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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1912
Page
8
Des Moines report notes Iowa coal output for the biennial period ending June 30 fell about 10 000 tons from the prior two years due to a 60 day operation suspension while a wage agreement was negotiated. First-year output was 7 729 674 tons, second year 6 820 828.
Des Moines smoke inspector Harry McNutt urges coal washing to cut smoke by removing sulfur and waste. He notes mines near Oskaloosa are testing the process and predicts cleaner fuel and lower waste, benefiting consumers if results prove favorable.
Council Bluffs Sept 14. An Iowa farmer Albert Hanna charges an Omaha gang used the same methods as the Mabray swindle to defraud people. He claims they swindled him of 450 dollars in each instance and robbed him of a 3000 dollar draft and a 4000 dollar note.
Commissioner Barney and dairy leaders spoke at Algona Anita and Clemons Grove to boost creamery expansion. Efforts to enlist more farmers and encourage larger dairy cattle herds are meeting growing demand. The department reports many more meetings this year than two years ago as dairy outreach broadens into previously untapped areas.
Frank Sherlock, a private in the Twentieth Infantry, drank poisoned beer in Salt Lake City after using his last nickel from three months' pay. He died at Fort Douglas. Sherlock had been a bank clerk in Chariton Iowa, where his family resides, before enlistment.
Dubuque Iowa September 18 likely the final reunion of the Twenty first Iowa Infantry veterans. Nearly 200 veterans attended a two day gathering with dinners excursions and city tours to mark fifty years since their Civil War muster. Captain J F Merry led arrangements with local committees amid thinning ranks and time worn energy.
Tokio riders begin three day mourning with the late Emperor Matsuhito's funeral. Emperor Yoshihito and the Empress dowager attend morning rites while Knox among foreign representatives joins the eve procession. The imperial train to Kyoto follows.
Representatives from Iowa and the western district including Nebraska the Dakotas Wisconsin and Minnesota will attend a week long conference in Des Moines this month. Principal topics are the Lincoln telephone strike and potential Iowa traffic tie ups with the Iowa Telephone Co. and its associates. Outside workers will demand a 10 to 15 percent wage increase and improved working conditions. The current wage scale ends February 4.
Des Moines reports the state dairy department remains busy amid hot weather and political turmoil as dairy industry development accelerates across Iowa.
Winterset report says a 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Crosson was instantly killed when he was run down by a car while walking home from school. He tried to dodge the first vehicle and ran into a machine coming from another direction he did not see.
Dr Sadler estimates about 50 million dollars in wages flow to the American public yearly due to colds. Lost time means lost wages and medical costs. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is recommended to stop the cough and ease inflamed air passages. Lowmon's Pharmacy.
Passenger and ticket agents from across the United States gather in Seattle for the American Association of General Passenger Agents meeting. The convention discusses rates legislation and other important matters of interest to the passenger and ticket agents.
An old recorded monologue by Doc Wiley laments the use of morphine laced paregoric for infant colic. He urges natural care, condemning dangerous mixtures and drugs, and urges Betsy to quit crying as he endures his own pains and fatigue.
A monument of Georgia marble and Greek design was dedicated yesterday in Edwardsville to honor Ninian Edwards territorial Governor of Illinois. The ceremony marked the anniversary of Illinois first constitutional government and the fort Russell site.
Judge Colt opened a federal hearing in Boston on September 13 in the $2,000,000 Sherman anti trust suit brought by Charles A Strout trustee of Goddy Sons Metal Fastening Co against United Shoe Machinery Co. The plaintiff alleges violation of the Sherman act injuring the metal fastening firm.
The Aero Club of Illinois hosts a four day world aviation meet beginning yesterday. Aviators from abroad and America compete for rich prizes and aim to set new records across several classes. The circuit race follows next Monday.
One hundred dollar reward offer for catarrh cures with Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Endorsements from National Bank of Commerce Toledo stating belief in Cheney and capability to meet obligations. Cure is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free, price per bottle, sold by druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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