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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1921
Page
2
Markets show higher bid for better grades with soy and cattle active. Receipts today include 27 000 wheat 0 sales 9 000 hogs and 3 000 cattle with lambs at 25 to 50 higher. Chicago cash grain strength noted with wheat at 122 1 2 to 1 24 oats and corn mixed. livestock receipts 9 000 sheep 6 000 lambs and 7 000 hogs forecast for tomorrow.
A Des Moines discussion on student car use cites educators and clergymen condemning pupils driving to school. Experts from Teachers College and Deake University argue cars erode discipline and democracy, while rural districts see cars as practical transport.
A discussion among Iowa school superintendents reveals sharp views on allowing cars for rural pupil transport. Bixler of Emmetsburg and Blokaw of Waukon argue for limited use in small towns, Storm Lake’s Conking cautions against city reliance, while concerns about parental cooperation and moral dangers surface.
A Des Moines report from July 8 records mixed views on rolling hose among high school girls. One educator condemns it as immoral while others, including Agnes Winn of Seattle and a Harland Iowa man, argue it is acceptable or beneficial in moderation.
City officials of Evanston, the Chicago north shore suburb, regret a year of successful advertising that drew crowds away from local parks and beaches. Mayor Pearsons orders police to enforce a new rule banning cars without Evanston licenses from parking near beaches and downtown streets.
The forty ninth annual meeting of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be held in San Francisco from August 18 to 23. Federal Prohibition Commissioner Haynes will speak on Law Enforcement, with other national figures among the speakers.
Farm notes report the death of Royal Pathfinder a Duroc herd sire from Hanks and Bishop once valued at 75000. The International Swine Show champion had progeny in Washington County and Ernest Carlson’s herd boar is among his offspring.
Des Moines reports from the Iowa National Bank forecast higher farmer price returns despite ongoing harvests. The July trade forecast notes lower current prices to producers versus last year and two years ago, with wool stock increases and rising meat prices. It also cites improved building activity, rising railroad earnings, and a potential stabilization of wholesale prices about 10 to 15 percent above prewar levels.
R B Herrick secretary of the state horticultural society returns from a three week stint on his father R D Herrick’s Colorado ranch near Littleton. Floods washed a new river channel through the farm splitting it and ruining the house. A concrete bridge is needed to reach the isolated section. Despite destruction the family and neighbors plan to rebuild, noting the flood altered the land for the better and crops remain promising.
A report by Professor Bird T. Baldwin outlines a forthcoming study on child growth up to maturity. It notes girls show more advanced development than boys via wrist-bone differences and includes extensive measurements across infants to school children with race comparisons.
Despite persistent rain a good sized crowd gathered in Wellston for a local picnic. Organizers reported steady attendance and continued activities under shelter as families enjoyed games and food.
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