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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1919
Page
6
Fort Dodge police arrest seventy one violators in a single night after weeks of warnings from the mayor and police chief. Fines total five dollars per case. many prominent citizens among those arrested.
John Nelson of Batavia in Jefferson County sold his 820 acre Fairfield farm for 256 per acre after listing it at a peak market. He then followed the buyer to arrange his own purchase, adding 10 000 to the sale proceeds to pay for the new property and he considers himself lucky.
The United States Geological Survey reportsbituminous coal output in the first half of 1919 fell about 70.6 million tons short of the prior year and predicts a total drop of roughly 100 million tons for the year. Officials say the shortage stems from weak consumer buying and urge immediate coal orders to stimulate production and stockpiling ahead of winter. A labor and car shortage could further limit output.
Report by Dr Eva Pee and Mrs Marion Brett after inspecting the Rockwell City reformatory says abandonment is possible but the institution offers admirable aims. They blame courts for short sentences and lax handling of young women and urge club women to advocate longer terms and sustained reform. The piece notes alcohol found to be from natural fermentation at outbreak.
Philadelphia July 20 Professor Charlies H LaWall dean of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy warns the public about homemade root beer. He reports its alcoholic content can rise from 1.97 percent after five days to higher percentages as fermentation continues prompting caution about consuming large amounts.
Des Moines July 30 rail and traffic grade separation plans drawn up by the state railroad and highway commissions may meet resistance from railroads operating in Iowa. Chairman Dwight N. Lewis says railroads will resist bearing all costs and that towns must share the burden as roadway changes may be required.
A four year old girl fell into a water filled cistern at the William F Merfeld farm east of Greene while threshing. A rotted wooden cover collapsed into the cistern but the girl clung to it, keeping her head above water until help arrived. The cistern was four feet deep.
Abbie Allen assistant postmaster in Corning faces charges after a July incident. The report notes her fifteen years in service and details the post office matter under review by authorities.
A woman in Creston faces a preliminary hearing before US Commissioner J C C Hunt on August 1 for appropriating about $700 of Uncle Sam's property. She denies guilt. Prosecutors allege she extracted War Savings stamps totaling about $500 and postal funds of $200 to $300. She had served as assistant to three postmasters and posted $1,000 bonds.
Notices to county superintendents announce a state spelling contest August 27 in Des Moines at the woman's building auditorium. Each county may enter one representative selected by the county superintendent. eighth grade graduates may enter. Free admission tickets for contestants. prizes include $20 first, $15 second, $10 third, and eleven $5 prizes.
A Davenport attorney and the Wilson and Jackson firm pressed Fort Madison prisoners to seek court action to raise day wages to market levels and to have earnings turned over to families. They cited chair making as an industrial product and noted prisoners earn 20 cents for 12 hours.
An old advertisement touts S. S. S as a blood remedy to remove catarrh germs. It warns against surface treatments and urges readers to seek medical advice from a designated adviser in Atlanta, Georgia.
A provision allowing inmates to earn credits toward release was described, with those credits to be applied and turned over to the inmates upon their release. The plan outlines how credit is earned and when it becomes usable in the release process.
Adjt. Gen. L. G. Lasher reports the war department has authorized reorganizing Iowa National Guard for 1920 totaling 2,600 men across infantry, cavalry squadron, machine gun troop, field artillery, engineers, field hospital, and ambulance. Lasher will protest to move cavalry and machine gun troops to another state to allow an additional infantry regiment in Iowa.
Sparks from a Northwestern engine ignited oats owned by W. T. Barr north of Ames on Monday. About fifteen acres were scorched in windy conditions reducing a crop valued at roughly 790 dollars. The fire damaged no stock or buildings after the fire truck arrived.
A brief household notice advises using a little ordinary salt with no soda to clean enameled ware, keeping it in new condition.
The Meade Sigmund family from Boone visited J. L. Sigmund’s home from Thursday to Sunday. W. C. Embreen Johnson shipped stock to Chicago Sunday. Mrs Pan Gass and Pauline are visiting relatives in Illinois for a few weeks. Clarence Johnson moved to a new home on their north farm. Maude Brady, guest of Floy Owen, returned to Oskaloosa Monday night. A. Knotts to host the Set and So club Thursday afternoon. J A Walker and family spent Sunday with daughter Mrs Carl Herring near Washington. Threshing in the neighborhood finished Wednesday. Will Mayer visits daughter Mrs Will Embree. Mr and Mrs Walter Statler and son Cloyee visited S. K. Statler.
Geneva reports that Alexander Garbai, president of the Hungarian Soviet government, killed Kipsett in Budapest's assembly building after opposing the Soviet and communist supporters, following securing Lela Kun as foreign affairs lead.
Workers on the Aurora Elgin and Chicago interurban voted to strike at 2 AM, risking a complete tie-up of service. Elgin West Chicago Wheaton Glen Ellyn Villa Park and Lombard would lose power as major industrial areas rely on the line for electricity.
An old public health ad claims Americans overeat causing kidney strain and urges a daily four ounce dose of Salts to flush and purify the kidneys. It describes Jad Salts as a grape lemon lithia mixture that neutralizes urine acids, relieves back pain and bladder issues, and is inexpensive.
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