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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1923

Page

2

Daily Market Report Hogs Cattle and Feeders in Chicago

Chicago markets show hog receipts about 54 000 with 3 950 carryover and cattle receipts around 22 000 with 14 000 more noted for the day. Weights 160 210 and 225 325 pounds posted, with typical shifts in bids and packing sow prices down 6 40 6 60 while steer and lamb trading signs indicate firm to higher for some classes. Estimated tomorrow hogs 28 000 cattle 11 000 sheep 18 000.

Chicago Cardle Coheas

Consign Your Livestock Ad For John A Babcock Yard

Classified notice directs consignors to John A Babcock Commission Merchant at Exchange Building Rooms 27-28 Main Floor in Chicago Illinois for livestock consignments. The ad emphasizes direct consignments to the Chicago yard.

John A

Drake Relays Field Grows Further in 14th Meet

The Drake University relay meet expands as 1 000 plus athletes from colleges universities and high schools enter. Western Conference powers Notre Dame and Michigan Aggies join Missouri Valley rivals, with special races featuring Jose Jays and Loyd Rebhben. The John L Griffith trophy will honor the meet founder and go to the relay winners.

Associated Press Anna- Drake Institut Missouri Valley Notre Dame Tech Denver University Rsity of Florida Washburn Marquette Carleton Knox Kansas State Normal College, Emporia Michigan Aggies Cleveland Denver Wentworth Shattuck Kemper Military Academies Jose Jay Illinois Athletic Club Kay Baker University of Chicago Divinity Loyd Rebhben Iowa State College Omaha Athletic Club Wolters Ames Star Phil Spink Phil Donahue Chicago Athletic Club Tes Sec Cdl Ath John L. Griffith

Carnival of Track Opens As Drake Relays Near

The mile relay marks the University section with the usual prize trophy. Commissioner Griffith starts the meet and Charles A. Rawson, former U S senator from Iowa, serves as referee. Drake Stadium is ready, work crews install temporary bleachers for expected crowds. Governor Kendall and state officials will attend from special boxes, joined by midwest governors as guests. Athletic notablesT om Jones of Wisconsin Herry Gill of Illinois Steve Farrell of Michigan Knute Rockne Notre Dame Karl Schlademan Kansas George Bresnahan Iowa Indian Schulte Nebraska are slated to attend.

Griffith Charles A. Rawson United States Iowa Drake Kendall Mid-West Tom Jones Wisconsin Herry “Gill Iliois Steve Farrell Michigan Knute Rockne Notre Dame Karl Schlademan Kansas George Breshada Indian Schulte Nebraska

Weather Summary Marks March Crop Damage In Iowa

The Associated Press reports March storms in Iowa brought extreme temperature swings and record lows that damaged crops. Snowstorms in the second week of March followed by blizzards disrupted rail and road traffic, with 25 to 30 inches of snow in several stations. Livestock losses included about 1,000,000 pigs, milk supplies fell, coal shortages persisted, wildlife suffered, and vegetation stayed dormant through March.

Associated Press Des Moines

Roads to Riches and the Drive to Success

A motivational note urges readers not to envy others wealth and to focus on personal effort. It contrasts two paths to riches and emphasizes busyness as a route for those without advantages or luck.

A Reflective Quote on Beauty in La Bruyere Text

A compact quotation from La Bruyere compares intelligence in men with regular features in women as a standard of beauty. It frames beauty as a style attainable by the least vain, offering a philosophical note on appearance and perception.

la Bruyere

Washington Junior High Pioneers Farm Visit and Spring Program Highlights

Washington Junior High pupils publish notes on a farm visit displaying busy, happy farming life with a detailed account of egg hunts, meals, and a horse ride. The issue also covers a spring program with student performances, a dramatic play, and a radio lecture, plus plans for a Boy Scout play and an eighth grade party.

J. B

Beginning of Greater Worlds in Art and Man

A compact reflection on endless pursuit of greatness in art and life. The speaker notes that even masterworks and renowned figures imply further depths, suggesting that the voyage of knowledge and beauty never ends.

Glover

Fragmentary Obscure Note on Theorems and Names

Fragmentary text mentions a person and a telescope motif, with unclear references to names such as Tlesdore Varker and general phrases about history and discovery. The readable content is insufficient for a full event or clear summary.

Tlesdore Varker

Spur of the Moment By J Harvey Burham

A compact column fragment reflects on garden chores and rising living costs. The writer quips about licenses expanding in city life and notes about 25 days left of school. The piece blends seasonal observations with satirical takes on public life and prices.

J. Harvey Burham

New Student Council Forms After Oversight

The organization of the new Student Council passed by five of six home rooms with Miss Wallace's room voting against it by one. Two meetings discussed plans for school improvement and events. Gertrude Hammer was elected Service Member to manage picnics and parties for the rest of the year.

Miss Wallace Gertrude Hammer

William de Mille Refuses Extras Label for Nice People Cast

Producer William de Mille tells a集hundred and fifty screen players gathered for cafe scenes in Nice People that there are no extras in his company. He praises those chosen as actors for their genuine ability and notes the hand-picked group included Wallace Reid Bebe Daniels Conrad Nagel Julia Faye Eve Sothern William Boyd and Bertram Johns with a Japanese garden setting guiding the cafe sequence. Clara Beranger adapts the screen version from Rachel Crothers stage play Bought and Paid For.

