offices. The group celebrates a $1,250 reward and a hopeful reform for Gilbert.
W T Foster reports that 1906 Crop Weather forecasts are ready and will mail samples for two cents. He predicts a severe storm period around March 24, a deep cold wave, then a rise in temperature early April, with conditions unfriendly to crops and winter wheat. He challenges the U S Weather Bureau to prove long range forecasting, praising Prof Bigelow and asserting his own superior method.
Prof. Isaac A. Loos of the State University of Iowa announces that Hon. J. P. Dolliver will deliver a series of lectures in Iowa City under university auspices on the problem of rate legislation. Dolliver, junior senator from Iowa, has gained prominence in Congress as the author of a rate regulation plan, and the talks are expected to attract attention in the west.
Kenneth Melver of Vanceboro Maine credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving his life after three doctors gave up on his severe throat inflammation and lung congestion. The ad promotes the remedy for coughs colds bronchitis tonsillitis weak lungs hoarseness and la grippe with 60c and 1 00 prices and a free trial bottle at J H Stewart s drug store.
The forecast predicts rain or snow tonight and Sunday with a slow rise in temperature. Weather outlook covers Iowa for today and tomorrow with precipitation and warming trends.
Daily items from Morning Sun News-Herald and Safeguard record residents arriving from Ainsworth Wyman and Cotter, visits by Miss Murphy and Miss Adelaide Dill, and travels of Edna Jones, Grace Smith, and Homer Stephens. Local sports mention Burrell Vogt in Texas league and Reds preparation in San Antonio. Community events include a surprise party for Genevieve Hulse and a goodbye party for Homer Stephens.
A Story & Clark organ in an oak case with mirror top is offered as new and priced to sell at half its value if taken at once. Call Logan's Furniture Store on the north side of the square for details.
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