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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1912
Page
3
Des Moines reports Secretary Sumner of the Iowa state board of health says this winter's public health is the best in 32 years. He notes excellent conditions and fewer pneumonia cases than the 800 seen in December and January of the previous winters, with Iowa surpassing many sister states in general health.
Austin W. Scott dean of the state university college of law will return to Harvard Law School faculty next year. He arrived in Iowa City from Harvard last year at age 27 as the youngest law dean in the United States. The state board of education meets March 6 to decide on his replacement.
A humorous look at the old fashioned farmer turning urban, affluent, and outspoken. The piece contrasts rural pastimes with modern moneyed life, noting bankers, ministers, and changing habits as farmers move to towns, drive cars, and wield social influence.
Des Moines reports that Right Rev. Austin Dowling of Providence R I, newly elected bishop of the Des Moines diocese, will be consecrated the week after Easter Sunday. Rev James F Nugent, pastor of the Church of the Visitation, wrote that the ceremony would likely be held at that time.
Ten farmers from Goldfield Iowa agreed to undergo skin graft operations removing about one hundred inches of skin each to cover burns on three year old Selman Amosson. Attending physicians said the child would die without grafted skin and the neighors volunteered to help. The boy is expected to recover.
Marshalltown Iowa February 29 Mrs August Rogers wife of a well known farmer near State Center is seriously ill at home from trichinosis contracted by poorly cooked pork. Three other family members also ill but cause not yet confirmed.
An offer guarantees payment for all medicine used during a trial if the remedy fails to relieve constipation. The Rexall Orderlies are advertised as odorless, colorless, tasteless, gentle, and non irritating. Available in Washington at Sheriman Brothers 8 W Cor Square with 12 tablets for 10 cents 36 for 25 cents and 80 for 50 cents.
Des Moines reports Dr. George W. Chappel says Iowa faces one of its most promising springs. He cites winter moisture from snow as a reservoir for hot dry days and notes conditions should improve once snow melts, forecasting broad agricultural gains statewide.
Des Moines Feb 29 Rates from New York Atlantic seabord to Iowa show substantial reductions after a state railroad commission summary. About two thousand class-rate changes lower rates to 689 towns and raise 347, tied to the Warnock decision and ICC hearings. Net effect favors Iowa shippers with more cuts than advances.
After 18 months of effort the saloon petition failed when the filing was not made by midnight. Saloon men claimed a voter majority but not enough to cover anticipated withdrawals, leaving them free to start a new petition. A spring circulation is planned as Otumwa remains dry since last July.
Waterloo manufacturer William Galloway files a libel suit in Cedar Falls seeking 25000 against the Cedar Falls Record and editor Lars Bladine. The petition alleges the Feb 24 article misstates that Galloway is owned and controlled by mail order houses, written with malice to deter patronage of home industries.
Fifteen coal workers on a Ft Des Moines street car escaped injury when a Rock Island switch engine struck the car at First Street and the rail junction. The wreck on the riverbank demolished the car. an inquiry by the railroad and street car officials will determine fault.
A reader’s jumble of snippets touches on a boy quoting George Washington, a Helena Montana circus entry, and a boy washing shakes for admission. A York shire collier mocks wedding confetti while imagining pies, ostriches, and the fate of colored paper.
Fort Madison Iowa February 29 Warden J C Sanders of the Fort Madison penitentiary contests Colorado's claim to originate the honor system among convicts. Canon City reports convicts work without stripes and guards, prompting states to adopt reform over punishment. The Fort Madison system has been in place for years and Sanders opposes Colorado’s priority claim.
Ottumwa voters face a February 29 decision as the city debates reopening saloons while authorities indicate plans to maintain a dry status. Local officials seek clarity on transportation and safety implications for residents.
Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday nights monthly with W M C A Dewey and Sec J W Morton. Cyrus Chapter No 13 BR A meets on the second Friday with H Hull and Sec J W Morton. Bethlehem Commandery No 4% K T meets on the third Friday with Wyatt B ee KB and Sec J W Morton. Washington Chapter No 98 O meets on the second Thursday with Mrs J E B K W M and Mrs Myrtle Bragg Sec. Visiting fraters welcome.
Cold can congest the kidneys and overwork them, potentially causing serious trouble such as Bright's disease. Restore kidney strength and ease pain with Foley Kidney Pills. Available at druggists.
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