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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1923
Page
2
Hogs estimated receipts today 19000 holdover 942 cattle 9000 sheep 15000 market slow. Beef steers and butcher cattle varied by weight with prices per hundredweight shown. Lambs feeder and ewe figures listed with steady to strong tone and notable ranges. Official yesterday totals and shipments provided along with grain and corn tones.
A dense list of livestock and farm equipment sales with dates from Feb 2 to Feb 27 across multiple Iowa towns including Washington Keota Mt Pleasant Wellman and Crawfordsville. Entries cover Poland China hogs Duroc Jersey sows brood sows and mule sales plus public and closing out sales by numerous buyers and brokers.
A reflective note urging unity over factionalism and dogmatic divides. The message stresses collaboration to uplift the world and nourish souls through cooperation, ending with a call to join hands rather than split paths.
Glen G. Davis son of Mr and Mrs W Davis of 1407 North Second Avenue Fairfield is a sophomore on the Parsons college basketball squad. He starred at Washington High School and saw action in recent games including two field goals against St Ambrose in Davenport. Coach Glenn Devinne leads a improving Parsons team aiming for a top Iowa conference finish.
A boy of about six loses his dog Dickie who lay mortally wounded at home. A narrator counsels grief, prays with the child by Dickie s coffin, and consoles the boy as he entrusts the dog to his father and mother. The scene ends with a prayer and a quiet farewell.
Iowa State College experts promote the rag doll method replacement with a 70 to 75 degree test, stressing seed origin and mold-free materials. They also outline moving frozen earth root balls for trees during winter, plus hog cholera precautions and veterinary guidance on prevention versus cure.
Producers' organizations file a complaint with the Packers and Stockyards Administration against commission market agencies and livestock exchanges at major central markets alleging unjust, unreasonable, and discriminatory charges.
Ames Iowa January 22 Music of several sorts band glee club and quartets is planned for Farmers Week short course at Iowa State College January 29 to February 3 Mass meetings in the gymnasium each night will feature music by college organizations The college band of about 70 musicians led by Oscar Hawley will play for one or two of the meetings
Iowa State College will host a radio exhibit in its gym during short course week January 29 to February 3. The event by the electrical engineering department covers parts and prices, installation methods, and practical radio problems. The WO broadcasting station will be open for visitors during certain hours each day.
The nation shows ample carry over in poultry due to well stocked feeding stations. Chicago New York Boston and Philadelphia report January 11 1923 stock levels at 72 216 000 pounds and December 30 1922 at 61 654 000 pounds with a 14 562 000 pound increase in storage. Weather favors egg production though prices ease across large markets as market volume grows. Producers consider breed choices such as Plymouth Rocks Rhode Island Red Wyandottes and Orpingtons for next year.
A Birmingham Age Herald note quotes a hearth authority on the human belly and its lack of spare parts while acknowledging surgeons can perform wonders with the parts available.
A bachelor doubts women can do better than men yet proves himself wrong by noting a woman packing a trunk with skill and speed. The remark turns on a practical display of female competence contradicting a sexist assumption.
Miss Jessie Hodges of Roanoke Virginia says she can handle a hundred calls an hour and remains unfazed by the rush. Her bold statement reflects her steady composure and work ethic in a high demand environment.
Miss Jessie Hodges of Nounoke Virginia says four bottles of Taniae restored her appetite and strength after six weeks of flu and severe indigestion. She notes dramatic improvement and that two hundred calls per hour would not tire her. Taniac is sold by leading druggists. over 35 million bottles sold.
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