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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1920

Page

2

Market Report Hogs Cattle Sheep Receipts

Chicago July 19 hogs and cattle receipts and prices show steady to firm demand with top hogs at 16.45 and varied weights across classes. Cattle and sheep markets display mixed activity with beef steers and feeders ranging in the 10.75 to 17.10 for larger weights and lambs up to 16.50, receipts totaling 5396 hogs 1388 cattle 11425 sheep 211. Washington Lodge of Moose who

Chicago Washington Lodge of Moose Provisions Park Mangfield New Territory

Spotted Poland China Sale Listings in Iowa Auction

July 20 sale at What Cheer by Taylor and Taylor features Spotted Poland China pigs. July 21 sale by Shaver Fry and Freese in Washington lists more Spotted Poland China stock. Auction details show farm department notices in journal records.

Taylor & Taylor What Cheer Iowa Poland Shaver Fry & Freese Washington China Statler Marner Kelso William McKinley Spotted Bill Washington County

Grain futures close with mixed cash and Chicago action

Beach Wickham Grain notes Chicago cash and futures activity with corn steady to higher and oats mixed. Peoria cash corn gains 1 to 2 cents with various yellow and white corn grades quoted, while wheat and rye show scattered declines and premiums across cash and futures markets.

Chicago Peoria

What did Cox and Wilson agree on in foreign policy

In Marion Ohio on July 19 Senator Warren Harding pressed Gov James Cox for concrete evidence of which Wilson era commitments Cox supports He questioned whether Cox backs Article 10 and the League of Nations and whether he would ratify the treaty without essential changes He urged disclosure of any pledged international obligations.

Marion Warren Harding James M. Cox Wilson League of Nations Harding Cox White House Gov. Cox Democratic Party Asume Armenia Addriatic Italy Thrace Bulgaria Greece Britain

It Works Both Ways Be Happy and You Will Be Good

A brief Albany Journal note emphasizes a positive mindset as the path to well being. The item encourages happiness as a practical approach to personal improvement and social harmony.

Albany Journal

Girl injured by airship blade in Glidden event

Miss Mildred Foxworthy aged 18 was struck on the head by a whirling airplane propeller after stepping from a ride in Glidden on Saturday morning. Elmer Johnson of Albert City had piloted the craft. Foxworthy was unconscious briefly and sent to hospital. No blame was found on the aviator.

Glidden Mildred Foxworthy

Socrates on Government by Bolingroke

A quotation notes Socrates saying no man starts a trade without study yet all presume fit for governing. The reflection contrasts humble crafts with the claim to political mastery, attributed to Bolingroke.

Socrates

Iowa Roads Only in Fair Condition

Des Moines July 19 Frequent rains earlier in the week have left many Iowa roads muddy The weather bureau highway report notes fair to drying conditions mid week allowing dragging The poorest roads are those between Des Moines and northern parts of the state The Jefferson highway ranges from fair to rough with a rough stretch between Hubbard and Zearing and a detour around paving Des Moines to Ankeny The Wilson highway is passable to Ankeny but not recommended River to River road is fair to good with bad spots near Adel and from Des Moines to Jasper county line

Des Moines Weather Bureau Hubbard Zearing Ankeny Adel Jasper County

Flowers and Bulbs Beget Fun at Belk Home Club Visit

A Mother's Club gathering at Mrs. F. O. Belk’s home drew an unusually large turnout with all but one member present. After a Flowers and Bulbs program each member named a favorite bloom, followed by socializing and lunch served by the hostess and Mrs. L. A. Jones. Guest Mrs. Guy Mallory from Oklahoma, visiting Roy Mallory, attended with her daughter Darleen.

F. O. Belknap Mother's Club L. A. Jones Guy Mallory Oklahoma Roy Mallory Darleen

Idealism in Our Inheritance Quote by Bliss Perry

A compact quotation asserts that idealism remains an integral part of our inheritance. The line highlights the enduring value of principled thinking passed through generations.

Bliss Perry

How Bridal Veil Originated and Its Early Use

The bridal veil traces to ancient marriage rites with a square cloth over the couple to hide the bride’s blushes. It was also used to protect a widow during marriage customs and ceremonies.

Redundant Nomenclature in Women’s Garments

Ohio State Journal notes that women describe clothing with many terms such as slipover night gowns. The writer mocks the idea that if styles change they would call them step in pants and similar phrases.

Ohio State Journal

Produce price list from a historical market ad

A compact listing shows day’s produce prices including cream butter fattest eggs per dozen hens roosters and spring ducks priced per pound with minor fractions noted as Ite 20 cents. The fragment indicates a marketplace notice with specific goods and prices.

Clear Skin Promise With Zemo Remedy Ad

An old advertisement touts Zemo as a cure for eczema, skin blemishes, blackheads, blotches, and ringworm. Priced at 35 cents for a standard bottle and one dollar for an extra large bottle, it claims easy application, non staining, and dependable antiseptic action from The E. W. Rose Co. of Cleveland Ohio.

Zemo E. W. Rose Co Cleveland, O

Many a Pretty Face Spoiled by Pimples

An advice ad urges readers with skin disease to avoid local remedies and begin S. S. S. Treatment. It claims the trouble lies in the blood and offers free guidance from the Swift Specific Co. chief medical adviser after readers write with their case history.

Swift Specific Co Swift Laboratory Atlanta

A Letter for Women Garnett Kansas Testimony

Mrs A E Smay of Garnett Kansas writes that after a nervous breakdown following her first childbirth she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes severe fatigue and pelvic pain, notes relief after two doses and full recovery after five bottles, and says she later had more children without health issues and recommends the medicine widely.

Garnett Kas Lydia E. Pinkham M . Meee A E. Smay Kansas

The Red Plague insurance service company note

A fragmented OCR reads as a reference to The Red Plague, described as an insurance company or service corporation, with unclear details and stray characters. The readable portion points to a corporate entity name without verifiable actions, dates, or locations.

Insurance Company Ee Eee Dine Ee

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Market Report Journal’s Farm Department Close OF Grain Futures Beach Wickham Grain CO Morrison Washington, Iowa J. D. Haynes Journal Ames Iowa State College W. H. Render Iowa Farm Bureau Federation C. W. Hunt Kent Hunt Hunt Federation Towa Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station Senator Harding Girl Mothers Club Meeting Mutual Cream Station Colenso W. S. Reister & Sons Call Central Lemley Reduction CO Oildag John Striegel Jr Harper, Iowa Carlson Mutual 91 Chichester Property Owners Federation, Inc Fry & Friese Sale Dean’s Cafe Kalona, Iowa
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