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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1922
Page
2
Experts say there are not enough birds to fully clean up a full invasion of grasshoppers, but birds assist in reducing the pest. Without avian help farmers fear widespread crop damage from the hoppers.
The quote discusses alimony attitudes, noting some men view paying support as luck while others feel unlucky for not escaping the obligation. It reflects differing temperaments in response to financial duty and ongoing personal responsibility.
Uncle Eben tells of a ghost story warning a lone traveler about a thief who strikes and steals a watch and pocket hook, reflecting regional folklore and oral tradition. The tale emphasizes caution and rural superstitions passed down in the community.
The body of Harry J. Wemett forty five a sales manager for R and J Dick company transmission specialists was found in the basement of the West Lake street plant with a bullet wound to the head a 38 caliber revolver and overturned chairs indicate a violent struggle at the scene.
President Harding hopes the tariff bill passes before soldier bonus legislation. Officials say no drastic moves are planned to end the nationwide coal strike, favoring actions only if helpful to all parties.
In Tientsin on June 14 Chang Tse Lin’s armistice bid failed to delay Wu Pei Fu’s Chihli forces. A Sunday dawn attack met a firm line with machine guns and artillery. After an all day battle the Manchurians began retreating toward their homeland.
Belfast dispatch reports Londonderry facing famine as Glasgow shipments fail to meet need. Incendiaries strike again in Belfast with a large factory destroyed by fire. In southern districts Catholics refugees are said to displace Protestants from homes along the Ulster line.
Three robbers invaded Boynton & Co on the second floor at 1725 South Dickson street at noon and lined up eight employees, including five girls, against the wall at gunpoint. They stole a $1279 payroll and a purse belonging to cashier Gertrude Reid, then tied the steps to a waiting car and escaped.
A philosopher notes impermanence in life with a brief meditation on change. The remark emphasizes that nothing endures, underscoring life's transience in a concise editorial interlude.
Farm Bureau notes discuss seed certification procedures and inspection schedules led by J. L. Robinson, plus a case study of J. M. Maxwell’s alfalfa patch showing profits from a three acre start and lime use. Leaf hoppers threaten potatoes and a Bordeaux spray is advised. Lime Creek women hold their first meeting with a dress form demonstration.
Washington June 14 The Forest Service warning on cigarette packages urges smokers to extinguish and discard properly. Secretary Wallace notes fires from matches and tobacco caused vast losses, citing 73 million dollars over 1915 to 1919 and 1921 forest fires, with 80 percent man caused and 732 traced to smokers.
The text argues that understanding the author's perspective would reduce confusion and bitterness in criticism. It stresses that reading methods deserve more attention and defines reading as an adaptive practice that can be improved through efficiency tests.
The article warns of a potential wheat rust outbreak in 1922 linked to barberry bushes. It cites a $350,000 federal appropriation for barberry eradication across thirteen Midwestern states, due July 1, and urges public action to destroy barberry to save grain. Iowa faces extensive barberry, with rust already developing. eradication now could prevent losses totaling hundreds of millions of bushels later.
Fresh laid eggs per dozen listed with price. Cream and heavy hens priced per pound. Leghorn varieties and springs from 1922 hatch noted. Old roosters, deer? Te Dees and other items show per unit prices. Horse hides also listed at per item pricing.
Classified style price list from W. S. Reister & Sons shows per pound rates for dairy and poultry items including heavy hens light hens leghorn hens leghorn springs ducks and geese with beef and horse hides also noted. Prices appear as per unit and per dozen or per ten units with 1922 hatch dates referenced in some lines.
Three Farmers Union meetings are set for Thursday June 15 in Richmond Hall and Friday June 16 in Haskins. Paul P. Moore will speak and B H Critchfield of the Equity Co operative Exchange will discuss terminal marketing of farm products with stereoptican views. Plans for a summer county picnic and urging member attendance are noted.
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