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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1919
Page
6
Senate files 11 and 21 propose major election reforms including moving state officers from primaries to conventions and removing electors from ballots with new cross references. Meredith adds a presidential ballot tweak while Kimball redrafts to merge features. Other measures include municipal utilities tax limits, higher dog taxes, and salaries for public staff with specific daily rates.
Des Moines January 30. A bill in the Thirty-eighth general assembly proposes that displaying the red flag of anarchy is prima facie evidence of treason. Representative Flenniken of Jones county introduces the measure, with Senator Kimball proposing a parallel bill in the upper house. The act would make flag display a misdemeanor and use it as conclusive treason evidence.
Proposal to amend the law on expenses incurred by county superintendents in visiting schools. The measure seeks a minor revision to current provisions.
The senate passed a bill increasing pay for county assessors in counties of 100 600 population or less to 1800 annually with deputies limited to 5 a day. Representative Peters of Dallas introduced a house board of control bill funding care for patients and prisoners in state institutions with monthly maintenance rising at several sites including Independence Cherokee Clarinda Soldiers Home and other facilities.
In Appanoose county a dispute arises after G H Dunkelburg's portrait appeared in a book with Scott's name beneath it. Scott demands an apology for ridicule, while Allen says the misprint benefited him and notes Scott was re elected. The error is treated as a distinction of advantage by Allen.
Morrow of Van Buren proposes a bill to raise ministerial go fees to five dollars, three dollars above the current 1851 law. Smith of Clinton asks Congress to create a public department with a secretary in the president’s cabinet. Allen of Ringgold proposes legalizing all land tithes in the state.
Federal railroad administration faces sharp criticism as officials prepare to review control and safety policies. Observers expect debate over regulations, oversight, and efficiency impacting rail operations nationwide.
Dr. E D Ball state entomologist says a federal quarantine on transporting barberry will be set before next season to shield the wheat crop. The house committee considers Ed L Newtons bill to empower eradication of barberry as a noxious plant and bar shipment in or out of the state. The panel decides to report the measure for passage and, once law, a state quarantine will be imposed. The agricultural committee will attend a pure bred stock sale at Ames under Story County Boys and Girls Calf club with about ninety head to be sold, inviting both house and senate members. A proposal to abolish the Knoxville state hospital for inebriates and convert it to a state normal school is introduced by Van der Ploeg. Walter Ramsey and A C Gustafson will be paid 160 per day during the session if a Moore resolution is adopted. it goes to the senate for consideration.
A Burlington Hawkeye discussion notes a proposed Iowa law allowing a ten member civil jury verdict after lengthy deliberation. It argues the change could speed court action, cut costs, and curb dishonesty while noting potential risks of miscarriages of justice.
Iowa has fifty two daily newspapers with eleven states having more evening editions. The state's daily papers reach 631 375 readers, while seven states have larger populations but fewer newspaper readers. Oklahoma exceeds Iowa in daily papers but trails in subscribers. Wisconsin and New Jersey show about two thirds of Iowa readers.
A brief quotation credits Charles Dickens noting that the reach of a kind and dutiful man extends beyond his immediate sphere. It presents a reflective view on character and moral impact without additional context or events.
Debates over a road bill divide Iowa legislators into three camps: state bond issue backers, county option supporters, and those favoring no major changes. Conservatives seek a minimal carve in road laws while a split among hard surface advocates threatens action. A joint House Senate drafting group is formed to prepare a committee measure.
Instruction advises dampening a small spot in the stamp center rather than the corner when affixing to letters. Center adhesive removal weakens no value, while corner sticking often tears the stamp.
Hon Alexander Ramsay commander in the British navy and brother of the earl of Dalhousie is to marry Princess Patricia daughter of the duke of Connaught and cousin of the king. Ramsay served with distinction at the Dardanelles and was awarded the DS in 1916.
In Crawfordsville the Presbyterian parsonage hosted a small ceremony as Ralph Ross of Wayland married Mazie Fletcher of Crawfordsville. Rev. W M Covert officiated. Ruth and Delia Fletcher attended as sisters. Ross recently returned from a California training camp as an expert sharpshooter. The couple pending a home decision. Sidney Coon of Ainsworth also visited.
Jan 28 residents S read as 4H Reif leaves for Vinton IA and relatives. G Shaver departs for Missouri on business. Stutsman visits parents in Cando ND this week. Rawson and son Rol visit Cedar Rapids with Dr Oldaker. Davis family of Des Moines visits at parental Fe Boyce home. Emmet Louck of Washington visits Kalona and family. Velma Lemley Lola Carpenter visit Gladys Miller near Riverside. Manatt visits Wellman. Bell family from north of Wellman visit Marion Kepler.
The United Presbyterian Church invites worshippers to Sabbath morning services as Rev W G Robertson preaches at 11 o'clock. The event marks the church's weekly spiritual gathering and sermon.
Valley residents report gatherings and visits across several households. Names include Tillie Augustine Hattie Oswalt Rosamond Breitenbach Art Leacox Howard Leacox Otto Clark Pfeifer Ted Givans Joe West Jade Dickinson J E Deal Wilder districts feature Mrs W J Pfeifer Walter Mayer Irene Frank Givans Madeline Gwendolin Lilah Leacox and others visiting homes and spending time together.
Henry Leffler bought hogs at Strong's sale. A T Fuller sold feeding steers to Leffler last Friday. Joe Podari and Ralph Boyd return from the army, Joe from Camp Pike and Ralph from South Carolina. Train load of soldiers passed through Gladwin from Camp Dodge.
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