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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1923
Page
2
Chicago January 3 1923 livestock estimates show hog receipts 32000 cattle 10000 sheep 172000 with cattle prices opening and closing ranges for various weights and grades. Open market activity described as active with declines and top prices noted across hogs and cattle while lambs and sheep show slow fattening and steady demand.
A long list of upcoming closing out sales and livestock auctions with dates and locations across Washington Crawfordsville Has kis Iowa Ainsworth Letts Keota and surrounding areas. Notable entries include ranch and herd sales such as Hampshire and Poland China stock and a Short horn cattle sale at East End Garage Washington Iowa.
Readable figures show yesterday totals for Hiogs cattle sheep calves with receipts 28729 6779 11152 1812 and shipments S658 163 3862 347 on the OFPUCIAL record.
Clarence Hole and neighbors exchange greetings as residents Jack Black and others visit friends. Dwellers report dental work, Christmas visits, New Year celebrations, and a few births. Snowy weather returns. school resumes after holidays. local aid group to meet January 4.
Rubber tires are fitted to native bullock carts in Colombo Ceylon to ease movement and reduce damage to road surfaces, as noted by Popular Mechanics Magazine.
A note from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat explains that free verse arises when sudden, insane sound combinations appear in one’s idle thoughts and are then written down. The piece discusses self restraint in poetry.
A New York World note suggests a gaffer’s quip that the phrase obey is ignored by couples. It claims the closest act to obedience among young pairs is a casual Oh boy.
A brief quip from the Chicago Daily News notes that a bachelor calls a mule the most obstinate thing on earth while married men know better implying wiser experience.
The article discusses dairy herd upgrades, moldy seed corn losses totaling 21 million dollars nationally, and Iowa State College trials showing mold-infected corn reduces yields by 4.3 bushels per acre. Skim milk, cream pricing, and grinding corn for dairy cows are assessed for profitability.
Buenos Aires reports a ministry of agriculture inquiry into meat packing firms and profits. The probe follows cattle price declines and renewed anti trust pressure from breeders and agricultural groups, with leaders linking packers to market slumps and criticizing perceived monopolistic practices.
Monroe N Work at Tuskegee Institute compiles lynching figures for 1922 showing 57 total victims, 51 Black and 6 White. Most were killed by mob action after crimes or alleged offenses, with 14 percent in the North and 86 percent in the South, across 9 states.
Fragmented, archaic phrasing discusses sanctifying a lot or space. The speaker asserts impossibility of sanctifying other areas, while centering on their own plot and duty. The text presents a doubtful, almost cryptic reflection without clear actions or outcomes.
Des Moines reports from the state highway commission show since July 1, 1916 Iowa has spent about 4.25 million annually on roads and bridges for permanent construction. Progress includes 2440.28 miles graded, 16.82 miles surfaced, 314.96 miles paved, 3261 bridges built, and 1711.2 miles tile drained. Funds come from state auto fees and federal aid, distributed by county needs with maintenance paid by license fees.
A satirical note claims per capita egg consumption equals one dudf daily. It argues that eating a whole egg forces another person to do without garlic or similar item, presenting a tongue in cheek comparison.
Madge Bellamy rose from Broadway opposite William Gillette in Dear Hiratus to screen stardom under Thomas H. Ince and Maurice Tourneur. He loaned her for Lorna Doone, praised as a lavish adaptation of the classic novel with Bellamy as the heroine Blackmore.
A local price sheet shows fresh laid eggs at 8 per dozen, butter at 0.450 per pound, hens at 1./e per pound for over four pounds and 0.18e for under four, Leghorns and springs at 1.0e per pound, and various prices for ducks, geese, turkeys, beef, horse hides, and other items. Prices are quoted in 19th century style with varying units and typographical marks.
A Vancouver Sun opinion notes that while the world improves by many measures, the belief in a man’s greatness by impulsive snubs remains a persistent flaw in judgment.
A patient credits a simple preparation with removing intestinal mucus and reducing inflammation, claiming it eased years of stomach and related ailments. The ad promises a money back guarantee and lists Lemmon's Pharmacy as a supplier plus leading druggists nationwide.
A brief entry lists W. S. Reister & Sons with the contact line Phone 116 and a charge of 83.40. The note appears as part of a business ledger or invoice record from the era.
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