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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1924

Page

2

Daily Market Report Chicago Hogs Beef and Sheep Prices

Hogs receipts 87 000 slow with mostly 10 cents lower as large arrivals meet inactivity from big packers. Butchers 7 80 to 7 40 top 7 40. 186 to 225 lb 7 16 to 7 26. 140 to 170 lb 6 40 to 7 00. sows 6 35 to 6 60. slaughter pigs about steady. Beef: better grades up 25 cents, fat cows 6 00 up, beef heifers 7 00+. top matured steers 11 30. stockers firmer, bulls and veal calves steady to strong. Sheep receipts 11 000 slow. fat lambs steady to 50 cents lower. early bulk native spring lambs 16 25 to 16 60. cull lambs 11 00. good clipping lambs 14 00 to 14 25.

Chicago

Kansas City Livestock Market Summary June 6

Cattle receipts 3000 with steadier to stronger demand for most classes. Top handyweight cattle near 86, feeders 9.00–11.60, cows 4.50–6.50, canners 2.50–3.75, vealers 7.50–8.50. Hogs receipts 7000 with prices 6.75–6.95 for 180–240 lb, 6.16–6.65 for 130–160 lb, sows weak. Sheep receipts 3000 with killing classes up to 26e. Arizona lambs 15.25, natives up to 16.00, two-year-olds 7.50, others 6.00–7.00.

Kansas City

Official Estimates Chicago Livestock For Tomorrow

June 5 official estimates list hogs at 32000 cattle at 4000 and sheep at 11000 for tomorrow's market in Chicago.

Chicago

Student Repays Full MIT Education Cost With Gift

Cambridge Mass June 4 A Massachusetts Institute of Technology student sent a $1 052.50 check to cover the full cost of his education noting the institute received about $2 200 in value while he paid $1 200. He asked the bursar to invest the sum and use the proceeds after 25 years for the endowment fund. The student, whose name is withheld, cites the Swope Plan urging tuition increases to reflect true costs.

Cambridge Mass Massachusetts Institute of Technology Institute Busat Gerard Swope General Electric Company The Technology Corporation Busar

Not Pay Day Remark on Office Seeks Man

A brief quoted remark from P. W. notes that the office seeking the man is a dead sure thing and likens it to Diogenes. The Boston Transcript carries the commentary questioning the timing of the pursuit.

Diogenes P. W Boston Transcript

Chicago Grain Prices Quietly Steady Across Grades

Chicago cash grain quotes show wheat at No 2 red 1.04 to 1.05 and hard wheats around 1.05 to 1.11. Corn mixed grades range from 73 to 79 cents with various yellow and white samples, oats from 48 to 61 cents, rye no sales, barley 73 to 86, timothy seed 5.00 to 7.25, clover seed 10.00 to 18.50, lard 10.17 and ribs 10.00.

Chicago

Declines In Wheat At Open as Coolidge Stirs Debate

Wheat futures opened lower in Chicago today amid investor reaction to Canadian Northwest trends and a muted Liver pool response. Traders cited Coolidge's stance on McNary-Haugen substitute as a factor, with July and September contracts finishing weak before minor rally from Winnipeg export bids. Corn and oats weakened then firmed on cash demand, while provisions followed hog price declines.

Chicago Canadian Northwest Liverpool Atlantic Coolidge Winnipeg United States Iowa

Potato market reports mixed receipts across states

Potatoes trade shows moderate receipts with new stock arriving. Wisconsin and Michigan Round Whites sell 1.65 to 1.75. Alabama sacks Bliss Triumphs 2.46 to 2.50, Louisiana sacks Bliss Triumphs 2.35 to 2.50, North Carolina barrels Cobblers around 9.50. Total US shipments list 551 new cars and 21 old cars.

Chicago United States Wisconsin Michigan Alabama Bliss Louisiana North Carolina

London fog poisoning harms throat and lungs say expert

A London specialist in nervous diseases warns that Pog Poisoning Londen fogs carry acid and irritants like gas and can seriously affect throat and respiratory membranes. The piece notes many children suffered fog poisoning last winter.

Londen London

Origin of Tattooing Its Ancient Roots in Antiquity

The origin of tattooing is uncertain but ancient. Thebes tomb paintings show tattooed white men and Caesar notes Britons were tattooed, indicating long-standing practice across regions.

Thebes Caesar

Man Burroughs Fined in Mayor's Court for Intoxication

In the mayor's court a man naming himself Burroughs was fined five dollars and costs on the charge of intoxication.

