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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1923

Page

2

Daily Market Reports Chicago June hog cattle sheep calves

Estimated receipts today 26 000 hogs 10 000 cattle 6 000 sheep. holdover 9 53 percent. Market steady to strong on most killing classes hogs 10 15 higher spots up more. top 7 60. Cattle generally steady to strong. fat cows canners and cutters slow. heavies 11 20. yearlings numerous. vealers higher. stockers and feeders scarce. Sheep steady to strong. top lambs 16 50. bulk 16 00 16 25. ewes 7 00. extra heavies 3 50 4 00. Receipts 61 919 cattle 19 368 sheep 9 952 calves 3 334 shipments 13 138 6 236 None 69.

Hoge Chicago

Grain and livestock futures and signals

The notice lists multiple grain bids and prices including rye wheat corn oats and yellow corn with varying car counts and price changes. It also provides livestock estimates for tomorrow with hogs cattle and sheep figures. Liverpool cables report July wheat and October wheat futures down by 1 percent.

Liverpool

Noted Washington Physician Dies From X Ray Exposure

Washington physician Dr. Thomas A. Groover, renowned for roentgenology research, lost his left hand and two right fingers to cancer after over a decade of X ray exposure. He joins a list of investigators worldwide who suffered fatal or disabling injuries from this field.

Washington, D. C Washington Thomas A. Groover Sixteenth Street Groover

Use or Abuse Peach Blossom Destruction by Cosmetics

Quote from the Boston Transcript condemns the harm of cosmetic products to peach blossoms stating the worst damage comes from cosmetics.

Boston Transcript

Greatest of historic cowards proved by fear

A famed Roman reportedly held his arm in a fire until it burned off to show fearlessness. The remark labels him the greatest of historic cowards for fearing the label of being afraid.

Richmond

Object of Greatest Administration in Buffalo Times

A witty remark extols the admirable woman who does her own work and also finds time to supervise her oldest daughter at the piano lesson, praising domestic efficiency in a playful Buffalo Evening Times tone.

Republic Theropiano Buffalo Evening Times

Unhappiness Rooted in Infinite Within Humans

The quote asserts that human unhappiness stems from a still present Infinite inside man, a greatness that remains unburied despite all cunning and effort, reflecting Carlyle’s view on the tension between finiteness and the infinite in human nature.

Carlyle

Humorous King Tries Private Meeting With Butler

Charles I, famed for wit, was charmed by Hudibrag and had himself presented as a private gentleman to its author Butler. He found Butler an uninteresting companion and doubted a "stupid fellow" could have written such a clever book.

Charles I Butler

Sports and Prayers in Early Book of Sports

A note recalls the Book of Sports published in 1633 by James I. It described lawful amusements after evening prayers on Sundays, reflecting royal stance on recreation and public life for that era.

James 1

New Crops And Wool Market In Louisa County

Louisa County farmers test Hubam clover Dalea sorgum and Dalea on trial plots under field conditions. Wool market remains strong with Iowa prices and rail car loading rights expanding. Dr. Drake notes bill bug species and corn leaf damage while advice focuses on observing local demonstration plots.

Louisa County Agricultural Experiment Station E. Brent Columbus Junction Evergreen Farm Wm. Houtz Wapello H. A. Moore L. O. Kemp John S. Ream Oakville J. M. Torbert

Sweet clover field at Stone farm draws farmer observers

Farmers doubting sweet clover’s field performance should visit C. E. Stone farm on the west end of five mile road west of Wapello. A twenty acre plot along the roadside holds clover over cattle and being clipped to encourage tender regrowth. Stone plans to leave clipped tops to decompose and humus soil. The field’s ideal location and strong soil-building potential make it a prime inspection example.

C. E. Stone Five Mile Road Wapello Mr. Stone

White grub outbreak probable in 1924 Iowa counties

Entomologists warn of a likely repeat white grub outbreak in southeastern Iowa based on 1921 and 1924 conditions. May beetles now flying at night indicate next year’s grub activity. Farms Bureau seeks reports of many May beetles to map risk. Control hinges on cultivation and plowing to destroy pupae and reduce hatched grubs.

Iowa Farms Bureau

Corn Bill Bug at Work in Iowa Cornfields

Reports from four Iowa counties to Dr. Carl J. Drake Iowa state entomologist show the corn bill bug damaging fields. In two counties the pest wiped out young corn, while in others only部分 of fields were ruined. Drake warns that where bill bugs are plentiful the pest is serious and recommends planting a rotated crop such as soybeans on damaged fields.

Iowa Carl J. Drake Ames Drake

Where is Zebedee in the modern church

The sermon by W. H. Hampton questions where the men are in faith life. He contrasts Zebedee’s absence with zealous wives and children, criticizes men skipping worship on Sundays, mocks reliance on secular reads, and challenges the church to engage robust male intellect without cant or hypocrisy.

