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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1925
Page
2
Hogs receipts 43 000 with mix of grades and weights. bids 10 75 to 13 00. slaughter hogs 11 25 to 13 00. cattle receipts 13 000 active demand for weighty steers and yearlings. vealers 8 60 to 11 56. sheep dull 13 00 to 15 25 for good lambs. Chicago cash grain: wheat No 3 red 1.71 1 72. oats No 2 white 46 48. rye No 2 1 16. barley 78 83. seeds and fats steady to firm.
Official livestock estimates from Chicago list hogs 15000 cattle 10000 and sheep 15000 for tomorrow. The figures reflect market projections released during the April 13 report.
The paper announces a new series Famous Forts in United States History by Elme Scott Watson. It collects state fort selections from historical societies and authentic sources to present readable, accurate histories of each fort and its role in American history.
A fragmented price listing shows dairy butterfat per pound and eggs per dozen, with various weights for hens and geese. Also listed are prices for roosters, ducks, swan geese, beef hides, and horse hides, plus a note that cull sick or crippled poultry have no market value.
Chicago market report lists Wheat Corn and Oats futures with May July and Sept contracts. Lard ribs and bellies show bid and ask style figures for May and July and Sept maturities.
Crawfordsville reports Miss Velma Twinan had her tonsils removed Friday last week at an Iowa City hospital. Visitors and local residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Moorhead and Frank McCoy family, shared weekend and Easter visits. Communion services were held at three local churches Sunday.
The text notes early measurements of light speed by timing Jupiter moon eclipses and cites a rough figure of 1644 minutes for light to cross the Earth orbit. It also mentions Earth’s orbital position affecting observed eclipse timings and alludes to other methods for determining light velocity.
Indian silversmiths renowned for skilled beating work and ornate gold and silver adornments in temples. The craft showcases intricate metal objects and high artistry across the country.
A historical note credits French chemist Parmen tier with popularizing potatoes as a staple in France. He reportedly lived on potatoes for five years while imprisoned in Germany from 1758 to 1763, shaping the crop's status.
A gale damaged George Nelson’s home in New England ripping off one chimney and punching a hole through the other leaving a ruined shell while brickwork remained largely intact.
Russell Dunmore battles rough locals to rescue a girl amid threats at a lakeside cottage. A chase ends with romance as he declares love and proposes seven o clock while the couple escape toward Aunt Olivia's, pondering how names may not matter.
A train passenger is greeted by a clergyman who calls him Mr Binks. The man corrects him saying he does not know the name. The cleric apologizes and the passenger replies he has shaken hands with a good man, while the clergyman denies the remark.
On April 14 an arrangement with the National Farm Radio Council will bring talks by E P Taylor from Chicago and J Fox on seed marketing to KYW at 7 30 PM and a later WRC Washington address by W M Jardine at 7 45 PM on American Forest Week. The council outlines a four feature weekly farm radio program with livestock market reviews from the Chicago Livestock Exchange at 7 50 PM April 16.
This article traces Fort Pitt at the fork of the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers from its 1753 origins under Dinwiddie to Braddock’s defeat, Forbes and Stanwix’s rebuilding, Pontiac’s war, and its role as a Revolution era hub and the birthplace of Pittsburgh.
Radio station WOC at the Palmer School of Chiropractic in Davenport Iowa will begin a regular farm program via an arrangement with the National Farm Radio Council. The talks start April 17 and will be permanently aired at 6 50 P M on Friday evenings.
An English couple misunderstand a refusal due to a mistaken belief that two negatives form an affirmative. The man, convinced by this logic, rushes to buy the license while the woman responds in the usual manner with a firm no.
The potato, native to America, spread from Mexico and Chile to Spain Italy and Vienna before winning praise across the Old World. Sir Walter Raleigh introduced it to Ireland in 1586, shaping its global journey.
Americans spend about 5 million dollars each hunting season on licenses and permits. States use this money to fund sanctuaries, pay wardens, and support game management efforts.
The relatives of English peers are not legally part of the nobility though they function as nobles for most purposes. They may hold courtesy titles but under English law are considered mere commoners.
Send your name and address with 10 cents to Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa to receive a trial package containing Chamberlains Tablets for indigestion biliousness and constipation Chamberlains Colic Diarrhoea Remedy for stomach cramps and diarrhoea and Chamberlains Salve for burns wounds piles and skin affections all for 10 cents.
A father asks a boy to choose between saving a sister or a brother. The boy pleads for a dog. The father declares the sister must be saved. Days later the little brother is shown to Carl, who mocks the dog’s fate and calls the decision a waste of money.
Apples planted near a cliff at Cashmere Washington produced fruits colored on one side due to sunlight blocked by a perched rock. The site was chosen so roots could access moisture at the cliff base.
A concise reflection asserts that great ages are defined by bold thoughts that translate into deeds, emphasizing the link between ideation and productive effort. The message highlights the enduring impact of thinking followed by decisive outcomes.
Richard Shelton a six five Texan heavyweight hopeful may someday meet for the world title. The cowboy from the plains is described as 211 pounds and reputedly remarkably fast shaping plans for a future championship shot.
A collage of quips ponders petticoats, wedding gifts, and consumer needs. It riffs on money whispers, spring fashions, coal dealers, weather chatter, weed-eating insects, and women’s equality with light hearted satire from a 1925 NEA Service column.
Railway schedules list westbound and Knoxville Branch trains with arrival and departure times. Notable services include No 3 No 29 No 11 and No 87 expresses and local freight and passenger trains on various lines. Some entries show daily operation exceptions and agent notes for the timetable.
The Kansas City Star notes a provocative front page discussion in New York papers asking what defines an adventuress. It cites a husband’s remark about inviting a past acquaintance to dinner as a sample prompt for public sparring on gender roles.
Dear friends recounts recovery from illness with McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets. Alberta Rogers of Decatur Illinois reports appetite return and 15 pound gain after six weeks, endorsing the product with a money back guarantee if no improvement in 20 days.
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