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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1920
Page
2
Market data shows hogs Cago July prices with gains to 15 above yesterday, top 16.25, various weights from light to heavy cars. Cattle receipts 8,000 with heavy steers dull, calves strong, heifers and cows mixed, hogs heavy demand, sheep steady to strong with lambs and feeders. Official yesterday receipts and shipments list hogs 27,062 cattle 10,246 sheep 10,143 calves 4,028.
Market summaries list bids from Milwaukee Kansas City and St Louis for corn oats rye and barley with receipts by grain in multiple cities. Livestock and oats markets noted as rising on short covering followed by selling pressure. Weather and forecasts project generally fair conditions with slight temperature changes across the district.
The notes cover July 20 sale dates by Taylor and Taylor at What Cheer Iowa with a carload of cattle to Magdefrau Bros Wayland at about 1180 pounds per head with prices of 13.50 per hundred and another shipment to Chicago at 15.00 per hundred. It notes additional hog sales by J H Witting and J J Wittmer, wheat patches nearing harvest, rain easing crops, and ample hay. It adds Sac county shows more automobiles than bath tubs on farms and offers horse care tips for hot weather plus advice on naming farms and modern advertising methods such as signs and letterheads. It previews Scrub Cows entering high society at the National Dairy Show in Chicago with USDA cooperation to improve low-grade herds through pure-bred sires.
Trade reviewers lavish praise for J Parker Read Jr to present Louise Glaum in Sex a lavish epic in luxury with a big star performance. Wid’s Daily and Moving Picture World laud originality and spectacle while New York reviews stress Glaum’s versatility and the film’s dramatic arc with a strong retribution theme. Showing next Tuesday and Wednesday.
A garbled Dallas News line notes a girl altering complexion to resemble a salmon balad with uneven phrasing. The fragment offers no clear incident, names, dates, or context to expand into a full item.
Regular monthly meeting of the Farmers Union will be held in Washington at Woodman Hall Wednesday afternoon July 14 at two o clock All locals be represented William Sutherland President I B Rabenold Secretary Treasurer 2313
Philadelphia July 8 report notes dress goods producers foresee a price drop next year due to lower raw wool and ample woolen supply. Labor costs remain uncertain as manufacturers push conservative stocks, while retailers hesitate on seasonal purchases amid uncertain public demand.
In Dubuque on July 9 a 5 year old boy William Benson went missing from a house where his mother and sister slept. He reportedly fell into a water tank while playing with a toy boat and drowned. A search found the body after an unsuccessful fruitless search of the premises.
Salt Lake City July 9 The National Education Association commission on the emergency in education urges teachers not to affiliate with religious political or economic groups in a report read by George D Strayer of Columbia University The draft supports the Smith Towner bill creating a cabinet department of education and cites a $1800 annual salary as necessary for independence The meeting also features a remark about Miss Margaret Haley and a designation of Susan Dorsey as a soap box orator
Local ad offers free removal of dead animals with contact and prompt service. The notice indicates the provider will handle disposal at no cost and promises immediate action through a dedicated truck. Call details are referenced but not specified.
Oildag is described as a blended product using Acheson Graphite in neutral oils. The ad claims the correct grade increases power and prevents wear, reduces carbon deposits and fuel consumption, cuts oil use, and limits valve pitting and spark plug fouling, offering twice the car service before overhaul.
The lesson centers on the friendship between Jonathan and David. Jonathan, heir to the throne, assists David by giving up his royal rights and defending him against Saul. Their bond endures through danger, oath renewal, and mutual blessing, illustrating that true friendship includes selflessness, warning, and faith in God.
A compact meditation on sustaining positive impulses by turning them into concrete actions. The piece urges consistent practice and small steps to convert good intentions into lasting impact through daily routines and visible results.
The line celebrates life's grandeur and the noble ambition to do the impossible. It frames Ife as a place of exalted purpose where bold deeds define a community. The text anchors achievement to cultural pride and personal resolve in a poetic, aspirational tone.
A reflective note on unseen grief and hidden costs. The statement suggests that the most significant losses are those not readily observed, urging awareness of quiet sacrifices and invisible damages that accumulate beyond public notice.
A reflective aphorism on wealth and mindset noted as a maxim about personal wealth arising from one's mental state rather than external circumstance. It emphasizes inner perspective shaping perceptions of richness and poverty.
A brief note on how character strengthens as purpose deepens, highlighting inner resolve, moral choices, and steady commitment guiding actions toward meaningful goals. The piece reflects on personal development rooted in clear intent and disciplined effort.
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