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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1910
Page
4
President of the Corn Belt Meat Producers Association calls on the state to supply legal talent. In other local crime news, a murderer named Baker receives a 22 year sentence to the penitentiary, with a new trial possible.
A. Sykes president of the Corn Belt Meat Producers' association urged a state commerce council to represent Iowa in suits before the Interstate Commerce Commission and federal court. The annual meeting at Savery hotel drew several hundred delegates, with the State Agricultural association also meeting at the state house. Sykes called for a trained legal team to ensure rail, telephone, telegraph, and express firms do not extort money from citizens.
At the request of Councilman Gray and the police chief a council meeting passed a resolution to suppress anything suggestive in theater. A burlesque show at the opera house Saturday night prompted Gray and the chief to attend and order modifications to the performance.
Rayner Larsen disappeared from Mason City on Friday while en route to work at the Northwestern shops. Authorities and residents have searched the surrounding woods with no sign of him and no apparent reason for the disappearance.
Ottumwa may obtain the permanent Democratic headquarters with N. F. Reed, city chairman of the state central committee, favoring Ottumwa to manage both his business interests and party activities in this locality.
Waterloo Iowa reports 280 conversions at Sunday revival meetings, bringing the total to 2544. Among the converts were three generations from one family. Organizer Sunday plans to visit Cedar Rapids to lecture on Booze.
McElhinney Drug Co advertises ZEMO a clean liquid treatment for eczema and skin conditions. One application relieves itching and a bottle cures minor cases. agency in over 2,000 towns with leading druggists endorsing its use.
Guy Baker was sentenced to 22 years in Fort Madison prison after a jury convicted him of second degree murder in the district court. Judge Howell overruled defense motions for a new trial following an extended argument by attorneys.
The Vinton Plate Glass Mutual Insurance company in Vinton Iowa has suspended operations. Members were notified of the dissolution after fifteen years of business amid withdrawals and rising assessments, with officers warning of heavier future costs.
Walter Bombarger, about 30, died instantly in a 50‑foot well after being overcome by foul gas while drilling for his father in law near Estherville. He left a wife and two children.
Mason City reports strong discussion over a Des Moines dispatch claiming federal census data won’t affect county officers’ pay. Cerro Gordo shows population gains and officers note possible legal avenues to contest the ruling, with salary increases ranging from eight to twenty five dollars monthly.
NEW BUTTON FACTORY, Oskaloosa, la., Dec. 14. The Hawk eye Pearl Button company opened its branch factory here this morning with about twenty five employees. The number is to be increased to two hundred next year as capacity is expanded.
Nancy Miller Lurber of South Ottumwa celebrated her one hundredth birthday yesterday. A native of Ohio she retains all faculties and appears as young as her youngest daughter. The modest observance recalled Revolutionary War heroes as she marks four years in Ottumwa.
Mrs. D Gilkeson of Youngstown Ohio credits Foley's Honey and Tar with curing her little girl's severe cold and continuous cough after one bottle relieved throat inflammation. She now keeps a bottle at home and warns to accept no substitutes. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. are listed sources.
A single man expresses a wish to learn to drive an automobile while noting experience with horses and milking. He mentions speaking German and Dutch, as referenced by the Christian Science Monitor.
Theobaldi, the renowned violinist, performs at the Graham tonight in a grand concert. His fame spans Europe and the United States, with a record of extraordinary success unmatched since Ole Bull.
The Capital City Amusement Co presents a vaudeville show at Graham on Dec 16 17 with new acts each night. The company is praised as high quality and versatile, with bargain ticket prices of 15 25 and 35 cents and seats available at the usual place.
Keokuk council on December 14 decided there will be no Salome wriggles for the good. The report notes firm action and local governance shaping public behavior.
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