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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1911

Page

7

New Order Bars Charity Stamps In Mail

The post office issues a ruling prohibiting adhesive stamps on the address side of mail in the United States. Only lawful postage stamps may appear on the address side. other stamps or stickers may be placed on the reverse side of domestic mail. Postmasters will return mail bearing address side stamps. unknown senders go to dead letter. The rule takes effect immediately to prevent delays and misdelivery.

Post Office Department United States Red Cross Washington

No County Surveyors in Lowa

Des Moines July 17 A large number of county surveyors believed they remained in office but the legislature abolished their jobs. The attorney general says they were not allowed to serve beyond their term and on July 4 all county surveyors were removed. The board of supervisors can appoint an officer for drainage engineering and road direction.

Lemmon’s Des Moines Board of Supervisors

Machine Aims to Improve Spray Process for Flour Market

The article describes a device that steams a gas and warms air to reduce spray in a production line. It notes the finished product can be used in all channels except water and mentions a boiled or tried number. It suggests a machine may be permanently installed if the flour market remains tight.

Banks Prohibited From Branches in Iowa Opinion

Des Moines July 17. State and Savings banks may not maintain branches or operate in more than one building. Attorney General Cosson issued the opinion at the request of the state banking department noting banks cannot open offices to receive deposits or cash checks drawn on the bank.

Des Moines Cosson State Banking Department Scott County Savings Bank Iowa Banking Lawa

Fraternal Lodge and Chapter Notices

A fragmented notice list shows regular meetings for several lodges and chapters including Washington Lodge Bethlehem Commandery and Cyrus Chapter. It mentions weekly or monthly gatherings on specified nights with officers listed and welcomes visiting fraters.

Washington Lodge Nery Kunath W. M J. W. Morton S. Cyrus Noobon James Mrs. Junath Myrtle Bray

Street car runs wild injuring five in Iowa City incident

Five people injured when a street car on a steep hill jumped a curve after a brake bolt dropped from the beam. Councilman David Morgan among the injured. Motorman lost control as the car began its wild run. sprains require quiet rest. Chamberlains Liniment recommended. For sale by Lemmons Pharmacy.

Iowa City David Morgan

China Sees Tin Exports Rising Driven by Yunnan Mines

A consular report notes that exports of tin from China are likely to increase with almost all mines located in Yunnan province. The shipments are said to go largely through Hong Kong, sustaining U S interest in the trade.

China United States Yunnan Hong Kong

Diarrhoea Remedy Sale Notice

For summer diarrhoea in children always give Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil and a speedy cure is certain. For sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Chamberlain's Lemmon’s Pharmacy

Partridges Doing Well In Hardin County

Deputy Game Warden H F Martin reports Hungarian partridges released last fall and spring produced 24 young from two pairs at A McWhirter farm southwest of Iowa Falls. Twenty two pairs were released across Hardin County. if the ratio held, over 300 young birds could result, given protection in coming years.

Iowa Falls Iowa H. EF. Martin Lincoln A. McWhirter Hardin County

Eggs Reduced to Flour Plant Visited by Mick at West Liberty

Leslie P. Mick president of the Milk Flour Co of Chicago visits West Liberty with S. G. McFadden and E. L. Webb to install a plant that reduces eggs to flour for shipping, preserving quality. A prototype machine produced ten pounds of flour from a case of eggs, with moisture removed to yield a flour like substance.

West Liberty Iowa Leslie P. Mick The Milk Flour Co Chicago G. McFadden E. L. Webb Mick

Quieting Title in Washington County Real Estate

In the District Court of Washington County Iowa C R Wells sues to quiet title to extensive real estate described as the north half of the northeast quarter and other parcels in sections township and range. The petition targets unknown spouses heirs and claimants asserting clouds on title and seeks general equitable relief and discharge of all liens and claims. The notice warns defendants to appear before noon on September 6 1911 or default will be entered. The firm Richier Livingst represent the plaintiff.

John Wasson John Ov John N. P. Cooper Jonna Jackson Noy Jake Mary Baker John Jackson Deceas John J Jackson James Jaejoneughy JSON Dudley i Rachel N Martha J Jacks Jackson Jane Jacksoun Joseph Keo Inapery Keck Joseph M. Glos Glasgow Marear Glasgow William M Earet A James Wo Aimbett Lizzie Campbell John Lates Dodds Mary A Mina Applegate Curran Aprate Margaret Applegate Ema McDonald Mila Dodds Channel Jey Dodds William Dodds Sarahodds Lean Jennie Worst Woodd Wm Dodds Ena Mo Thouywiam Dodd Emily Apple Salina Dodds Sarah Dodds Mye KA McLane Elias Hayes Washin County Towa Sevssive Keck Washington Washington County C. ER. Wells Tiff District Court Richier

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