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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1910
Page
8
L. C. Hutson near Jordan reports a duck slain on Tuesday hid a gold nugget in its gizzard. Jewelers test confirmed the piece as pure gold. Locals speculate it washed in from gravel piles or a nearby stream, though no gold lode is known in the area.
A concise examination traces a geologic era when the region now inland formed a vast lake. Readers learn about sediment layers and life that marked the waterlogged landscape, with notes on how shifts in climate and landforms eventually revealed the present geography.
Des Moines reports that the Indiana sanitary law will be introduced in the Iowa legislature with minor changes at the urging of Commissioner Barney. The proposal includes two foot high street displays for foods two foot stands and screened foods with strict sanitary rules for bakeries butcher shops hotels and utensil cleaning and heavy fines for noncompliance.
Mt. Pleasant Louisiana December 13 The dying request of Mrs Charles D Walker wife of a prominent Mt Pleasant man who died yesterday morning of cancer of the stomach was that her body be cremated and the ashes consigned to the Mississippi river The body was taken to Davenport for cremation Besides Mr Welker a son years old survives
Citizens express strong support for Cedar Rapids plan to build a municipal water power plant. Iowa Falls report notes enthusiastic reception as discussion continues on the project and its potential benefits for the city.
The Presbyterian church held two weeks of special meetings led by Rev. Comin, attracting strong attendance and encouraging inquirers. Nine converts were welcomed by the church session, with music by Mr. and Mrs. Saxton and notable solo work. A winter series is planned at the Second United Presbyterian Church mid January by Rev. W. R. Sawhill.
The Cedar Rapids eight foot concrete dam proposal to power pumps and light streets prompts local discussion here. A favorable site lies below Oak Street bridge with a natural reservoir and canyon. Harp and Roberts, mill owners, plan a cement dam next year and offer full cooperation.
The Chicago Burlington & Quincy system at West Burlington shops is producing water cars to move river water to inland points where reservoirs run dry. Six flat cars with heavy wooden tanks are made daily, painted red and cover secured to prevent splashing. The line already hauls water as far west as Mount Pleasant and east to Monmouth.
In Iowa City and Johnson county the saloon reform campaign prevailed. The petition for consent passed by a city margin of 372 and achieved 73 percent of total county votes.
Over 5000 dollars in premiums offered for corn oats potatoes bread sewing and more at the Second Annual Junior Contest in Ames Iowa January 2 14 1911. Contest free for all youths to enter with best exhibits encouraged. Iowa State College short course runs concurrently with special classes for participants.
A Baptist church sermon interprets Hosea 4 6 about destruction of the soul through ignorance of God. It urges family altar study and pure soul food, warns against corrupt reading, and cites 1 Samuel 19 10 about Absalom and King David to illustrate three lessons about inviting Jesus into the heart.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise a one day cure for colds with a refund offer if it fails. Each box bears E. W. Grove’s signature and is sold for 25 cents.
Owing to conflicts in meeting hours the Washington County Constitutional Prohibitory Amendment association and the Farmers institute shift their session to Wednesday December 14 at 10 30 a m at the Presbyterian church. All interested in the constitutional amendment urged to attend with friends. Vice President SMITH Washington Iowa December 12 1910.
The seller retires from milk selling and will auction all cows on Saturday December 17 1910 at 1:30 p.m. in east Washington near Rock Island coal chute. Ten cows most fresh Jersey Mahaska bull one 2 year old filly. Terms cash or bankable note at 7 percent from date of sale over $10.00. Delos Dean Macon auctioneers R E Dougherty clerk.
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