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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1922
Page
2
Hogs and cattle show mixed moves with average prices down from Tuesday and strong top ends. Beef steers and feeder classes vary by weight, while lambs and sheep open steady to strong with primes listed. Receipts today include hogs 8,000 cattle 9,000 sheep 14,004 and official totals show notable daily volumes.
Chicago July 25 The National Institute of Progressive Farming announced The 1922 business model to protect farmers from unnecessary purchases of tractors and power plants. Director Guy H. Hall said manufacturers pledged to ensure honest sales practices, with widespread guidance to retailers and agents nationwide. The pledge follows a broader push for honest advertising in newspapers over the past decade.
National League results show Chicago 6 Boston 3. New York 9 St Louis and Pittsburgh 5 Brooklyn 3. Cincinnati 1 Cleveland 11. Philadelphia 11. American League scores list Chicago 3 Boston 1. Cleveland 4 6 Piety 11. Detroit ?, Washington 5. St Louis ?, New York 0.
Knoxville officials plan summer reconstruction of the south square with larger buildings. Lafe S. Collins will build a three story brick block 80 feet square housing Citizens' National Bank and Collins Oil offices. Carl C. Gamble buys two west lots for a two story building and Dickerson and Savage announce a two story 20 by 80 foot structure for housekeeping rooms.
Des Moines Capital notes that Attorney General Ben Gibson will be temporary chairman of the Republican state convention and deliver the keynote speech. It praises his energy and calm judgment, asserts broad support across Iowa, and predicts no quarrel or discord in the event.
Forty nine Washington county farmers attended a July vaccination school led by Dr. J. S. Craft to earn permits to vaccinate hogs. The class included post mortems on pigs, examinations showing worm infections, and discussion of diseases like cholera. Results will be known in about three weeks and a fall session may be held if demand continues.
Washington reports the census bureau in Jersey City finds women marry earlier and divorce or widowed later, with 77.3 percent of men married after 45 versus 56.6 percent of women. The agency cites younger marriage as the reason for the disparity.
Postmaster J R Herron of Boone approves motor vehicle mail transport in the Boone to Moingona route after a railway strike limits engine use. Northwestern railway uses big Class E engines for the stub train, but lighter motors will supplement service as needed. Fred Brafford holds the contract to haul mails to Moingona by truck, ensuring residents receive mail when big engines are not available.
Fairfield July 26 Frank and Emile Emonin brothers held in connection with the sligging and drugging of the Palm family nine miles southwest of Fairfield Friday night were released from jail yesterday afternoon. No charge had been placed against them. Emile was arrested Saturday night and had been held incommunicado. Frank was arrested late yesterday afternoon and jailed while more evidence was sought. Conflicting stories spread about the case and other residents or strangers seen nearby. Emile Emonin Sr. was in Fairfield today claiming his sons innocent and saying they slept at home all night in the barn.
Eugene O'Brien stars as a refined English gentleman who emigrates to the Northwest. He navigates a rugged life in Canada meeting Jeane Driseaul played by Norma Shearer and becomes entangled in romance and adventure as the plot unfolds.
Henry "Smash" Hansen testified about orders to hire a gunman to kill rival leaders including Umdrella Mike Boyle, president of the electricians' union. Fred Mader and others on trial for complicity in the slayings of two police officers were cited as having schemed and justified past murders to suppress rivals.
Baltimore mourns Lieutenant Milton B. Mackall who spent three years in a hospital tub after a World War I wound. He was struck by a German sniper on October 16 1918 near No Man's Land, with spinal damage that led to paralysis and death after a long medical struggle.
In Berlin July 26 the former kaiser may testify under oath in a trial that could illuminate why Pilsroerck was dismissed. The case pits the ex ruler and his ally, the widow of Von Tchoettichek, against author Dr. Emil Ludwig over his play The Dismissal featuring Bismarek and the kaiser.
Berlin officials after a council of ministers declare the German government prepared to use all means to stop any attempt by Bavaria to secede. They dismiss fears of real danger but warn a madcap venture would be crushed.
Washington announces a new ruling that special delivery letters will not be sent out from any post office after eleven p m They will be delivered as soon as possible after seven o clock the next morning and not before.
A Des Moines Capital analysis critiques press claims of a political revolution driven by nominations like Brookhart in Iowa Beveridge Howell Pinechot and others. It argues presidents cannot and should not dictate all nominations and notes the press seeks strife for readership. The piece reflects on Harding’s role, past figures, and the idea that time brings new leaders who may reframe or indict the old guard.
In a domestic saying a husband’s worry is seen as foolish by his wife if he frets, yet if he shows no concern she deems him neglectful of his duties and responsibilities.
John W. Thomas of Wilmington Delaware says Tanlac relieved long standing stomach trouble nervousness and dizziness after repeated flu bouts and poor sleep. He reports restful sleep and renewed energy since taking three bottles. He endorses Tanlac as a great remedy sold by druggists.
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