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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1921

Page

2

Daily Market Reports from Chicago and Des Moines

Chicago and Des Moines market summaries show estimated receipts hogs 31,000 cattle 11,000 plus holds. hogs market active with prices 8.75 to 10.25 for various weights. Cattle include steer and heifer ranges from 4.60 to 9.15 with prime and common grades. sheep and lambs show lower fat lambs and mixed ewe values. Livestock futures and cash prices reflect a mixed day with steady to lower tone across segments.

Chicago Averin Licht Handyweicht Meadfem

Local Visitors Return Home After Summer Trips

Crawfordsville July 14 Mr and Mrs L 2B Nicola and sons and Mrs Durland returned to their Norfolk Nebraska home after a visit at J H Crooks. Mr and Mrs Earl Griffith came back from Cedar Falls where Mrs Griffith attended summer school at State Teacher College. Rev J F Barnett and daughter Miss Mary returned from Grinnell after several days visiting relatives.

Crawfordsville Nicola and Sons Durland Norfolk Nebr J. H. Crooks Earl Griffith Cedar Falla Griffith State Teacher’s College J. F. Barnett Mary Grinnell

Rethel Presbyterian Church Sunday Services Urged

Rethel Presbyterian church announces Sunday school and preaching services this Sabbath. All members are urged to attend.

Rethel Presbyterian Church

Quotable quips and pumps as rural shop talks roll on

A rough ledger of July orders and anecdotes from a hardware and machinery supplier. Entries note pump jacks purchased by buyers such as George W. Brown, Howard Fisher, MecCall Bros., J. C. Cannon, and Ralph R. Stewart, with prices ranging from 12.65 to 14.90. The piece mixes jokes about mine owners and oil wells with local sales, shop chatter, and names like Arlo Jones, John Goodwin, and Jim Rathmer.

Joe McCreedy Haskins John A. Stewart Joe John

Farm Bureau Pushes Readjustment of Freight Rates

The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation moves to lower railroad freight rates through a broad Midwest campaign. It urges cooperation of farmers, merchants, bankers, manufacturers and others to mobilize public sentiment and press for general rate reductions to revive business in the Middle West and nationwide. The resolution notes current rates confiscate value, hinder movement and hurt agriculture, commerce and industry.

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Des Moines Towa Middle West Federation United Action Oy Ail Interstate Commerce Commission Iowa Ferm Bureau Federation Farm Bureau Mid-West States

Cigarettes blamed for warehouse fire in St Paul

A fire at the National Furniture and Stove Company warehouse on 9906 Raymond avenue was caused by careless cigarette use. The blaze destroyed three quarters of the stock, with damage about 110000 dollars, largely insured, and threatened nearby factory buildings before firemen contained spread.

ST. Paul National Furniture and Stove Company Raymond Avenue A. F. Bond Bond

Corn Approaching a Critical Period in Heat Wave Conditions

Des Moines reports an intensely hot week with many 100 degree days. Corn tassels are emerging, ears show silking in parts, and a general rain is needed to insure pollination. Other crops suffer with oats weakened by heat and cabbage and potatoes hit hard by extreme temperatures.

Des Moines Charles D. Reed

Where There’s a Will in the Morning Routine

A compact reflection on starting each day with resolve to end with satisfaction. The piece emphasizes daily discipline as a path to personal achievement and contentment.

Local Poultry Prices List From Ib Springs Market

A brief poultry price listing shows hens, old roosters, turkeys, old toms, ducks and geese priced per pound at the Ib Springs market.

Saul’s Conversion in Acts 9 Forms Christian Faith

Lesson on Paul’s conversion from Saul’s zeal against Jesus to his new path in Christ. Key moments include Saul’s persecution, the heavenly vision, his blindness and fasting, Ananias’s mission and baptism, and Saul’s rapid transformation into a Christian witness before Gentiles and Israel.

Jesus Saul Paul Stephen Marto Damascus Ananias Apanine Israel

Devotional Reflections on Light Strength and Wealth

The piece quotes Rev. Andrew Murray and Amiel urging faith based renewal. It asserts God grants light and strength to fulfill His will and links spiritual poverty to true riches and honor.

Amb Rev Andrew Murray

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Daily Market Reports EK. W. Wagner O. Jows City 1. B .Hont, Maer Hei John A. Babcocke Commission U. 8 Yard Illanois Rethel Church THE MASON TRANSFER @ STORAGE CO Studebaker Corporation Chambers Clothes Shop George W. Brown Marion Township Fairbanks Howard Fisher Keota MecCall Bros Cedar Township John Hindall Be.rk. Norton Olle Geo. Wilson Charitie Brown Hector Dawson Columbus Junction W. S. Erwin J. C. Cannon Crawfordville Wyman O. B. Washington Boshart Noble John Horak John Cherry Democrat Ralph R. Stewart Homer Stephen Falk Motor Co Jim Rathmer Arlo Jones John Goodwin James Murphy Fred Cannon H. P. Wilson John Hindahl Brett Beenblossom Boyd Foster Journal’s Farm Department Poland Chinas Taylor & Taylor Iowa King Fieme Mutual R. L. Gibson W. S. Reister & Sons East Third St East Washington St McElhinney Drug CO Sherman Brothers Oildag John Striegel, Jr Harper, Iowa New York City Holland Tex Property Owners Federation, Inc Weil Bruns Seed Store Moodyeacher of English Bible Institute of Chicago Amiel
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