W. H. Hampton Matt Zebedee House of Prayer Rotary Club Commercial Club Advertising Club God's House

Mrs G W Hall Sickness Weighs On Lima Woman

A Lima Ohio woman Mrs G W Hall reports years of weakness and draggin g pains. After taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she can do heavy work again and walk long distances. The ad praises the remedy for women with similar symptoms and urges others to try it.

Lima Ohio Lydia E Pinkham G. W. Hall Hazel Avenue Lydia E. Pinkham

Uncertain Christians and Zebedee Critics Question Faith

A fragment reflects on Christians described as true and noble, contrasting them with rebedees who avoid church for motives like fear of supporting the cause, holding a grudge, or lacking sense. It ends by asserting the presence of Jesus Christ and asking if he has any defect.

Jesus Christ

Iowa Health Board Reports April Mortality Harsh

Des Moines Iowa June 19 The state board of health released a report showing April deaths in Iowa totaled 26 by self harm 6 from railroad accidents 8 from auto accidents and 1 drowning. January through March auto deaths totaled 20 12 and 6 respectively. Drownings fell from 6 in January 5 in February and 2 in March. Railroad fatalities were 14 9 and 10. Self harm remained the leading cause with 33 in January 19 in February and 28 in March. Thirteen self harm cases were by hanging six by firearms seven by poisoning. The report also notes 4198 births and 2199 deaths for the period with 2197 male and 2001 female births. One death involved a person aged 100. Most deaths occurred between 70 and 79 years. The top causes were tumors 190 185 influenza 174 pneumonia 172 cerebral hemorrhage and 115 Brights disease.

Des Moines Iowa State Board of Health Ayeil Bright

Morality and Religion Morality Without Religion Quote

A concise quotation from Longfellow contrasts morality without religion to dead reckoning on a cloudy sea, suggesting guidance by heavenly bodies is essential for true moral navigation.

Longfellow

District Court Action Names Large Iowa Defendant List

Ellen Bell sues in Washington County Iowa naming Nathan Baker Thomas Baker Sarah Baker John Lyon Margaret Lyon Alexander Lee Rosannah Lee Rosanna Lee Jemima Malin Sermia Malin Jeremiah Malin Jerimia Malin Jerimima Malin John Lyon Margaret Lyon Wesley Ritchey Lydia Ritchey Caroline Ritchey Edwin Ritchey Fanny Ritchey Caroline Ritchey Nathan Littler William Jenkins Jonathan Conger Lydia Kopp Jacob Kopp Jacob F Kopp Lydia Abigail Kopp Mrs Fanny Ritchey Mrs Fanny Ashby Fanny Ashby Jesse Ashby Sarah Littler Wim Jenkins Margaret Jenkins J C Conger Jane Conger Jonathan Conger James Dawson C E Norton John Bacon Janette Dawson Janett Dawson W Twining P Twining J A Harwood Sarah Thompson Washington Loan Building Association Fannie Ritchey Jessie Ashby Thomas Ritchey Margaret Lyon John Malin Priscilla Twining and unknown.

Nathan Baker Thomas Baker Sarah Baker John Lyon Margaret Lyon Alexander Lee Alex.Lee Rosanna J. Lee John E. Martin John FE. Malin Rosannah Lee Rosanna Lee Jemima W. Malin Sermia W. Malin Jeremiah W. Malin Jeremia W. Malin Jerimima W. Malin Wesley Ritchey Lydia A. Ritchey Caroline M. Ritchey Edwin M. Ritchey Fanny Ritchey Caroline Matilda Ritchey Nathan Littler William H. Jenkins Johnathan C. Conger Lydia A. Kopp Jacob Kopp Jacob F. Kopp Lydia Abigail Kopp Fanny Ashby Jessee Ashby Fanney Ashby Jesse Ashby Sarah E. Littler Wim. H. Jenkins Margaret Jenkins

Quieting Title in Washington County Real Estate

The petition seeks to quiet and confirm fee simple title to Lot eleven in block five in the town of East Washington now city of Washington. It claims the plaintiff owns the real estate outright and that several defendants and unknown claimants have adverse interests, deemed invalid, with the suit asking to bar any rights and grant general equitable relief.

Washington County Iowa East Washington City Washington District Court of

Notice to defendants in district court petition

You are referred to said petition on file. No personal claim is made against any defendants. The notice is approved and ordered published. Unless you appear and defend before noon on the second day of the next term, commencing September 8, 1923, at the Court House in Washington Iowa, default will be entered and judgment rendered. Livingston and Eicher, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Dates: June 12 19 26 July 3.

District Court Court House Washington Washington County Iowa Livingston & Eicher

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