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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1912
Page
3
Market summary from Chicago notes estimated receipts of 20,000 with 9,761 left over. Prices show a 5 to 10 cent decline across categories. Light cattle and mixed lots range 7.35 to 8.35, with weighing shipping grades 7.20 to 8.15 and rough stock 7.20 to 7.40. Cattle seen at 4,500 head with slow but steady prospects. sheep around 15,000 with steady prospects.
Des Moines charity groups plan a bill for the next general assembly to create a statewide widow's pension fund. The proposal would grant pensions to widows with minor children to cover care costs, with state oversight. It cites Chicago and other states, notes past defeat of a similar measure, and aims for passage next session.
Receipts today 18000. yesterday 24651. shipments yesterday 5658. leftovers 9761. Estimated tomorrow 14090. Market slow and 5 to 10 lower than Wednesday. Price ranges: bulk 7.55 to 8.10. light 7.75 to 8.35. mixed 7.35 to 8.30. heavy 7.15 to 8.15. rough heavy 7.15 to 7.40. Porkers 8.25 to 8.35. pigs 6.40 to 8.10. Today's receipts 4500. market best strong, others weak at Wednesday close. Reeves 5.70 to 10.25. Cows and heifers 2.60 to 7.90. Texas steers 4.85 to 7.00. Stockers and feeders 4.00 to 7.00. Western cattle 6.00 to 8.30.
Receipts today 15 000. Market steady at Wednesday s decline. Native sheep 3.20 4.70 Western sheep 3.40 4.60 Yearlings 4.40 5.60 Lambs 4.40 7.50 Western lambs 4.30 7.65 Market slow at opening prices. Mixed 7.35 8.30 Heavy 7.15 8.14 Cattle steady. Sheep steady.
The fragment lists percentages and figures for grains and receipts with Wheat and Corn values and odd spellings. It mentions estimated receipts and includes stray numbers such as 145 for Wheat and 161 for Corn, but overall text is garbled and lacks a coherent news item or identities.
Mason City Iowa Aug 8 hundreds mourn the death of Harold McLaughlin a young mining engineer found dead in a Chile copper mine officials say his death may be linked to a disturbance among workers while his wife Mrs Helen Fitch McLaughlin reports trouble with the mine crew The body will be buried in Chile while Mrs McLaughlin returns to Mason City via Panama to meet her father
W J Cole man alias Jerry Bailey formerly of Oskaloosa has a seventh wife named Stephens living in Langley North Carolina. He is also wanted for skipping bail of 200 dollars posted by Dr W B Wright and authorities seek custody of a very married man. Chief Lock believes he has this clue.
Poem about Old Pinchem hoarding wealth and facing empty afterlife as memories of kindness outshine riches. Laments greed and warns that money cannot comfort the dying or ease the final journey.
A man held in custody faces a serious case, described as more than a bigamist or bail jumper, with authorities promising to do a thorough job and await forthcoming results.
Mrs An toinette Woude widow of Lt H A Woude killed at Fort Des Moines when thrown from a horse two years ago shot herself amid despondency over her husband’s death and ill health. She left no children and was in charge of the officers mess, a favorite among fort residents.
George A. Letson of Cedar Rapids saved a woman by catching her as she leaped from a second story window of a burning house in Ottumwa. J. C. Staley and his wife fled the flames, jumping from the stairless room. Staley was severely injured. The fire started in the basement. origin unknown.
In St Louis Aug 8 Protestant partners may marry Catholics without signing ante nuptial promises to rear children Catholic or pledge not to interfere with Catholic duties. Pope Pius IX repealed Ne Temere, removing enforcement of the pre marriage pledges. The change ends penalties and excommunications tied to non compliance and aims to ease interfaith unions.
Two boys under fifteen were picked up in the Rock Island yards and taken to the sheriff's office for questioning. One identified as Orlando Wilkes from Centerville, the other as from Memphis, Tenn. Centerville police were notified and the youths were sent home last night. Wilkes said he left Monday night and rode freight to Washington. he was wanted by his mother.
William C. Christine a rural mail carrier near Washington raises chickens in spare time and says a hen he developed lays yolkless eggs. He reports she has laid half a dozen such eggs and aims to supply bakers and caterers for cake icing.
A Paris scientist proposes using electric fans to move air over arches and vineyards to prevent frosts. The idea suggests fans create airflow that disrupts cold pockets, protecting crops in calm conditions.
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