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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1922
Page
2
Chicago August 21 1922 market notes show hogs estimated at 35 000 with beef cattle receipts around 20 000 and lambs 23 000. Prices vary by weight and grade with lights steady to strong and cattle steady to 15 lower top at 10 90. Wheat and corn futures quoted with mixed opens and closes.
In the House of Commons a debate centers on alleged sale of titles and honors. For years Lloyd George faces charges of exchanging titles for large contributions to party funds.
The world's largest fish business pier in Boston spans 1200 feet by 300 feet and features brick and concrete paving for easy washing. It cost $3,000,000 and accommodates 80 vessels discharging their cargoes simultaneously.
The Junction Pair column notes a three day fair ending Friday with fair to good attendance and uncertain finances. Wednesday drew strong crowds, Thursday around seven thousand, and Friday closed well. Night shows and acts were decent, a large string of race horses produced fast races. Pap Garrison, the starting judge, caused delays. Mrs Hesse, with family, moved back home, Elmer visiting Sundays. Riverside Leader reports Miss Warner resigning as high school principal and Ruth Pearson of Washington named successor.
A Journal item notes numerous accounts for sale from a Crawfordsville grocer and coal dealer. The byline suggests public auction could attract bidders including automobile owners, as the piece riffs on potential values and debt collection.
Ben Weisdner, long ill with heart trouble at his Washington home, shows marked improvement this week. Doctors urge rest as the best treatment, though he hopes to be up and around again in time.
With the Ottumwa band absent at Camp Dodge the Washington band of 50 pieces will fill Brighton’s Wednesday night concerts. The first concert last night drew a good crowd and next week the Washington musicians will again perform in Brighton.
Elmer Hess cites scarce housing as a key issue in Kepta Eagle, detailing personal struggles and community impact amid a rising cost of living.
Kalona News reports Washington chau tauqua began Tuesday with notable headliners among attractions. The event promises value for attendees traveling to the county seat to enjoy the program.
Lester Duke relocates his pantatorium to the brick bake shop south of Conrad's restaurant after finding his former space cramped. The move situates the business in a new storefront location.
Crawfords ville players went to Washington for practice and a match with county seat rivals. A swift Washington preacher dominated the singles while local doubles kept pace. Lee Huston and Ralph Moor Head are due home next week for potential rematch and a planned series with Washington.
Crawfordsville imprint Ira Mitchell of Washington accepts work for Shaffer Bros making hog waterers. Rob ert Shaffer contracted for 100 waterers to cover back orders. A tale recalls a young man at a Washington area dance and an officers stop dispute with no arrest.
T. C. Sayrs of Sioux City claims status as Iowa’s oldest barber with forty-one years in the trade. Born in Cincinnati, he began using the hot towel and massage in the 1880s, notes changing styles, rising prices, and his plan to retire next year.
James Bennett, a Rex Five miner, shot his wife at her mother's home near Sheriff then killed himself at 10 pm. The wife, shot through a window, is hospitalized and not expected to recover. An auto party found Bennett dead in his car. authorities note a separation three months prior. Archaeologists identify bones at Certaldo as possibly Giovanni Boccaccio. In Harlem New York, over 17,000 immigrant children in a borough are said to use drugs per police stats.
Readable entries show prices for Mutual 03 Eges fresh laid eggs per dozen, butter fat content per pound, heavy hens light hens leghorn varieties and springs, old roosters ducks geese and turkeys per pound. Also listed are horse hides at $2.50 each and other small figures like 0.13 dollars for some item.
The notice mentions W. S. Reister & Sons in connection with a local matter. No further context or details are provided in the readable text.
Des Moines reports unsettled weather with local showers early in the week and generally fair conditions later. Normal temperatures accompany this pattern. In West Virginia and Pennsylvania, food cards for children and women with babies will be distributed by Quakers in centers affected by industrial strife.
Wilbert Harsh 17 and Rosie Harland 17 wed May 15 in Las Vegas by Justice Vinsel. Harsh files for divorce August 21 claiming desertion June 20, continual harassment and threats, and cruel treatment harmed his health.
The Alaska automotive tally jumped from 201 three years ago to 1,000 today, marking a fivefold increase in registered cars and signaling growing mobility.
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