Inspector fines and moon law under Supreme Court review
A grocer and egg vendor inspector faced penalties as tensions rise over the moon law. The Supreme Court is set to decide its validity in this session, impacting enforcement nationwide.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1911
Page
3
A grocer and egg vendor inspector faced penalties as tensions rise over the moon law. The Supreme Court is set to decide its validity in this session, impacting enforcement nationwide.
Washington notes a forecast of an early hard winter based on katydid chirping. Weather prophets across the country expect summer to end tomorrow with cold weather arriving sooner than usual. Straw-stats will be retired to the ash can on Friday per tradition.
An American Drug and Press Association chemists’ product Meritol Pile Remedy is highlighted as effective for internal and external use. The claim positions it as a beneficial treatment for pile sufferers and a boon to humanity noted by Lemons Pharmacy.
Des Moines Iowa urges school boards to improve ventilation and sanitation in public schools. It warns that lack of fresh air causes illness and listlessness, and advocates 2000 cubic feet per child per hour, better heating, sanitary water containers, individual cups, clean toilets, and overall safeguards for pupil health.
A historical note describes Merital Pile Remedy, a new preparation marketed as a world heater, available at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Feys for Fred Wellington files a district court petition Monday seeking 2500 damages from Miss Nettie Despain of New London for alleged breach of promise. Plaintiff says Despain asked him to marry in December and the wedding was fixed for March 1.
LeRoy Utterback a Blackhawk National Bank clerk in Waterlon Illinois faced a serious charge after stealing 1400 dollars to buy a car. He reportedly acted due to affection for a girl whose role remains unclear while she seeks to clear herself of blame.
Des Moines Sept 13. Three Iowa farmers near Kanawa were convicted of violating state pure food laws for selling rotten eggs to retailers. The case was reported from Clermont. The state food and dairy office noted over seventy convictions for this law in the past two months.
A fragment notes a person’s withdrawal or recovery from a troubling association. The text hints at separation and a move toward personal resolution without detailing circumstances or identities.
Report says thieves frightened by a Sunday night intrusion at Eddyville's Central depot and the Harding and McCoy lumber yard. Only a few cents missing. no clues or suspects found.
Inspector H E Forrester pursued egg fraud cases in Thompson last week. Charles A Kacere, a local merchant, resisted the official for a time and was brought before a justice of the peace, fined ten dollars plus costs. The inspector had already secured convictions of three farmers who sold bad eggs and continues his efforts against dairy and food violations.
Des Moines reports the Iowa Moon law will be tested in the upcoming session. The court will consolidate the Polk county and Woodbury county cases from Sioux City to rule on the one drink per 1000 population rule and serving liquor in restaurants by waiters.
Clermont Sept 13 Former Governor and Mrs William Larrabee informally celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home near the city. The couple, now nearing 80, hosted immediate family and close friends including sons William Jr and Senator Frederick Larrabee of Fort Dodge, Chas Larrabee of Fort Dodge, and daughters Mrs Julia Lave wife of the former mayor of Lincoln Neb Mrs Robbins wife of Judge Robbins of Cedar Rapids and Miss Anna Larrabee.
Ames la Sept 13 Great headway made on the new 100000 veterinary building at Iowa State college during the summer ready for occupancy about February 1. The 150000 gymnasium is well under way and work is being pushed. An appropriation of 13500 has made possible a major improvement of the College grounds with grading walks roads and bridges being built.
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