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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1922
Page
2
Daily market notes show hogs and cattle down with lights and low grades most affected. Estimated receipts include 22 000 hogs, 32 000 cattle, 10 000 sheep. beef steer and lamb values vary with weights and quality while prices shift lower across most sections. Shipments and grain prices accompany the report from Beach-Wickham Grain Co Iowa City.
Des Moines reports all time records for livestock entries as the Iowa state fair opens. Clerks wrestle with a flood of entries from across the country, with junior boys and girls classes breaking and the regular classes filling more than ever. Secretary Corey notes this as the most complete livestock show in American history, with saddle horses leading and draft horses drawing strong demand.
An announcement yesterday unveils the full judging schedule for all livestock departments from August 25 to August 31. The plan includes multiple breed and species contests across several pavilions with early starts and potential extensions due to high entries.
A receipt for 214.80 is received by University of Iowa officials from Piney Woods Country Life School for colored boys and girls Bracton Miss after a Cotton Blossom singers concert. Laurence Jones director is an alumnus of Iowa. A 500 check from Arthur J Cox plus promise of 500 more by Jan 1 1923 accompany gifts from summer session students and staff.
Assistant Postmaster General Bartlett cautioned postal employees not to be swayed by propaganda or misinformation aimed at causing unrest among workers. The statement followed a claim by the National Federation of Post Office Clerks that the service underuses the eight hour law in favor of overtime. Blocks Sugar Tariff Probe. Washington, Aug. 8. Efforts to advance Harrison’s resolution seeking an investigation into alleged US official pressure on Cuban sugar producers for a lower tariff were blocked in the Senate by a named senator.
Louisa County Farm Bureau notes show a strong exhibition plan for the Columbus Junction Fair. The Wire bred gilt sow and litter, poultry, and boys and girls clubs expect about 75 pigs, 20 poultry pens, and 5 baby beef cattle, with a $300 club premium funded by local banks, fair association, and breeders.
Market notes show prices for fresh eggs and various poultry and livestock items. Listings include heavy and light hen weights, Leghorn varieties, springs, old roosters, ducks, geese, turkeys, and pigeons with per pound or per item pricing for the Creamery. Beef and horse hides appear with per pound or per item terms.
Constance Talmadge stars in The Primitive Lover at the Fox for two days starting today. The comedy shows a romance from Phyllis Tomley view points as two suitors test schemes, with lapses into humor and a saner view of women's place. Harrison Ford Kenneth Harlan and others co star in this First National film.
Eugene G. Lynch is hospitalized with severe burns after the boiler of a steam threshing engine exploded during work at Earl Moreland’s home near Creston. A large stack of straw and the outfit, plus three wagons and hay racks, were burned. Lynch’s condition is serious but expected to recover.
Des Moines reports federal farm loan banks have secured about 50 million dollars for Iowa farmers. Local associations totaling 100 have tapped roughly 12 million, with joint stock land banks in Des Moines and other cities handling larger loans up to ten thousand per borrower. Leaders push raising the loan cap to 25 thousand. benefits include long terms and lower interest.
The proposal allows borrowers to spread repayments over forty years in small installments, enabling farmers to align loan payments with earnings. It requires the borrowed funds be used for productive agricultural purposes.
Miss Anne S. Davis, director of Chicago public schools vocational training, reports a shift as the little red school house attracts more drawing power. Ninety three percent of elementary graduates entered high school last February, indicating fewer children in industry as employers hire fewer under sixteen and more students pursue advanced schooling.
A warm Sunday morning service featured a sermon by an visiting minister. Our regular pastor introduced the speaker and then stood behind the pulpit. After the sermon the visiting preacher requested the regular pastor give the benediction. He remained seated as the benediction was offered.
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