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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1921

Page

2

Central park hero Caddock earns medal for risking life

In New York, wrestler Ear l Caddock saved a girl from a runaway horse by leaping in front and grabbing the bridle. Promoter Jack Curley plans to award a medal for his two act heroism and keeping quiet about the incident. Caddock will wrestle Ed Lewis next Tuesday night for the world heavyweight title.

Central Park New York Caddock Jack Curley Curley Ed “Strangler” Lewis Oscar Thorson

Ells Hero Story About Earl Caddock

Des Moines Register reflects on Earl Caddock as a versatile sportsman and worthy hero, praising his courage and sportsmanship across boxing, wrestling, and other high grade sports. The piece questions a New York tale of his heroism but extols his character and fairness as a competitor and citizen.

Ells Earl Caddock Des Moines Register Ory Detroit News Andrestling Ve Skies Fic Onl Y Alao Cade Sian New York Iowan Baraddock Beng

Grain and Livestock Market Trends From Chicago Report

The Marketgram notes a unsettled grain market with declines met by liquidation and a late rally on weather forecasts. Chicago cash prices show mixed gains and losses across wheat corn and hard red winter while Minneapolis and Kansas City also move. Livestock prices shift only slightly with hogs and beef steers near steady and fat lambs up modestly. Dairy, butter and cheese markets soften late week amid surplus signals while hay and feeds show depressed, unsettled trading patterns. Primary markets report mixed quotes in timothy alfalfa prairie hay and various feed ingredients across multiple cities.

Wallace Chicago Minneapolis Kansas City Winnipeg Baltimore Midland Timothy Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Memphis York Prairie Buffalo N. Y Icc Boston Wisconsin

Milk usage per person in the United States and Europe

Dairy analysts report that average annual milk consumption per person in the United States is about 44 gallons, including drinking and cooking uses but excluding ice cream cheese and butter. The rise since 1890 is noted as dramatic, with European per capita figures around 70 gallons in Sweden and Switzerland.

United States Dairy Division United States Department of Agriculture Sweden Switzerland Philadelphia

Insurance Commissioner Savage Cleared of Misconduct Charges

Des Moines April 7 The departments affairs committee reports to both houses exonerating State Insurance Commissioner C W Savage of all malfeasance charges. The two weeks investigation found nothing discrediting and cited defeated laws as context without fault found against him.

Des Moines C. W. Savage Assembly Departmental Affairs Committee

Produce Price List From R L Gibson

R L Gibson presents current produce rates for today with prices per pound for cream at 40 cents, hens, smooth springs, staggy springs, geese, old roosters, turkeys, and other items.

Akadebeatades BOC

Committee serves notice and seeks further investigation

The committee told the assembly it is through probing and urged the executive council to conduct a deeper inquiry as mandated by a bill recently enacted by the assembly.

Assembly Executive Council

Curfew Prohibits Children in Norwegian Streets After Dark

Authorities in Norway impose a curfew restricting children from being outside after dark. The measure aims to reduce disturbances and improve safety during nighttime hours across major cities and towns.

Norway

Lydia Pinkham Recipe Saves Mrs Haydock From Operation

Chicago woman credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with saving her from surgery after a months long illness. She reports dramatic improvement, continues to work full time, and recommends the remedy to relatives and friends.

Lydia E. Pinkham Chicago Ill Lydia Pinkham H. Haydock St. Lawrence Avenue Illinois Mrs. Haydock

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