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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1918
Page
2
Festimated receipts 23 000 hogs 13 000 cattle and 23 000 sheep. Opening slow and steady to strong with top hogs at 20.10, calves up 25, lambs mixed to 18 56 in New Record market. Prices for various hog classes and cattle ranges noted with outsiders at 18.00 and veal calves at 17 75.
Turner Grain Co and W M Hewitt report cash close prices for wheat corn oats and rye at St Louis on August 20 with No 1 red wheat at 2.24 to 2.25 No 2 red 2.21 No 3 red 2.19 to 2.17½ No 1 hard 2.24 No 2 hard 2.22 No 2 yellow corn 1.95 No 3 1.87 to 1.88 No 4 1.80 to 1.83 No 5 1.73 No 6 1.70 No 2 white corn 1.98 to 2.10 No 6 white 1.80 Sample white 1.70 No 2 white oats 73 No 3 white oats 72½ No 2 oats 71¾ No 1 rye 1.64 Chicago Receipts Wheat 1 185 cars Corn 129 Oats 874.
Opening figures show corn futures rising to about 1.62 to 1.66 with July and Sept contracts around 1.62 to 1.64. Oats gain modestly with Sept near 0.70 to 0.73. December clover and March clover trading around 17.20 to 17.25.
Grateful Mothers share experiences praising Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for curing severe croup and easing whooping cough in children. Letters from Eau Claire Wisconsin and Youngstown Ohio recount rapid relief after other remedies failed. The ad notes the remedy fits adults and children alike and lists Lemmon's Pharmacy in Washington as a source.
Orison Swett Marden warns that clinging to a weak failure minded ideal lowers standards to mediocrity. He asserts people would abandon dwelling in failure and rise from the basements of their lives when not held down by such demoralizing influence.
The metal platinum is described as the heaviest metal with a silvery color. Its name comes from the Spanish plata meaning silver. It remained unknown in Europe until around 1741 when a Spanish scientist announced its existence after a trip to South America.
The excerpt presents a proverb about frugality balanced by liberality. It warns that saving without giving to others leads to fevotousness, while giving without saving leads to prodigality. The message advocates a harmony of restraint and generosity.
The county home orchard shows strong apple yields where spraying occurred, contrasting with unsprayed trees that bore wormy fruit. Frank Beatty notes diverse varieties heavy with fruit and plans for branch bracing, while praising spraying methods and county farm improvements.
Beginning September 1 a statewide drive will organize War Savings societies in Iowa. Prof Macy Campbell will direct school based work with county and city superintendents aiding. The campaign already covers 71 counties with 40 000 members and aims to create 10 000 societies statewide.
To Improve Your Digestion Cham berlain's Tablets helped Mrs Blanche Howers of Indiana Pa. Our bills become due and it takes money to pay them. Brumback Dayton closing out twine stock Aug 26 West Chester Iowa.
A compact roundup notes neighborhood updates across area communities with brief summaries of events, developments, and local issues affecting residents. The item emphasizes community aims, local involvement, and ongoing efforts to improve streets, services, and civic life.
News letters provide quick notices of births deaths engagements and marriages from Washington County communities. Readers learn who welcomed a new baby who passed away and which local residents announced life changes.
Ainsworth notes a baby boy born yesterday to Mr and Mrs S A Stephens. Several visitors and departures are recorded including Mrs Alice Breen of Ottumwa leaving after visiting her mother Mrs J S Hazen, and other local residents visiting or traveling. Rennie L Moore, serving in France with Rainbow division, reports a hand wound in a letter to his parents. W W Murdock of Cedar Rapids visits with nephew F R Grimes and wife.
Crawfordsville notes several visits by Mrs. Mary Lease and Mrs. Gormley of Fairfield. Morris Crayne and family stay with friends while Earl Griffith visits Mediapolis. A Des Moines birth to Ray Anwyl and wife is announced. The town mentions visits from Rev Mehaffey and Mrs Mehaffey, and schoolhouse wiring for electric lights and lanehes in domestic science.
Richmond scene includes Bernard Strabala visiting with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Philip Strabala for several weeks. Harold and Lawnie Strabala traveled to Davenport last Saturday. Miss Bess Keifer and Vera Saforek helped Mrs. Mike Mushek with threshing preparations on Wednesday. Mrs. Felt and friend Mrs. H. W. Reece and Albert Selement joined a local outing.
The county home announces its annual picnic for Thursday August 29 with a basket lunch on the front lawn at noon and free coffee by steward Frank C. Beatty. The Washington band will perform and speakers will follow, inviting residents and others to tour the well kept grounds and orchard.
Billingsly pond yielded a rich supply of water lilies whose pale coloration has brightened many town homes all week. Frank Tellin returned from Cedar Rapids after a several day visit. Several residents visited Cedar Rapids or shopped locally as social notes fill the page with names and gatherings.
A Louisville Courier-Journal reader quotes a man tasting a Welsh rarebit remarking the substitutes are decent for the real dish. The light comment captures a moment of culinary comparison in casual dialogue.
Lasek and Margaret Strabla are reported to have a delightful time, with observers noting their cheerful mood and pleasant interactions during the event.
Kalona social items list Mrs Levi Randle in Muscatine on business. Ransom Amloney plans motorcycle travel. Local families visit relatives in Washington and Iowa City. F T Shkola buys a Velie Six while Fred shifts from Ford. Chelsea teacher Miss Winifred Shaler visits Kalona. Date Jasekson joins Uncle Sam, heading to Ames for auto mechanics training. Mrs Frank Tower travels to Mar-
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