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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1921

Page

2

Daily Market Reports Chicago June 25 Cattle Hogs Sheep summaries

Chicago market notes show estimated receipts today cattle 1 000 sheep 6 000 hogs 25 000 with holdovers in play. Hogs steady to strong for light and butcher grades while other hog categories decline 20 to 16 cents. Prices quoted per hundredweight range from 6 50 to 8 70 for various weights and qualities with official yesterday totals for hogs 28 225 cattle 4 70 sheep 11 761 calves 1 159. Consignments urged to John A Babcock and partners for livestock shipments and market reports.

Chicago Catue

West Union pride highlighted by scholars and athletic feats

The piece notes West Union Fayette county claims high private library volumes and many college graduates for its population, plus a 33 mile relay between Newton and Des Moines involving 65 boys per team. Des Moines wins in 3 hours 28 minutes. Newton 3 hours 69 minutes.

Tife West Union Fayette County Towa State Ed Nash Ty Moines YM. C. A Cassady Jasper County Newton River Road Court House State House Des Moines Metx Colfax Mitchellville Altoona Ivy

Courts Seek Location Of Three Adopted Boys

Sheldon Iowa and O'Brien county plead in Polk district court to uncover the locations of three adopted boys Charles 12 William 10 and Harry 5. The Iowa Children's Home Society refuses to disclose foster addresses, while Des Moines backers push the policy of keeping placements private. Wireless telegraph service planned by Iowa Farmer and Corn Belt Farmer to relay market reports to six radio stations from Des Moines, led by Gerald Becker. Reduction in rural teacher wages discussed at Webster City with a $10 monthly cut proposed, to be adopted by July.

Sheldon O'Brien County Polk County District Court Charles William Harry Board of Supervisors Iowa Children’s Home Society of Des Moines Home Society Imite Iowa Corn Belt Omaha Iowa Farm Publication Nebraska Gerald Becker Farm Publication Iowa Farmer Corn Bell Farmer Hamilton County Webster City

Finger-Nail Secrets Revealed in Character Beliefs

The piece claims red nails signal a nature inclined to cruelty and desire to rule others while white nails indicate a person fond of the opposite sex but lacking strength in constitution or character.

Farm Department Hens Pay Survey Shows in Iowa

Ames Iowa June 25 More than 200 Iowa poultry keepers across 50 counties report monthly data to the Agricultural Extension Department of Iowa State College as part of the state production contest. Cooperators establish record farms and receive visits, records, and guidance to improve profits. The May results highlight Jake Lockers Mahaska County 714 Leghorns 12 879 eggs 58.1 percent cost 76 95 receipts 275 67 and Kenneth Deakine Kossuth County 18 Anconas 464 eggs 83 1 percent cost 2 18 receipts 40 80.

Ames Iowa Nore Agricultural Extension Department of Iowa State College Poultry Extension Service Towa Jake Lockers Mahaska County C. W. Leghorn

WAGNER'S STOCK LETTER Indicates Turning Financial Tide

Wagner reports a cautiously cheerful mood among business and finance leaders as signs of a better market emerge. Bear raids face stiff resistance, prices for bonds attract buyers, and sectors like copper sugar rubber food oil woolen textile and silk show improvement while labor steel coal and auto sectors may readjust. Investors seek lower rates as Bank of England cuts discount, signaling easier money and potential rise in income securities.

Wagner New York Bank of Engand

Iowa Farmer Defeats Gambling Debt in Nine Year Court Fight

Frank Greiner, a stock farmer from Richland Ta, won a lengthy appellate ruling declaring that poker debts tied to a margin bet were not valid gambling charges. The case centered on profits promised by a Chicago broker firm salesman and followed a 1919 Superior court victory for Greiner.

Chicago Frank Greiner Richland Greiner

Reading Habit for Depth and Retention

The piece argues for consistent daily reading of good literature, recommending 15 minutes daily and reading aloud when possible. It advocates steady immersion to accumulate useful language and knowledge for conversation, citing H Addington Bruce in the Chicago Daily News.

H. Addington Bruce Chicago Daily News

Traditions Tie Power to Ancient Stone of Scone

The passage notes that Britain’s rulers have sat on the stone of Scone for 500 years to be crowned. It mentions Jacob’s vision in Bethel with a missionary stone, and a monument built to commemorate that event, linking traditions to sacred stones.

Great Britain Scone Jacob Patrlareh Israel Bethel

Eden Expulsion Alibi Critics Fail to Frame FVE

City Star notes persistent criticism of Adam's Eden expulsion alibi blaming fve, but critics have not succeeded in framing or deterring one.

Adam Fve Eden City Star

Brighton Keota Baseball Scrap Ends Marathon Ten Inning Duel

Brighton and Keota played a lively baseball game at Brighton that stretched to ten innings. Keota forfeited after a heated exchange with umpire Hoover, and spectators clashed as emotions ran high. Keota won the first Brighton game 3 to 1, then forfeited the second over umpire disputes amid crowd chaos.

Brighton Brighton and Keota Brighton Enterprise Brighton Keeta Keeta Gillis Hoover Keota Decker Grimm Halzworth Henderson Brighton Battery Meachem Beauchamp U Brighton Meyers Keota Eagle Keola Pidgeon” Hoover Meyer Con‘oursoe Rneaker Vey Ralston Tay Brighton Love Menta Boys Fuer Sem

Twins Think Alike Also Visit Each Other

Missouri Valley notes twins Hen Filkins of Coldwater Michigan and Joe Filkins of Missouri Valley matched in looks and habits. Joe traveled to Coldwater to surprise his brother while Ben Filkins came from Missouri Valley and was greeted by the familiar line. The twins’ planned reunion showcases their mirrored plans and shared tastes.

Missouri Valley Michigan Hen Filkins Coldwater Mich Joe Filkins Joe Ben Filkins Ben

Our Writings and Reader Fancies in Urton Text

A brief reflection on writing and taste. The passage contrasts approval by readers with men’s fancies, noting the disparity between beauty admired and beauty rejected. It hints at subjective judgments in literary evaluation.

Urton

Dressmaker Recovers After Pinkham Remedies

Vernon Texas woman suffers months of pain before seeing an advertisement for Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Vegetable Wash. After using the products she resumes sewing and housework, sharing her positive experience and urging others to seek female-led medical guidance.

W. M. Eos N. Commerce St Vernon

Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement From Mrs Orris

Mrs M L Orris of Washington praises Doan’s Kidney Pills for relieving dull kidney pain and backache. In a 1915 statement she reports dramatic improvement after use and reaffirms satisfaction in 1919, urging others with weak kidneys to try the remedy.

M L. Orris Jefferson St Washington Dean Doan Orria

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Daily Market Reports John A. Babcock Illinois FE. W. Wagner &O Hunt, Met Lynn McGregor B. L. McGregor J. C. Lamb Guy Elmer John van Dusseldorp Floyd Schrader Leonard Schrader Reasnor Jascounty Skunk River D. A. Beckwith Tame E. E. Graber Trout Reasner Wade and Reed Jacob Trieber Little Roth. Ark John Hardy Nicholas Gruno Hardy Gruno Ilegal Troft Charles Lieske Journal’s Farm Department Kossuth Farmer W. S. Reister & Sons East Third St Mutual Ream Station East Washington St Hone Evening Journal R. L. Gibson Lydia E. Pinkham Poster Milburs Co Mfre Puffalo N. Y Oildag John Striegel Jr Harper, Iowa Property Owners Federation, Inc
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