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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1928
Page
2
Market notes show hog receipts around 4100 with prices up 10 and lighter weights leading gains. Cattle demand weakens for light yearlings while fed steady to higher, with steers, heifers, and cows trading at mixed levels amid fluctuating slaughter and stocker activity. Fat lambs remain steady to firm as sheep markets show uneven movement and feeder lambs secure moderate prices.
Fragmentary data shows seed market figures with dates and cash amounts. Mentions Toledo, seed items, and named entries like Timothy and Maren Alsike with mixed cash values across months.
A Des Moines mother testifies that California Fig Syrup benefits her child Betty, noting her baby’s improved appetite, energy, and regularity. She urges readers to choose products bearing the California Fig Syrup name to ensure authenticity and effectiveness.
Prices listed for cream per Ih and per doz hens and pullets. Hep terms for young roosters leghorn and mixed breeds, white and colored ducks, geese, and horse hides. A miscellaneous poultry delivery price is noted as for market atatch thin skipptec poultry.
In a rural scene near Captain Dan Brace’s cottage, Leander Hutchins confides plans to marry Lucy and expand business with a motor bus venture. Captain Brace challenges the idea while Lucy’s gentle intervention probes the future between Leander and his wooing, amid town curiosity.
December items from the Washington Journal column mention an ad for sale goods, moving plans, and local arrivals. Residents including Andy August, Chester Holcomb, Monard sittier, John Nickerson, Jesse C. Meeks, D. Ferguson, Geo. Garrett, Sam A. Parratt, and others appear with daily life notes and community chatter around December 19 in the Coppock road area near West Chester Verdi and Mt Ainsworth road.
Ward McCutcheon advertises fresh corn fed Hampshire hogs at 12 to 12 1 2 cents per pound with delivery to Washington and West Chester. He promises satisfaction and lower costs by avoiding meat commissions and freight. Also promotes cheap 9x12 rus wood panels available after 6 pm.
Local society items list visits by Mrs. J B Tucker and Mr and Mrs T B Hantt, a Muscatine day outing, and members of various groups including the Presbyterian church. Notes cover a Bible study start, a bazaar at Stephens furniture store, Royal Neighbors activities, and a house move from Columbus City to Davenport. Also mentions a Jefferson townships meeting and mother club discussions on house cleaning and crafts.
A fragment quotes “Blessed are the peacemakers” and notes mixed reactions with applause from most, while one critic argues the winner of the dispute is not the reconciler. The passage reflects a heated exchange and varying public reception.
Overview of a cough remedy named xine praised for immediate soothing of throat irritation and addressing the internal cause. Claims no chloroform or dangerous drugs. Offers quick relief with a money back guarantee and pricing 35¢ 60¢ and $1.00 through McDaniel's.
The Massachusetts colony passed an early cruelty to animals law in 1641 forbidding cruel treatment of creatures used by people. The statute reflects colonial attitudes toward humane conduct and animal welfare.
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