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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1918
Page
2
The market news shows mixed receipts and cautious gains across cattle hogs and sheep. Prices range with bulk porker and cattle figures near 16.80 to 17.40 for cattle and 16.85 to 17.50 for hogs while sheep and lambs vary, with slow, steady movement and reports of weakness in some classes.
Mrs T Nevrever of Eau Claire Wisconsin and Mrs L D Gilkeson of Youngstown Ohio share testimonials praising Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a cure for severe croup whooping cough and persistent coughs. The ad notes the remedy provides relief for irritated throats chest pains and bronchial coughs and is distributed by Lemmon's Pharmacy in Washington.
National League results Brooklyn 2 New York 6 Boston 1 Philadelphia 4 Chicago 2 St Louis 4 No other games scheduled American League New York 4 Washington 4 Petrol 5 Cleveland 2 Philadelphia 8 Boston 4 Chicago St Louis rain no game
The fragment cites Euripides stating cowardice is cowardly as those who hide in battle. It presents a stark view on courage and presence in conflict.
Weather improvement may allow early corn planting. Farmers report corn storage, seed quality concerns, and use of rag doll tester. Griff Davis and J D Hamil assess crop quality, while others plow with teams of four horses. Ainsworth area updates include hog house construction and ongoing fence repairs.
Smylie, R. F., buys 2% acres between Columbus Junction and Columbus City to build a modern hog house and sale pavilion and live nearby. The 1060 pigs include Booster and Iowa Ori stock, with several litters and plans to ship five fall gilts to Georgia and a fall boat to Fleming Colorado.
Southeast of Washington Lewis Herring renovates a property northwest of Crawfordsville with new fences grading and reconfigured lots. The site gains ten more acres than the Coppock road south of town, offering much better land.
J Baxter handles the plow on a field 145 rods long. He notes plowing is usually easy, but the straight run with few turns should make for a good place to ride.
D B Twinam A H Twinam W W Twinam and M C DeLong sign with Iowa Gas and Electric for power lines. A H Twinam builds a new house on the Effie Twinam place and grades around it while the family plans to move in soon. They have been living in the old summer kitchen as Winfield Keller resides in the other house for about a month.
DD B. Twinam owns 61 red pigs from nine sows, including one nonperformer, housed in a new hog house with south roof windows and a central feed alley. A swinging gate front allows one man to place a hog in any stall. A few Jersey heifers in the yard are remarked as especially pretty.
Smith and Son report success with Poland China hogs this spring delivering 55 pigs from seven sows. The herd shows strong growth and the long bob boar continues to outshine youngsters. Pigs aim to meet demand as the "only kind" in Poland China circles. Lambs and Shetland colts arrive as Morford and son finish plowing.
Miss Churchill hatched 116 chicks from eggs turned and aired under steady temperatures and daily husbandry. She also hatched 24 chicks from two settings of White Wyandotte eggs from Mrs H J Cuddeback and Mrs Porter near Wellston. Early chickens yield winter layers and support war efforts. seeks input from county poultry raisers and War Poultry committee.
Gladys Brockwell appears in the William Fox photoplay The Devils Wheel shown at Star Theatre Friday. The story follows a French girl drawn into the Paris underworld where she becomes Apache queen and falls for the leader. The color film and authentic production by Edward J. Le Saint promise vivid realism. A roaring three part comedy is also on the bill. Regular admission.
Crawfordsville Iowa April 24 A E Mulhern Mrs L M Holmes and daughter Trene and others visited Washington. Crawfordsville high school baseball beat Olds 15 to 5. Nellie Reubsam visited Claude McCoy. Maurice Maxwell injured fracturing femur after being chased. bone set at home. Fishburn family learns son shot in Chapman Nebraska. condition uncertain. Liberty Loan display hangs in Buxbaum building window. McCall in Havre Luther Gormly in Washington. Lucy Dempsey visited from Washington. Day ton McNeill and others spent time in Keokuk. Harry Fishburn of Chapman reported dead. S T Cs sewed for French sufferers at Mrs White’s home. Mrs H O Hull returned from Washington county hospital. Carolyn Parker visiting Henry Crook. Ida Sessler visiting Neva Shafer. Rev P H Haley to preach children's sermon Sabbath morning. Families urged to attend.
Miss Marie Churchill of Wellston on the War Poultry committee reports a fine batch of chicks aided by incubator and brooder. She hatches one hundred chicks from one batch, showcasing efficient poultry raising as part of war effort.
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