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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1921
Page
2
An advertisement touts a Samson tractor with two and three mile plowing speeds and deep plow capacity, plus a 2 plow option for deeper work. It markets a 10 ft harrow, extension rims, and a four wheel load bearing farm vehicle. A manure spreader is described as low maintenance with direct drive and no gears. Demonstrations are urged before purchase.
In Chicago July 21 the live stock market shows improved meat distribution. Cattle rise 1 to 1.50 per cwt over three weeks as hog prices rebound and lambs command good returns. Declining retail meat costs curb demand, while cattle supply tightens with favorable yearling and stocker prospects.
Receipts list hogs 19 063 cattle 8 158 sheep 17 077 calves 2 304. Shipments show hogs 6 030 cattle 2 510 sheep 2 356 calves 169.
Mrs. K. D. Quinny of Shelbyville Missouri reports she was too weak to work but after eight boxes of Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Tablets she regained strength and now does housework poultry and garden. She says she has not taken medicine in three months and believes her ailment is cured.
Grinnell College endowment limit extended from July 1 to December 31, 1921. President Main appeals for faith and fundraising. about a quarter of a million dollars remains to be raised. Also notes cattle and hog market receipts and wholesale price activity from Chicago.
Lesson notes on Acts 9 covering Saul’s conversion in Damascus and early ministry. It highlights his rapid preaching, Jewish opposition, escape from enemies, and Barnabas’s support, plus his return to Jerusalem and fellowship with disciples.
A biblical verse from Deuteronomy 4 30 81 urges repentance during hard times. It promises God mercy and faithfulness if one heeds the Lord and follows His voice.
A short devotional excerpt urges worship and reverence to God as the faithful flock of his pasture. It cites Psalm 95 with emphasis on bowing, kneeling, and recognizing the Lord as supreme shepherd.
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