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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1912
Page
8
Iowa Dairymen's association plans the next convention in Waterloo October 14 to 19 tied to the Iowa dairy cattle congress. Butter makers day falls on October 16 and 17 with a butter scoring contest and on site premiums for exhibitors.
The sixty ninth annual convention of the grand lodge of Iowa Masons adjourned in Burlington after a highly attended meeting. The event featured installation of officers final committee reports and the selection of new committees in a closed session. Rev Dr Joseph Fort Newton of Cedar Rapids delivered an eloquent address.
Misspellings on ballots at the recent primary could shift votes from W. H. Clutes to rival W. B. Robinson, who was defeated. Election judges may travel to Manchester to correct Clites' name. another misspelling on poll books is not contested. The patient remains treated for the disease as noted.
A satirical critique of political steam rollers used to seat delegates and influence conventions. It mocks procedures from 1908 to 1912 and warns of attrition, fraud accusations, and potential funerals as campaigns crush rivals.
Sioux City June 17 funds for the large Catholic college for boys at Leeds are in hand. Architect W L Steele completed plans and specifications yesterday. Father Victor Brown in charge announced work will be pushed to completion with a portion open for use late this fall. The college is to cost nearly 125000 dollars.
Dr. Gen Meckwen son of J McKwen resigns from Illinois State University faculty to pursue California scientific research. He will study causes and effects of Pacific ocean currents and has previously contributed to this field.
Corning Iowa June 17 The Lynch brothers farmers on a Saturday trip to town encountered an automobile that frightened their horse causing the animal to collapse and die in the road. The horse had appeared healthy but was known to fear autos.
Spanish American war veterans in Iowa wired telegrams to Congressman Underwood urging passage of a bill to place widows of Spanish American war veterans on the pension rolls.
Clear Lake Indiana June 17 report fishermen pulling anchor unearthed the antlers and much of the skull of a buck deer. Experts estimate the antlers have laid underwater for about fifty years.
A Iowa excerpt notes that few Dutch communities permanently return to the Netherlands. Many emigrants visit briefly, then prefer American life with its equality. Those who reencounter Dutch social ranks often realize western America suits them better, sometimes bringing families back with renewed enthusiasm for U.S. life.
The Muscatine District Epworth League meets in Marengo June 21 to 23 with Rev. J. A. Glendenning of Ainsworth opening. Delegates from local leagues attend. program includes inspirational addresses, devotions, and discussions led by officials from West Liberty, North English, Wellman, and other towns.
Former Harvard alumni gather in Cambridge for Class Day and other events. The schedule includes June 19 Harvard Yale baseball, June 20 Commencement, June 21 boat races at New London, and a possible June 22 third game in New York if tied.
Clinton county coroner Dr. C. B. Kellogg calls attention to the law requiring physicians and undertakers to report all accidental deaths. He notes no report was made of a Charlotte area auto accident in which a baby died, and the babe's body was removed before he learned of it through newspapers.
Italians of the United States and Canada gather in Buffalo for the second National Italian Congress starting today. Discussions focus on vital matters affecting former subjects of Victor Emmanuel.
Matters relating to the recent newspaper strike in Chicago will be discussed at the convention of the International Printing Pressmen's Union inaugurated here today. All of the local unions of the United States and Canada are represented.
Claims deafness stems from Eustachian tube inflammation and catarrh, says only constitutional remedies work. Offers $100 for any deafness case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Appeal to send for free circulars. mentions Toledo, Ohio firm Cheney Co and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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