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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1925

Page

2

Daily Market Reports Chicago Hog and Cattle Prices Rise on Demand

Chicago hog and cattle receipts posted as 18 000 hogs and 8 000 cattle. Desirable hogs opened steady to 19 cents higher with mixed weights showing gains. top butcher weights 235 to 325 pounds at 13.00, light lights 11.25 12.65, packing hogs 11.75 12.00. Cattle led by fed steers and yearlings up to 25 cents, strongest bids near 11.90 for heavy steers around 1 600 pounds, cows and heifers firmer around 9.00 10.00 for packer stock. Sheep receipts 12 000 with fat lambs up to 2.50, natives stronger with natives around 16.50 16.75 and ewes 6.75 7.00.

Chicago

Livestock Estimates for Tomorrow Released in Chicago

Chicago on June 17 reports livestock estimates for tomorrow with hogs at 30 000 cattle at 9 000 and sheep at 7 000.

Chicago

Powell resigns from National Americanism post

Garland W. Powell of Cumberland Maryland resigns as director of the National Americanism Commission of the American Legion. Powell will be connected with Woodrow Wilson Memorial University in Valdosta Georgia. The legion pledges support to its second defense test set for July 4.

Indianapolis Garland W. Powell Cumberland, Md National Americanism Commission The American Legion James A. Crain Powell Woodrow- Wilson Memorial University of

Washington Produce Market Prices and Poultry Terms

Poultry and produce price list shows butterfat content and eggs at per dozen. Hens over four pounds priced by weight with leghorn varieties noted. Duck and goose rates listed per pound, with horse hide value and no market for cull or sick poultry mentioned. Some OCR errors remain, including unclear entries.

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Relief for Digestive Ailments

Purports to treat liver stomach and intestinal issues by removing catarrhal mucus and reducing inflammation. Claims to aid appendicitis and bloating with a simple harmless preparation sold at all druggists. Success hinges on a euarthy.

Mayr

Chicago grain and livestock prices drift. seeds noted

Wheat and corn futures varied with quotes for No 2 and No 3 yellow corn several ranges. Oats listed at No 2 white 61 and other grades around 49 to 50 percent. Rye absent. Barley 80 to 92, Timothy seed 6.60 to 8.00, Clover seed 20.25 to 28.00. Lard 16.90, Ribs 18.16, Bellies 21.25.

Chicago

Live stock prices report from East St. Louis market

Hog receipts total 15 500 with underweights strong and some pies up to 25 higher. top hogs 12.90. Cattle receipts 3 550 with native steers light, western steers steady, fat yearlings up to 11.26, bulls 4.75, vealers up to 9.50. Sheep receipts 3 500 fat lambs steady with best at 15.00, ewes 4.00–5.50 and cull ranges 1.00–3.00.

East ST. Louis

High Water Causes Death in Manchester

One death is charged to the flood in Manchester Indiana. Alfred Wells an 85 year old Civil War veteran and retired farmer fell on a flooded porch around noon after slipping in mud from receding water. He lived with a bachelor brother in Dry Run territory where homes were partly under water.

Manchester Alfred Wells Wells Dry Run

Tea Favored For MacMillan Arctic Voyage Food List Reveals Provisions

Boston June 14 Steamers Peary and Bowdoin under Commander Donald B MacMillan sail for a summer Arctic cruise with liberal tea and coffee, ginger ale, and grape juice. Supplies show 650 pounds of sugar 37 strips of bacon 27 hams 100 cases canned goods and extensive dehydrated fruits and vegetables plus pemmican for emergencies.

Boston Peary and Bowdoin Donald B. MacMillan Arctic Baffin Land MacMillan Ralph Robinson Cape Thomas Hubbard Crocker Land

Longest Rail Tunnel to Bore State Divide Is Washington's Aim

Washington citizens led by Judge Austin J. Griffiths formed the Cascade Tunnel Association to bore a 20 mile long transcontinental tunnel across the Cascade Mountains. Aimed to connect Puget Sound termini, the project would eclipse existing tunnels in scale and cost.

Washington Seattle Austin J. Griffiths Cascade Tunnel Association Colorado Moffat Alps Simplon Puget Sound Strait of Juan de Fuca Pacific United States Lake Washington Ship Canal Superior Court Connaught Canadian Pacific Railways Selkirk Range Canadian Rockies Cascade Tunnel

Galesburg Wins District Golf Meet

Galesburg golfers captured the Southeastern Illinois District Golf Association tournament held here, with Burlington second. Tilinois club team members included G Craig J Charston A J Dexter and C A Charston. Charston posted the best amateur nine holes at 37. Monmouth Tr. placed third and Weaver of Burlington shot 74 for 18 holes to lead pros.

Burlington Galesburge Tilinois G. Craig John Charston A. J. Dexter C. A. Charston Monmouth Tr Fairfield Centerville Muscatine Weaver and Mosena Floyd Grace Monmouth Long Galesburg Weaver

Expedition Sets Out for Arctic June Return in September

The government report says the expedition will depart around June 20 and return late in September. It notes no provisions beyond the three months and the leader states a northern winter would be faced by living as the Esquimaux do.

Esquimaux

Ground Hog and Poultry School Notes in Washington County

Washington County Farm Bureau notes discuss ground hog eradication demonstrations at Wade Gardner near Lexington and Grant Griffith west of Wellman with calcium cyanide. Also outlines a Poultry School program in Ames June 23 to 25, covering chick rearing, housing, equipment, judging, and flock management plus a Record Flocks report for April with per cent productions for several households and breed types.

Wade Gardner Lexington Grant Griffith Wellman Ames Tubrsday Washington Washington Co

Public sale ordered on Boyd property in Washington County Iowa

By writ from the District Court clerk a sale of the property of PH Boyd and Deborah Boyd is set for June 4 1925 in Washington Iowa. The west half of the southwest quarter and southeast quarter of section 2 township 75 north range 6 west with occupancy rights during redemption will be offered at 1 30 pm in front of the courthouse. Terms cash. Sheriff Charles M Denison May 25 1925.

District Court Washneton County Iowa PH. Boyd Deborah Boyd Court House Washington Washington County Boyd Winfre'd Sionse Deborah Bova Charles M. Denison

Notice of Non Responsibility in Washington Ta June 1925

Public notice states Frank Walker disclaims responsibility for any bills run up under his name except those he creates himself. Dated June 12 1925 and issued by order of Frank Walker lasting through June 17.

Washington, Ta Frank Walker

Three Des Moines Men Held on Forged Check Charge

Ja June 17 in Iowa City Roy Fisher Charles Deering and Joe Dexter all residents of Des Moines were arrested on a charge of passing forged checks. They cannot post bond and are jailed awaiting a Wednesday preliminary hearing.

Iowa City tRoy Fisher Charles Deering Joe Dexter Des Moines

Crawfordsville Visitors and Residents Mentioned in Local Notes

Miss Juanita Rees returned home from Cedar Falls for the week. Earle Barnes and William David son were visitors in Washington yesterday evening. Marshall Gannon returned to Washington yesterday morning after Sabbath at home. Verle McElroy of Iowa City is visiting here, Mr. and Mrs. John Strain of Burlington are spending several days with relatives.

Crawfordsville Juanita Rees Cedar Falls Earle Barnes William Davidson Washington Marshall Gannon Verle McElroy Iowa City John Strain Burlington

Train Schedule Fragments for Local and Freight Passes

Arrivals and departures listed for multiple train numbers with local passes and freight services. Times include 18:30, 15:50, 46:00, 9:20, 75:10, and 8:30 a m with notes on daily operation and Sundays excluded. Agent J MND listed with times and lines.

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