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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1921

Page

2

Daily Market Reports First Hogs and Cattle Prices

Chicago July 29 market notes show hog receipts about 16 000 with 13 876 holdovers and cattle receipts around 4 060. sheep receipts near 14 000 with holdovers 13 676. Prices list varied by weight and grade with beef and veal ranges and official yesterday totals. Slaughter figures and grain quotes round out the report with estimated tomorrow receipts and cash wheat and corn prices.

Chicago Minneapolis Kansas City Cincinnati Memphis Timothy New York Philadelphia Omaha Prairie Minneapolis

Bloodhound Chase Nets Bandit in Dubuque

Bloodhounds from Shores kennels at Waterloo tracked and captured William Hudson, a Black man who robbed Oakland garage proprietor Charles Johnson of 224 dollars. Hudson confessed after capture, saying he aimed for Fort Dodge and hid near Bickerville. The pursuit covered sixteen miles before the arrest.

Dubuque Waterloo William Hudson Charles Johnson Oakland G M. Jenkins Hudson Fort Dodse Bickerville

Delicacies That Do Not Travel From Rivers to Markets

Delicacies like soft shelled turtles and other regional foods are rarely seen in markets. While the soft shelled turtles rival the diamond back terrapin in merit, they ship poorly and suffer low demand, limiting supply at common markets. The text notes additional exotic items such as honey banana and emerald-gem muskmeten reflecting varied tastes.

Bechus

Hard Woods Imitation Requires Simple Finishing Steps

Soft woods treated with satin finish and two coats of varnish or wax can resemble oak cherry mahogany walnut or mission oak. The process is easy and requires no special skill with worthwhile results.

Padded Cells Proposed for Hooch Drinkers in Clean

In Clean New York on July 29 the Board of Health urged the common council to install padded cells at the police station to detain moonshine and home brew drinkers who become violent. It notes that alcohol abuse can cause sudden dementia and endanger others, necessitating temporary detention space.

N. Y Board of Health Common Council

Vocate monthly vocational magazine to aid disabled veterans

Disab led veterans in training announce the Vocate, a vocational magazine for those in the ninth Alethet district. About 7 000 men are in training across Iowa Missouri Kansas and Nebraska, with nearly 2 000 in Iowa pursuing education at Drake University Iowa State College and the University of Iowa. The publication will report on training, provide guidance to the federal board, and include school news and human interest pieces.

Des Moines Vocate Disabled Veterans In Training Board Frank L. Abbott Itowa Migesour Kansas Nebraska Boar Iowa Drake University Iowa State College The University of Iowa Rontenta Federal Board Abbott Columbia

Duroc Jerseys Dominate Profitable Pork Production

The article extols Duroc Jersey hogs as ideal market animals due to vigor rapid reproduction efficient grain conversion and uniformity. It notes their dominance in U S barrow shows high market acceptance and claims about 75 percent of marketed hogs bearing their imprint. It also discusses cattle hog and sheep market trends and price movements amid broader farm income considerations.

Durée-Jerseys United States

Carlson's Purebred Duroc Sale Sets Washington Iowa Hopes

Ernest Carlson announces the first summer sale of over forty Duroc Jersey crossbred swine at his farm northwest of Washington, Iowa, starting 1 o'clock Monday. He aims to attract home buyers and expand his herd, which has grown through top breeders across the central west to be among Iowa’s top ten. The report also covers grain and livestock price movements and weekly market notes with specific figures for wheat corn and hay in Chicago Minneapolis and Kansas City markets.

Carlson Central West Iowa Washington County

Threshing Demonstration Sparks Record oat yield

A small rig threshing demo at Ed Jackson and T. W. Hunter farms used a 20x26 separator driven by a Fordson tractor. By 11 a.m. at Jackson they cleared 22 1/2 acres and 784 bushels of oats in 2 hours 45 minutes. at Hunter the rig worked 6 hours 25 minutes for 1,781 bushels total, 274 bushels per hour, with 34 bushels per acre at Jackson.

