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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1910
Page
6
AAG Hunters Fund reports that Jowan has earned millions through a concrete barrier project. The development centers on a key barrier cited for safety and infrastructure impact, with rapid asset growth and significant investment by the fund.
Des Moines reports show the hunters' license fund nearly doubled from 1909 to 1918 with $123 797.46 on December 20 compared to $79 989.08 in 1909. The analysis notes fewer licenses issued despite higher fund balance due to $60,000 carried from last fiscal year and lower collections from July 1 to December 20 this year.
Ottumwa Iowa Dec 28 George Gates a 70 year old inventor of San Jose California has just been awarded 17 000 000 for patent rights to a new concrete railroad tie by a syndication of sixteen leading railroads in the country He was born in Ottumwa and served in the Civil War as a member of Company E Iowa Cavalry Mr Gates long a resident of California drew national attention with the landmark patent prize.
A practical demonstration of a new railroad tie using barbed wire for elasticity occurred on a California interurban. Investor Mr Gates plans to devote part of his fortune to perfecting a continuous railway rail, which he believes will surpass his concrete tie in significance.
Council Bluffs Iowa December 28 Congressman Walter I Smith predicts Congress will pass a bill raising civil war pensions. The measure would add about 45 million dollars annually to pension appropriations for a limited period as explained by Judge Smith.
In Mt. Vernon Iowa on December 28 the financial agents report good progress in raising a $400000 endowment for Cornell College. Though no public announcement has been made yet the campaign is broadly seen as successful.
In Marengo Iowa on December 28 a blaze discovered at 2:30 a.m. in Doctor Hendersons office Baumer block devastated the business district. Night Watchman Dan Dwyer raised the alarm but the lateness of the hour delayed volunteer firefighters and the entire block faced destruction.
Muscatine Iowa December 28 the Muscatine County Democratic club has been perfected by party leaders in former party headquarters rooms. Officers named include Past President David Vanatta President J D Fulham Vice President John A Hoffman Secretary M F Cronin Assistant Secretary Ignatius Bestenlehner Treasurer Henry Heinz.
In Marshalltown Iowa on December 28 a worsening water shortage affects all patrons of State Center in the western part of the county. Authorities report limited supply and rationing may be imposed to manage the shortage.
Water service is to be disconnected to conserve supply for firefighting. The council plans to buy a chemical tank for fire use, and after the year begins the electric light plant will close due to insufficient water for generation. The town faces its most serious shortage, with a deep well supply 20 low.
Rosa Stout of Alexandria Missouri 14 years old drowned in the Mississippi River Sunday night as ice broke under her feet. Her two companions fled in fear after witnessing the accident and searched the icy water for hours, 300 yards from shore.
Warning against catarrh ointments containing mercury and urging prescription use. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as a safe internal treatment. Claims no mercury and directs buyers to obtain genuine product in Toledo. Also notes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and availability from druggists.
In the Visitors' Book of a German hotel a guest writes that living there is good plain and substantial and so is the waitress, delivering a brief, favorable view of the establishment and staff.
A. Schingeck of Buffalo N Y writes that Dr King's New Life Pills cured chronic constipation when others failed. The ad claims relief for biliousness jaundice indigestion headache chills malaria and debility at 26 cents per bottle from Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A large Broadway hotel with 450 staff implements the German health supervision for guests. Twelve of the workers refuse the physical exam and are bonded to stay single for six months. The move aims to prevent disease spread from infected staff and may extend to dining car staff.
In Spokane Washington on December 28 Miss Margaret Perkins begins work as a telephone operator at a local hotel where management imposes an unusual condition. The policy requires staff to adhere to a strict personal constraint. The unusual rule raises questions about employment rights and privacy.
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