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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1923
Page
2
Chicago cattle hog and sheep markets quote heavy to light weights with varied gains. Supplies totaled about 49,693 hogs cattle and 13,928 sheep and calves with futures estimates of 32,000 hogs 11,000 cattle and 15,000 sheep for tomorrow.
A Broad list of farm sale dates and locations in Iowa with sellers from Washington Wellman Riverside Crawfordsville Ainsworth and surrounding towns features brood sows furniture automotive livestock and closing out sales scheduled from February 8 through February 27. Names include Osbert Allender C W Geil Robert G Sheetz H E J E Keating John Krebs & Sons Romine Estate Thomp son Smylie & Son J E Linder Fred Kron Ralph Borman Clarence Peck Donaldson and Wilcox Jake Novak J C Huston W G McMillan J A Lowash W O Freeland and others.
The ocean water is colder at the bottom than at the surface. In many areas near the Norwegian coast bays the bottom freezes before the surface does.
Gold coins are being minted in Russia after confiscations by the Soviet government. The Petrograd state bank recently started coinage of gold pieces about the size of the old ten rouble coins, worth around five dollars. Some coins are reminted from old issues, others use recovered church treasures, and some come from last summer’s gold mining.
The largest state corn show in U S history closed in Ames after Iowa State College panels judged 12 000 carloads of corn. E G Williams New Providence won grand single ear honors while J R Richards Swan and Krizer Brothers Eddyville won multiple 10 car and 80 car class championships with sweepstakes awarded to top amateur and professional entries across northern central south central regions.
A home remedy outlines staining a mahogany surface with heat marks from a hot dish. Sprinkle baking soda on the white stain, hold a hot iron near but not touching, repeat, then polish to restore the finish.
Report notes unusually large potatoes found in Peru with some reaching watermelon size. Scientists suggest climate and soil conditions may contribute to growth, attracting farmers and researchers puzzled by the yield.
A brief note claims the average dream lasts about five becunus, a unit likely from the fragmentary text. The sentence suggests a focus on dream duration and a nonstandard time measure.
Louisa County Farm Bureau outlines selection of breeding pens on six poultry record farms February 15 and 16. New record farms may start, with culling and flock records organized. Demonstrations on farm building ventilation slated for four townships February 19–22 led by HTL Sunderlin. Swine breeders near Morning Sun discuss forming a ton litter club, linking to Indiana program with prizes for top litters and fall local show.
Farmers who sprayed orchards last spring and summer faced shortages of spray materials. The article notes expectations of a still larger demand for spray materials in 1923, similar to the spring of 1922.
The annual Iowa tuberculosis and allied health meeting runs February 14 to 16 in Cedar Rapids. Speakers include Jas Minnick of the Drexel Mutual Life Insurance Co and Dr Rochelle Yarros. Rural health work will receive special attention and a health pageant plus exhibits are planned.
A sensational notice promises a $500 reward for the arrest and conviction of any incendiary in the Associated Towns under section 3 of the Articles of Association. It frames fire crimes as widespread while presenting the federation as a service carrier funded by fire tax payers.
A Milwaukee Journal riff questions whether a neat home with dull reading is better than a shabby mind filled with trashy magazines and low quality books. It argues mind quality outweighs surface order.
The excerpt discusses how to handle disagreement with good intent. It notes if a matter is trivial one may laugh and pass, but in serious essential matters one should persist firmly and uphold necessary duties. The passage emphasizes steadfastness and practical judgment in disputes.
The common flea is described as a wingless fly, noting its classification and surprising resemblance to true flies in form.
Des Moines reports summarize key recommendations from the Iowa Joint Legislative Committee on Taxation led by Senator H. S. Van Alstine. Proposals include a state board of assessment, county assessors, full-value property assessment, income tax for intangibles, local and state budgeting, a one-cent gasoline tax for road funds, amusement tax, inheritance tax reforms, and abolishing county recording offices with duties moved to county auditors.
A report estimates that one quarter of American school children suffer from defective eyesight. The finding highlights the need for vision screenings and supportive eye care in schools.
A reflective line urges restraint in speech to others, noting the honesty of speaking to someone’s face versus the gossip behind their backs. It frames courtesy as essential in everyday conduct.
Researchers report a fragmentary item labeled Ke Ite found during excavations. The partial inscription hints at ancient trade or ceremonial use. Further analysis will attempt to read faded glyphs and identify the artifact's origin and date.
Albia Republican reports contracts signed for a $100,000 hotel in Chariton to be built by Weee Junkin and Henry McCollough. The steel brick fire proof structure on a vacant public square lot aims for an August 1 completion with furnishings ready.
In a dialogue between Mrs. Wilkes and Mrs. Hale the latter praises a cook as very good and agreeable noting she does not object to their presence in the house. The exchange highlights household dynamics and the accommodating nature of the hired help.
A fragmented note describes a motorist traveling roads who notes that each roadhouse along the way holds four unique passwords. The bizarre claim hints at hidden codes embedded in local stops and travelers exchange. No corroborating details provided.
Thimbles first appeared in London about 200 years ago and made a fortune for the inventor. The brief note sketches the origin of the tool and its financial impact on its creator.
Listing of per pound or each prices for Pens fresh jaid cream butter hens springs roosters ducks geese pigeons and hides including beef and horse hides with per unit rates. Indicates varied weights and product types such as leghorns stagey creamed butter substitutes and standard poultry categories.
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