Burroughs

Driest May in 46 Years and Coldest Since 1907 in Iowa

Des Moines reports the driest May in 46 years and the coldest since 1907 across many Iowa stations. Mean temperatures lag normal by about three weeks, with frequent yet scant showers. Corn stands poor, many fields replanted, seed corn maggots reported, oats short, rye heads brief, hay likely to fail in southern counties, fruit prospects fair, strawberries ripe. Washington notes 6.19 inches rainfall and finishing planting but smaller fields due to cold.

Des Moines Iowa Charles D. Reed Iowa Weather and Crop Service Jasper

Modern Dance Attack Sparks City Debate

Indianapolis policewoman Anna Bruner condemns Trancestep and Soul Caress as "flirtations with the devil" and urges matrons to curb dancing deemed immodest. She warns girls 16 to 18 risk dangerous crowds, calls for age certificates, and notes broad clergy opposition to dance halls.

Indianapolis Anna Bruner Jazz Shrek Sheba Po- Mee Bruner Herman Rikhoff

Crawfordsville News Notes and Local Visits Update

Birdie Taylor and Mrs Simlie of Crawfordsville visited the Wim Smiley home Monday. Des Moines visitor Mrs Nettle Anderson toured with cousin Mrs M J Walker. A K K K speaker addressed locals south of the railroad. a cross was burned.

When a man tries to enter your eye and interest you

Fenwick explains a tactic to avoid unwanted attention by looking straight at the bridge of the nose to prevent being hooked. He notes that eye contact with one person can reveal confidence and ease self-consciousness and embarrassment.

Fenwick George Allan Boglund

Washington Iowa appoints Zoning Commission members

City council adopts a resolution creating the Zoning Commission under Chapter 134 of the 40th General Assembly. Four members are named from each ward: Henry S. Shields, ES. W. Livingston, Ambrose Cunningham, and J. A. McCall. Commission to set boundaries and regulations and report back to the council. Resolution dated June 1924.

Washington Iowa 40Th General Assembly Henry S. Shields W. Livingston Ambrose Cunningham J. A. McCall A. N. Alberson Attest S. J. Kellogg

Articles of Incorporation Adopting Corporate Powers Iowa

The document lists subscribers forming a body corporate under Chapter 1 Title IX Iowa code and its acts, intending to assume all powers rights and privileges of corporate bodies and all duties imposed by the chapter and title. The text indicates the adoption of organizational procedures and authority.

Iowa

Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham remedy for relief of dizziness

Bridgeport Connecticut resident Mrs Henry C Smith reports relief from dizziness headaches and faint spells after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Liver Pills and Tablets. She urges others to try the medicine and notes a large survey showing many benefitted.

Bridgeport Connecticut Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia BE J Pinkham Henry C. Smith R.F.D. No Box 6 Conn Pinkham

West Chester Telephone Exchange Incorporation Details

Articles of Incorporation for West Chester Telephone Exchange outline: principal office in West Chester Iowa. aim to establish operate and maintain a telephone system in West Chester and Iowa. authority to buy hold convey property. stock authorized ten thousand dollars in shares of twenty five dollars. business to begin when two thousand dollars stock issued. renewal and stockholder rules. corporate term twenty years with renewal. board of directors to oversee officers. annual election in September.

West Chester Iowa Executive Council of Secretary of State

Directors and officers named for September 1924 election

Until the first election on September 1 1924 the listed individuals are directors and officers of the corporation. W L Ralston is President Ed Duvall is Vice President W S Munro is Secretary A A Augustine is Treasurer Directors include W d Ralston H Duvall A Augustine W B Munro R C Tell F Bauer Mort Emde Wehr. The board may fill vacancies. stockholders may call special meetings with notice. each share equals one vote. indebtedness caps at two thirds of paid capital. stockholders’ private property is exempt from corporate liability except as provided by state law. Unanimous consent required to change articles.

W. d. Ralston H. Duvall A. A. Augustine

Articles of Incorporation Provisions and Amendments

The document outlines corporate by law powers and amendment rules requiring two thirds stockholder approval. It records the date March 3 1924 with signatures of Will S Munro Ed Duvall Wf Ralston Chas W Stewart AT Augustine John Wehr KB T Bauer Andy Augustine. A notary Irvin E K Coffey acknowledges the signatories in West Chester Washington County Iowa.

Will S. Munro F. Duvall Ralston Chas W. Stewart A. A Augustine John Wehr F. Bauer Andy Augustine State of Iowa Washington County Will Munro Ed Duvall Wf. Ralston Chas W. Stewart A .T. Augustine KB. T. Bauer West Chester Washington Irvin EK. Coffey

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