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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1925
Page
2
London society pages report a slump in net receipts from charity events. Mrs Frank Braham now runs the effort aiming to cut ridiculous expenses and boost profits for worthy causes. She plans royal patronage and a strong committee of women to drive organizing and fundraising.
Dr F G Cluett of Sioux City was named president of the Iowa Elks Association at the annual state convention in Burlington. Fort Madison’s B F Shreeves was first vice president with R S McKee of Atlantic as second vice president and S J Van Buren of Cedar Rapids as third. J L Coon of Newton became secretary E A Erb of Burlington treasurer and Remley Glass of Mason City trustee for three years.
Market listing shows cream butterfat 40¢ per lb and fresh eyes per dozen. Hens and leghorn varieties priced per pound with 25 to 80 cents ranges for different weights and types. Beef hides and horse hides listed, no market for cull or sick poultry.
Chicago cash grain prices show Wheat No 2 red at 1.92% and No 2 hard around 1.72 to 1.75. Corn No 2 mixed at 1.171 and No 2 yellow near 1.18 to 1.19. Oats No 2 white 52 to 52 percent. No 3 white 48 to 100 percent. Barley 86 to 90. Timothy seed 6.35 to 7.75. Clover seed 18.00 to 25.00. Lard 17.00, Ribs 18.50, Bellies 20.75.
Chicago Wednesday saw active trading and higher prices as dry heat and reports of U S crop damage spurred buying. September and December wheat hit season highs with July near 1.70 and September around 1.66. Corn and oats rose in step while hogs influenced firmer provisions.
Acting Police Chief Chamberlain armed with a shotgun patrolled an Iowa neighborhood after a flock of owls attacked homes. He shot down nearly twenty birds while residents used umbrellas for protection. Birds tangled in hair and scratched faces of children.
Hartford July 5 Governor John H Trumbull granted a reprieve for Gerald Chapman shifting the execution date from June 25 to December 3 on the petition of State’s Attorney Hugh M Alcorn. Chapman was convicted at the March term of the superior court for the murder of policeman Skelly in New Britain after a sensational trial.
Des Moines Iowa June A crisis has arrived in the prohibition movement nationwide says S P McNaught superintendent of the Iowa Anti Saloon League In a statement to a national magazine he warns prohibition is not secured and calls for full enforcement over modification The survey notes liquor law violations along Mississippi river towns and urges a strong anti nullification campaign.
Coach Bresnahan and trainer Dr. Walter Fiseler take fourteen Iowa track athletes to the Big Ten meet in Columbus. The group includes Captain Coulter, Robert Everingham, L. Phelps, H. Phelps, Sorensen, Thomas, Jones, Daubert, Davie, Hancock, Williams, Handy and Rice.
Edinburgh health officer Dr. William Robertson told the city council that slum residents reject better new housing. He said crowding and old habits keep families in slums, urging development of decent housing on city outskirts to prevent the slum dwellling habit.
The text notes that ancient Egyptians shared shaving implements and grew facial hair only in mourning. The barber, called the hay, used camona instruments. Razors appeared as curved hatchet-like tools or knife-shaped blades in common use.
William S Lavery born 1844 in Baltimore died April 13 1875 found dead at home south of Columbus City Funeral services were held at 2 PM Wednesday conducted by Rev B L Nav Interment in Columbus City cemetery Survived by son Chester and wife Rebecca Also Memorial Day poppy sale raised fifty dollars by Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Civil war veterans could not attend the Memorial service due to rain
A long list details numerous residents, relatives, and visitors in Junction City including Mrs. K R Sheldon R F McConnell Mrs J M Glass and others from Monmouth Kaneaq Sioux City Sisseton Burlington Holiday Mo Cedar Rapids Columbus City and Chicago. Attendees attend funerals and visits while noting travel and health events over recent days.
Joe Knotek Will Darbyshire James Davis and W. W. Cherry visited the W. S. S. Broadcasting No. 21 post station for poultry supplies. They bought Egg-O-Shell grit Pestroy pest control Blatchford chick mash and other poultry gear. Warren's Seed Store notes lilies in bloom.
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