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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1911
Page
2
Rural news recalls visits and travels across Winfield Wellman Dublin and surrounding areas. Socials include a 5th wedding anniversary at the McAvoy home and a large cream social raising funds. Local deaths, illnesses, and weather impacts are noted along with multiple visits to and from Washington Waxahachie and Iowa locales.
In Iowa City a female trapeze performer in the Barnum Hailey show slipped from a 30 foot drop Saturday evening and survived with a sprained ankle and severe bruises. She fell as trained and was cared for by staff after being escorted from the tent. rumors of her death were unfounded.
A bold classified style call invites readers to try a new earning scheme promising constant pay. The ad emphasizes immediacy and return for participants, aiming to attract interest from passersby.
Local notes record Mennonite mission children treated locally for three weeks, officer elections at Laval Temperance Legion, family visits, medical and travel updates, and a funeral. Mentions include Julius Miller on land interests in Montana, Dr. Floyd Weidlein at a national osteopathic convention, and a July wedding in Washington.
A Parisian newspaper held a popular vote on the question Are you in favor of the death penalty The results show three to one in favor of Yes.
This mornings report from Chicago notes estimated receipts of 16 000 with 3 926 left over from yesterday. Market prospects are steady near yesterday's average with light mixed packers trading around 6 206 RS and heavy shipping grades 6 054 6 20. Cattle receipts total 4 000 with steady prospects while sheep receipts reach 15 000 with markets steady.
Chicago prices and receipts for July 2 1911 show strong to higher demand. Bulk and lighter cattle ranges are listed with specific figures for bleeds, beef, and sheep categories. Estimated receipts, shipments, and tomorrow projections accompany the daily market notes.
Listings show prevailing prices for hay oats straw flour bran shorts and corn meal on the Washington City market with quantities and per unit costs. REISTER & SON provide the quotations.
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