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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1923
Page
2
Chicago reports estimated receipts for hogs 28000 and cattle 5000 with sheep at 10000. Market mostly 10 to 15 higher with bulk 160-325 lb cattle averaging 6.90 to 7.15. Desirable 110-130 lb hogs 5.50 to 6.25, top 7.20. Beef steer, yearling and heifer markets steady to strong with light wet conditions and active stockers.
Monmouth Illinois June 15 The senate approved a plan to accept 70 000 from the General Education Board for a 200 000 Teachers Endowment Fund contingent on raising 130 000 more by July 1 1924 with donations due by July 1 1926 The senate also authorized proceeding with the gymnasium construction though bids were too high prompting possible changes before contracts are let Architect D B Ward is coordinating with bidders and officials in New York to finalize plans
A curious note from Boston Evening Transcript about a mother asking if anyone ever had four babies, sparked by a lack of local triplet births.
Rev Thomas F Campbell of Fairfield will direct boys activities and deliver a lecture at Shelbyville Illinois chautauqua. He will preach a sermon, coach a stunt program for 100 plus boys, and manage nonprogram entertainment during the fifteen day event. Campbell previously worked with noted speakers like Thomas R Marshall and S Parkes Cadman and earned a return engagement on a platform famed for exacting audiences.
By writ of general execution the goods chattels and garage equipment of Mrs Mary Cook and Eli Cook tenants at the Motor Inn Garage in Washington Iowa are levied upon and will be sold at public sale June 30 1923 from 9 am to 4 pm with sale beginning at 1 pm at the Motor Inn premises Terms cash sale to satisfy the execution in favor of Perry Hayes Sheriff's Office Washington Iowa Charles M Dennison Sheriff June 16 22
A brief fragment quotes Ovid on memory and the past, noting that wisdom comes to those who recall bygone days. The lines imply twofold living through recollection and reflection.
George Carson and his son travel from Iowa City to monitor Iowa Gas and Electric Co. leadership as the Washington plant expands with a new fire box and boiler. Burlington bricklayers install the boiler while Bell stokers boost efficiency, reducing manpower needs to about 40 workers for both electric and gas plants. The article notes homegrown machinery, local labor, and plans to add a northern unit and a cement smoke stack after full operation.
Amusements note Hoot Gibson, famed Pendleton champion, appears in Universal’s Dead Game at the Fox theatre. The desert sequence features a saddleless, ropeless horse approaching the survivor and a spectacular ride leading to action and romance.
A scattered line of text provides minimal readable information with no clear event or entities to identify. The fragment mentions numbers and letters but lacks context for a proper summary.
A religious study recounts Esther’s rise from captivity to queen and her courage against Haman’s plot to annihilate the Jews. Mordecai urges Esther to act, she risks death, and the Jews gain relief after a counter decree ending in Purim.
A fragment quotes a preacher-like metaphor: the frost is God's plow that drives through every inch of ground, opening each seedbed and pulverizing the soil, attributed to Fuller.
A damaged archival fragment hints at philosophical musings on truth, deception, and peril, mentioning omnicience and a precipice. The text lacks clear context, names, places, or events.
A quotation notes that curses resemble young chickens that peck at wounds and return home. The line implies curses are active and persistent, yet harmlessly domestic.
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