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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1925
Page
2
The Chicago daily market report shows hogs receipts around 25 000 with prices mostly 10 cents lower across weight classes. cattle receipts about 8 000 with fed steers and yearlings firm to higher on strong demand. Open price ranges for Wheat Corn Oats Rye Lard Ribs and Bellies listed with May July Sept futures.
Official livestock estimates for tomorrow list hogs zero thousand cattle three thousand sheep fourteen thousand. A unrelated quote from Rev William F Cashin at Sing Sing discusses criminals arising from unsympathetic homes and parental attention.
Chicago market listing shows wheat and corn prices by grade with ranges for No 4 hard wheat at 1.52 and various corn grades from 1.00 to 1.13. Also listed are oats rye barley and seed values with lard ribs bellies prices, reflecting commodity quotes for April 25.
The article notes a new forest covering about 8500 acres with a strong southern pine stand. It cites U S telephone usage exceeding 22 million, surpassing the rest of the world combined, with New York ahead of Britain and Chicago ahead of France. It also mentions Japan's snake trade and the high use of reptiles in medicine, including charred, powdered, and pill forms.
New York reports Madison Square Garden will be demolished in May to clear space for the New York Life Insurance Company’s 28 story tower. The arena, opened 1889, has hosted conventions and sporting events and later changed hands in foreclosure.
Waterloo notes Governor Hammill keys a charter address for Cano pus club. Keosauqua hall roof blown by wind. Des Moines sues for 20000 against New Amsterdam Casualty over bank funds. Iowa teachers expect about 700 vacancies by year end. Denison bank suit to recover 1500 Crawford County shares. Sioux City ex deputy US marshal Blanchard found dead. widow visiting in Waterloo. History notes Napoleon funded Appert for preserving perishables in 1809.
A mock headline style report notes H. G. Wells is said to be drafting a new work likely to become a bestseller. Washington reports Coolidge discussed boyhood memories amid interest in Washington. Buffalo scares with a brewery raid by dry agents forecast a hot summer. Population estimates touch 113,500,000 in the U. S. and spring fever. Paterson bus hits a pole, Cuba sugar output hits 150000 tons. Bankers estimate over 400 million dollars hidden in homes as hoards. per dollar hoarded, forty six dollars are banked.
A health ad targets thin men like Ed with promises to add five pounds of flesh in 30 days. It urges readers to buy 60 tablets for 60 cents at J E Lemmon’s or any druggist, offering money back if goals aren’t met.
June 16 1924 testimonial from A A Woods trainer of New York Yankees praising Joint-Ease for muscular tendon and joint relief. Ad touts athletes from baseball to cycling using it daily and claims quick soreness reduction. Endorsed by Al Goullet king of bike riders. 66 cents a tube at Sherman Bros and drug stores nationwide.
The sheriff of Washington County Iowa will publicly sell on May 12 1925 between 9 am and 4 pm at the courthouse Washington Iowa the real property of R A Warner and Dessie Warner including Lot Six in Block Eleven Dennys addition to North Washington and further lots in Winemouses Highland Park Ad dition contiguous to Washington. The sale is conducted by Receiver Robert L Leach of Farmers and Merchants State Bank with terms cash.
Notice to J H Shanafelt that Highland Park Addition Lots 1 and 2 Block 29 Washington Township Washington County Iowa sold for 1920 taxes December 5 1921 to W Shanafelt. Certificate not assigned now owned by W W Shanafelt. Redemption expires ninety days from completion of service. Dated April 16 1926. I W Shanafelt.
The Washington Title and Guaranty Company of Washington Iowa extends its corporate existence to January 23 1945. The company with an authorized capital of 14000 dollars is managed by a two member Board with a President and a Secretary Treasurer. Indebtedness limited to half paid capital and stockholders private property exempt from corporate debts.
Simple buckthorn bark magnesium sulph glycerine and similar mix used in Adlerika to relieve gas on the stomach. The ad claims quick action and gentle evacuation, noting convenience for constipation with rapid effect and no griping. Sherman Bros. Druggists. Ad.
Timetable listing for the Golden State and Knoxville branches shows train numbers and departure arrival times. Local freight and passenger services are noted with specific train designations and daily operation details.
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