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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1919
Page
7
U S Dominates In Swine Production In Wellman Iowa
Wellman business men enjoyed a fishing trip with a fine lunch. The town buzzes with activity as residents report new fall hats at the millinery, visits to Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, and community events. A public notice highlights hog production methods focusing on disease eradication, sanitation, feeding, slaughter, and genetics. Farrowing pigs in the North by October 1 and raising two litters yearly from mature sows are emphasized as key steps for better pork production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Eardley Bell Jr
Brighton
Des Moines
Mable Hicks
Cedar Rapids
Finley Hicks
Frank
Jake Hicks
Glenn Moothart
Keota
Bardley Bell Jr
T. D. Adams
Iowa City
Wellman Millinery
Jim Aggson
Iowa
Everette Lewis
Aline Shiller
Marcia Hillin
Kathleen
Max Coffey
West Chester
Coffey
Jal. Coffey
J. B. Coffey
George Lisvey
Rs. Bowers
F. C. Bhroder
Main
Clark Streets
Bima Tooth
Ipton
Wm. Nesmith
J. G. Whittle
Muscatine
Ollette Setler
Cody
Neb
Christ Boer
Chas Rowe
Sigourney
John P. Miller
Topeka
Kansas
J. L. Sigman
Maryland
Marion Smith
Burrel Foster
Joe Wherle
Burrel
West Liberty
I. N. Carr
de Yoe
Keola
M. i
Crossett
John Klockenteger
Girl Scouts
Ellen O'Flaherty
M. D. Crown of
Kalona
Dr. Miller
Mr. Brown
Washington County
E. T. Cassel
Madrin
Carl Anderson
Camp Dodge
Mr. Anderson
Mrs. Mathers
Cecil
Tom O'Flaherty
Pork production data and housing under favorable care
States and Northern States report on feeding and breeding experiments with prompt publication of results. Compilation covers statistics and meat inspection data on number weight dressed percentage and other useful information regarding pork production and consumption.
General Lincoln Retires As Boles Named Tactics Professor
Ames July 28 The appointment of Lieut. Col. J. R. Boles as professor of military tactics at Iowa State College has been confirmed. He succeeds Brig. Gen. J. R. Lincoln who remains in instructional work. Boles served overseas and in the U S Cavalry and Field Artillery before joining the Ames military department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boles
Culver Military Academy
Michigan Agricultural College
Arkansas National Guard
U8. Cavalry
Ames
Military Department
Conservation Conference in McGregor Seeks Regional Parks
The four northern Mississippi Valley states Iowa Illinois Minnesota and Wisconsin discuss forest water and moisture conservation. Governor Harding presides and Dr J A Lee of Iowa outlines water movement, with W E Barber of Wisconsin and Dr H C Cowles of Chicago proposing a Lake Michigan sand dune park. Minnesota delegates W T Cox and Dr R Tierney explain regional parks and forest reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M'Gregor
Mississippi Valley
Iowa
Ilinois
Minnesota
Wisconsin
W. L. Harding
Town
J. A. Lee
W. E. Barber
Wisconsin Conservation Commission
Lake Michigan
H. C. Cowles
University of Chicago
McGregor
Prairie de Chien
Wis
W. T. Cox
Dr. R. Tierney
High paving bid sparks explanation in Iowa contract
Des Moines reports Linn county awarded a paving contract under the new Iowa highways law drew scrutiny as bids reached the astonishing figure of 11 cents per square yard. The commission says the Cedar Rapids to Marion route will use bituminous filled brick, the costliest material, with a $2.96 per yard bid on concrete paving cited as reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Linn County
Iowa
Highway Commission
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Water spray cleans logs before milling to protect saws
Sawmill workers spray logs with jets of water to remove rock and gravel before cutting. The procedure aims to prevent damage to circular saw blades and reduce danger to workers.
Iowa Farm Lands Worth Ten Billion
Des Moines July 25 Ten billion dollars is the estimated market value of Iowa farm lands based on township assessors reports compiled by the state treasurer. The report lists a total assessed value of 3.197 billion and an average per acre of 69.34 dollars, far below current market prices of 200 to 500 dollars per acre. Tax on land is about 1.73 cents per acre, while analysts note it would take 600 million dollars in crops each year to cover six percent interest on the land value. Also highlighted are potential per capita gains if land were evenly distributed, and Iowa livestock valued at 236.6 million with 467.9 million in money and credits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Tis
Iown
Iowa Land
Iowa
Webster City Forms Aerial Transportation Company
Webster City forms the Webster City Aerial Transportation Company to buy an army Curtiss plane in Dallas for city advertising and commercial transport. The 25 000 capital corporation lists E J Johnson W B Roods H M Sparboe S S Parkhurst M R Mason B W Wilson and Martin Hirt as founders with several returned aviators as pilots. The plan aims to paint the city name on the craft and offer exhibition flights and passenger service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Johnson
W. B. Roods
Waterloo
Wedding Cake Through the Ages in Roman Matrimony
A historical note traces the wedding cake as a longstanding centerpiece of nuptial banquets. It recalls Roman origins where couples shared a simple flour and water cake in a ceremony overseen by the high priest with ten witnesses.
Man Who Brought the Molly Maguires to Justice Is Dead
James McParlan, famed Pinkerton detective who infiltrated the Molly Maguires in Pennsylvania and Idaho, died in Denver at 75. He helped convict eleven miners, including in Pottsville and Luzerne, after years undercover work. His exploits inspired Arthur Conan Doyle and shaped early American detective fiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Molly Maguires
New York
James McParlan
Denver
Colo
Pennsylvania
Idaho
Arthur Conan Doyle
Valley of Fear
Wilson
McParlan
Pottsville
Match Chunk
Luzerne County
Milly
Nick Carter
Young
Brady
Sherlock Holmes
Coeur d’Trene
Independence
Cripple Creek
Frank Steunenberg
Caldwell
Pinkerton
Franklin B. Gowen
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Pinkertons
James McKenna
Port Clinton
Mollies
Patrolman’s Probe Returns to Lawless Pennsylvania Era
McParlan’s investigation uncovers past corruptions as numerous arrests and convictions follow. Notable figures named include Harry Orchard Haywood Moyer Steve Adams Pettibone Vincent St John and others involved in a long string of crimes that harmed workers.
New War Stamp Regulation Lets Redeem Anywhere
Des Moines July 28 A change in war savings stamp rules allows redeeming stamps bought in one city at any post office. Blank redemption forms are available everywhere and payments are now made by mail. Lost or stolen stamps are replaceable, and the former restriction to the original purchase city has been eliminated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Zemo Promises Clear Healthy Skin Remedy
The E. W. Rose Co. offers Zemo at drug stores with an extra large bottle selling for $1.00. It claims to remove pimples blackheads blotches eczema and ringworm while leaving skin clear and healthy. The antiseptic liquid is non sticky non greasy and easy to apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
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Wash
Ington
Ned Mra
H. G. Moore
Moore
Re. Parkson
Missouri
D. C
Chas, Cochran
Colorado
I. L. Karr
U.S
Lincoln
Webster City Aerial Transportation Company
Tarkington
Fox & Dewey
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