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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1912
Page
8
Des Moines reports the Iowa Supreme Court upheld that Waterloo petition consent was invalid and barred saloon operation. Six hundred forty names were struck, poll lists miscertified, and many signatures deemed improper. Saloons must close immediately until a new, valid petition is created.
An advertisement touts Saxo Salve as a superior treatment for ringworm and various skin conditions. It claims iodine tincture is outdated and promises the salve destroys parasites with frequent applications. The pitch notes other uses such as eczema barber's itch and tetter and invites readers to try it at their risk.
The Rev. R. H. Park of Morning Sun will preach this evening at 7 15 in the Second United Presbyterian Church. He is new to this presbytery and has not spoken here before. A second service tomorrow at two o clock will feature the same preacher. Communion will be observed Sabbath morning.
About 100 members of the Iowa Launderers' association attended a Des Moines banquet and theatre party as the second semi annual convention opened. The main business discussed was a proposed pure fabric law aimed at eliminating fraud by manufacturers who mislabeled cotton goods as linen or silk, with support for a national labeling standard similar to the pure food law.
Dr. L W Littig of Davenport will deliver a tuberculosis lecture at the First United Presbyterian church Friday evening October 25 at 730. The event is organized by city ministers and physicians as Tuberculosis Sunday observance. The Washington County Medical Society meets that afternoon at 130 in the city hall with officers to be elected.
Mrs. George O. Robinson of Detroit urged the creation of a government bureau to combat white slavery and polygamy among Mormons, and the adoption of a sustenance fund for Methodist ministers and families, at the Des Moines convention opening.
John W. Edwards of Brighton died at the county hospital following an intestinal cancer operation. Born July 12, 1847 in Indiana, he lived in Brighton from youth, worked in the livery trade, later farmed nearby, and was a Baptist church member. Survived by wife Abbie Draper, daughters Nellie Hagans and Florence Edwards, a Madison, Wisconsin brother, and cousin Robert Taylor. funeral planned in Brighton.
Belmond citizens show strong interest in a $185,000,000 suit against the German Empire for the heirs of Paul Wertz a field marshal of the 17th century. William Wertz a local heir has tracked the case since it began two years ago and a family member in Germany says victory is assured.
Ottumwa Iowa October 18 twelve sewing machines have been bought by the Ottumwa school board to enhance the domestic science department at the high school. The sewing classes for girls are among the school’s best attended programs.
Attorney J Hanley reports the Iowa Supreme Court reduced John Rogers jail term from ten years to time already served and ordered his immediate release from the penitentiary. The decision stemmed from State of Iowa vs John and Joe Rogers with Joe receiving a jail sentence.
Des Moines. Harold Jones five, son of Mr and Mrs Stewart Jones of 211 Virginia avenue, died at Mercy hospital from injuries after being struck by W J Cashen of 10384 West Seventh street. The accident happened on Southwest Ninth street where pedestrians walk in the street due to an unfinished grade. Harold was with schoolmates walking home from Park avenue kindergarten.
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