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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1921

Page

2

Daily Market Reports Opening Report for Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Chicago March 4 estimated receipts hogs 32 000 cattle 4009 sheep 7000 market active 15 to 26 lower heavy weights steer prices 10.25 to 10.90 prime and choice heifers 9.65 to 10.75 butcher cattle 5.00 to 10.00 veal calves 9.50 to 12.75 feeder and stocker cattle ranges given plus official yesterday receipts hogs 28961 cattle 9486 sheep 12219 calves 6.45 percent.

Chicago Catle Cincinnati Memphis Idaho Kansas City Prairie Hecht Timothy N. Y Philadelphia Minneapolis Omaha Prairie Kansas City Buffalo Northwestern St. Louis N. Y

Des Moines Poised to Host Shrine Meet in June

Des Moines is well equipped to host the Imperial Conclave of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. J Harry Lewis of St Paul praised local preparations and hotels for not raising rates, noting Des Moines can handle crowds and hospitality will draw visitors nationwide. He outlined Crescent plans to publicize Des Moines advantages and attended twenty conclaves.

Des Moines J. Harry Lewis St. Paul Crescent Shrine Headquarters Imperial Council Shriners Portland North America Lewis The Shrine World

Artificial silk from animal fibers signals biotechnical advance

Report details Germany's use of animal muscular fiber to produce a new artificial silk. Cementing material is dissolved, fibers are straightened, woven, and optionally waterproofed with rubber. The note sits amid market summaries on hay and feed prices across major U S markets with fluctuating grain and feed values and unsettled weekly grain trading.

Germany

Farm Auction Listings and Market Briefs

Journal's Farm Department lists multiple public sales by L. Baker, L. Ayers, Romine, Moran and Sebe Jones, Brush, Helmick and Son, and Louisa County Short horn Breeders with sale dates in March. Market notes cover European outlook and export demand, floods in Australia, drought in India, and Chicago and Minneapolis price reports for corn, wheat, and live stock.

C. L. Baker West Chester L. L. Ayers Whitaker Feed Yard Australia Drouth India Seaboard Chicago Minneapolis Kansas City Winnipeg

Ladies Aid Hosts Cafeteria Spread for Departing Member

In Wengers Crawfordsville March, the Meth odist Church Ladies Aid held a Wednesday evening cafeteria spread honoring Mrs. Bessie Lee who is moving to a new home near Columbus City. Thirty-two members attended and shared many treats. Visitors included Mrs. C A Sprague P L Huber Mr and Mrs Floyd Maxwell and Mary Manners who were in Washington yesterday. Mr and Mrs Nell Kracaw of Washington visited J C Cannon home.

Wfords Crawfordsville Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church Bessie Lee Columbus City Lee The Aid C. A. Sprague P. L. Huber Floyd Maxwell Mary Manners Washington Nell Kracaw J. C. Cannon

Army equipment arrives in Iowa Camp Dodge receives 30 carloads

Adjutant General L. G. Lasher reports thirty carloads of army equipment from the war department are stored at Camp Dodge. The arrival forms part of a three year allotment valued around 150000 dollars and includes about 160 pieces such as half ton, two ton and five ton trucks and ambulances.

Des Moines Adjt L. G. Lasher War Department Camp Dodge Army Ambu

Army officer vacancies and upcoming exams announced

Adjutant General Lasher reports from the war department that over 4,000 commissioned army vacancies will exist after the reorganized law promotions. About 1,200 are for first lieutenant and the rest for second lieutenant. An April 26, 1921 exam is set for 2,585 vacancies, though locations and times are not specified.

Lasher War Department Adjutant General

Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy Promises Quick Health Restorations

A musician describes relief from stomach distress after using Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy, claiming it clears catarrhal mucus and reduces inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal issues. The ad promises money back after one dose and lists Lemmon’s pharmacy as a distributor.

Mayr Lemmon's Pharmacy Advt

The Liberality of Mary of Bethany

Lesson highlights Mary of Bethany's costly anointing of Jesus as the highest love in action. It contrasts Judas and the disciples’ petty concerns with Jesus praising Mary's uncalculated gift, foretelling burial, and the enduring fragrance of loving service.

Jesus Christ Setan Mary of Bethany Nasy Simon Mary Judas Iscariot Apostolic Company Judas Judes

Rich Man’s Health Through Exercise and Abstinence

A quotation from Sir SV Temple notes that wealth should not shield from health. The only path to health for the rich man lies in exercise and self restraint, living as if poor, a view condemned as the harshest aspect of poverty.

E. W. Rose Co Cleveland Sir SV. Temple

God Will Provide Faithfulness Through Duties

A brief moral line asserts that faithfulness to present duties guarantees future provision by God, attributed to Redell.

Redell

Wisdom and Experience Spelled By Sir P Sidney Quote

A short reflective note attributes the desire for experience to wisdom and cites Sir P Sidney. The statement frames experience as a path shaped by wisdom and inquiry, suggesting pursuit rather than possession.

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