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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1923
Page
2
Chicago market brief notes estimated receipts hogs 9 000 cattle 1 900 sheep 6 000 holdover 7 768. Prices steady to mixed with hogs top 7.40. cattle and sheep varied with week-ago gains for beef steers and lambs. Reports include grains corn rye wheat oats and cash quotes.
A reflective note on courage, arguing real bravery lies in admitting ridiculous and foolish actions rather than wrongdoings, echoing Rousseau’s emphasis on humility and honesty over pride. The quotation frames courage as a test of self awareness.
A reflection notes that history repeats because human nature remains constant across ages. The brief aphorism emphasizes timeless patterns in human behavior and decision making.
Forbes Magazine urges readers to invest in knowledge and discipline, suggesting smart learning leads to financial success as a guiding principle for readers.
The 1922 Yearbook article argues the United States cannot rely on foreign forests to meet timber needs. It notes two thirds of US lumber is softwood and outlines limited major conifer sources in Canada Europe Russia and parts of Asia. It warns imports will not fill a long term shortfall and stresses treating forests as crop lands to avoid depletion.
In Louisa County, fourteen cattle herds were tested for tuberculosis by federal inspector E.G. Pempleton with four re-tested and ten newly tested. five of the ten had tuberculosis. Eighteen herds remain under federal testing with no accredited herds yet. Seed certification resumes with several seeds eligible for certification pending inspections and June 15 deadline for applications. Congressman Dickinson to speak at Winfield chautauqua on farm issues. A field trial by Howard Stone compares soybeans with and without corn to assess impact on yields. Events list include bee keeping and farm bureau programs led by H.J. Metall and Harley Hunt in Ames and Iowa City.
Long ago experiments show red clover and cover crops boost orchard trees and soil nitrogen. Bluegrass rewards soils less than clover while nitrogen stores help crops endure midsummer heat. Consider the hired man’s needs, winter work, and stable labor. Pests, alfalfa, and sweet clover are discussed, with a national view on farming life and a final note on the melon patch location.
Louisa County poultry records for April reveal good performance across breeds. Mrs Hugh Newell of Concord Township placed 11th among 65 Rhode Island Reds, Mrs H E Archibald of Wapello Township third of 96 Barred Rock, Mrs T J Gipple Elm Grove 11th of 38 White Rock, Mrs W H Feldman Elm Grove 20th of 89 BB, and Paul Schafer Port Louisa Township 2nd of 8 Brown Leghorns.
Southeastern Iowa beekeepers invite the public to an all day beekeeping picnic and field meet at the Iowa City park on June 1923. Speakers include Newman on the demonstration apiary and Newcomb on honey market development, with a picnic dinner and family attendance encouraged. In case of rain the Chamber of Commerce hosts the event.
The passage explains grouch and grouchy as colloquialisms from a 1400s sense and a playful American coinage. It notes the word grew from a blend of grow and speech and cites Eugene Thwing in the Christian Herald describing the phrase as a spontaneous, street level contraction.
The piece explains historical coat collar features where a nick helped the collar stand and lapels lie flat. It notes the shoulder nodding to keep the sword belt in place and describes tight trousers with tight legs and buttoned uprights along the outside seam to fit the foot.
The Cooper Income tax case in federal court Dubuque Iowa is nearing conclusion. The United States accuses A A Cooper and William F Cooper of conspiracy to file false income tax returns for 1918 1919 and 1920 with losses claimed over 200000 each year. The verdict could affect tax collections from numerous industrial concerns and involve about 756000 in taxes penalties and fines.
The Winfield band wore new uniforms and performed a concert on Main Street then led veterans to the M E church for additional selections. Dan Bailey of Hawk Eye Post American Legion presided and asked Rev. Sharpe to invoke a blessing before a congregational song.
A whimsical old verse fragment recounts a limp automobile bug blamed on a nonfunctioning cylinder. The narrator notes Arkan observing Thomas Cat, weaving playful animal fables.
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