This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1921
Page
2
Estimated receipts for hogs 19 000 cattle 11 000 and 15 900 for others. Beef steers high to 10 65 with prime grades 9 90. Cows and heifers varied 2 00 to 8 76. Lambs and sheep show strength in native market with primes 8 50 to 10 75 and ewes 1 50 to 5 25. Grain futures and cash wheat oats corn listed with bids and openings.
Sale dates listed as September 17 for the W. RK. Gamon property in Washington. Details include location and sale terms likely provided in the public notice.
Des Moines Aug 17 The weekly Iowa crop report notes hog cholera increasing across the state from Sioux City to Lee county as corn remains vigorous in the west central area due to sub soil moisture. Threshing winds down in most regions while small grains yield poorly on light soils and livestock remains in good condition overall.
Washington reports that daily newspapers total 32,725,937 copies per day across 2,433 papers with a 13.8 percent five year rise. Sunday papers circulate 19,929,834 copies weekly, boosting overall print reach to 11,270,559,316 copies for the year.
Nearly 10 000 midwest veterans travel to Camp Dodge for the 88th Division reunion August 26 28. Delegations from Iowa Minnesota Missouri Nebraska Illinois and the Dakotas join ceremonies with General Pershing possibly reviewing on August 27. Camp Dodge to be torn down in six months and Des Moines hosts a large tent city and social events.
Alfred Harmeworth quotes Lord Northcliffe in a brisk three minute exchange on topics from prohibition to the League of Nations. The famed British editor fielded fifteen quick questions at speed, offering witty replies and a note on his work routine before returning to a pile of papers in his hotel room.
Governor Kendall and Railroad Commissioner Webster see relief for farmers and shippers as the Interstate Commerce Commission weighs lower grain and hay rates. Congressman Towner reports progress, noting reductions on long west routes and export shipments, plus moves to abolish freight taxes. A full ICC hearing in Washington began Monday.
W C Davis a Negro clerk at the Clark restaurant on Second street is dying from two gunshot wounds inflicted by an unknown white assailant who entered the kitchen early this morning The attacker fled with a companion Davis blackens out as doctors fear death. two men were seen leaving the scene.
Fox Theatre hosts Tom Mix in A Ridin' Romeo next Friday and Saturday. Manager Pratt promises new stunts and thrills with humor as Mix writes himself into mischievous trouble and fans cheer the cowboy hero despite charges. Fox production billed as palatable entertainment.
This week in Wellston and nearby towns features visits by Mr. and Mrs. Dawson and families from Springville Iowa and Washington to the W. P. Moore home. Guests attend Joe Durst's birthday celebration for Mr Neis and an Augustine picnic in Keota. Ohio and Illinois travelers, including the Huth and Haupt families, head to Columbus Junction fair and the Illinois State fair, planning a short Illinois stay after visiting Geo Heil and others.
Archibald Davison of Harvard argues Americans are not a musical nation despite abundant music. He faults public taste, schools, and the rise of ragtime and jazz, urging universal singing of good music, folk songs, and foreign tunes taught as language for national musical appreciation.
A vintage advertisement extols women in homes business and society while presenting Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a cure for ailments described as female derangement from overtaxed strength. The copy targets home business and social women, touting decades of use.
Mrs. Kilbourn of Minneapolis says Tanlac lifted her from extreme weakness and pain. After five weeks she gained nineteen pounds, can do housework, and enjoys a strong appetite. Sherman Brothers and The Pioneer Drug Store supply Tanlac in Washington and other druggists through the area.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.