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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1922

Page

2

Chicago market report mixed cattle hogs and lambs

Chicago traders tally a wide daily receipts mix with hogs and cattle strong early. Estimated totals show hogs around 40 090 head and cattle near 11 000 while sheep reach 17 000 with heavy packing sows and veal noted. Official yesterday totals list receipts at 24 916 hogs 13 081 cattle 15 009 sheep and 2 220 calves. Livestock outlooks for tomorrow project gains in hogs and moderate cattle and sheep demand.

Chicago

Cow and cattle sale dates announced in December list

Sale dates announced include December 7 J H Baird Washington for cow sale and December 9 Brown and Shirley Rock Island Stock Yards for cattle sale Show includes December 18 Alfred Nash northwest of Crawfordville closing out sale with location details.

J. H. Baird Washington

Constance Chooses Independence in Engagement Dialog

In a tense scene from the McClure syndicate tale, Constance asserts her right to marry George Morse only if she is certain, while her mother pushes tradition. Mrs Peck privately urges George to commit, promising to safeguard secrecy and their future plans.

Constance George George Morse Mrs. Peck Mrs Peck Inlaw

I Don’t Know You As Well As I Thought I Did

A man asks a waiter for a drink claiming to have left his purse at home. The waiter responds bluntly that he does not know the man well enough to extend credit. The exchange ends with the waiter denying service.

Icea of Quarantine History Dates to Tenth Century

The text notes that quarantine methods originated long ago with a first establishment aimed at preventing infectious diseases in the tenth century, highlighting the long-standing practice of isolating sick or exposed individuals to curb disease spread.

Extension Granted for Calf Club Entries

Farmers delayed by harvest and winter prep have extended the calf club entry period. Fifty one calves are entered so far with the contest not yet closed, and aims for sixty head may be adjusted if more participants sign up in the remaining days.

Urbana Illinois Farm Bureau Office Haby

Ashes of Roses: Judith Hamilton in the dim study

Judith Hasall sits in her chair as dusk settles and wind noises mingle with memories and censored images. Miss Raymond, the nurse, prepares her for the night while Judith anticipates the familiar nightly routine and resents the control over her life.

Judith Hasallton Miss Raymond Judith Hamilton

Mysterious note from John Hamilton echoes in Edith’s memory

In a rose scented library Edith Hamilton reads a March 12 1910 letter from her late husband John predicting his return a year hence. The note promises guidance from beyond and ends with a blessing as she contemplates the past joys and loss that haunt her.

John Hamilton Judith Boyond Meao Joan Edith Hamilton

Figure Reunites With Foster Family in Quiet Library Visit

After a brief moment Misa Raymond the nurse for Judith Mamilton’s foster mother opened the library door and guided Teddy to the upper room where Judith Mamilton showed a warm, loving expression.

Misa Raymond Teddy Judith Mamilton

Sweet Charity Beggars Trade Stories On Street

In a Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph note, two beggar women discuss a new coat. One says Mrs Goban Golde gave it to her after she claimed she begged for the heathen, not for herself. The other notes her own failure to receive help from Govsa Golde.

Goban Golde Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph

Vocal Apartments Ad Sparks Domestic Imagery

A playful exchange references an advertisement for a kitchen that smiles and evokes a sister in law who creates a pantry heaven a bedroom that pleads for dusting and a closet that calls for inspection. The dialogue also notes a coal bin that must be filled soon.

One on the Jury

A courtroom moment quotes the prosecuting attorney praising the common law right to a fair trial by a jury of peers, even as he labels the prisoner an unmnstigated scoundrel. The remark highlights the tension between accusation and trial by jury.

Treston

Local Produce Prices List and Live Stock Rates

A dated price list shows per unit costs for fresh eggs butter cream hens of various weights and origins, leghorn springs, old roosters, pigeons, and horse hides. Values include 13 coins for eggs, 25 cents for certain butter products, 23 cents for unspecified items, and horse hides listed at around three dollars each.

World Death Rate Estimated at 68 Per Minute

The article estimates global deaths at 68 per minute about 4,096 per hour or 100,000 per day, totaling roughly 36,500,000 annually. It discusses implications for population, resources, and health trends worldwide.

Stale gentlemen furnished rooms in Boston tran script

An advertisement fragment notes two gentlemen with wives supplied rooms and ales in a Boston context. The wording reflects a transcribed notice describing lodging and beverages as part of a historical listing.

Spences Boston Transcript

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Daily Market Reports Til Dew Beach-Wickham Grain Co Burlington, Iowa John A Babcock Commission U. S. Yard By Louvig H. Raybold McClure Newspaper Syndicate Bennett Connie Hich Chin Lenry County Farm Bureau Iowa R. H. Porter Iowa State College Henry County Iowa State Hospital J. R. Sponberg J. F. Kopp H. A. McAllister F. J. McCormick N. D. Moore Wm. Scully Hospital Nature Henry R. N. Walker Canaan Mr. Walker Walker Margaret Svwdeney Meciure Newspaper Syndicate H. L. Wittrig East End Mr Hill Arate Ud Sweet Charity Vocal Apartments Hone Mutual R. L. Gibson South End Coulter & Watteer W. S. Reister & Sons East Third St Mutua East Washington St Property Owners Federation, Tac Hereford Rock Island Washington, Iowa Crowell Texas Brown Shirley Crowell, Texas Chas. Brown, Audt Walter Boyer
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