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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1920
Page
2
Estimated receipts today hogs 3,000 cattle 1,500 sheep 4,000. Market mixed with lights steady and others up 10 to 16 cents. top 16.30. Cattle supply 1,500 with mixed changes. best steers strong, other grades down 25-50. Official yesterday totals hogs 14,806 cattle 3,543 sheep 7,580 calves 924. Furnished by Beach Wickham Grain Co.
In Manchester Aug 7 residents along the Ottumwa Cedar Rapids and McGregor trail report signs were painted over by a sign painter who collected funds then altered routes from Manchester to McGregor and beyond. Edgewood Cedar Rapids and nearby towns convened to address the vanished trail urging the old route be remarked while officials deny moving the line. The route remains passable with many travelers already using the road to visit McGregor and surrounding country.
A quip from a Catholic Standard anecdote recalls the first capitalists debating a son's success. One says the son is prospering, owning a quarter of a million after a million started, with two months of Wall Street operations elapsed.
A weary horse draws a cab to a stop opposite a public house. The driver prepares to alight when a small boy hurries up and shouts Old yer horse guv'nor. The boy asks for a bob if the horse runs away, and the exchange unfolds in a brisk street-side moment.
The Iowa state government will publish a handy primary road guide for motorists. It features a large back-pocket map, ten enlarged regional maps, an alphabetical index of towns with counties and primary roads, and a Des Moines area map with tourist trails. A districted state map and a route guide to select roads are included.
A vicar reports surprise at Mrs. Smith and her husband during a Sunday sermon. Mrs. Smith explains he is a somnambulist who walks in his sleep. The brief exchange highlights a church-going anecdote centered on an unusual sleepwalking excuse.
A Cleveland Leader quip has a child complaining he cannot take a Christmas vacation because he is not old enough to attend school yet. The exchange highlights early school-age restrictions and holiday timing in a wry local tone.
Sapleigh and Mise Pert debate naming a sudden thought as an event while in Boston, with playful interruption highlighting linguistic nuance in a Transcript excerpt.
More homes are under construction in New Zealand than ever before, while lumber cases have surged by fifty percent. The report highlights a strong housing market and supply chain pressures affecting timber availability and costs.
Seven carloads of hogs and one car of cattle were shipped last Saturday from Haskins and nearby townships to the U S Yards in Chicago. The move involved farmers including Frank Haage John Havel Sam Harrison J B Rabinold Geo Albaugh and Will Havel. The shipment was directed by Haake and carried no buyers, signaling a direct-to-market approach.
Hay barn fires surge this time of year due to spontaneous combustion in stored hay. Damp hay, bulk to trap heat, and ventilation fuel ignition within four to six weeks. Preventive care in curing and storage is essential to avoid losses of hundreds of thousands. Madam Scrub aims for purebred stock exhibit at the Chicago show to promote scrub and grade herds and the USDA’s cooperative aid program for poorer as well as improved stock.
Regular monthly meeting of the Farmers Union will be held in Washington at Woodman Hall on Wednesday afternoon August 11 at two o'clock. All locals be represented. William Sutherland, Pres. J. B. Rabenold, Secy and Treas, 14708.
Des Moines Aug 7 A proposal by Capt Albert Head owner of the Iowa Hotel veteran of the Civil War outlines selling Camp Dodge land in five and ten acre parcels on twenty year notes to former service men One building would be included with each plot as a dwelling The plan seeks low interest around 4 percent and suggests state or individual action with gubernatorial candidate C L Herring kept informed Head hopes a young soldier could lead the project after his 83 years and long railroad townsite experience is cited.
Cedar Rapids Republican notes Taft’s reply defending Harding over Cox. He argues voting Cox harms the league of nations and urges a Republican shift to new leadership after eight years of Wilson. Taft emphasizes party renewal, labor and railroad issues, and national confidence.
Mrs Henry Otto hosted the Social club at her home with sixteen members present and guest Mrs H A Beenblossom from Grinnell. Pro gressive rock played and refreshments served. The next meeting will be at Mrs Francis Swift’s home. Mrs A H Stephens hosted a noonday dinner for Mrs Dickey and son Donald from Council Bluffs. A party honored Mrs Daniel Hayes of Chicago with a picnic near the McCleery shack. Meals featured fried chicken and varied sides, followed by cards and new games. Mr and Mrs R S Cook announce the marriage of Miss Margaret Hanna Rowe to Mr Arthur Donald Weck. they wed in Sioux Falls and plan a Yellowstone Park honeymoon before settling in Hadley. Harmony Ladies met at Mrs Ralph Lytle’s home. study on home economics chosen, vegetables discussed, with social time and refreshments provided by the hostess and Mrs Dickey’s family.
Iowa Hampshire breeders led a multi state contest to record pedigrees ending July 24 with 9,161 entries. Illinois 6,347. South Dakota 3,872. Nebraska 3,557. Indiana 3,332. Secretary E C Stone praised Iowa breeders and noted growth in Nebraska and Indiana.
Iowa City August 7 Violations of the speed law by Johnson county and traveling autoists have led the board to supervisors and Justice of the Peace T FE Murphy to establish guards on main rural highways. Any driver over 30 miles per hour will be arrested and fined. In the first hour two travelers were nabbed Clarence Zobrest of Peoria pleaded guilty and drew a $10 fine William Filter of West Branch withheld his plea.
A youth with almost no money and slim prospects drives the plot in Frederic Van Rensselaer Dey’s comedy A Master Stroke. Suspense builds as two autos race toward a house, one group aiming to recover missing bonds. Earl Williams stars at Graham Theatre Monday and Tuesday.
A Greek writer notes effeminate dandies in ancient Greece sometimes slept on sponge beds. In Athens some rested under dresser peacock skin coverlets with feathers and pink and purple cushions supporting their heads.
A Chicago humismatist notes the 1706 half cent as the rarest U S copper coin. He cites a 1796 half cent in exemplary condition fetching up to 400 dollars at a public auction, reflecting its high value among obsolete coins.
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