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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1921
Page
2
Daily market reports from Chicago flesh out hogs and cattle receipts and prices with holdovers and bid ranges. Also included are official yesterday figures, grain cash closes, and nearby corn oats wheat and other grain prices across several exchange points.
Des Moines Jan 27 Intimation that Iowa will appeal to the state supreme court to block the 3.6 cents per mile passenger fare by railroads was issued after a conference of Attorney General Gibson with house and senate railroad committees. The state is enjoined from stopping collection after February first. The court already has similar cases and officials hope for a ruling against the Interstate Commerce Commission, restoring fare regulation to the legislature.
Seriously injured late yesterday afternoon when their automobile was struck by a westbound Rock Island passenger train. The party from Attilissa, Iowa, drove a heavily curtained car and did not see the train until almost on the crossing. The injured were rushed to Iowa City.
A fragment quotes Burke warning that wealth should not control people as material riches bind them to the enemy, claiming true wealth comes with freedom while being commanded by money leads to poverty.
A humorous note suggests lasting harmony in marriage depends on aligning family sleep schedules as parents and baby grow tired together. The quip highlights daily routine dynamics in domestic life.
Poland China breeding leaders P J Welsh and John Wagner prepare a two man sow sale on Saturday with strong expected representation. E J Paul dates a winter Spotted Poland sale for February 1 at East End Garage and Dayton Am long Oldfield plan February 18 sale at West Chester. Iowa patrol costs 123 per mile and total maintenance for 6,619 miles 1 593 654 13. Town farm leases favor stock share plans per farm management study contrasting cash leases and share leases. Notice filed in court to quiet title on Washington County real estate with March 7 1924 term.
Advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine claiming to boost the system and cleanse the blood to prevent colds and acute or chronic catarrh. It asserts internal action on mucous surfaces and offers testimonials and a $10 guarantee if it fails.
The Volunteer Rescue Army formerly the Slum Army requests clothing shoes hats and similar items for distribution. All work is charity. Individuals in need may call 417 Green or visit 4298 Third Ave Major and Mrs Sneath are officers in charge.
In the Washington County District Court a notice lists mis-spelled and inconsistent names including Oliver Clemons Jane Sharp and Oliver Clem as %. The fragmentary OCR suggests a docket entry or caption with several variations of a party name.
Jan 22 ad notes Jungers range purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hesseltine with delivery March 1. A power corn shelter with self feeder and 10 ft wagon box elevator ordered by Charlie Preby. slicer priced 88.50 with 75 to 150 bushels per hour capacity. A double tub automatic power washer listed at 88.00 after 88.75 tag. Urges readers to act promptly.
In Washington city within Washington County an entry of judgment or decree is to be entered against you. Livingston and Richer attorneys represent the plaintiff with filings dated January 27 and February 3 10 17.
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