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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1922
Page
2
Chicago daily market report notes estimated receipts for cattle hogs and sheep, with prices and tonality. Beef steers and feeder categories show steady to strong trends. hogs and lambs mark steady to weak with varying weights and cuts.
Urdue Indiana December 20 George Christie director of the Indiana Experiment Station argues horses are the best motive power for farms and will keep boys on the farm. He notes the horse remains economical for short hauls and urges calf clubs to promote horse farming as prices fall and efficiency rises.
A couple married at Highgate Ireland were named Willing and Wise in local notices. The announcement highlights the union and the newly shared surname pair with emphasis on their chosen names.
A witty remark notes that men with nothing to do tend to hunt with great capttier and references humorist Josh Billings. The line reflects a satirical take on idleness and pastime pursuits.
Bituminous miners average about two thirds of a ton more coal per day than workers in anthracite mines.
Sale dates show closing out sales for Roy Schiebel J J Sperry Ralph W Moore and S M Pulver along with Poland China sale listed for John Wasner and R S Custer all near Washington Keota and Crawfordsville in upcoming weeks with locations and schedule.
The 1913 Farmers' Bulletin 1281 notes Marquis wheat as the leading hard red spring variety in the United States since its 1913 introduction. Kota shows promise in rust-prone North Dakota, Red Fife and Jower suit northwestern regions, and Preston trails Marquis in some regions. The bulletin details 24 varieties, their adaptations, maps, and how to obtain the bulletin free while supplies last.
Ames December 20 Iowa farmers gain straight reduced fare to Ames for the Farmers Short Course and Convention week. The Western Passengers Association informs Illinois State College that a round trip rate of one and one half will apply from January 27 to February 3. This year no certificates or identification blanks are needed, easing travel for farmers despite past certificate requirements.
The quote reflects on how aging enriches memory and bonds with longtime friends who share that past, stressing value and continuity across decades.
In England the title Miss was formerly used only for females under ten years old. The note explains old etiquette and usage distinctions for girls and young women.
Henry County notes Italfa needs lime on sold soils as proven by O B Eklund who shifted a failing sand farm to profitable alfalfa by liming and reseeding. He cut sixteen bushel loads from a five acre patch and plans more lime to expand alfalfa acreage while continuing dairy and farm programs in the community.
Form Bureau lists a two week film program from December 18 to 29 with items on disease prevention in soybean plots and a travel and comedy slate including A Trip to the Hawaiian Islands and For Love of Money. An Oakville High School program drew 26 attendees led by Robert Cherry and Nellie Nyberg with songs, readings, a poultry note, and current events discussion.
At the December 2 board meeting the Louisa County Farm Bureau outlined 1923 programs. They include township meetings, continued publicity and moving pictures, cooperative limestone demos, soil testing and fertility plots, corn yield tests, soybean variety trials, and seed improvement drives. They also cover clover trials, sweet clover and alfalfa promotion, better seed campaigns, orchard spraying demos, livestock feeding schools, meat demonstrations, dairy cattle demonstrations, poultry culling and records, farm labor bureau activities, better farm finances and loans, free exchange publication, and ongoing livestock and grain marketing support, plus five months of clothing outlays for farm women.
Senator Brookhart of Iowa, in his maiden Senate speech, denounces efforts to keep the shipping bill alive as a filibuster against the people. He urges passage of the Norris agricultural financing bill and criticizes the transportation act as unfair to farmers while defending government ownership of shipping.
A women's rifle team is being organized at Iowa State College in Ames. Over 100 co‑eds have enrolled for practice with more expected. Major J. K. Boles, who placed third at Milan Italy, will coach. An outdoor range is under construction to nearly double facilities and matches with other midwestern schools are planned after Christmas.
A brief on stain removal using lemon juice applied to the fabric before soaking the discolored areas in a solution. The note mentions acids and a plant-based agent, offering a simple home remedy approach for cloth cleaning.
Mrs. Grant Forsythe condemned dress and morals of today in the W C T U annual convention in Sidney New South Wales. She cited immodest dress slangy language cigarette smoking and betting as signs of the times and urged legislation or example to rectify them. The convention urged federal action to allow married women to retain British nationality on marriage to a foreigner and to harmonize Empire laws.
A youthful quip redefines palmist as a girl who uses her hand instead of a slipper, reflecting playful slang from the era. The remark highlights changing language and humorous view of fortune telling.
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