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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1925

Page

2

Daily Market Reports from Chicago Hogs and Cattle Prices

Hogs receipts 22 000 with desirable grades active and higher mostly 5 to 15 cents. Under weight hogs 15 to 25 cents higher. top 12.90 with bulk 225 to 250 pounds. Cattle receipts 6 000. fed steers steady to higher with better grades. feeding demand limited. Sheep receipts 1 000. killing classes steady. native lambs 16.40 to 16.75. Oregon wethers 11.90. yearlings 9.50 to 10.00 moderate.

Chicago Howe Idaho Oregon Wethers

Livestock Estimates for Tomorrow

Chicago reports livestock estimates for tomorrow with hogs at 16000 cattle 11000 and sheep 12000.

History of Sist Iowa volunteer infantry in the Philippines

Bruce E. Mahan of Des Moines writes in the June issue of the Palimpsest, published by the State Historical Society, about the Sist Iowa volunteer infantry the only Hawkeye state regiment to serve in the Philippine insurrection. The article covers its Manila trip, rapid Des Moines mobilization, and conduct under fire.

Iowa City Iowa Volunteer Infantry Bruce E. Mahan Des Moines State Historical Society Mahan Manila

Iowa firms receive certificates of incorporation in Des Moines

Certificates of incorporation were granted by the Secretary of State to Kallin Peterson Monument Company of Fort Dodge for 45000 dollars First State Bank of Rockford for 40000 dollars and the Barnard Company of Schaller Iowa for 50000 dollars A certificate of renewal was granted to Clermont State Bank of Clermont Iowa capitalized at 45000 dollars

Des Moines Kallin-Peterson Monument Company Fort Dodge First State Bank of Rockford Barnard Company Schaller Clermont State Bank Clermont

Chicago grain and feed prices move in wide ranges

Wheat steady around 1.63 to 1.64 percent. Corn mixed with No 3 at 1.091 percent and No 4 at 1.981 to 1.09, No 5 at 1.07. Yellow corn values span 1.11 to 1.13 for Nos 2 to 3, with other grades at 1.08 to 1.12. Oats Nos 2 white 51 to 42, seed prices for rye and barley shown, and lard and ribs quoted.

Chicago

Chicago Grain Market Close Mixed Across Wheat Corn and More

The report shows July wheat at 151 and 149 with other months near 1.50, corn around 1.08, oats around 48 to 53, rye near 1.05 to 1.09, lard and ribs in the mid to high teens, and related feeds like rellies trading around 21.25 to 21.40. Market readings reflect mixed futures with several contracts holding near prior levels.

Wheat Averages Lower In Chicago Open

Wheat prices fell early in Chicago with European crop prospects seen as strong and Canadian outlook fine. Declines sparked selling order pressure with a brief uptick as demand from commission houses appeared, then a retreat to initial bottom quotes. Oats stayed firm while provisions eased on corn weakness.

Chicago

Painted People at Fox Theatre A humorous Colleen Moore feature

First National film Painted People stars Colleen Moore directed by Badger at the Fox Theatre. The comedy drama, adapted from Richard Connell story The Swamp Angel, portrays class contrasts in a small town with Moore as a tomboy daughter and Ben Lyon opposite.

Colleen Moore Clarence Bodger Fox Theatre Richard Connell Collier's Weekly Badger Mr. Connell Miss Moore Ben Lyon

Iowa Bovine Tuberculosis Test Law Seen as Health Measure

Attorney General Gibson calls the state test program for cattle a public health measure. The case centers on H G Peverill of Black Hawk county seeking to block county enrollment in an accredited area plan. The issue raises police power and constitutional questions as several counties oppose enforcement.

Associated Press Des Moines Gibson Iowa Supreme Court Black Hawk County H. G. Peverill Peverill Iowa Eupreme Naomerous

Lords Discuss Slave Trading in Empire Areas

In the House of Lords British peers pressed for facts on slave raiding in Africa and the Far East. Earl Buxton raised whether a 1923 slavery report had been received and if the League of Nations sought information. Viscount Cecil vowed to publish information and denied raids in Kenya, while promising further inquiries.

London House of Lords Earl Buxton League of Nations Africa Far East Kenya Sudan Oliver Abyssinia Viscount Cecil League Lord Gainford

William White Dies After Illness at Mercy Hospital

Crawfordsville reports the death of William White at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City following an operation. He was 77, born December 22, 1847 in Indiana, lived on Iowa farms before moving to Crawfordsville thirteen years ago. Survived by wife Phoebe Moore, son El Rk White, two brothers Solomon and John, and sister Mrs John Welch.

Crawfordsville William White Mercy Hospital Iowa City Mr. White Indiana Iowa Ainsworth Phoebe Moore Luther Williams White Way White EL RK. White Solomon White John White Ringgold County John Welch South Dakota

Government to revisit Abyssinia raid slave trade talk

The official noted raids from Abyssinia and British subjects taking slaves across the Red Sea through Arabia to Mesopotamia. He could not understand why the government had no information on this. The subject will be brought up again for further discussion.

