This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1922
Page
2
Estimated receipts for hogs today 25 000 cattle 4 000 sheep 6 000. Market strong to 10 higher with top hog quotes around 10 40. Beef steers steady with cattle receipts 4 000. Lambs tops near 12 60. feeders and calves listed with varied bids. Official figures show hogs 27 661 cattle 11 697 sheep 14 722 calves 6 451. Wheat futures support mixed grains and cash markets steady to firmer.
The body of a man believed to be Francis Bowman of Califon New Jersey was found face down on the Twentieth Century Limited upon arrival in Toledo Ohio. Coroner Charlies Henzler said death likely occurred four to five hours earlier from an overhead impact. A letter to Bowman from his mother in Omaha Nebraska and a sailor uniform photo were found in his pocket.
London reports the newly published Irish constitution a 15 000 word document detailing Anglo Irish relations It declares that any provision conflicting with the Anglo Irish treaty shall be void and inoperative to the extent of the conflict It also provides universal adult suffrage including women at age twenty one.
In New York on June 14 federal agents seized five vessels accused of whip-monging operations between Narragansett Bay and the American coast. U.S. Attorney Hayward announced the action as an enforcement move in a ongoing probe.
A clipped quote from the Times Dispatch features Charcoal Eph reflecting on life and fate, noting the bleak path ahead and the pile of misfortune he must endure as he contends with ongoing hardships.
Iowa Grand Army of the Republic veterans travel to Iowa City for the forty eighth annual Iowa department encampment June 20 21 and 22 Dr R L Chase in charge reports good attendance and a large successful gathering Governor Kendall to speak at camp fire Tuesday evening A reception for Department Commander Harsh and Kendall Tuesday afternoon follows a business session at 9 am Wednesday The parade the hallmark of the encampment is set for 1 pm Wednesday and another campfire is planned Officials plan hosting the national encampment in Des Moines September 24 for the veterans of the nation
Walter S. Ward, millionaire and accused slayer of Clarence Peters, is jailed in Westchester County without bail to await trial on a murder in the first degree indictment. Ward killed Peters a month ago on Kensico road, alleging a plot by blackmakers forced him to kill. Authorities hold a triass of information that may clear the mystery.
A dispute over a quart of whisky sparked a riot on a steamer from Washington to a Potomac resort. About 400 excursionists fought. one man was killed and many injured, some fatally. The disorder ended when a faction left the vessel at Alexandria Virginia. Police arrested several aboard the returning steamer.
Bent whalebones can be straightened by soaking in boiling water for a few minutes and then bending them. This method uses heat to soften the material before reshaping.
A $500 reward is posted for arrest and conviction of any incendiary in the Associated Towns under section 3 of the Articles of Association. Fire tax payers are urged to contribute to combat widespread criminal activity.
New York Edison plant tests hundreds of college graduates with an expanded questionnaire to find a worthy pupil and personal assistant. The probe blends rapid thinking tasks, behavioral scenarios, literature and science questions, and classic references to judge potential hires.
Postal inspectors pursue four alleged leaders of a nationwide mail robbery ring. Warrants issued for the quartet, who fled Minneapolis, as $200000 in stolen Liberty bonds and securities moved through Minneapolis and St Paul since April. Chicago investigations link two large robberies that had not been public.
A short circuit sparked a blaze two miles from Key West as the former submarine chaser 205 and her captain E. T. Sulzer and his wife were saved by the two masted schooner Champion of Miami after wireless calls for help. The vessel burned to the water’s edge on the way to Matanzas Cuba.
A dismissive remark from The Idea! notes that many society girls seem attracted to trivial fads such as noodles, boodle, or poodles, reflecting light social chatter from the Toston Transcript.
A testimonial claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured years of stomach pain and bloating after one dose. The ad asserts the product removes mucous and inflammation causing stomach and intestinal ailments and offers a money back guarantee at Lemon's Pharmacy and other druggists.
Indianapolis June 16 Northern Baptists face a formidable financial task while entering a new phase of depth and victory. Dr John Y Aitchison director of promotion notes the church body has about 1 500 000 members and 6 000 churches as the third annual report reviews the year and Campalern status.
A historical quotation notes that dress influences conduct. It argues that dirty boots and slovenly attire tend to accompany careless behavior and poor manners, suggesting clothing mirrors and shapes personal discipline.
A Sunday school introduction discusses the cemetery of nations with graves of Russia Austria Germany and Judah B C 586. It contrasts divine guidance and human error, cites Jeremiah, and urges nation building through law and leadership with profiles of C A Severance MacChesney and others at a state bar convention in Sioux City.
Members of the Iowa State Bar Association will meet in Sioux City on June 22 and 23 for their twenty eighth annual gathering.
The notice lists current pay prices for various produce and livestock including ducks geese and turkeys per pound with separate rates for light and heavy hens and springs from 1922 hatch. It also mentions terms for pigeons beef hides and horse hides with per item pricing and notes unclear trailing text.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.