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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1905

Page

2

Germinating Tests Sought From Iowa Farmers

The Farm Crops Department of Iowa State College seeks seed corn samples to test germination. Farmers should submit two kernels from each of 100 ears, sending 200 kernels with name for a private germination report. Co operation urged to assess Iowa seed corn condition this spring.

Iowa State Ames Iowa Farm Crops Department Iowa Agricultural College Iowa State College Lowa

Mystery Deepens in James Arthur Bank Robbery Case

In Council Bluffs Iowa on February 6 authorities note added mystery as James Arthur jailed for attempting to rob the Treynor Savings bank January 6. His wife, educated and unidentified location, visits with clothing books and fruit through an attorney. Arthur may use a false name due to family connections and defense funds are available.

Council Bluffs Iowa James Arthur Treynor Savings Bank Arthur

Muscatine High Suffers First Defeat by Cedar Rapids

Muscatine High School basketball team, returning on the Wilton train from Cedar Rapids, lost to Cedar Rapids High School 38 to 29. The players accused the Cedar Rapids Y M C A physical director, who umpired, of biased decisions costing them the game.

Muscatine Iowa Fed Wilton Cedar Rapids

Funeral Directors group names Ottumwa man to executive panel

E L Scott of Ottumwa was named to the executive committee of the Iowa Sixth District Funeral Directors association. The convention at Albia drew about sixty delegates with entertainment at the opera house featuring Way Down East. Centerville will host the 1906 gathering. Elected officers include President C W Wildman Lynnville Vice President T M Reynolds Washington IA Secretary Sol A Lorenz Bloomfield Treasurer J C Kibby Grinnell.

Ottumwa E. L. Scott Iowa C. W. Wildman Lynn Ville T. M. Reynolds Washington Sol. A. Lorenz Broomfield J. C. Kibby Grinnell

Veterans to appeal for justice for Shiloh regiments

Des Moines Feb 6 General Jas B Weaver Colfax telephoned state officers urging Governor Cummins to press on in seeking justice for veterans of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Iowa regiments for their service at Shiloh. He offered his services in the effort.

Des Moines Jas. B. Weaver Colfax State House Cummins Iowa Shiloh Weaver

Governor's Aid Affirms Allied Duty Amid Supplicant Matter

A statement notes that the matter will be directed as advantageous to comrades and that he will aid the governor in the efforts, signaling a commitment to coordinated action and support.

Tuberculosis Education Urged By State Bacteriologist

Iowa City February 6 Dr Henry Albert state bacteriologist addressed Lowa university students urging public education on tuberculosis also called the great white plague He warned that the disease causes one seventh of deaths and spreads via dried sputum and spitting He noted over 2000 state deaths yearly and that a sanitarium bill may be proposed next session to aid affected persons The student body is urged to lead a statewide awareness campaign against the disease.

Iowa City Lowa University Henry Albert Albert Europe

Ruling Finds Cigars Slot Machines Gambling Devices In Pharmacy

Centerville Iowa February 6 Judge Eichelberger declared cigar slot machines gambling devices and ruled pharmacists who operate them have not conducted pharmacies lawfully in six months. Four druggists sought liquor permits but their slots jeopardize all applications. The decision allows prosecutions of operators and players. a written opinion will follow and the issue goes to the supreme court.

Centerville Iowa Eichelberger District Court Supreme Court

Vinol touted as superior cod liver oil tonic

An open letter to Washington residents extols Vinol as the best cod liver oil based tonic and strength creator sold by Cook & Sherman Druggists. It claims Vinol nourishes the stomach, boosts appetite, enriches blood, and helps old and ill people, children, and new mothers, with a money back guarantee.

Washington Vinci Cook & Sherman

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