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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1911
Page
6
The article notes a cold spell with a government thermometer showing 8 above zero at 7 am, dropping to 4 above by 8 am before rising again. Sleet and rain hindered telegraph and telephone communications, delaying market reports, with Illinois experiencing heavier sleet.
The quarterly Jefferson County Medical Association gathering in Fairfield Iowa included a banquet at the Leggett House with about twenty five guests. Dr C A Boice of Washington and Dr A Graham of Ottumwa spoke on hospitals and a hospital proposition to be submitted March 27.
Advertises a 25 cent supply of eight half ounce packets of sweet pea seeds plus bonus orchid varieties Countess Spencer White Spencer Lavender Spencer Asta Oba Queen of the Market and double poppies.-Early order incentive through February 15 adds Paradise Spencer seed. Includes address for Edgar A Higgins Avoca New York.
The St James literary club presents an 8 p m Sunday program featuring a historical essay The War of Roses by Miss Clairen Dempsey a biographical sketch of Clayton Neiswanger a song The Adrian Sea by Clayton Neiswanger a recitation by Master Everett Bailey a newspaper reading by Miss Elizabeth Henke a piano solo selected by Miss Margaret Reiner.
In Independence Virginia a school lesson on The Wise and Foolish Virgins drew a response from a pretty girl named Molly. When asked which guest lacked trimmed lamps she replied that it was the foolish Virginian, as cited by National Monthly.
A Colorado report notes Standard Oil wins support for a proposed county attorney power expansion. The measure, championed by Wooke Ry, aims to extend county authority and presents the bill to the legislature for consideration.
Iowa high court held that a charge of unfair discrimination by Standard Oil over gasoline prices referenced Sioux county, not Lyon county where indictment was filed. The decision affirmed the State versus Standard Oil but reversed the Snouffer appeal, with other cases from Cedar Rapids, Hoyer v Graham and Sehenck, and James Wilson v Illinois Central noted.
As the legislature adjourned, Louis Kurtz a Cummins lieutenant and Des Moines postmaster nominee proposes a blind Republican caucus where each votes for his man without speeches. The plan is favored by Funk adherents but opposed by Kenyan supporters. Senator Lafe Young remains on the re election trail.
Des Moines January 14 Representative A G Whitney of Woodbury county plans a bill to let county attorneys file information in district court against defendants bound over to the grand jury for indictable offenses. The bill aims to remove grand jury investigations where the county attorney expects an indictment. It would limit the county attorney to cases bound over to the grand jury.
An advertisement urges men under 45 to avoid age-based job bias and promotes Parisian Sage as a guaranteed hair loss and dandruff remedy. It claims the product stops falling hair and grayness within two weeks, with a money back guarantee, sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists at 50 cents per bottle.
Charles D Hodges rises from brigadier to major general in a recent army promotion. The appointment elevates Hodges amid ongoing military leadership changes and underscores his service record and command assignments.
Charles Hodges was promoted from brigadier general to major general in the Department of the Lakes. He received congratulations from officers at headquarters after Maj Gen William P. Duvall retired upon reaching age limits, ending his command in the Philippines.
Mr. Whitney plans the act to aid when the grand jury is not in session. The county attorney’s power to move cases to district court would end lengthy jail or heavy bond detentions, often lasting three months.
At an Eddyville Iowa meeting of the Modern Woodmen of America the lodge decided to erect a college and sanitarium in Colorado Springs Colorado.
A train load of water was hauled from Iowa City to supply Rock Island road water stations along its right of way during a dry period. Millions of gallons from Iowa City are to be poured into tanks for towns far short of water, highlighting Iowa City’s role in aiding nearby communities.
Dr Henry Albert Iowa state bacteriologist and Pasteur Institute head warns against killing dogs quickly after bites. He urges tying and watching animals, noting hydrophobia may appear within ten days and stressing proper measures to stamp out the disease amid recent rabies concerns in Iowa.
Washington High School defeated Eldon High in both boys and girls games at the Commercial club gym last night. Boys won 31 to 15 after leading 20 to 9 at halftime. girls romped 30 to 2 as Eldon failed to score a field basket. Local lineup and scorers noted. referee Richardson and umpire Sapp listed.
Medicines that aid nature are always most effectual. This remedy acts on that plan by allaying the cough relieving the lungs opening the secretions and helping nature restore health. Thousands testify to its superiority sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Ottumwa Iowa January 14 Mystic residents believe a large cat kept in the Talbot grocery store started a blaze that destroyed 20 business blocks and caused about 100000 in losses. A lamp was left burning at night and is thought to have been overturned by the cat. Half the loss is insured.
Henry Steck and Harry Tillotson escaped serious harm after a small explosion at Harry's business caused by striking a match near a gasoline tank believed empty. A puff of flame singed their beards but they are recovering. The incident underscores the need for extreme gasoline caution. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are recommended to prevent constipation and related ailments, available at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Three bridge carpenters on the Wabash railway near Ottumwa were injured when scaffolding broke while repairing a bridge. A. T. Palmer, J. B. Hopkins and J. K. Minter survived the fall, suffering broken limbs and other injuries. doctors expect recovery.
In Madison on Wednesday a medicine dose meant for the mother was given to infant Margaret McKibben, daugh ter of Frank McKibben, and she died within hours. Acting Coroner J A Nunn collected statements and sent them to Coroner Korsohgen at Keokuk as the family mourns this tragedy.
An advertisement extols Perry Davis' Painkiller as essential in every home noting its value for internal and external use. The copy claims effectiveness for colds, headaches, and fresh wounds and urges families to keep it on hand.
Advertisement notes Chamberlains Cough Remedy warding off croup once cough appears and preventing danger. Claims thousands of mothers use it successfully and lists Lemmon's Pharmacy as the seller.
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