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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1924
Page
2
Daily Market Reports from Chicago shows the department of agriculture bureau estimating tomorrow's hogs at 32000 head, cattle 7000, and sheep 13000.
A humorous tale recounts Big Bill, a loyal worker who saves most of his wages for his wife while fearing her sharp tongue. When his wife Mrs Farrel returns home, her sharp criticisms reveal the couple’s strained dynamic and his desire for a calmer life.
Wheat prices hold steady with No 2 red at 1.17 percent and No 1 hard between 1.18 and 1.24. Corn shows mixed grades from 98 to 1.00 percent, with sample grades 92 to 96. Lard quoted at 10.80.
Potatoes show weak receipts with 76 new cars in Chicago. Nationwide shipments total 340 new and 13 old. Bliss Triumphs sell at 2.15 to 3.15 with 1.90 decay. Alabama Arkansas Oklahoma shipments down. North Carolina barrel cobblers bring 3.75 to 4.00, Virginia barrel cobblers sell slowly at 4.25.
Charles Jones stars in William Fox version of Not a Drum Was Heard by Ben Ames Williams. Betty Bouton gives a strong western heroine role. Director William Wellman captures plains atmosphere. supporting cast Frank Campeau Rhody Hathaway Al Freemont William Scott Micky McBain deliver notable work. The film blends romance friendship and moral amid continuous action.
Berlin reports that Manfred Wronker-Flctow of the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany says over 90 percent of German mortgages were cleared or paid in paper marks during inflation. He notes this benefits lenders at the cost of investors and that foreigners purchased real estate after the 1918 revolution as owners faced losses to protect tenants.
Gene Sarazen, American champion, led after day one with 144 at La Boulie France. He collapsed in the third round, shooting 88 for a 232 total, ending his hopes in the French Open.
Miss Adele M. Emin of Providence earns the state’s first certified public accountant designation. Her achievement marks a milestone for Rhode Island women in the accounting profession.
Ames Iowa July 2 army worm infestation widespread in eastern half of Iowa with calls for help from about twenty counties. Iowa State College entomology team advises plowing furrows spraying holes with kerosene, using poison bait of wheat bran Paris green molasses and water, and planting soybeans as emergency crop where corn failed. Dr. Drake notes containment possible with timely action and county agent assistance.
Wimbledon reports Suzanne Lenglen withdraws from competition due to illness after defeating Elizabeth Ryan. Helen Wills advances to the final by beating Phyllis Satterthwaite, while American and British players reach men and women doubles semifinals and other singles results unfold.
The article notes Sudan grass yields heavy good quality hay when planted as late as July 25. Buckwheat is highlighted as the main grass crop likely to yield a good return and can be planted as late as mid July.
A shopper tells a merchant they saw the ad in the Journal and uses the quote to prompt attention. The note highlights the role of local paper advertising in customer outreach.
The Iowa pig survey 1924 reports an 11 percent drop from 1923 in spring pig crop and an 18 percent fall in brood sows farrowing. The average pigs per litter is 4.9. Regional reductions vary from 13 to 25 percent. Sixty six percent of hogs are under six months old. gilts account for 73 percent of sows farrowed.
The ad recounts a sister saved from gall bladder surgery by Mayr's Wonderful Remedy after physicians doubted her, claiming she improved in three weeks and walked to church. It touts an inexpensive catarrh and mucus remover claiming to ease stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis with a money back guarantee. Lemmon's Pharmacy and Druggists everywhere advertise.
British aviator Stuart MacLaren lands at Pagoda anchorage Foo Choo China arriving during his flight around the world. He reached Foo Choo on July 2 and continues his circumnavigation.
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