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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1926
Page
2
Hog receipts 27 000 with lower prices across weights and grades. Cattle receipts 14 000 with bids down and broader weakness on all but a few yearlings. Wheat corn oats and other grains listed with varied bid ranges across quality grades.
The report lists mixed futures for wheat corn oats rye and fats with May July and Sept contracts. Prices show May wheat at around 1.76 for old May contracts and July at 1.52 while corn and oats display modest shifts and fats show lard and ribs values with live cattle style figures.
A not overtly named drug claims to ease stomach liver and intestinal troubles by removing catarrhal mucus and reducing inflammation. The ad promotes Maya's remedy as harmless and effective, noting it relieves bloating and related ailments and is available at all druggists.
A Toledo market report lists Clover seed domestic at 19.50 cash, with monthly asks for January February and March at 15.65, and October at 15.50. Timothy seed cash and January at 3.80 asked and March at 3.85 asked.
Official live stock estimates issued for tomorrow show hogs at 44 000 head cattle 10 000 and sheep 14 000 in Chicago markets for the day ahead.
The John Jackson sale Tuesday drew a large crowd at the farm north of town. Automobiles and teams were parked and hitched, with the entire sale selling well. A team sold for 257.50, cows 85 to 95, corn 58 cents per bushel, and hogs the main money bringers. Duroc hogs sold well, fall shoats 10.60 to 16.25 per head, sows 45.00. Reed offered 16 Duroc sows averaging 40.00. Jackson was pleased with results and prices.
The text notes that the Welsh retain leek as a national emblem due to Celtic fondness for the leek, and references the leek as an important vegetable. It also mentions the Ancien Saxons calling gardens leac gar dens.
Kiwanis Magazine quotes that the world dislikes a flawless man and that flaws are needed to prevent advantage from a perfect figure. The piece reflects a philosophy on human imperfection and social perception.
Reading the Boston Transcript note, archaeologists report fishhooks found in Kish ruins may illuminate old fish tales. The remark hints origins of enduring stories told to the credulous.
Weather woes persist in Boston as heat affects residents with rheumatic discomfort. The Transcript notes rising complaints and advises practical relief measures for those suffering from rheumatism during the hot spell.
A Two-Horned Rhinoceros and an Indian Rhinoceros discuss hunting, future boys' attitudes toward wild animals, and the joy of photographing wildlife. They anticipate visitors smiling at them, and the two agree that new respect may come from peaceful, curiosity driven interest rather than killing.
A short dialogue shows a girl proposing strict behavior rules. She suggests scolding girls for looking unattractive and seating boys with girls or separating big boys, revealing a dated classroom control idea. Stray stories provide a glimpse of curious humor.
Secretary Work and Stephen T Mather announce plans to display nineteen U.S. national parks via motion pictures. In cooperation with film groups, 11 372 square miles will be available for filming with full preservation of scenery and wildlife, bringing Crater Lake Yellowstone and others to audiences who cannot travel.
Eastbound schedules show No 4 Golden State arrives 3 29 am and No 12 Express 1 18 am with multiple Lo Pass and Local trains. Western notes list Golden State Limited and various locals with arrival and departure times and daily patterns.
Lodges Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M regular meetings on the first Friday night each month with D W Dayton W M and Arthur Goodin Secretary. Cyrus Chapter No 13 R A M regular meetings on the second Friday night with C J Sloat H P and Arthur Goodin Secretary. Zeredatha Council No 21 R and SM regular meetings on the fourth Friday night with W T Carson I M and Arthur Goodin Recorder. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 KT regular meeting on the third Friday night with P J Wallace E C and Arthur Goodin Secretary. Washington Chapter No 98 OES regular meeting on the second Thursday night with Pearle Dickerson W M and Alice Rownd Secretary. Damascus Shrine No 10 W B of J regular meeting on the third Tuesday monthly at Masonic Temple rooms with Cecil Glasscock W H P and Sara Wadker Worthy Scribe. Amos Chapter De Molay regular meetings on the first and third Mondays with Max McCall M C and Harold Johnson Scribe. LO IO F Covenant Lodge No 01 meets every Tuesday evening at 7 30 in the IOOF Hall North Iowa Ave visiting members welcome Will Kos Noble Grand and Russell Goodin Secretary.
Brief quotation from Washington Star reflecting on wisdom and pretension in public discourse. The note comments on how people pretend to know more than they do and the value of genuine knowledge.
In old coal burning ships on the Davy crew endure 100 to 175 degree heat. Canned tomatoes are noted as cooling and nourishing food for the sailors during hard daily labor.
Market page lists prices for butterfat tests and fresh eyes per dozen, hens by weight, springs, old roosters, ducks and geese per pound, beef hides, and horse hides. Notable note excludes culled or crippled poultry. Prices vary by item and weight.
A sequence of sale dates listed for January and February in Iowa towns. Multiple auctions include Closing Out Sales and Public Sales in Keota Washington Crawfordsville Wellman Crawfordsville Wellston and nearby areas hosted by individuals such as Mike Trier John Jackson Howard Fisher Mrs Margaret Witting Cynthia Cain Jacob Hotle O H Palmer C L Tobin Ed Mikseh Israel Davis Estate and C O and C J Davis Ex.
A quip highlights a self mockery about a tiny flat. The joke hinges on the owner’s dog wagging its tail up and down rather than sideways, prompting amused commentary from Answers.
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