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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1923

Page

2

Daily Market Reports and Original Notice in Washington County

Hogs cattle and sheep receipts and price ranges are listed for Chicago markets, with estimated totals and top bids. The document also opens an original court notice in Washington County Iowa, detailing a quieting title suit against multiple defendants and unknown claimants, with a September 3, 1923 court term and required appearance.

District Court of Iowain Washington County Wilbert Rose Aliie Mae Williams Rose Clerk of the District Court of Iowa Aselgne Court House Washington Bailey & Baldrige District Court of Livingston & Bicher

Public Hog Sales Announced for Aug to Oct

Sale dates announced for three events at Noble area farms. Aug 21 Ed E. Eicher 3% miles northeast Noble public sale. Sept 25 W R Gamon and Sons 6 miles southeast Poland China hog sale. Oct 13 Ernest Carlson Doroc Jersey hog sale. Store notes appreciation for Journal ad.

E. Eicher Noble W. R. Gamon & Sons Poland China Ernest Carlson Duroc Jersey

Child Declines Marshmallow Kiss After Fun Day

Roy tells his mother he dislikes being kissed when lips and faces feel like marshmallows after a playful gathering. The remark reflects a child's candid reaction to affectionate goodbyes.

Little Roy Iike

Perfection in Art Germinates From Hidden Prep

A concise reflection on how sudden artistic perfection often follows long unseen preparation. The quote emphasizes the critical but overlooked germination phase that precedes notable achievement.

Tennyson

Boy with Freckles Recalled as Tomato Seed Face

A young boy about two and a half spots a freckled child during a walk and remarks to his mother that the other boy has tomato seeds on his face. The odd observation reflects childlike humor from a wholesome street scene.

Quote from Black Oxen sparks discussion on female speech

A line from Gertrude Atherton's Black Oxen asserts that when a woman is determined to speak, she must be allowed to talk. The simile compares words to steam driving a boiler, implying male restraint cannot control a woman's mind once she begins.

Gertrude Atherton

Two and Two Make Four Quotation Reflections

A compact quotation note contrasts two and two making four with a warning against pressing the point too far. It cites George Eliot and Lecky as reference points, noting McCabe’s articulation of propriety in discussion.

George Eliot Lecky Joseph McCabe

Topaz Varieties Noted by Origin in Historical Text

The text describes Brazilian topazes as deep yellow and diamondlike while Siberian topazes are bluish. It states topaz as the second stone in the Jewish high priest's breastplate.

Brazil Siberia

Geyser Prompt Sparks Quiet Domestic Interruptions

In Yellowstone a guide notes the geyser erupts every three minutes inviting visitors to watch. A hushed exchange with Mr. Smithers and his wife contrasts the scene with a playful jab about lateness, captured in a Wisconsin Octopus fragment.

Yellowstone Mr. Smithers Wisconsin

District Court filing in Washington County Iowa case list

In the District Court of Washington County Iowa Charles W Stewart and D H Tipton and Gertrude Tipton v Hyram McDaniel Hiram McDaniel Thomas Gilbert David W Craig Jonathan Tipton Malinda Tipton William Johnston Wm Johnson Elizabeth Johnston John Moore Hiram T McDaniel David W Gravy Toliver Craig Hiram T McDantl David W Cray Margaret Moore William A Moore Wm A Moore Maggie C Moore John W

William Jones Wm. Jones Margaret Jones David B. Eckert F. L. Graham M. M. Graham Harrison Cox Sarah M. Cox William J. Henson Jane Benson William Gormley Susan J. Gormley Susan Jane Gormley Wm. Gormley Nathan Jonston McKittrick Nathan Johnston McKittrick N. J. McKittrick Margaret Jane McKittrick Margaret J. McKittrick Richard Wiliams Washington County Iowa Township Seventy-four Towit Charles W. Stewart D. H. Tipton Gertrude Tipton Hyram McDaniel Hiram McDaniel Thomas Gilbert David W. Craig Jonathan Tipton Malinda Tipton William Johnston Wm. Johnson Elizabeth Johnston John Moore Hiram T. McDaniel David W. Gravy Toliver Craig Hiram T. McDantl David W. Cray Margaret Moore William A. Moore Wm. A. Moore Maggie C. Moore John W

Renewal certificate for Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank

The Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank at Haskins in Iowa received authority to transact savings banking as per incorporation laws. The first Board of Directors is Sidney Coon J C Jones W Y E Davis D C Birney Harry Dye. Des Moines July 26 1923.

Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank Haskins Iowa Ita Sidney Coon J. C. Jones WY. E. Davis D. C. Birney Harry Dye Des Moines A. D Robt. L. Leach

Justice Department Probes West Gas Situation

The Department of Justice pressed its inquiry into the western gas situation but has not yet found enough information to prove a conspiracy to interfere with interstate commerce. Officials say nearly all aspects are examined, focusing on claims that about 50 refiners planned plant shutdowns this month to curb output.

Washington, D. C Department of Justice West Interstate Commission Department

Part Company Reflects on Life and Happiness

A reflective piece notes that a man who lives fast discovers happiness cannot keep pace with his rapid lifestyle, underscoring a moral about tempo and contentment.

Quote on anger and its causes by Jeremy Taylor

A compact reflection notes that great causes breed fury while small ones yield peevishness. It argues that anger scales to terrible or ridiculous based on its origin. The aphorism emphasizes moral psychology and balance in emotional reaction.

Jeremy Taylor

Speaking of Fruit Date Turns Sour

A playful note on dating misfires, likening a hoped for peach to an apple of the eye that ends up a lemon, with a wry remark on a sensitive chap seeking relief for a sour outcome.

Life Topsy Turvy in Mr Meekton Household

Mr Meekton laments a topsy turvy home as Henrietta objects to perfume and smoking inside the house. The fragment hints at domestic friction over personal habits and decorum.

Mr. Meekton Henrietta

Precautions Against Forgery in Banknote Production

The article explains Bank of England notes are printed on special paper produced at a dedicated mill where workers may not enter any area outside their assigned room to prevent forgery.

Bank of England

Semi annual report of Mame E Shearer county treasurer

Mame E Shearer, treasurer of Washington County Iowa, presents the semi annual report for the period December 31 1922 to June 1 1923. It lists receipts from taxes drainage assessments fines and other sources totaling 791,8127.95 with disbursements and a balance on hand May 31 1923.

Mame E. Shearer Washington County Iowa County Reed County Home District Court Fg Eich Washington, Iowa Jame E. Strearer J Gen Capitol Grounds General County County Insane Teevesns Soldiers Relief Brighton Teachers’ Institute Washington City Riverside Service Farmers Institute

Build Air Flivver With 3 H. P. Engine

The small Italian airmen claim the Swallow as the world's smallest plane by July 22. Italy joins England France and the United States in experiments as aviators eye micro engines.

Associated Press Rome Italy England France United States

World’s strongest engine powers 100 machines in progress

A description of a plane built with a three horsepower engine highlights remarkable progress as one hundred machines are said to be under construction, reflecting notable industrial optimism of the era.

Found automobile casing and rim offered by owner

A Southern exchange reprints a notice from A. & Harrington stating a found automobile casing and rim do not fit the owner’s car and can be claimed by calling on the finder.

Boston Transcript A. & Harrington

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