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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1923

Page

2

Market Report Chicago Hogs Cattle Sheep August 2 1923

Chicago market report shows hogs receipts 22 000 holdover 14 055 cattle 9 000 sheep 12 000 with varied quotes. Prices for best killing classes steady to higher with hogs around 15 to 25 cents higher, top 8.15 for pigs and big packers quiet. Yearlings mature steers and vealers show gains while bulls stay weak and lambs ewes and yearling ewes feature mixed values. Official yesterday figures list hogs 19 177 cattle 9 775 sheep 11 477 calves 2 151. Shipments and grain prices supplied by Beach Wickham Grain Co Burlington Iowa.

Chicago

Penn College May Enlarge OSKALOOSA Campus

Penn College may expand to include The Elms, an adjacent historic residence, under an offer from Guy G Woodin and Nellie Gibbs Woodin of Chicago. The Elms was the home of Mrs Woodin's parents Ernest H Gibbs and Jennie White Gibbs, with a memorial dedication hoped by Mrs Woodin. The property would go to the college if surrounding farm acreage can be arranged.

Penn College Oskaloosa

Philosophical Strategy on Humiliation and Self-Worth

The statement contrasts hurting others with words to elevate one’s own standing. It argues that humiliation diminishes both speaker and target, while respectful conduct preserves dignity and earns true esteem. Emphasis is on inner virtue over public shaming.

Hollow Sun Could Enclose Moon Orbiting Earth

If the sun were a hollow ball and the earth and moon placed at the center in their relative positions, the moon could circle the earth within the sun with ample space to spare.

Twenty-year-old groom seeks divorce claim life is bunk

A twenty-year-old bridegroom applies for divorce claiming married life is bunk. The item notes the younger generation's intelligence as a growing source of amazement to older observers, reflecting a wry, period voice.

Topeka

Woman Declares Delayed Car Purchase Until Savings

A wife firmly tells her husband that they will not buy a new car despite the Smiths purchasing one. She insists they must first save enough money for gas and ongoing repairs, and keep funds in the bank.

Smiths

Brookhart Sees Progressives Dominate GOP Path Ahead

Iowa Senator Brookhart says Republicans will not be steered by third party talk in the coming campaign. He expects both major parties to nominate nonreactionaries. a Harding or McAdoo ticket could alter that balance, with few Democrats capable of cohering progressives. He notes Sheppard and Bryan as possible exceptions, though Bryan is aging. Brookhart to speak at Hancock on Saturday.

Brookhart Shipstead Johnson Minnesota Harding McAdoo Sheppard Texas William J. Bryan Bryan Heflin Hancock

Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank Renewal Certificate

The Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank at Haskins Iowa received renewal certificate confirming full compliance with Iowa laws and capital requirements. The first Board of Directors named: Sidney Coon J C Jones W E Davis D Birney Harry Dye. Issued by Superintendent Robt L Leach Des Moines July 26 1928 with notice Aug 29 16 23.

Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank Haskins Iowa Lowa Sidney Coon J. C. Jones W .E. Davis Birney Harry Dye Des Moines A. D Robt. L. Leach

Bandits Rob Bank In Baltimore Heist

Three bandits entered the state branch of the Baltimore Trust Company before opening and beat the pay teller, escaping with 16000 dollars in pills.

Baltimore Baltimore Trust Company

Kick In features Betty Compson and stars at Fox tonight

Betty Compson Bert Lytell and May McAvoy headline the Fox theatre presentation of Kick In a Paramount production based on Willard Mack's play. The starry cast includes Gereth Hughes Kathleen Clifford May Kelso John Miltern Walter Long Robert Agnew Jed Prouty Carlton King. Scenes range from slums to Fifth Avenue with varied set pieces and brisk plotting of hunters and hunted amid police versus society’s lawless.

George Fitzmaurice Paramount Willard Mack Fox Theatre Betty Compson Bert Lytell May McAvoy Gereth Hughes Kathleen Clifford May Kelso John Miltern Walter Long Robert Agnew Jed Prouty Carlton King Fifth Avenue

Mrs Waren G Harding Plans Fall Social Session

Mrs Waren G Harding remains optimistic about the president's condition and is already planning fall social activities. Mrs Anna Godfrey, an old San Francisco friend, reports that the fall program postponed during illness will be renewed.

San Francisco Waren G. Harding Anna Godfrey

Quieting Title Suit in Washington County Iowa

Wilbert Rose and Aliie Mae Williams Rose sue William Jones and many others in the Iowa District Court seeking a decree quieting title to a described 113 acre parcel in Washington County. The petition claims the Roses hold fee simple title and records, with adverse possession for over ten years, and asks the court to bar all unknown claimants and defendants from any interest. Proceedings set to begin September 3, 1923, at the Washington Court House.

District Court of Iowa Washington County Wilbert Rose Aliie Mae Williams Rose William Jones Wm. Jones Margaret Jones David E. Eckert F. L. Graham M. M. Graham Harrison Cox Sarah M. Cox William J. Benson Jane Benson William Gormley Susan J. Gormley Susan Jane Gormley Wm. Gormley Nathan Jonston McKittrick Nathan Johnston McKittrick N. J. McKittrick Margaret Jane McKittrick Margaret J. McKittrick Richard Williams Jane Williams Seventy-four Washington Bailey & Baldrige

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertises Deafness Cure

Catarrhal deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tube and mucous lining. The advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine reduces inflammation to restore hearing, noting forty years of success and urging purchase through druggists.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo

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