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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1923

Page

2

Daily Market Reports Opening Market Hogs and Cattle

Chicago June 22 1925 opening market reports show hog receipts 38000 with 13078 holdover cattle receipts 3000 mixed action mostly 15 20 off on hogs with large weights 160 325 lb. pigs 110 130 lb 6 7. top matured steers 11.00. sheep 11000 receipts lambs 50 75 lower with Desirable kinds 1 off. choice lambs 15.10 bulk good lambs 15. cull demand weak. grasses and canners weak to 10 lower. grains show Liverpool Cable wheat gains. October and July wheat up.

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Leviathan trial trip stirs debate over public funds

Washington sources report Democratic leaders plan to seek an inquiry into the Leviathan trial cruise amid charges of graft and waste. Critics call it a “mild dollar joyride” while defense notes the ship must be tested, seaworthy, and capable of drawing patrons. supporters argue advertising value and service justify the voyage. The dispute centers on government ownership of wartime ships and the administration’s role.

Des Moines Washington Congress U. S Lev Mr. Lasker Prand Leviathan Lasker Privafe Professon Levhan Gov Harding Democratic Nazl Committee

Farm Finance Is Big Topic With Students At the State College

AMES June 22 Pres R A Pearson of Iowa State college tells bankers that reducing production costs is crucial to Iowa agriculture. He notes losses from insect and disease and stresses soil fertility and conservation. The college’s work aims at cutting costs to about 3 cents per acre and shows gains in egg production, fruit yields, and cow profits.

the State College Ames Iowa Pres. R. A.pearson Iowa State College Argentine New Zealand Pearson

Stray Git of Wisdom: An Eight-Man Omission

An Italian proverb notes that eight men in a great omission is one too many while a hundred friends are few, implying excess reduces effectiveness and true numbers matter in group effort.

Thought for the Day Card Fragments

A brief thought emphasizes choosing companionship over mere effort. It suggests collaboration and shared effort yield greater progress than solitary work. The line hints at partnership and mutual support as a wiser path.

Great Lives from the Old Testament Eleven Immortals

The Sunday School lesson for June 24 urges study of eleven Old Testament figures. It argues democracy makes history relatable and that these leaders, including Samuel Esther Nehemiah David Ruth Joseph Elijah Isaiah and Jeremiah, remain vital by living in present followers through faith honesty and industry. Each paid a high price for leadership and their character foundations endure today in church school and home.

Abraham Joseph Moses Ruth Samuel David Elijah Isaiah Jeremiah Nehemah Esther B. C Billy Watson Wiliam H. Ridhway Davids Ruths Josephs

Cities Add Millions for Education Work

A survey highlights that several cities have allocated millions more toward education initiatives this year. Officials say funds will bolster classroom resources, teacher pay, and student programs across districts, affecting school operations and long term budgets.

Chicago Leads Midwest City Education Spending Rise

Millions of dollars were added to city education appropriations for the year ending 1923 with a total increase of 18,861,269 across 13 leading Midwestern cities. Chicago led in expenditures for 1922 and 1923 appropriations and the rise, followed by Cleveland and others including Milwaukee Kansas City Minneapolis and more with figures showing 1922 outlays and 1923 budgets.

Meno Ghaled Press Chicago Jura Middle West Cleveland Milwaukee Kansas City Minneapolis Indianapolis St. Paul Louisville Dallas San Antono Wichita Topeka

Missouri farms fight chinch bugs with poison gas

Columbia Missouri June 22 The Missouri agricultural experiment station endorses hydrocyanic acid gas to exterminate chinch bugs a costly pest for field crops Tests show gas kills bugs instantly whether used as a barrier or as a field barrage Cost per acre varies with method and timing Researchers seek minimum effective dosage and cheaper options Similar trials are underway in Kansas Illinois and Indiana.

Columbia Missouri A. A. Jeffrey College of Agriculture Bulletin University of Missouri Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station College of Agriculture Leonard Waseman Department of Entomology Jeffrey Agricultural College Kansas Illinois Indiana

Virginia McCall Born at County Hospital in 7% Pound Damsel

Virginia Eleanor McCall, daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard McCall, arrived at the county hospital last Tuesday weighing 7% pounds. Raymond Fitzpatrick of Delmo Iowa, died by drowning in the Mississippi near La Dula late Wednesday afternoon. He was a close friend of Tenest Casey of Washington and a 1920 21 St Ambrose College room mate. He served as editor in chief and Ernest was assistant editor of the Ambrosian annual. He was to be ordained soon.

Virginia Eleanor McCall Howard McCall Raymond Fitzpatrick Delmo Iowa la Dula Tenest Casey Washington St. Ambrose College Davenport Iown Fitzpatrick Ernest The Ambrosian Raymond Casey

Eskimos Pay Doctor Fee If Patient Recovers

Eskimos pay the doctor his fee as soon as he arrives. If the patient recovers he keeps it. if not, he returns the payment.

One of Life's Ironies in Debate

A reflection notes that proving you are right can be harder than proving others are wrong, highlighting a common paradox in argument and judgment. The line emphasizes the challenge of establishing truth over merely refuting an opponent.

Notice of Probate of Will in Washington County Iowa

In District Court in Vacation state of Iowa Washington County No 293 Rosa R B Hancock deceased last will dated May 1 1923 filed opened read June 28 1928 fixed form hearing proof at 9 oclock am courthouse Washington Iowa before District Court or Clerk interested persons must appear and show cause why said instrument should not be probated as last will Dated Washington Iowa June 21 1923

Washington County No District Cort Rosa RB. Hancock Court House Washington Iowa

Sheriff sale of Motor Inn garage equipment in Washington IA

A writ of general execution directs sheriff Charles M. Dennison to sell the garage equipment and stock used by Mrs Mary Cook and Eli Cook at the Motor Inn in Washington County Iowa. The public sale is set for June 30 1923 between 9 am and 4 pm beginning at 1 pm, the items to satisfy the execution in favor of Perry Hayes.

District Court Washington County Mary Cook Washington Iowa Eli Cook Perry Hayes Charles M. Dennison

First American Tron Nalls Foundry Hammered Tote Shape 1777

First American tron nalls were made in Cumberland Rhode Island in 1777. The early tools were hammered into tote shapes, marking a pioneering craft in colonial america.

Nalls America Cumberland R. 1

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