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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1913
Page
2
Estimated receipts reach 23,000 with 3,406 left over from yesterday. Market prospects lean higher than yesterday’s average. Light hogs trade 7.40 to 7.65, mixed hogs 7.35 to 7.67, heavy shipping grades 7.15 to 7.70, rough hogs 7.15 to 7.35.
Chicago traders hear mixed hog and cattle price moves with steady to higher hog values and slow steady cattle demand. Receipts for hogs and cattle listed alongside price ranges for light mixed and porkers, with sheep and lamb values noted for the Chicago market.
Chicago on January 21 reports hog receipts at zero dollars with prices weak to five cents lower than yesterday. Hogs show bulk 7.00 to 7.60, light 7.23 to 7.57, mixed 7.30 to 7.60, heavy 7.15 to 7.62, rough heavy 7.10 to 7.25. Cattle are slow and weak while sheep and lambs rise 10 to 15.
A roundup of daily notes from various county districts, highlighting local events, visits, gatherings, and community updates. Residents share small milestones, announcements, and ongoing efforts shaping neighborhood life.
New Haven Iowa January 20 1913 an oyster supper will be held at the New Haven church on Saturday evening January 25 with all invited Mrs Blickensderfer and daughter Susan visited Bert Dunbar Tuesday several residents traveled to Chicago and Washington on various errands including A J Robertson Frank Smith and Cora Snyder with many local visits and family gatherings across the week
In Havre a series of brief items lists visits and small errands. Frank Bradford from Washington saw ed wood in the area recently. Mrs. Ode Ferguson visited relatives in Winfield. Will McBride shelled corn for Harry Maxwell. The Benson family and their sons Cloyce and Ross visited Will Easter. Harrison Alliman and Hazel Caldwell wed, prompting Illinois relatives to return home. Various residents report haying, logging, and hauling activities, plus cattle shipments and farm chores around Washington and nearby farms.
Lily, raised after returning from India, sees snow for the first time through Grandpa and Grandma. The story contrasts tropical warmth with gray skies and a snowy landscape. Lily learns to make snowballs and snowmen, then prefers her warm memories over snow in India.
Noble community items include two weddings at Rev Musselman’s Eicher church with Graber Widmer and Wittmer unions, early housekeeping plans north of Noble, and a broad round of visiting friends. Also listed are farm sales, trades, and travel, with Will Nickolaus buying a 160 acre farm and Hauenstein closing stock and implements sale January 28.
Kalona reports J K Mehaffey and wife in Iowa City as of Saturday. Rosa Snyder and Minnie and Elsie Snider visited Muscatine on Monday. Ernest Knox, staying with the A J Rogers family, returned to Nebraska Monday. Dr Fladness hosted a Mason City brother Monday. Mr and Mrs John Stutzman and Yost Stutzman spent Saturday in Iowa OMY. T D Adams of Weilman was in the area.
Crawfordsville reports include visits by Roy and Mrs. Stewart to Washington for Sabbath, J T Anderson and Frank McCoy in town, Miss Accie Clapper guest at P L Huber home, Mrs W E N Wilson’s Davenport arrival, Nash moving to Wonderly farm, Lee Shaffer returning to Washington, and two divisions of girls in domestic science lessons. Invitations printed for a Merry Cooking Girls tea. Rhea and Keller grocery renamed Rhea and Co after Max Keller sale. Several locals, including Sterling White, Mrs. Robertson, Mrs. Holmes, and Rev Nichol, travel or preach. funeral of Mrs. J H McCleary held at Presbyterian church.
Pallbearers named for Mrs J H McCleary include sons Lee John and Robert McCleary and grandsons Charles and Bruce McCleary along with nephew Jese McCoy. Relatives from Crawfordsville Washington Haskins Mesa and other towns visit and travel for services and greetings.
The Court of Honor will hold a social Friday evening, January 24, with music and light refreshments. Members and a limited number of friends are invited. The first division of the Boy Scouts of the Methodist church meets Thursday at seven in the YMCA office. The Presbyterian boys meet there Friday at seven. The second division of the Methodist Scouts meets Saturday at ten.
The second semester started with large attendance in the high school and grammar buildings. New students found places, last half year students returned, and teachers report bright prospects. Examinations last week showed fewer failures, especially among freshmen, with report cards now including semester credits. The graduating class stands at forty, with eleven boys and twenty nine girls, subject to change before graduation. Paul MacEachron named physical director, steering school athletics and developing a systematic program. An athletic league formed at the McKee school, with expansion planned to ward schools.
Gov. Woodrow Wilson outlines a sweeping program of corporate law changes with seven bills. The measures target monopolies, price fixing, and restraints on trade, with penalties up to three years in jail and $1,000 fines. They require fair valuations, ban holding and merged companies abusing stock, and demand Public Utility Commission consent for mergers.
The Miles Bradford 120 acre farm in Marion township four miles south of Washington is for sale to settle the estate. Must be sold at once. For particulars see J T Matthews Referee or Brookbart Bros Attorneys 28913.
John P. White of Oskaloosa Iowa won re election as president of the United Mine Workers of America defeating A Bradley of Mount Olive Illinois by 95668 votes. The canvassing committee completed its work and announced the result.
A notice states the signer, H Tollenaar &R, disclaims responsibility for any debts incurred by family after January 21, 1913. The brief entry records a personal stance with no further details.
Mexico City residents fear a volcanic eruption has caused widespread destruction with many business houses damaged and heavy damage across the capital. Officials have issued warnings and the public is urged to seek safety as the crisis unfolds.
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