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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1920
Page
2
Des Moines forecast shows showers possible in upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys through midweek. Temperatures expected above normal with likely fair conditions in the latter part of the week.
Chicago market report shows estimated hog receipts 30,000 with holdover 8,363 and cattle 11,000. Prices for beef steers up to 16.85 for heavy weights, calves steady, hogs up to 15.85 top with various weight classes quoted. Sheep receipts 11,060, market slow with natives steady to strong and lambs, ewes, and culls priced across ranges. Receipts total 9,840 hogs 1,718 cattle 6,293 sheep 376 ships 4.
Market data shows July and September futures for wheat corn oats and fats with bid close figures from Chicago St Louis and Kansas City. Live stock estimates and cash prices list hogs cattle and sheep alongside numbered grain prices and sample grades for regional markets.
Shaver and Fry and Frank Friese announce their summer Spotted Poland China sale at East Side Garage Washington Iowa on Monday night July 21st. The event features Clawson Obena 3rd a $7,000 sire daughter and other notable stock. They will host a banquet at Dean's cafe before the sale, while Friese and Shaver oversee regional sales.
The Washington band gave a two hour lawn concert at the county home on Sunday afternoon for the guests benefit. Frank Shearer assisted in vocal solos and band members were transported in private autos arranged by the Inter Church committee. Visitors enjoyed the music and the event was supported by thanks to local gentlemen for transportation.
Nicholas Longworth jokingly urges a Republican platform plank to abolish the political handshake, presenting the idea in a lighthearted tone as a policy proposal.
The report outlines clothing furniture and other aid needs for the needy. Major and Mrs Sneath direct jail hospital street and house to house work from 101 N Marion Ave Concord MA. Census data and economic notes follow.
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa Jacob Ramge petitions for administration of the estate of William Ramge an absentee missing since about 1888 He states the family has searched without success and lists regal heirs if dead including John Ramge Louisa Keifer Dorothy Ramge Jacob Ramge Edith Leibrand Elsie Overstreet Geneva Sebring Ira H Stein Kate Schmidt Mary E Redlinger George Klett and Conrad F Klett The matter affects all named parties and those to whom it may concern
The district court in Washington County Iowa set a hearing for September 7 1920 at 2 PM on an application to appoint Jacob Ramee administrator of William Ramee estate and determine legal heirs. The estate includes undivided one third of real estate in Washington County described as northeast quarter section 29 township 76 north range 9 west, except railway right of way. Creditors and interested parties are notified to appear as required by law.
Dead animals removed free. Call us at our expense and our truck will call immediately.
Oildag combines Acheson Graphite in precise neutral oils to boost power and wear resistance. The manufacturer claims higher efficiency, reduced carbon buildup, less valve pitting, fewer spark plug smuts, and lower oil use with proper Oildag grade in engines.
The court will enter judgment and decree appointing the administrator as prayed if no timely defense is filed. Jacob Ramge by Livingston and Picher, attorneys, announces dates July 6 13 20 27 and August 3 10 17 24 for hearing or response.
Ottawa Ohio resident Mrs JoanN Penkey reports relief from serious female ailments after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes weakness and nervousness improving and urges others to try the medicine, noting confidential correspondence with the company for advice.
An advertisement extols S. S. S. as a blood purifier that cleanses the blood thoroughly to prevent disease. It urges readers to obtain free literature and medical advice from the Swift Specific Company Medical Dept in Atlanta, Georgia.
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