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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1926
Page
2
An eastern line engineer and conductor connected via telephone to the caboose and freight train cab, enabling instant dialogue that replaced hand signals and accelerated the train’s progress while handling seventy three cars. The report notes the practice reflects a move toward safer, more efficient operations.
Aug 4 Chicago market notes hog receipts 16 000 with prices steady to higher than Tuesday. Light hogs scarce while averages 140 to 150 pounds bring 15 4 0 to 13 40 with bulk 160 to 219 pounds at 22 76 13 10. Sows and packers mixed. Cattle receipts 10 000 with steers 19¢ higher, yearlings and heavy steers up, best yearlings 10 35, heavy weights steady to strong. Sheep receipts 15 000 fat lambs firm to 26¢ higher.
Early bulk natives bring 13.75 to 14.00 with light sort. natives and wether lambs to packers at 14.25. Culls steady around 10.00 to 16.50. bulk fat ewes 6.00 to 6.25, some 7.50. Feeding lambs steady. 53 pound Montanas at 13.25. Late Tuesday top natives 14.25 and top fat ewes 7.65. Bulk 57 to 70 pound feeding lambs 13.60 to 13.85. extra heavy and rough types down to 12.00.
Official figures list Hoge 24000 cattle 8000 and sheep 13000 for tomorrow in Chicago. The report presents livestock projections for the coming day with emphasis on cattle and hog markets.
Listings of per pound and per dozen prices for cream chutterfat eggs hens springs and ducks at Washington markets with notes on weight categories and a statement that no market exists for sick thin or crippled poultry.
The report describes a funnel shaped metal device attached to a dirigible mast to protect the airship from wind. It credits the invention to the ancient Greek poet Simonides and mentions mnemonic devices tied to memory aids, though details are unclear.
The article notes that July August and September are the peak wedding months in Great Britain, accounting for around 20 percent of yearly marriages.
Radio Digest lists a dense schedule of station programs across many outlets. Highlights include KGO Lampkin musical beats, WLW Night Howls, WRVA The A String quartet, and concerts on KDKA Pittsburgh KENF Shenandoah KOA Denver KYW Chicago and WGN among others with dinner concerts serenades and orchestral ensembles throughout the day.
The pre Civil War escape network included 3111 station keepers conductors and agents aiding enslaved people seeking freedom. The figure reflects the scale of helpers across designated routes and hubs in the era.
A man recounts paying $900 for a remedy named MAYERS after doctors could not help his stomach and liver problems. He claims long relief and health improvement for over a year, praising the simple preparation that supposedly clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation. The notice promises satisfaction or money back and is marketed through druggists.
Warren Coen of Kansas City, 14, is praised as one of the season’s big finds. In a recent exhibition, he played two sets with champion Bill Tilden and showed an impressive performance despite limited experience with the racquet.
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