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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1923
Page
2
Chicago market notes show hogs cattle and sheep receipts and varied price moves with feeders and packers responding to weigh classes. Iowa notices include marriage announcements local visits Chautauqua events and community updates with multiple residents traveling and visiting relatives.
Sale dates announce Poland China Hog Sale on September 25 by W R Gamon and Sons 6 miles southeast. October 18 features Ernest Carlson for Roc Jersey Hog Sale. August 21 notice lists Ed and Bicher 3 1/2 miles northeast of Noble for a public sale.
Mrs Hon Brier and the Perd Brier family attended the Tri State Fair in Burlington. Miss Kate Snyder returned from Ottumwa. Mrs Brice Pringle travels to Gilford Missouri due to her father IT L Gray’s pneumonia. Mrs Clark Trafton and three children D uard Race and Bruce returned to Oskaloosa after visiting Mrs Mary Fox. Roscoe and Jeanlene Bartlett of Minneapolis visit uncle R C Bartlett. Geo Chambers and two grandchildren back in Des Moines after weeks with Loring Martin. Mrs James Harris of Richland visits Ernest Rudolph. Esther Jenkins returns from Wayland relatives. Co P Van Zante moves into Clara Hoover property. Prof Mellis will occupy vacated house. W W Jamison goes to Chicago on brief business.
An advertisement describes nasal catarrh as an acute head condition and suggests frequent colds come from a run down state. It touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a local ointment and oral tonic by F J Cheney Co of Toledo, claiming rapid blood action to strengthen the system and reduce susceptibility to colds.
Last Wednesday three year old Helen Rhodebeck hosted a party that delighted neighborhood children. Various families including Mr Fuhr and Steve Crawford built cement tanks. Cedar Rapids couple Mr and Mrs Cornell visit Beatty at the County Home while Mary Louise and Janette Butler stay with Lloyd Humston. A lunch eon at J N Phillips home features Miss Tressa Jane and Mr Topping Johnson. Oliver Gray and Frank Pringle families attend events, with the latter celebrating a Silver Wedding anniversary. A memorial service for President Harding draws local attendance and questions arise on half mast flag placement. Lloyd Humston family attends a Sunset Park picnic hosted by the 2nd church people.
A southern correspondent recalls a morning remark from an old retainer to Miss Mary after her coming-out ball. The servant exclaimed the girl looked sweet and striking, saying he hardly knew her and noting nothing about her appearance looked naches.
In 530 B C Anaximenes called air a deity and the primary cause of all things. Galileo, born in 1564, linked air to pressure measurement of one pound per square inch. Torricelli created the barometer in 1643, enabling atmospheric pressure reading.
Washington County Farm Bureau notes strong interest in weed eradication talks at Jackson township and Crawford township sites led by Prof. R. H. Porter of Ames. Discussion covered Canada thistle control and Iowa weed laws, with methods ranging from smothering with tar paper to sodium arsenite sprays, cautioned for stock safety. Demonstration on potato seed origin showed northern seed yielding about 190 bushels per acre versus home grown seed, with better size and quality for northern seed and evidence that cooler-climate seed performs better.
The Des Moines note recalls President Harding as firm and constructive, praising his support for disabled veterans. Hanford McNider represented Iowa at the Washington funeral. The Legion tournament at Mason City offers three trophies and prize money totaling 96,422.82 dollars. The department runs on a budget to serve members and keep finances sound. Convention visitors will tour Mason City in 500 cars, with 40 cars at railroad stations for delegates to reach convention HQ.
The Iowa Legionaire backs planning for the tenth annual convention in Paris with a push to raise the idea at the San Francisco meeting and adopt the slogan Paris in 1928. It notes five years to prepare, possible reduced rates, and the reception by France for American veterans. The department adjutant James F. Barton reports a balance of $6,827.79 and year receipts of $103,250.16 through Sept 1 1922. Disbursements cover obligations up to Septem.
Worcester resident Delia Hickey describes severe female weakness and fatigue, saying Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her strength within a week. She reports now performing all housework and suggests others with similar symptoms request the company’s private text book for women.
Thirty four rounds of boxing are scheduled for Mason City delegates on Thursday evening. The feature bout is Archie Amons vs Buddie MacDonald in a 10 round bout. Jimmy Bovaird of Mason City faces Jack Frazier of Des Moines in an S round scrap. Promoter C M Hayden, Mason City, organizes the show.
Congressman C C Dowell spoke at Argonne Post Des Moines presenting a gavel carved from wood of the Iowa battleship deck. He announced the state historical society had received the ship colors and coat of arms, noting the vessel was destroyed in bombing practice last year. Dowell urged support for measures aiding disabled veterans.
Dr H J Wright of Argonne Post has entered the race for state vice commander. Harry Swan of Atlantic is also mentioned for the vice commander post and the state commander position.
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