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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1922
Page
2
Chicago market notes show mixed receipts with hogs estimated at 44 000 and cattle at 17 000 today. Cattle and sheep prices list steady to strong tones with top hogs around 10 60 and various weights showing steady to higher bids. Livestock estimates for tomorrow project 21 000 hogs, 8 000 cattle and 13 000 sheep.
In Physical Culture Joe Marsh argues the so called wrestling trust led by Zbyszko, Strangler Lewis, Caddock and others will struggle to match Plestina. He notes New York State athletic control may boost Plestina's chance to prove superiority next season.
The House passed a $17,000,000 appropriation to fund additional veterans hospital facilities without a recorded vote. The measure, drafted by Rep Langley, would place the Veterans Bureau director in charge of site selection and building plans. The bill now goes to the Senate.
Five principal building crafts sign new wage scales cutting pay five to twenty percent. The contracts run to April 1, 1923, clearing the way for season start as wage uncertainty delayed projects. Estimated value of work released nears $906,000 with carpenters plumbers steam fitters bricklayers laborers affected. J. C. Finney returns to West Monroe Street residence after winter with sons H. C. and JoMs Finney.
The Louisa County Farm Bureau notes that about a dozen seed corn tests show mold infections such as deplodia and fusarium in most samples. Diseased kernels can spread to healthy kernels, weakening yields, with seed testing from each ear recommended to avoid blank spots and ensure disease free seed for high value corn and hog production scenarios.
County Agent Baxter spent part of a day locking up members in the Duroe Jersey sow and litter club in the New London territory.
County Agent Baxter visited Hanks & Bishop of New London to study their Pathfinders Duree Jersey hogs. The firm sells most surplus via mail and ships sow stock nationwide while maintaining clean, well managed farrowing facilities and active involvement in the Dureersey Association.
A successful Farm Bureau gathering was held in a northwest Tippecanoe Township community church last week. H. W. Church organized the event and county agent spoke on Farm Bureau projects while neighbors questioned and discussed Farm Bureau affairs.
Henry County Fair Association offers about 500 dollars in cash premiums for youth livestock exhibits with prizes in baby beef classes and judging contests. A rat poisoning contest in Iowa offers large prizes for killing rats by April 7, using tails as proof, to reduce grain loss and disease spread.
Governor Kendall calls for nationwide observance of Ulysses S. Grant birth centennial on April 27 1922 urging display of flags and school church and patriotic group ceremonies. G A R commander Harsh asks local units to organize events statewide to ignite patriotic spirit and display the flag widely.
Mrs. Frank Friese of Katona Iowa nearly died after ingesting candy laced with bi chloride of mercury left at her home. The toxin caused severe pain and convulsions. a family doctor treated her for five hours before she was taken to Excelsior Springs Arkansas for nerve restoration. A daughter recalls seeing a person upstairs with a package later found on the table.
Charles Upah was killed while working at Ed Upah’s home southwest of Elberon when his clothing caught in the fly wheel of a gasoline engine used to power a saw. He died from a crushed head after being whirled around before the engine stopped. He left a wife and four children.
Prominent quote attributed to Horace Greeley asserts that a Bible-reading people cannot be enslaved mentally or socially and that the Bible's principles form the ground of human freedom highlighting Bible-based liberty.
A report claims married men are six to one more trustworthy than single men due to greater responsibility. The statistic appears to rely on survey data and general observations rather than peer validated research.
A brief note on efficiency for preserving items stored in a closet. It suggests attaching a pouch to hold a list of contents so you can quickly check what you have when organizing or retrieving items. The idea emphasizes practicality and bulk simplicity for household storage.
Washington Star highlights dangerous bootleg products in the capital. Tests show fusel oil wood alcohol bay rum formaldehyde and artificial coloring in samples. Officials warn of lethal risks and early hospital reports amid tightening restrictions. Des Moines forecast closes the fragment with unsettled showery conditions and normal temperatures for the week.
A warning outlines how wood alcohol and formaldehyde in illicit spirits destroy nerve function, blind the optic nerves, and damage blood and tissue. It warns of delayed, stealthy health decline leading to convulsions, loss of speech, and eventual organic breakdown.
Eldred Berkshire hosts a birthday gathering after school with six invited friends. The party features indoor and outdoor games and a six o'clock light fruit salad and a large birthday cake served by his mother. Attendees include Naomi MHesselgesser Euelah MHesselgesser Mamie James Marion Sperry and teacher Dorothy Bruty.
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