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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1920
Page
2
Chicago market report lists estimated receipts for hogs cattle sheep and calves, with price ranges for beef and pork cuts and weights, plus official yesterday totals for receipts and shipments across hogs cattle sheep and calves. Market notes show opening strength and steady tone with varied weights and classes, including beef steers and veal calves, plus lambs and sheep pricing.
Market report from Beach Wickham Grain shows wheat opening and closing ranges, corn and oats shifting across July to December contracts. Futures at Milwaukee and St. Louis cash markets echo mixed grain activity with multiple grade listings and price points across wheat corn oats rye barley pork and meat futures.
Journal describes stiff demand for drafts and scarce supply. Deerr Carroll Horse Co says eastern buyers favor big draft horses for city hauling, with prices rising to eight hundred dollars a pair. Farmers struggle to breed replacements. new Iowa State Union agency aims to cut speculation and lower prices by direct buying.
The Agriculture Department notes 25 million cows on U S farms and in cities. Butter production declined in the first half of 1919 but rose slightly in early July due to better pasturage. Butter fat prices are up from last year while poultry receipts exceed last year. Fowl prices show little change, spring chickens rise in volume with falling prices, and egg quality and prices improve in larger markets and producing regions.
Iowa State College dairy experts warn that properly cooled milk and cream in sealed cans stay safe during thunderstorms. A cooling tank with circulating water protects creameries and can raise profits by stabilizing temperatures. Indirectly, storms sour cream if cooling is inadequate, as warm moist air reduces evaporation and keeps heat with the cream.
The Iowa State Union Incorporated, with a following in its own members, urges cooperative action to purchase stock. The notice calls for collective financial participation to strengthen the organization and support its ventures.
Chicago receipts record 41 cars of wheat, 137 cars of corn, 103 cars of oats, 11 cars of rye and 3 cars of barley with 2 to 2.25 percent rye and 2.18 to 2.23 percent.
National League results show Chicago 4 Philadelphia 2 New York 2 Cincinnati 1 Pittsburg 5 Brooklyn 2 Boston 6 St Louis 4 American League games list Chicago 2 Boston 1 New York 11 Cleveland 3 Washington 5 St Louis 4 Philadelphia 3 Detroit 1.
In Potterville Michigan on July 23 two hundred Eaton county farmers armed with guns and pitchforks scour the countryside seeking a man alleged to have killed thirteen year old Berice Heckos, daughter of farmer Charles Heckos.
Tom Mix appears in 2 Gold Coins a fast paced western drama at Fox Theatre next Tuesday William Fox presents the daredevil star in a double role as Bob Fleming and Bad Pat Duncan plot centers on oil stock swindle and a romance with the millionaire's daughter Mix captures villains and wins justice and a bride in a film packed with thrills supported by Margaret Loomis Sylvia Jocelyn Frank Whitson Bert Hadley and Rush and others
Harry Carey stars in A Gun Fightin Gentleman at the Graham theatre Friday and Saturday. Kathleen OConnor portrays Mary Merritt in the western tale about Cheyenne Harry Buford's pursuit, betrayal, and a dramatic rescue during a Wyoming ranch feud.
The Foster family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during their recent bereavement and for the flowers. Signed Leigh Foster, Mrs C J Foster, Mrs G L Foster and Children.
Des Moines July 25 In spite of unsettled business conditions and inability to cash grain and livestock deposits in state and savings banks under the state banking department rose 58 007 107 in the year ending June 39 1920. Compared with April second this year deposits declined 47 601 326 while loans and discounts fell 15 252 575 but rose 145 830 374 from June 30 1919. Bills payable and rediscounts up 7 645 489 versus April second and up 32 403 797 versus June 30 1919. Net bank reporting increased by five since April second and 26 since a year ago. Average reserve on June 30 1920 was 14.2 percent.
A mother takes her children to lent services while a brother longs to watch a popular movie actress. Frustrated, he attends church instead and blurts out a line about a sign reading No Children Allowed. The exchange captures a humorous clash between entertainment and devotion.
Washington July 23 Thomas J Spellacy of Hartford Conn is understood to have been selected as assistant secretary of the navy to succeed Franklin D Roosevelt when he retires about August 9 and to make the race as Democratic vice presidential candidate Spellacy has served terms in the Connecticut state senate and on the army liquidation commission in France He has been United States district attorney for Connecticut since 1915 and was a delegate to the Baltimore convention He was born at Hartford forty one years ago and graduated from Georgetown University
Gold is found in Sumatra the Celebes and Dutch Borneo in beach deposits tertiary gravel beds and vein deposits. In 1914 fifty eight concessions had been granted for prospecting and subservient working of gold and silver mines.
An advertisement extols S. S. S. as a long used blood remedy that reaches disease germs in the blood to relieve rheumatism. It promises free medical advice from the Swift Laboratory chief medical adviser in Atlanta.
New York July 23 Judge E H Gary expressed unusual optimism about business after observing rising labor efficiency in steel mills. He stated labor has finally realized its responsibility and believes the turn in the economy has begun.
In a wry remark Miss Cayenne notes that marriages for money breed complaints from those who feel they lost in the bargain, hinting at social tensions around wealth and marriage in the era. The line captures a satire of transactional unions and the cost to reputations.
A compact lesson outlines David’s path from exile to kingship over Judah and eventually Israel. It notes his obedience to God, mercy to Saul’s allies, and political tact in uniting tribes, framing his career as preparation for Christ’s future rule and the call to faithful, valiant allegiance.
A legend recounts the devil offering a reward for the best way to destroy a human soul. One suggested denying God, another denying immortality and truth in the Bible, but the winning idea warned against delaying good resolutions.
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