William de Mille Paramount Fox Theatre Wallace Reid Bebe Daniels Conrad Nagel Julia Faye Eve Sothern William Boyd Bertram Johns Clara Beranger Lulu Bett Rachel Crothers

Obstinate Oven Doors Resolve With Hinges Rub

Handy kitchen tip notes that stiff or squeaky oven doors can be fixed by rubbing hinges. Regular lubrication eases operation and stops the door from sticking or squeaking over time.

Iowa American Legion Notes and Events

Iowa railroads grant one and one half fare round trips for women’s auxiliary convention delegates in Burlington with a 250-delegate attendance condition. Sioux City to host national commander Alvin M. Owsley on June 238 en route to an East engagement after Sioux Falls. Legion posts urged to promote Citizen’s Military Training Camps for the Seventh corps area at Fort Des Moines August 1 for 30 days for ages 17 to 24. enrollment by Paul Beer. War roster commission funding bill failed in Senate, hindering veterans records. Davenport proposal for a club of French-born wives of World War I veterans may be adopted.

Associated Press Des Moines Ita Iowa American Legion Women's Auxiliary Burlington N. L. McMullan J. W. Dixon Sioux City Alvin M. Owsley Legion Owsley Sioux Falls Seventh Corps Fort Des Moines Paul Beer Seventh Street University Avenue Adjutant General's Office House Senate Davenport Tri-Cities James Kibby

Oskaloosa Post HQ Secures Two Story Building

In Oskaloosa Iowa on April 23 the local post commanded by Dr A G Roberts purchased a two story building at First Avenue and Seventh Street and converted it into a complete post headquarters. The building cost 6500 dollars.

Oskaloosa Iowa A. G. Roberts First Avenue Seventh Street

Father and two sons found in Des Moines group

Col EF S Olmstead and his sons Jerauld and George of Argonne post were located in Des Moines. Jerault serves in the navy while George serves in the Twelfth Field Artillery at Camp Travis Texas.

Des Moines S. Olmstead Jerauld George Argonne Post Jerault Navy Twelfth Field Artillery Camp Travis Texas

Legion Press Association planned for national convention lead

DES MOINES IOWA April 23 Frank Miles editor of the Iowa Legionaire has taken the lead in organizing editors and business managers from 225 Legion publications for the upcoming national convention of the National American Legion Press Association.

Des Moines Iowa Frank Miles Iowa Legionaire National American Legion Press Association Legion

Legion committees form for Minnesota memorial stadium fund

The American Legion in Minneapolis plans to appoint a committee to raise funds for a new memorial stadium at the University of Minnesota. The athletic plant is projected at 1,000,000 dollars as Minnesota mourns 3,200 World War I dead. The Hanford post in Cedar Rapids leads Iowa in membership with a drive to reach 1,000 enrollments.

Cedar Rapids Iowa The Hanford Post Minneapolis Minn American Legion University of Minnesota Minnesota

Iowa to Present First Bonus Check at Des Moines Ball

Des Moines April 23 the Aud itorium hosts a bonus ball to present Iowa’s first bonus check to veteran Sarle Brownlie of Davenport as guest of honor. Argonne post stages the event with Governor Kendall in attendance to award the check.

Des Moines Iowa Sarle Brownlie Davenport Argonne Post Kendall

Iowa ranked third in total region membership

National headquarters announces Iowa ranks third among states in total region membership. Illinois leads, Pennsylvania second, with Ohio New York Minnesota California Indiana Wisconsin and Kansas also ahead of Iowa.

Des Moines Iowa Illinois Pennsylvania Ohio New York Minnesota California Indiana Wisconsin Kansas

Market Prices for Livestock and Hides Listing

The notice lists prices per pound for various livestock and hides including staggy springs per Ib leghorn roosters old roosters ducks geese pigeons and beef hides horse hides each. The fragment provides unit prices but lacks context or dates.

Tanlac praised by Springfield man in testimonial ad

John L Terry of 926 North Third Street Springfield Illinois recounts six years of relief after taking Tanlac saying he felt like a new man. He notes a second course two years ago and says he has not needed medicine since. Tanlac advertised as unmatched with over 37 million bottles sold.

Tanlac Indead John L. Terry Third St Springfield Ill Bob Clarkson Tahlac Mob

Bride’s Bridesmaids Spark Superstition Tradition

An old superstition holds that a bride should choose bridesmaids younger than herself to avoid bad luck. The saying reflects cultural beliefs about age, luck, and wedding customs in historical social life.

Essence of Humor by Carlyle

A compact quote presents Carlyle on humor as sensibility and warm fellow-feeling toward all forms of existence. The line emphasizes humane perception as core to humor.

Carlyle

South Australia Develops Noted Barytes Depots

Important depots of barytes of uns surpassed potency are being developed in South Australia, signaling expansion in mineral deposits and extraction activity in the region.

South Australia

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