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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1922
Page
2
Chicago opening market shows higher demand with hogs up to 25 cents and cattle rising 15 to 25 cents. Estimated receipts: hogs 22 000, cattle 7 000, sheep 12 000. bulk sales meet tops 8.25 for hogs and 9.00 to 10.00 for prime beef steers. Grain markets mix with wheat around 1.10, corn near 53 percent, oats around 38 percent.
A long listing of livestock sales schedules across several towns with dates from January 12 to February 11. Includes sellers such as Cheries Churchill William Johnson B Millikan Arthur Nicholson Stephenson and Shafer Thompson Lang Ernest Carlson Mike Trier Chas Shafer Roy Busby B J Paul Hunter and Hunter L E Larson W D Booth James Prebyl Glenn G Hayes and more. Sows and Duroc Poland China Hampshire bred stock are featured with locations near Washington Haskins West Chester Keota and Winfield.
State treasurer’s office attaches predict inheritance taxes will yield about 1,000,000 dollars annually once collections stabilize. Mae Francis added to assist in touring counties to systematize work amid noted tendencies to overlook invisible securities.
A fragment from Boston Frense suggests a humorous saying about a razor losing temper and its writer’s irritation, reflecting a playful quip in a dated column.
Iowa county farm bureau resolutions push back on replacing township assessors with a county office. Hearings reveal weaknesses in the current system with county auditors listing numerous cases. The tax reform push is led by Senator Pitt and a six member commission including Van Alstine, Narey, Smith, Peters, and Hauge.
Studies abroad show many micro organisms endure liquid air temperature for six months preserving vitality though chemical processes halt. Such organisms occupy a third state between living and dead, not fitting ordinary definitions of life.
An aphoristic fragment quotes Confucius noting that the mightiest rivers are nurtured by leaves of pine trees, blending nature imagery with philosophical reflection.
Reported from Cannes that London and Paris are drafting a new Anglo French pact to form a broader European entente. It would bind England to aid France if Germany renews aggression within ten to fifteen years, with wide participation by Italy Poland Russia and possibly Belgium and Czechoslovakia.
The Commission of Animal Health changed its vaccination school timing to a calendar year, allowing earlier schools this winter or spring in Ames and Washington County. About 500 farmers earned permits at a recent Iowa State College session. another school is planned for Jan 30–Feb 3 with a specialist on Jan 18 for spraying organization. County agents will arrange meetings to form local spraying groups and improve orchard care, noting 666 trees sprayed four times in 1921 yielded a net gain of $9.01 per tree despite a tough fruit year.
E G Dickson a West Grove farmer filed a district court suit in Bloomfield seeking 100000 against ten Davis county prominent citizens. He cites false testimony and alleges unlawful conspiracy and damages to his good name. Defendants include H C Young J F H Cary John Colliver Moulton Harris Stone Yates and others. A prior May 1920 suit against over thirty locals ended in defense victory after twenty one hour jury deliberation.
Washington lawmakers discuss a proposed measure described as a far reaching censorship of the press. Senator Stanley of Kentucky says the bill would bar newspapers from publishing race track betting information as it moves through the senate judiciary committee.
Fire heavily damaged Louisville's historic Courier Journal office at Fourth and Liberty streets. Loss pegged around $300,000 after a rapid survey of owners and occupants. The report notes the building housed the newspaper for decades. Also reported: Matthew G Reynolds, former circuit judge and Missouri legislator, died in St. Louis at sixty six, survived by a widow, four daughters and two sons.
Frederick William Young general manager and secretary of the Lake Shippers' Clearance association which he organized in 1900 died at his Winnipeg home after a brief illness he was fifty nine years old He led the organization for nearly a quarter century.
A brief editorial contrasts optimism of diligent workers with the hollow fervor of noisy supporters. It lauds steady effort, cool judgment, and practical action over empty boasts. The piece emphasizes quiet perseverance as the true measure of progress.
The article notes that Lake Superior, the Victoria Nyanem, and Ireland are about the same size. It compares their geographical scales and highlights the surprising equivalence in surface area among these large bodies of water and land.
Police probe report a possible Chicago location for two Kingston children Tsabel Keifer nine and Roger Brown six who vanished after playing near the Kishwaukee river while hundreds search the river. In Danville a live baby raffle hoax prompts state inquiry with pig suspected.
Iowa reports 20 680 illiterates over ten years old down from 1 7 in 1910 to 1 1 percent in 1920. Des Moines has 1 395 illiterates and Polk county 1 720. Native born 8 275, foreign born 11 004. 1 283 are Negro. Rural 10 583 and urban 10 097 illiterates. Woodbury county 1 189. Linn 806. Cedar Rapids 573. Scott 683 with Davenport 51.
A prose reflection emphasizes that spoken words can be erased only by silence but deeds once done cannot be undone. It notes that thoughts elude the consequences that follow, quoting Henry W. Longfellow on the limits of remedy after action.
Two thirds of the people are unhappy as they fret about issues that do not affect them. The Itchisen Globe notes general discontent and suggests underlying anxiety in the community.
An Irish spectator exclaims astonishment at tall buildings as he eyes a dramatic city scene, comparing his reaction to Columbus discovering New York for the first time in a vivid, period voice.
An antique judicial motto asserts that reason governs law, calling the law the perfection of reason as stated by Sir Edward Coke. The quotation frames law as the rational backbone of governance and justice.
Senator Borah declares that Truman H Newberry should have a vacant seat due to corrupt Michigan election practices in 1908 and improper money use in the primary, asserting Newberry may bear responsibility for the committee's actions.
Rome issues an order through the foreign office banning Italian emigrants to the United States from traveling in non Italian vessels. Foreign companies may transport returning Italian passengers or nonemigrant travelers, but emigrants are confined to ships deemed suitable by the emigration commissioner.
The OCR lists per pound prices for fresh laid eggs cream hens leghorn varieties springs stagey and old roosters plus ducks geese and turkeys. Beef calf and horse hides priced per pound with a few item notes and unclear figures. It also mentions pigeons and a half price line with scattered decimals and letters.
Police believe two robbers shot William Richwire seventy four and his daughter in law Mrs. Clara Richwine thirty four in a residence here. Jewelry valued at 1100 dollars disappeared during the robbery. Richwire was an invalid and Richwine is his son and husband of the woman. He is in the automobile business in the city.
Chicago January 11 wholesale market reports spot prices for first quality eggs fell five cents ending at 24 to 25 cents per dozen with limited sales at 25 cents and few bids near 24 cents per dozen.
Market notice lists pay rates for fresh eggs at 20 cents per dozen and butterfat cream at 22 cents per pound. It states hens and other poultry prices per pound are to be announced, with several entries left blank. Beef, calf, and horse hide prices are also indicated but not specified.
Tabulated data from the Iowa Weather and Crop Service shows 1919 figures for ensilage and corn among other crops. Values indicate acreage and production with totals and notes by Agricultural Statistician Frank Pinney and Director Charles Reed.
A January 15 lesson surveys Elijah confronting Ahab and the people to decide who is God. It details the test between Baal and the Lord, Elijah’s sacrifice, and the ensuing rain as proof of Elijah’s prophetic authority and Israel’s repentance.
A biblical excerpt from Jeremiah chapter 22 emphasizes divine sovereignty over the sea. It describes God setting the sand as a boundary for the ocean with a perpetual decree, and states that waves cannot pass or prevail despite their roar.
A biblical proverb quote notes that when a man pleases the Lord his ways, even his enemies are at peace with him, reflecting a spiritual maxim of harmony and divine favor.
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