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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1920

Page

2

Market Report From Journal Farm Department Opening

Market readings show cattle hogs and sheep receipts for today with steady to strong tone. Official yesterday totals note hogs 23 794 and lambs up 25 to 50 from week ago. Public sale listings include Feb 16 to Feb 28 with multiple heirs and closing out sales across Washington and surrounding areas. Miss Margaret Peck and others are noted in community updates.

Chicago Com- Thoth Road C. R. Wells’ Heirs Washington Charles Hodges Ainsworth Wm. Burton R. E. Tobin Riverside Chas Scranton Batavia R. H. Fetters E. H. Guy Jake Ramge Keota Jackson Rathmel R. P. Dewey Jacob Simmering Will Green John May Haskins, Duroc Jersey I. K. Beal O. H. Palmer W. M W. R. Galloway CO. H. Davis

Market Notebook for Varieties and Grains

Varnishes by E. W. Wagner & Co. Iena City shows price quotes with high low close data for Feb May July Sept. Corn futures open and close values listed, with oats prices and cash market figures cited. A car count and tone adjustments are noted, alongside No. 4 and No. 3 prices for oats and warrants.

E. W. Wagner & Co Iena City Jows B. Muet

Tips to Prevent Rugs Sliding on Polished Floors

The article describes methods to stop rugs from slipping on polished floors. One approach uses rough sheathing paper cut to rug size placed under the rug. Another method involves sewing triangles of corrugated rubber sheeting to rug corners for traction.

Palm Fibers From Chinese Palms Reach U.S. Brush Market

The article notes Chinese palms are grown for fiber and leaves. The outer leaf stem is removed, producing fiber of varying lengths. The material is prepared for shipment to the United States for brush manufacture.

United States

A Little Success Doctrine Hint From Arkansas Leader

A brief note urges humility after small achievements and reminds that billions worldwide may be unaware of your existence, attributed to Arkansas figure Thomas at.

Arkansas Thomas At

Brighton Community Notes Touch Bankers Visit and Local Moves

Brighton settlers report W E Berry and spouse in Burlington for bankers' convention and visits. Elizabeth McGuire aids son Harry ill with flu in Wayland. Noah Edwards sells property to Tom Thompson and plans auction of household goods. Charlie Whistler returns from De Witt Ark to reside in Brighton after buying Amos Whistley property. Mrs Anna Day travels near Fairfield due to sister Cummings illness and death. Mrs Clara Swailes of Fairfield visits Walter Brim while Frank Bereiter comes from Caldwell City Kan to assist mother Mrs John Bereiter.

Brighton W. E. Berry Burlington Elizabeth McGuire Wayland Harry Noah Edwards Tom Thompson Bob Swisher Modale Charlie Whistler de Witt Ark Whistler Amos Whistley Anna Day Fairfield Mrs. Cummings Cummings Ross Lynn Etta Fletcher Marshalltown Mrs Day Clara Swailes Walter Brim Frank Bereiter Cawker City Kan John Bereiter

Citizens oppose Soldiers Memorial vote over city hall plan

W P Moothart urges Washington voters to reject a $79 000 three in one project for a city hall fire house and memorial for G A R Spanish War Veterans and American Legion arguing Crail and Reister push a flawed proposal with hidden aims. He calls for a decisive no two to one turnout fearing misuse of veterans to promote a club room.

J. B. Crail Washington C. C. Reister American Legion Crail Reister Roosters Soldiers Memorial W. P. Moothart Killpatricks

Valley Valley Social Notes February Weekend Visits

Alex Gaston and family spent Sunday at Bert Givens place. George Wallace Myrtie Florence Frank and Addie Wallace visited Chas Churchill's. Winnie Deal stayed Saturday night at Oscar Sheet's. Dr Irelan attended Wm Derby home midweek. Mrs W J Pfeifer visited Ralph Brinnings to see daughter Lillie ill with the grippe but improving.

Neighborhood News Notes and Move Updates

Myrtle and George Frank and Mrs. Chas visit C L Wallace. Frank Faris family recovering. Gaston family loading car for move to Indiana. Mrs. Arthur Conrad visits H V Frank home. Breitenbach family and Wallace visit Frank home. Churchill and baby spend weekend at Frank home. Givens help move to new home. Christina Breitenbach and Leora Dawson visit Givens. Valley school Valentine box and ice cream service. Flu causes several absences. Wedding bells may ring soon. Brinning family visited Chris Brinning's on Sunday.

Alex Gaston Wellston Indiana Arthur Conrad H. V. Frank Breitenbach Frankin Tiny C. L. Wallace Guy Black Valley School Andy Brinning Gale Chris. Brinning

Mary Augustine Improves Under Doctor Irlan Care

Community notes Mary Augustine shows signs of improvement under Dr Irlan after a period of care. Family visits include Will Derby at his sister Mrs Geo Reighhardt with Louise Wallace mobile on crutches. Ted Givens and Russel Gaston visited C L Wallace’s house.

Mary Augustine Irlan Will Derby Geo Reighhard Louise Wallace Ted Givens Russel Gaston C. L. Wallace’s

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Journal’s Farm Department Market Report Margaret Peck N. A. Buck Nyle Donovan Des Moines Fedderson S. W. Knox Karle Libe A. Babcooce Eme Journal Office Mutual Cream Station Green Hotel Colenso W. S. Reister & Sons Iowa John Striegel, Jr Harper Mahaska Keokuk Coun Myrtle George Frank Churchill Ithel Maye Frank Faris Mrs. Chas. Churchill Baby Frank Bert Givens Mrs. Gaston Christina Breitenbach Givens Leora Dawson Haskins Gladwin Salem Church A. J. Fuller Guy Blatk Cecil Bales Richa Tam Wavyland-Coppock Road Will Lamb William Galloway C. F. Hoxworth D. F. Macon G. W. Crawford Moriarty Wisconsin
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