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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
8
Des Moines reports a clash between the Iowa Railroad Commission and traffic department reps from town lines over discrimination in combination rates. The board will refer the matter to the Interstate Commerce Commission as railroads resist adjustments.
In Marshalltown Iowa July 18 it is ruled that Josie Myers of Davenport wife’s mother will receive two thirds of the $30 000 Kirk estate after the automobile collision that killed Mahlon and Mrs Kirk near Kenver on July 4 Each had named the other as beneficiary and Mrs Myers was named administrator of the estate Kirk died instantly and Mrs Kirk was unconscious with multiple injuries in the crash involving a Denver Rio Grande engine at the crossing
Washington notes that vast sums in old legal tender remain unredeemed after Civil War issues and later loans. Prominent citizens propose directing the unredeemed money toward disaster relief for floods earthquakes and fires.
A U S Department of Agriculture bulletin shows Iowa leads the nation in livestock value with 380 million dollars in domestic animals. Texas ranks second in cattle production and value. New York tops dairy cows with Wisconsin second. Iowa's poultry value rises 87.7 percent since 1900 reaching 12.27 million dollars.
F A Roddy 23, a Yawhuska Oklahoma native and graduate of two southern colleges, went insane on a Milwaukee train en route to La Crosse Wisconsin. He fled along the tracks with two heavy bags, was captured after a chase, and sent to the Independence hospital for the insane after a sanity hearing. He held a teacher's certificate and was described as well dressed and educated.
A humorous piece critiquing hay fever as a social nuisance and seasonal affliction. The essay playfully describes symptoms, social mishaps, and the futility of cures while lampooning seasonal ragweed pollen and remedies. It links hay fever to asthma and pokes fun at medical and home remedies, noting its annual return.
The Mississippi Valley Spiritualists association opens its annual camp meeting at Mount Pleasant park on July 28 and runs to the last Sunday in August. Hundreds of visiting members from the middle western states are expected. The park, owned by the association, sits in the western part of the city. Noted lecturers are on the 1912 program, with J. F. Ireland of Minneapolis as president arriving early.
Businessmen of Davenport and Scott county farmers propose employing a crop doctor to advise local growers. G. R. Bliss of the Ames Agricultural College extension department has been offered the position. The expert will supervise agriculture teaching in county public schools.
Des Moines records show State Treasurer Morrow on hand 132 836.99 dollars to be distributed to Iowa counties by August 1 as 85 percent of automobile tax receipts under the Kulp law. Tax is 8 dollars for cars up to 20 horsepower and 40 cents for each horsepower over 20. Funds allocated by county size go to county roads under county officers.
Des Moines reports Theodore Roosevelt will visit Des Moines on July 24 to attend the third party state convention. Senator Dixon, ex president's campaign manager, announced only the visit and did not discuss third party progress.
Clinton Louisiana hosts a gathering of spiritualists on July 18 as part of a regional conference. Local organizers invite interested attendees to join discussions and services at the community hall.
A mass convention is set for 1 30 p m Saturday July 20 at City Hall Washington to select delegates for the Progressive state convention in Des Moines July 24 1912 All advocates of progressive principles are invited Provisional Committee OTT Patterson IL Gormly announces the plan
Benson J. Lossing, famed historian of the old school, had his historic collections sold in New York City. He traveled thousands of miles gathering material for his books, interviewing settlers and descendants of revolutionary heroes, and sketching battlefields and scenes of historic interest. For soreness, Chamberlain's Liniment offers relief, with Lemmon's Pharmacy advertising its sale.
A puzzled exchange where doctors admit uncertainty about a patient’s condition, and a humorous remark questions what counts as a normal uncertainty. The dialogue hints at medical mystery and miscommunication.
If you are a housewife you cannot be healthy by only housework. You must get into the open air and sunlight daily. Keep your stomach and bowels in order with Chamberlain's Tablets. For sale by Lemmons Pharmacy.
Named for General James Samuel Wadsworth of Geneseo New York the fort at New York harbor was renamed Fort Wadsworth in memory of his Civil War service and death at the Wilderness.
Harry Bell reports Washington post office fiscal year ending June 30 shows total receipts of 27 604 12 with a 6 209 gain from last year. seed company business drives increases and money orders total 9 758 issued and 39 267 paid. mail matter registered and in transit total 7 069.
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