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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1923
Page
2
Chicago July 27 livestock totals show hog receipts 42 000 holdover 14 470 cattle receipts 4 000 to 13 000 beef steer and yearling prices 7 50 to 9 50 with early top 10 80. singing feeding cattle steady to dull. hogs 23 164 receipts with top 7 75 and wet pigs 6 75 to 7 10. sheep 13 000 with fat lambs 12 00 to 12 25 and wethers 7 50. futures tone mixed with grain again.
Ordinance 154 designates central district around Public Square Washington Iowa for limited parking. It defines permitted areas along curbs and center lines on Main Washington Marion and Iowa Avenues with rules for angle parking, distances from hydrants and intersections, and exceptions for loading emergencies and signs. Enforcement rests with the Mayor and police with penalties for violations and tampering and it takes effect after publication in 1923.
A dominant gorilla defends its family by attacking and killing a lion that intrudes into the troop area. The bold display underscores the gorilla’s protective role and territorial stance in the forest ecosystem.
Denver reports that catnip oil used with petroleum distillate lures wildcats to traps. The Biological Survey says 40 bobcats and two mountain lions have been trapped, with the program expanding after trials begun last November. May predatory kill totals reach 2,500 for the year, led by coyotes.
The excerpt reflects Mather praising God for universal creatures enjoying daily delights. He urges imitation of divine generosity by rejoicing in others prosperity rather than envying it, and to share in the good seen in neighbors and creation. The date noted is March 12, 1700.
The Selznick Company shows the thriller Reported Missing at the Fox tonight and Saturday starring Owen Moore with feats like a sea sled and hydro airplane race. The film blends shipwreck sea scenes and fast auto chases, with Tom Wilson providing comedy and Pauline Garon as a lovestruck heroine.
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa plaintiffs W N Teets Simeon E Teets Mary M Teets and others sue Chester Henry Ellen Ann Henry Howard M Holden John Bell Mary Bell William Teets Peter Bennett and numerous defendants and heirs over the real estate described as the east half of the southeast with unknown survivors and claimants referenced in the action. The plaintiffs seek relief regarding title and distribution of the estate and property.
A whimsical note describes a talking animal bug and a nonresponsive car engine joke. It mentions Arkan and a Thomas Cat in a playful旧 digressive tale.
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