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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1924
Page
2
Hog receipts 14 000 and light. prices steady to higher with top 10 16 and 160 to 240 lb averages 9 80 to 10 10. Desirable 260 to 326 lb butchers 9 75 to 10 00. sows 6 60 to 8 50. Cattle receipts 11 000. fed yearlings scarce. steers 10 60 to 11 00 top. heavies 10 76 early. Sheep receipts 19 000. fat lambs 13 76 to 14 00. ewes steady to 0 06 to 0 50.
Cattle receipts 9,006 and calves 2,000 with varied trends across classes. Beef steers steady to weak, yearlings steady, practical tops and bulk ranges noted. House receipts 7,500 with higher prices, packer top 9.86, bulk 9.35 to 9.80. Sheep receipts 6,606 with lambs steady, top Colorado natives 13.66 to 18.35, natives 13.66 to 18.35, Colorado ewes 6.00.
Chicago officials release tomorrow's live stock estimates with 22,000 hogs 11,000 cattle and 16,000 sheep expected.
A damaged OCR fragment ties the Earil Bible to the Gutenberg era between 1458 and 1466 AD. It mentions the Maseria Bible and notes a 1798 discovery of a geneology or scriptography in a library collection, referencing Cardtar Magara.
A fragment notes courtship as a climb with marriage a continuing development. It contrasts two states of relationship and reflects on demands of partners in an intimate bond.
Historian Bancrory notes that eleven of thirteen delegates signed the proposed Constite Sinee at the conven signing was unanimous. All delegates doubted one feature yet united to deliver the concrete result of their arduous work.
The Naval Observatory notes the moon's gravity effect at zenith. A 45,000 ton ship would lose about 10 pounds of weight when the moon is directly overhead.
The Chicago market reports wheat prices with various grades from No 2 red 1.82 to No 6 white 1.22 and oats and barley values. Other items listed include rye barley timothy and clover seeds with prices, plus lard ribs bellies and related lard products.
Chicago wheat prices eased as bearish Dakotas Minnesota crop estimates weighed on trade. Reports of a larger spring crop and favorable harvest weather pressured corn while oats edged lower. December contracts fluctuated with late losses and modest upturns. Provisions held largely unchanged.
Chicago reports weaker potato receipts with 25 cars. National shipments total 648. Prices vary by state with Kansas Missouri and New Jersey showing sacks of Irish cobblers from 1.00 to 2.76 per barrel. early Ohio and Nebraska listings noted.
Ridicule spreads after a single stage cue from Sophonisba by James Thomson prompts widespread parodies with lines like O Jemmy Thomson, Jemmy Thomson. The uproar centers on the misreading of the heroine Sophonisba as Rephonisba in public performances.
A Washington Star line presents Uncle Eben likening trouble to a mule and advising to face it head on. The proverb-style quote highlights cautious wit and practical wisdom from a rural mentor figure.
Jean Dubois returns to his northern settlement of St Joseph after a year away in search of wealth in the blue fox country. He finds a transformed town and discovers Marie and Pierre Langlois now partnered, with Marie’s father revealing a gold strike and a sale offer for land. Marie embraces him, ending his plan of vengeance as news of riches reshapes the scene.
About six months ago my father suffered chronic stomach troubles and doctors warned of cancer or gallstones requiring surgery they deemed too risky due to age. One dose of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, bought after a friend's recommendation, restored his strength and appetite and he now eats heartier meals. Money back guarantee at Lemmon’s Pharmacy and druggists nationwide.
Mrs. A Peterson, bedbound by illness, received a post card shower for her birthday weekend. J B Presly and family traveled to Allerton Iowa to visit friends. A B Thomas of Chicago and Nathan Burris plan to form a cleaning and dyeing business in Muscatine. W H Keifer and family visit Wm Hamil near Allerton. Anna Carlquist returns home to Woodhill NL after visiting Mrs A Peterson. Rev W L Moore and wife visit Burlington relatives. W L Alcorn and daughter Helen return from Allerton. Enid Moore and baby visit BE Annas and family in Eldon. C W Burris returns from visit to Hamilton Minn with Dr James Burris.
Mrs. Kerry returns to Burlington after a visit with Miss Hazel Anwyl in Crawfordsville. The funeral for Mr. Elias Williams, delayed by rain and poor roads, is now set for today.
The text notes Lafayette received ten land grants along the Mississippi River in 1803 and in 1824 a single township of 11 520 acres in west Florida. Tallahassee sits on this site. Other grant locations cannot be provided as most land was not surveyed then except by special surveys marked by familiar landmarks.
Baraca is a world wide organization of young men’s Bible classes derived from the Hebrew derakah meaning blessing. The Baraca classes formed in the 00s and spread to thousands across 80 or 40 denominations. A similar group for young women is Philo thea.
Jud Tunkins notes that many Dont Worry Clubs dissolved after elections for club officers increased fretfulness and caused concern over leadership during a tense political period.
The quotation discusses how each generation believes it gains freedom anew and fears the next generation has less. It argues freedom does not necessarily increase at expected rates, suggesting historical progression may be overestimated. The excerpt comes from Rose Macaulay's Told by an Idiot.
This note discusses Niccolo Machiavelli an Italian statesman historian and writer born in 1469 and died in 1527 It notes The Prince as a treatise on statecraft and diplomacy and says Machiavellianism refers to political cunning and duplicity in diplomacy.
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered prices and codes such as 27¢ and 18¢ with unclear context. Mentions ABtee and various alphanumeric tokens, but no coherent event, names, dates, or organizations. Provides no resolvable news content or identifiable subjects for a proper card.
Best sponges are obtained from eight to ten fathoms below the surface of the water. The article notes the sponge habitat and harvesting depth for collectors.
A collage of wry lines on politics marriage money and fame mixes aphorisms about not meeting ends loose ends vacations and rumors. It freights humor with mis heard phrases and playful jabs at Congress and social norms.
Mrs. Hannah Fields of Des Moines Iowa credits Tanlac for her improved health after years of indigestion biliousness headaches backache nervousness and sleep loss She says she now eats well sleeps soundly and feels energetic endorsing the medicine with praise and urging readers to try Tanlac over 40 million bottles sold made by its manufacturers Taniae Vegetable Pills for constipation available through druggists.
A satirical note questions men who imagine buying a mansion in the skies via weekly contributions. It jokes that some drop a nickel into the collection plate each Sunday as if that funds heavenward housing.
In mountainous regions locals believe the mountain ash possesses power to counter fairy magic. Fairies are said to dread the tree and avoid contact with it.
Swedish chemical engineer uses a small two foot device to emit smoke blankets over orchards gardens and fields to prevent frost damage during cold weather.
The German chemist Glauber believed the salt he named after him was the same as sal enixum made famous by Paracelsus and called it sal admirable.
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