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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1921
Page
2
Chicago June 7 market notes show hogs and cattle receipts around 27 000 and 12 000 respectively with steady to higher prices. Beef and veal gains noted with heavy weights steady to higher and lambs showing varied values amid active markets. Wheat and corn futures quote modest shifts, while cash oats and corn trade mix appears.
Thirty of thirty two Holstein cows at the Stanard dairy herd northwest of Brighton test positive for tuberculosis. Dr. Simmons state veterinarian reports the herd appears healthy but the diagnosis is definite. Cattle will be shipped for slaughter under government supervision with compensation from state and federal funds. County Agent Fedderson may accompany the shipment to assess disease spread.
Peder Pederson of Cedar Falls spoke at a Farm Bureau banquet in the Baptist church basement urging farmers to adopt cooperative marketing. He outlined the Danish plan with five departments creameries stores livestock grain and packing and noted Denmark’s strong farmer organizations faced political pressure. Pederson warned of high distribution costs and called for organization cooperation tolerance and education to improve farming conditions.
A man recounts a near fatal stomach attack after Sunday dinner and credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with curing his gas and stomach trouble for eighteen months. He endorses the product as harmless and money refunded, via Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists.
May week closes with a broad price slump across cattle hogs and sheep due to higher receipts and weak demand for dressed meat. Hogs fall below 88 a hundredweight in round figures as Chicago and other markets show wide drops, while cattle struggle with excess beef and grass cattle selling under five dollars in Chicago. Top hogs reach 7.90 in Chicago and 8.10 at East St. Louis with Kansas City 7.60. Receipts total about 160000 cattle 604200 hogs 214400 sheep across 10 markets, with Memorial Day observances expected to ease market activity next week.
In Beulah New Mexico two men Stove and Wood watched as a well dressed young lady walked by When she passed they both turned to rubber and the pair followed suit in a bizarre street scene reflecting the town is rarely visited by white women.
The Evening Journal serves as Washington County's sole daily publication delivering local news, events, and community notices to residents.
Iowa Legion reports Flag Day ceremonies nationwide. Bethany Reformed Church in Laxter Town votes to resume services in English after a conference with Baxter Legion post commander. Rev. Traeger conducted a funeral entirely in German, provoking objections. Legion seeks clues to Canadian veteran Joseph G. Thomas, last seen in Seabey Montana. Des Moines hosts Sth Division reunion Aug 26 27 28 with strong attendance predicted. Sweet bill debate on War Risk Bureau decentralization discussed by Galbraith and Dawes. Davenport Legion Women’s Auxiliary sold 12 000 poppies before Me children in China and Japan.
The American Legion requests ex servicemen support for a program to improve education for American children in the United States and abroad with involvement from the American Chamber of Commerce. Fifteen American WWI veterans in Greece have been drafted into the Greek army. The War Department orders a seven officer board to map WWI battlefields in France Belgium and Italy. The board will continue after approval by the secretary. The New York submission notes a two year push for veterans relief faces an amendment.
F W Galbraith Jr national commander of the American Legion writes Senator Wil lis praising his stance on foreign influence. The piece notes Legion posts formed in the week ending May 25 and a dispute over a Lowden Iowa celebration amid German accusations. Representatives from thirteen posts met with Legion officials and discussed postponing the event to June 25 amid ongoing debate.
The London post plans a special meeting Monday night as Iowa American Legion men show interest in the secret order Les societe des 40 Hommes et 4 Chevaux with six initiations set for Boone on June 3 Harlan Mason City Calmar Lune Storm Lake on June 8 10 A Lafayette Young Harvey Ingham and Howard Clark committee in Des Moines to raise funds for a monument in the gold star cemetery following a conference with Aronne Post American Legion Soldier's Father's League and civic groups
More than 100 World War veterans from The American Legion gave Memorial Day talks across Iowa on May 30. Commander MacNider spoke at AubLudon to honor fallen servicemen and service members.
The Iowa Legion searches for mothers of Civil War veterans with a focus on locating Mrs. Lamire Sikes Vought of Fayette Iowa as part of the outreach effort.
Information requested on William H. Gibbons of Winthrop Massachusetts who enlisted in Des Moines and may be located in a portion of an estate awaiting him. Contact the law department or the American Legion or send information to William H. Gibbons Winthrop Massachusetts.
Mrs Carrie Williams of Overpeck Ohio reports relief from backache headaches and nervousness after using Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable Compound She says it helped with postbirth recovery and recommends it to others The ad touts the remedy as a nationwide standard for female health issues.
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