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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1921
Page
2
Chicago market summary shows mixed prices across hogs cattle and sheep with estimated receipts of 23 000 hogs 40 900 cattle and 17 000 sheep. Beefs and veals steady to higher while feeder and stocker classes rise. official yesterday totals and shipments listed.
A sequence of public sales announced across farms and towns includes Reneau and Schulty at Brers Farm near Prairie Flower December 28, J E Shannon near Keota December 31, J W Harris in the city December 31, Val Redlinger near Washington January 10, William Johnson near West Chester January 17, Stephenson and Shaner in Winfield January 20 featuring Duroc bred sow sale, Alliman Bros Noble February 28 Puroc sow sale, and Hunter and Hunter in Spoc Tedland China sale February 2.
Des Moines Iowa December 28 The state board of parole pursues prisoners who breach paroles with a vigorous stance. Most cases reach Jones county district court at Anamosa. A five year add on penalty for escape attempts is challenged as illegitimate, with a test case headed to the Iowa Supreme Court to settle legislative versus judicial sentencing power.
The passage notes dwindling otter numbers and describes behavior of mothers guarding pups at sea. It mentions the rich brown pelage with silvery hairs, and that one individual is at the American Museum of Natural History. It states otters are mostly museum pieces now.
Governor Kendall announces a seed corn campaign led by Near East Relief to plant corn in Armenia and other affected regions. Farmers statewide are urged to donate seed corn, delivered to local elevators, then shipped free to seaboard for export.
Reported Iowa data show wholesale prices June to Nov 1921 mostly steady with gains in metals and building materials while farm products fell. Farm bureaus plan meeting in Des Moines January 10 11 1922 with speakers including Governor Kendall and Dr R A Pearson. European corn borer not yet present but corn ear worm damage noted and fall plowing recommended for control.
Census Bureau report places U S cancer deaths at about 89 000 for 1920 with 73 000 in the death registration area an increase of 5 000 from 1919 The data show a rise in the cancer death rate to 83 4 per 100 000 population in 1920 from 80 5 in 1919 indicating a broad upward trend
The Sorosis Club for Women organized in March 1868 in New York by Mrs Jane Cunningham Croly with 12 members to advance education and society activities of women and unite women of art literature science and related fields.
J Sherman of Des Moines accepts state chairmanship of the American Jewish Relief Committee drive to raise 150000 for Iowa and 14000000 nationwide to aid Jewish war sufferers in Central and Eastern Europe. Vice chairs named from Sioux City Davenport and Cedar Rapids. Chicago and Michigan already met quotas within zone seven.
Bellevue Iowa December 28 a farmer Joe Roling took his calf to market by auto the calf rode in the seat beside him. Near town the calf reared up and landed on the steering wheel causing the car to swerve and overturn. Both escaped serious injury and the farmer vowed no calf will ride first class again.
The $150000 Johnson county sales pavilion is dedicated in Iowa City. Half the stockholders are local businessmen. The main building measures sixty feet by sixty feet with a raised amphitheatre and seating for 700 facing the auctioneer.
The sermon argues that Christ brings not universal peace but peace on conditions of goodwill. Simeon warned Mary that Jesus would cause division and that true peace requires casting out ill will from hearts, nations, and even churches, beyond mere anti militarism.
The writer posits that the world's saviors endure sorrow through labor to reform others, and that tears crown true sacrifice. God’s chosen wreaths are earned through broken hearts and sincere repentance. Shame over sin hinders healing, while those who weep may receive salvation.
In Vera Cruz, Oaxaca, Chiapas and Tabasco regenerations proceed and a two to three fold rebound in output is expected for this year with prospects for further gains in 1922.
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