Ed Jackson T. W. Hunter Detroit Farmer

Chicago Live Stock Review at Union Stock Yards

Chicago July 28 Livestock remains the most profitable agriculture branch based on cost and feed. Cattle values rise while hogs edge back and lambs stay strong. Dressed meat trade shows revival as eastern markets move unevenly. Heavy cattle liquidation appears to ease with steady gains in middle grades. Buyers focus on grassers as stock moves from Southwestern pastures to the Northwest beef gathering. The further trend depends on financial conditions and ongoing liquidation.

Missouri River Wyoming Montana Chicago Colorado Union Stock Yards

Original Notice in September Term District Court Washington County

The District Court of the State of Towa in Washington County issues notice in a case titled Howard Fisher plaintiff versus Levi Clark Margaret Clark Abner Clark Myrtle Cavin O M Cavin Anna Colver Frank Colver Thomas Fisher Robert Fisher as attorney Robert Fisher E J Fisher John Fisher Sue Fisher Gladys Fisher Herr Gladys J Herr Gladys Fisher Herr James Millikin Anna H Millikin Alfaretta Matthews S 28 Matthews Maggie Mickle William H H Ogan W H H Ogan Hucchbeth Spencer Hiram Scofield Shinaberger Belle F Shinaberger John Williams Joase Williams Ty W Woolson Administrator Theron W Woolson administrator of the Estate of Abner Clark deceased Maggie Wolfe F R Wolfe and unknown surviving spouses heirs representatives or devisees of any of

Levi Clark Margaret Clark Abner Clark Myrtle Cavin O. M. Cavin Anna Colver Frank Colver Thomas Fisher Robert Fisher Atty E. J. Fisher John Fisher Sue Fisher Gladys Fisher Herr Gladys J. Herr Gladys Fisher Herr James Millikin Anna H Millikin Alfaretta Matthews Matthews Maggie Mickle William H. H. Ogan W. H. H. Ogan H Hu. Ogan F. J. Ogan Wiliam Spencer Wm. Spencer Hucchbeth Spencer Hiram Scofield Shinaberger Belle F.C. Shinaarger John Williams Joase Williams Ty. W. Woolson Adm Theron W. Woolson Maggie Wolfe F. R. Wolfe

Quieting Title in Washington County Iowa Estate

The petition seeks to quiet and confirm the plaintiff’s absolute ownership of the SE quarter of section 33 township 76 north range 9 west in Iowa, against defendants and unknown claimants. It asks for a decree barring any claims adverse to the plaintiff and for general relief. If defendants fail to appear by September 2, a default and judgment will be entered. MARSH W. BAILEY represents the plaintiff.

Washington Coan Y Iowatownt Eciiua Jin Glaintiff Ald Ward City of Washington Washington County Iowa Marsh W. Bailey

Escaping by the skin of the teeth origin in Job

The phrase is traced to Job 19 20 where it appears as I am escaped with the skin of my teeth and my bone cleaveth to my skin and to my flesh. The expression evolved into a modern idiom indicating a near miss after a long journey through earlier usage.

Job

Antioch becomes a center for gospel outreach and growth

A religious awakening at Antioch follows persecution in Jerusalem. The preaching of the Word and Lord Jesus by ordinary believers leads to a growing church. Barnabas tests the work, brings Saul, and the disciples are first called Christians after a year of teaching in Antioch. Relief is sent to Jerusalem amid a dearth, proving unity between Jews and Gentiles.

Antioch Jerusalem Jesus Barnabas Saul Christ Agabus Claudius Cesar Judea Sault

Christ's Blessing and the Will to Live by Faith

The text discusses a heavenly blessing from Christ, how He reveals His nature to believers, and guides how they should live and allow Him to live in them. It hints at what people might become through faith, hope, and love, to bear the weight of glory.

Christ Ilim Monsell

Where Love Reigns

A devotional note urges enthroning Jesus to cultivate true love in the heart, asserting that Christ’s presence reigns where love abides. It frames Jesus as the source and ruler of genuine affection and spiritual harmony.

Jesus

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