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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1922
Page
2
Chicago market notes show hogs and cattle receipts for today with varied holdovers and price ranges. Prices span heavy weights to light weight categories with top around 10.86 and average near 16.55 for Friday. Livestock estimates project 50 000 hogs 22 000 cattle and 19 000 sheep for Monday.
After over twenty years studying lunatics an Edinburgh physician concludes that many madness forms stem from microbial action and infections potentially causing mental disorders.
A weather omen notes rain and owl cries predict improvement while peacock screech signals worsening weather. If rain threatens, snails seek shelter immediately, suggesting abrupt atmospheric change.
A reader notes crows glide lazily at about twenty two miles per hour while swallows zip near ninety. The piece playfully contrasts the two birds and their flight styles.
The clothing and gent's furnishings store once run by Glenn M. Chambers in Washington Iowa will be sold by court order to the highest cash bidder at 2 PM on Wednesday June 14 1922. Sealed bids accepted until the hour will be opened at the store with the top bid publicized and no bidder name released. Location is premier in the city with a $75 per month lease through February 1925. 1920 business $55000 and 1921 $50000. Undersigned offers stock check with itemized inventory. E C Escher Receiver. Washington Iowa June 7-10.
A physician urges staying at home with a cold to prevent contagion while a Bas ton Transcript notes the tension between medical advice and personal discomfort. The exchange highlights etiquette expectations during illness and social interaction norms.
Congress acts to assist farmers during crisis with a series of measures written introduced and passed by Republicans aimed at stabilizing agricultural markets providing relief loans and price supports across multiple agencies and programs in an effort to bolster the farming sector.
The 1921 Republican Congress enacted sweeping farm measures to bolster producers and consumers. Tariffs protected markets, credit was expanded through the War Finance Corporation, drought aid and irrigation support grew, and cooperative marketing gained legality.
Howard Stone and his son report lime applied last year at two tons per acre on a boggy ground west of Wapello transformed a stubborn field. They estimate corn yield rose to about 75 bushels per acre and the soil now shows better structure. Poultry culling demonstrations return in July and August with Farm Bureau plans for three demonstrations per township and options to hire a poultry specialist.
The Extension Department reports Peru Stone and Cement Co Des Moines offers limestone screenings for demonstrational use. Eighty to ten farmers share loads, farmers pay freight, and names go to the Soils Extension Service. Limited time for central and south central Iowa. Louisa County farmers should contact the Farm Bureau now to place orders.
The Wapetlo and Morning Sun poultry clubs held a May 26 meeting with Mr. J. S. Quist assistant state poultry club leader. He spoke on club work and development and addressed members’ individual problems. A follow up meeting is planned for mid June to discuss breed types and judging methods.
A dairy tip praises a do it yourself fly spray for cattle. It outlines proportions for coal tar dip fish oil coal oil whale oil oil of tar and laundry soap to make 30 gallons. The guide claims the homemade mix is cheaper than market dips and effective against flies for about 40 cows sprayed twice daily for 10 days.
Wool owners in Louisa are urged to wait as the wool market strengthens daily. Dealers contracting a month ahead are likely to secure higher prices with wider spreads. On May 20 the market quotes fine delafine 52 3 4c, 38 blood County 47c.
Kane Halliday a famed college athlete becomes Kid Roberts a heavyweight boxer after losing a Wall Street fortune. Under Joe Murphy he pursues quick riches and rises to world champion, with Universal releasing each self contained episode detailing his career.
A misinformed view suggests many wives could live on their bushumi income if dennbled. The statement reflects a flawed assumption about earnings and household budgets across the community.
W E Varney notes the Shiloh battle as a pivotal Civil War moment in the west akin to Gettysburg. He cites three possible causes for the Confederate loss including late arrival, Johnston’s death at 2:20 PM, and a panic that followed before Beauregard assumed command.
The text recalls a Civil War engagement where Union lines under General Wallace and Prentiss faced repeated charges into a sunken road on a sandy ridge, repulsed with heavy losses. Surrounded, they finally surrendered at 5:30 p.m. as Buell arrived that evening, making a decisive turn in the history leading toward Corinth.
A ghost lingering on the edge of a bath in a large country house near Hitchin is reported. The tale suggests the spirit may be a departed plumber waiting for his mate, observed by locals and noted in Passing Show.
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