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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1922
Page
2
Daily market report shows hogs and cattle receipts and price ranges across weights, with feeders and fat cattle receiving steady to good demand. Illinois and St Louis figures included alongside official yesterday totals and cash grain quotes.
A Winthrop child observes waves crashing against the sea wall and explains to Ma that the wind lifts the breakers. The scene captures a simple coastal moment in a Boston Tran script.
Fragmentary Ber 1B clipping hints at a soccer score or game rundown. Names and precise events are unreadable, leaving only general mention of teams and a match brief.
An agricultural piece urges farmers to mill and blend alfalfa clover and oat meals on the farm to improve feed value. It promotes using tractor powered grinders recutters and on site production with cited prices on field fence and hog wire, stressing health and steady work.
One Fairbanks Morse grinder 8 inch buhr price and other listed grinders engines all used but in good condition. Letts grinder I H C grinder 3 hp I H C gasoline engine 835 1 1/2 hp Gray engine 15 hp portable engine 450. We will demonstrate.
The Forestry Extension Service warns of the powder post beetle damaging home grown timbers in Iowa barns. If untreated, timbers like hickory and ash will weaken and barns may need rebuilding within five years. creosote and kerosene treatments are advised between December and March to prevent further damage.
Mike Trier’s annual Duroc sow sale in Keota drew a crowded pavilion with bidders and ladies in attendance. Forty head averaged $68.60, top sow at $115.00 and lowest at $38.00, marking one of the region’s best price sales this season. Supreme Pathmarker, the Trier herd header, influenced strong bidding.
Dialogues reveal Professor Gabbleton’s elusive talk at a local club. Yancey Yaw mocks jokes while Gap Johnson from Rumpus Ridge asserts the hard truth from long marriage, warning a young man to heed experience.
A humorous exchange shows mistaken identities between Patsy O’Brien and Brady as a bridge encounter turns into a quirky name joke. Uncle Bill Picklestow notes women discussing politics while men share recipes at a recent family gathering.
A long list of livestock and farm equipment auctions dates from January 28 to February 24 across towns including Kalona Washington Washington County Columbus Junction Crawfordsville Brighton and Keota. Sows hogs dairy cattle and breeding stock plus registered Percheron horses are offered by multiple sellers such as Albert W Miller J M Wilson Benson Kephart and Mrs Bessie McCoy with sale sites at farmyards and sale pavilions. Many events specify close dates and herd types including Duroc Poland China Hereford Hampshire and Aberdeen Angus stock compilations.
The note recalls the first match in 1829 following the earlier creation of the sulphur match in 1820 with pioneering chemistry milestones and historical context.
Iowa banks under state control show a 1.6 percent rise in average reserve for the year ending December 31, 1921, with declines in bills payable and rediscounts offset by a net deposits drop. Total funds due depositors across savings banks, state banks, and trust companies amount to 52,158,530.64. Ten Iowa banks opened in 1921.
In a humorous exchange the cook is told to prepare the fowl to please a palate. Ocker notes the cook obeyed while leaving half the feathers. The Philadelphia Record and Michigan Gargoyle passages capture playful dialogue about candy and stubborn behavior.
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