Abyssinia Red Sea Arabia Mesopotamia

Notable Cross Nation Briefs From Towns And Nations

WashingtonWisconsin Senator LaFollette remains unchanged amid illness. Cleveland Locomotive Engineers advisory board postpones election of a successor to Warren S Stone. Chicago Fire rescue captain and a crewman die from sewer gas in a caisson at A B Dick building site. Paris Chamber of Deputies grants confidence to Painleve government by 486 to 14. Washington Express firms allowed double rates for body shipments. dismissal of undertaking associations complaint. Darjeeling Indian home rule leader C R Das dead. St Paul George W Carter 58 longtime leader of the Order of Railway Conductors dies. he helped organize the Transportation Brotherhood Bank of Minneapolis.

Chicago Fire Department A. B. Dick and Company St. Paul, Minn George W. Carter Order of Railway Conductors Chicago, St. Paul Minneapolis and Omaha Railway Transportation Brotherhood Bank of Minneapolis

Methodist Ladies Aid Society to Meet at Church Friday

The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church will gather at the church on Friday. A notice also confirms PL Model First United Presbyterian Church meeting at the church Friday afternoon at 2 30.

Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society The First United Presbyterian Church Alma H. Holland Po Mers. HL Darbyshire Methodist Church Pythian Sisters of West Chester K of P Rebekah

Masonic and club notices outlined for Tuesday and week

Local groups announce meetings and social events across June and the week. Masons Shrine and Mark Masters degree work, church and lodge gatherings, bridge club, Sunday School changes, Pythian and Rebekah activities, Moose social, and fundraisers in Central Park and town venues.

Stomach remedy touts fast relief and health boost

Dave's Mentha Pepsin is marketed as a quick acting stomach tonic that relieves gas and indigestion in one dose. The ad claims it also eases dyspepsia gastritis dizziness and sleeplessness and promotes overall well being. Notices follow for a Loyal Sisterhood social and an Independent club gathering.

Dave Lemmon and Drugkists

Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Women

A Pittsburg reader claims Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound cured her dizziness fatigue headaches and body aches after four bottles. She saw the ad in the Pittsburgh Press and urges other women to try it based on her experience. Letters from buyers tout the product’s merit and recommend it widely.

Sharpsburg Lydia EE. Pinkham Pittsburgh J. H. Procter East Liberty Station Pittsburg Lydia EF. Pinkham

Pound Law Enforcement Sparks Board of Trade Debate

At an Ontario board meeting on June 13 the pound act is debated amid threats to poundkeepers. The board agrees to let the law take its course but notes finding a willing poundkeeper is the core difficulty as irate cow owners threaten the role. One member jokes that cows try to steal green food from store windows in spring.

Board of Trade

Eastbound and Westbound Railway Time Tables Summary

Daily and weekend eastbound and westbound schedules list multiple through trains. Notable items include the Golden State Limited Nos 4 and 3, Express Nos 12 and 11, and local passes. Knoxville Branch shows local and freight services with morning to evening departures and a Knoxville agent listed.

Golden State Limited Knoxville

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Daily Market Reports Chicago Livestock Washington Produce Marketer Leghorn John A. Babcock Main Exchange Commission Mutual R. L. Gibson N. Marion Ave Chicago Cash Grain Chicago Grain Journal Hall Cheney & CC Toledo Cle Owa City Washington Senator LaFollette Wis Cleveland Brotherhood of Locomotive Iengineers Warren S. Stone Paris Chamber of Deputies Painleve Washington Express Interstate Commerce Commission Darjiling India C. R. Das Royal Arch Masons Residas Damascus Shrine No. 10 Masonic Temple Noticom Y. W T. A Michels W. S.C Charles McKinstry Rover O. KL. Brock Rebekah Lodee Koloh Club Golda Jackson Pythian Circle Chas. Hebner Rural Woman's Club Edgar Porter Pythian Sisters Moose Lodge Jennie Jugenheimer Treas Central Park Walnut Women's Lab George Duke Dare’s Mentha Pepsin New Jersey Lemmon Methodist Sunday School Lloyd Swift Shepherd William D. Shepherd Billy McClintock Crowe Hi. W. Russel B&q J. C. McKay Ss. P Lim Eastro OMD St Lim Iday W. C. Bell Washington Lodge A. M D. W. Dayton W. M Arthur Goodin Cyrus C. J. Sloat H. P. Arthur Goodin Secratory Zeredatha Council Sue Carson I. M Bethlehem Commandery K. T P. J. Wallace A. Arthur Goodin ER. S Pearle Dickerson Alice Rownd Damascus Shrine Cecil Glasscock Sarah Walker Amos Chapter de Moley Olav Bramer M. C Robert Thompson Order of Moose G. H. Williams I.T. Rickey O. F.—Covenant Lodge No Iowa Ave L. KR. Larson Noble Grand Russell Goodin O. O North Iowa Avenue W. Diller M. Dd Tee
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