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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1907

Page

7

Fire Losses Hit 24 Million in Canada and U S

The National Board of Fire Underwriters launches a campaign to reduce vast losses. In March combined fire damages in the United States and Canada totaled 24 315 875 with 3 270 fires in 677 towns. Major losses included South Boston Virginia 1 000 000 and New York 851 525. A new building code and enforcement push targets hotels schools theaters and hospitals.

United States Canada South Boston New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati Boston Committee On George W. Burchell Charles G. Smith

Umbrella shop hilarity and a best friend remedy tale

A humorous exchange at a roadway umbrella store centers on a misheard price and a down payment joke, ending with a purchase. The page also features Miss Phyllis Rankin praising Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and asthma, plus an excursion offer and a long list of local names and addresses.

Phyllis Rankin Harry Davenport Davenport Alexander Benton Fort Edward N. Y Stewart's

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