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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
2
Hogs and cattle receipts logged new totals with mixed price moves. Estimated totals show hogs 57 000, cattle 13 000, sheep 20 000, with second report expanding totals. market slow to steady with declines from prior levels and beef steers offering varied weight-based price ranges.
John Kirchenschlager of Smith Center Kansas reports sharp reductions in hog feeding costs while finishing 175 head for market. He uses rye alfalfa pastures and corn with temporary fencing to cut labor and grain costs. He plans to market hogs at about 256 pounds in February as corn prices drop to around 1 dollar a bushel.
EK Purnished by W Wagner & Co lists offerings from Iowa City Iowa. Manager AL B Haunt oversees sales with contact number 726 for inquiries.
Paris December 18 The cathedral of Rheims will be restored within ten years at an estimated cost of 60,000,000 francs about 16,000,000 dollars. The project aims to finish the edifice except for life size sculpture figures shattered by shell fire with some fragments already replaced by artificial gluing.
A concise maxim notes time often serves as the best healer guiding patience and gradual improvement. It frames time as a universal remedy across varied troubles and health or life challenges.
An advertisement features Dr. Wenner of Johns Hopkins warning that nicotine addiction harms thousands of men. It promotes Nicotol tablets with a money back guarantee and urges readers to visit Up-to-date Drug stores for a quick habit cure.
The Washington County War History is being printed in two colors with photographs and biographies of over 900 local soldiers. An order can be placed to deliver a book to any recipient when finished, anticipated around February 1st, making it a fitting Christmas gift.
Des Moines December 18 report notes several wealthy bachelors and rich spinsters who died within six years leaving no heirs. Their fortunes revert to the state of Iowa under the escheat law, funding education.
The State collects unclaimed estates left by deceased without heirs. The 35th General Assembly created the collateral inheritance tax and funds Iowa’s permanent school fund with 4.82 million dollars. Estates are advertised for six months. if no heirs appear, the state treasurer and auditor proceed to claim the assets. An auditor’s office official quips that bachelors and rich elderly men should marry.
Mrs William Plank visited Iowa City friends while Hannah Durst plans an extended visit with her sister Mrs M D Brown. Frank Gingerich suffers a severe limpargo attack at his father John C Gingerich home. Dr and Mrs J H Fry welcome a new boy born last Thursday. Mrs D H Sleichter recovering from recent illness. Irwin Benn of Portland Oregon visits H W Benn last Thursday and Friday. Miss Luella Baker aids Kalona post office holiday rush. L L Rogers travels to Long Beach California with wife for winter. Mr and Mrs W J Beranek to move to Marion Iowa that week. Miss Bessie Keifer visits Kalona with sister Mrs Wm Welte.
Do You Enjoy Your Meals is a promotional health note urging readers to eat moderately and enjoy meals. It claims digestion improves if five hours pass between meals and recommends taking Chamberlain's Tablets after supper, attributed to Lemmon's Drug Store.
A Shakespearean quotation on patriotism and sacrifice speaks of preferring noble deaths for eleven sons over one idle life. The line emphasizes noble endurance and the duty to serve one’s country.
Des Moines report details a statewide canvass by 300 solicitors reaching nearly all Iowa farms. The drive aims to recruit about 126000 members and raise funds around 400000. An annual meeting in Des Moines January 8 and 9 will elect officers and set future plans with potential national federation directors.
Fairfield Iowa appoints C J Fulton to fill the mayoral vacancy left by R H Munro. Fulton, a seasoned business leader and former Iowa state legislator, has previously served as Fairfield mayor and chaired the Jefferson County Exemption Board during the war. He assumes office today with a capable council ready to push public welfare initiatives.
Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois says President Wilson will not run again and names McAdoo, Lansing, Palmer, Marshall, or Hoover as Wilson heirs. He envisions a Republican Middle West compromiser like Kellogg or Kenyon, predicting five major parties contesting the presidency.
River rescue work by the bureau of fisheries has saved 147,079,051 fish last season from Prescott Wisconsin to Bellevue Iowa. About 63,000,000 were game fish and 73,500,000 pounds of fish were returned to waters, improving both commercial and recreational fishing in the upper Mississippi.
In Oskaloosa Iowa on December 18 a family huddled at a near freezing house after a coal shortage caused heating difficulties. Local residents report intermittent warmth from improvised fires and furniture burning to stay warm amid scarce fuel.
Amid a winter fuel shortage and rising need for home warmth, outhouges vanish as people seek wood. Officials and volunteers struggle to alleviate suffering while trying to maintain fuel supplies and protect vulnerable households.
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