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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1924
Page
2
Hogs receipts 14 000 with 11 876 left over and higher bids seen for good and choice hogs 210 to 280 pounds averaging 7 30 to 7 45 to shippers and yard traders. average hog price yesterday 7 20. Cattle receipts 5 000. Sheep receipts 7 000.
HAMBORN February 6 The Ruhr coal and coke industry and Lorraine steel makers face skepticism from Dr. Kunarius director at August Thyssen works on forming a united front against British and American steel. He cites cheaper Swedish ore, higher coke needs for Lorraine ore, and costly freight as reasons such a fusion would fail.
Johnny Weismuller will attempt to lower the 400 yard freestyle mark in the Central A A U championship at the Illinois A C tomorrow night. Ethel Lackie will aim to beat her 100 yard freestyle record and Stubby Kruger competes in the 200 yard medley event.
Chicago grain notes show opening values with high, low, and closing figures for today. Market activity focuses on corn and wheat prices as traders watch export demand and weather signals.
Chicago reports wheat opening firm with gains on smaller domestic stocks and poor weather boosting milling demand. May at 1.12 to 1.13, July 1.19 to 1.12, later setbacks and a firm close, with corn also firm on weather and stock accumulation expectations.
The Chicago price sheet lists Wheat No 1 hard at 1.13 and No 2 hard at 1.12 1.12 percent. Corn No 3 mixed 78 and No 3 yellow 78 percent 79. Oats No 2 white 49 50 and No 3 white 49. Rye No 3 53. Barley 66 82. Timothy seed 7.00 8.25. Clover seed 18.00 24.00 hard 11.05. Ris 9.75. Bellies 9.75.
Chicago market note shows potatoes slightly stronger with 259 cars receipts. Wisconsin round whites quoted 1.30 to 1.50 per hundredweight bulk 1.40 to 1.60, Idaho russets 2.40 to 2.69, Nebraska Bliss Triumphs 1.40 to 1.60.
Nature Magazine notes some fish are picky about water purity but catfish tolerate dirty stagnant waters. When air in the water is scarce the fish rises to the surface and breathes through the mouth.
Edwin Chrissinger left Crawfordsville for El Paso Texas to scout a new site and test conditions away from the cold. The community expresses regret at his departure but wishes him success. Miss Doty and Robert Williams are noted as visitors in Letts Winfield and Chicago respectively.
The Jewish Welfare Board notes that tradition holds the flag emblem is not a star but a double triangle beneath King David's shield, reflecting the monarch's design.
A list of public and private auction notices from Washington Iowa and surrounding towns details multiple closing out sales. Vendors include Ernest Carlson John Laney Jim Welsch C B Griffith and others with sale dates in February and March.
Des Moines and other Iowa cities show a strong 1923 telegraph activity and optimism for 1924, says H F White city superintendent of Western Union. Telegraph business rose 10 to 15 percent in 1923 from the 1920 peak, with more messages and money transfers indicating expanding commerce and international ventures. The Commercial News Department also notes growing market quotes and distribution of financial information.
Listing of prices per pound for mutual eggs cream hens and geese with additional items including ducks roosters and horse hides. Prices listed per pound and per each with cents figures and some unreadable entries.
A personal testimonial claims a five year diet of toast and tea left the author underweight and ill until Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy improved health. The ad promises a money back guarantee and cites Lem man’s Pharmacy as the source.
Iowa lawmakers prepare a joint memorial session in Des Moines for former president Woodrow Wilson. Reps Gallagher and Sen White are expected to offer addresses as Gov Kendall proclaims a statewide memorial day after a national day of mourning is set. Flags will be at half staff per the proclamation.
The report notes that the business activity occurs outside Iowa’s borders yet remains linked to the Western Union headquarters located in this city, indicating a corporate hub connection beyond city limits.
The term pekoe traces to the phrase pah ho from Chinese, meaning white hairs. It describes the fine white leaf pieces that resemble stems and are considered the finest part of the tea.
Governor Kendall orders the flag at half staff for the funeral day and legislators express sorrow for the late president. The joint memorial resolution notes the nation's loss and adjourns in homage, awaiting national plans for further tribute. Representative Ivits imparts the measure, while Representative Potts recalls wartime railway concerns with the president.
Los Angeles reports Judge Ralph H Clock tallies about 1000 divorce cases. He notes many couples separate quickly with the longest marriage ending in divorce at 39 years. Salesmen show the highest rate of unfaithful husbands at ten percent. contractors merchants and trades workers follow. He urges thrift and home ownership education in schools to curb hasty divorce.
Mrs. Mary Fackler of Fort Des Moines declares Tanlac restored her health and happiness. She details dizziness stomach trouble loss of appetite and nervousness that plagued her. She says Tanlac lifted her burden made her feel strong and even young again and notes her husband also praises the treatment. Tanlac is sold by druggists with over 40 million bottles sold.
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