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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1922
Page
2
Chicago April 18 cattle hog and sheep trading figures show receipts around 30,210 hogs cattle 15,615 sheep 10,087 and calves 2,032 with varied price ranges. Hogs mostly steady to 10 lower, cattle slow and weak 5 to 25 lower, lambs strong to 25 higher, warehousing and shipping data included from Beach-Wickham Grain Co. April 18 1922.
Dr. J. B. Schreckengast, famed alumni and president of Nebraska Wesleyan University, will give the baccalaureate sermon at Iowa State College on June 11. Commencement week is restructured with Alumni Day moved to June 10 and commencement shifted to Monday to accommodate visiting alumni.
Howard Benn traveled to Oskaloosa on business. Mrs. John Frasher of Boone Ta visits Wyman after visiting J F Marshs. Doris Hulick of Ainsworth spent yesterday in Washington. Joe Snider, State University student, returned home from vacation. Mrs. Will Easter of Havre visited her son Lloyd Easter and granddaughter Arlene Easter in town.
Washington health officials warn school authorities nationwide about insanitary school conditions tied to higher child mortality. They cite mortality tables showing rising death rates as children enter and stay in school, urging fixes in crowding plumbing heating ventilation and contagious-disease controls to extend lifespans.
Anita Stewart leads the Louis B Mayer First National mystery drama The Invisible Fear showing at the Fox for two days starting Thursday. The plot centers on a self defense killing and a revenant's power as suspense and melodrama unfold toward a climactic finish with a capable cast and strong photography.
Louisa County Farm Bureau notes report soybeans planted with corn for silage by John E. Wilson of Wapello. Three pounds of varieties Ito San Black Eyebrow Manchu Mongol Medium Green Medium Yellow Sable Columbia Virginia and Haberlandt are tested to gauge ensilage value. County agents invite local cooperation and emphasize starting exhibits early for a diverse display.
In Louisa County April 13 and 14 farmers learned pruning and spraying for orchards from Mr. Nichols and culling and chick care from Mr. Gordon. Gordon advised delaying chick feeding until 48 to 72 hours old and warned against water or sweet milk in the first week, linking white diarrhea to early feeding.
Poultry club members in Louisa County welcomed talk by F P Reed assistant club leader of Iowa on April 12 at Morning Sun and Wapello. New Morning Sun members elected Verne Hetherington president Henry McKee vice president Virginia Curran secretary. Local leaders Wilbur Drake and W G Warnock to guide activities.
Local township clubs plan an exhibit at the Columbus Junction District Fair with prizes totaling 100 dollars. First, second, third, and fourth place prizes of 40, 30, 20, and 10 dollars reward quality, variety, and decoration. Most entries must be grown or produced within the township in 1922, except corn, clover seed, and wild grasses.
A local notice pledges rewards for arrest and conviction of incendiaries across associated towns. It targets fire tax payers contributing to widespread criminal fires and cites a property owners federation as the organizing body.
Mise Bertha Holden presents eight home economics demonstrations across Louisa County from April 19 to 22. Each event uses a homemade dress form and invites all women, with afternoon sessions at 2 00 p m and evening sessions at 7 30 p m at various churches clubs and homes.
A public notice column lists gifts like a Green Wrist' Watch and posters from Centennial school. It reports Stephen A Johnson returning from Letts on business and Mrs Abe Neiswanger in critical condition. Also mentions the P E O rummage sale, a Barden family visit from Lavilla Iowa, and local social updates.
The battleship Iowa ships out from Philadelphia for Cape Henry to serve as a target in radio and gun experiments. The exercise tests armor piercing qualities of large projectiles as the Atlantic Fleet nears Guantanamo Cuba. Control of the vessel shifts from Ohio to the destroyer Dickerson.
London report states Professor Borehardt of Moabit Hospital Bertin has traveled to Russia to operate on Bolshevist premier Vladimir Lenin. The aims to extract a shoulder bullet from an injury sustained the previous autumn when Lenin was shot by a student.
Two men robbed the residence of Walter L. Beewster at 2 Walton Place, stabbing the Goenster butter Willam Grahame in the neck and escaping with jewels. The incident occurred shortly before noon as officers investigate the break in. Laura Ingham, recently away on a trip, is reported to be in California. Annette Finney sent a box of candied fruit.
The Pleasant Hill Aid Society reports a market sale on Saturday grossing 69 dollars and 69 cents, below the Thanksgiving event but with higher chicken demand. Three other square sales existed. gratitude extended to Washington patrons aiding the white church on the hill.
A testimonial describes spending four years and $900 on medicine with no benefit for stomach issues. After being urged by a druggist to try Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, the speaker reports a one dollar bottle delivering claimed value worth 500 dollars. The ad asserts the product removes mucus and inflammation, aiding stomach liver and intestinal ailments, including appendicitis, with a money back guarantee.
Patriot Attorney Hayward informed Senator Borah that federal state and military courts in the United States are barred from trying General Semenoff for a murder in Siberia.
The children’s crusade for amnesty left St Louis on April 18 bound for Terre Haute Indiana. The group aims to reach Washington to petition President Harding to release 105 imprisoned men convicted of wartime act violations.
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