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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1921
Page
2
Chicago releases show hog receipts at 20 000 with holdovers 6 283 and cattle and sheep receipts around 19 000. Market slow to higher with hogs uneven and cattle values ranging from 5.99 to 10.75 depending on weight and grade. Official yesterday tallies include hogs 14 253 cattle 7 560 sheep 17 226 calves 1 509.
Deputy Marshal Martin Szymanowski tackled fugitive Joe Urbaytis during a jail escape attempt after his February post office robbery charge. Urbaytis and four others pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Federal Judge Kille, with trials set for April 11. Senator Sorgom criticized self serving politicians.
The era saw restrictions on coal fires as Queen Elizabeth’s era style of restraint. Country gentlemen visiting London faced a ban on coal burning to curb pollution and protect city health.
The column notes a Samson price cut of 280 dollars effective March 16 and mentions dealer stock of Hart-Parr and Samson tractors, overhauls on Lloyd Martins tractor, part requests from Joe Neible and J D Letts, and local delivery of tractors within the territory. It also mixes farm humor and local notices from March events.
Des Moines reports Ora Williams calls for the state printing system to be run on a direct business model, criticizing the current contract system as unworkable. He urges a fully equipped department with clear authority to oversee procurement of stationery and related items, and warns against political exploitation of state printing.
A state official calls for higher standards similar to insurance banking and food safety oversight. The speaker requests personal consideration and accountability for expenditures, urging the reader to understand state needs and do the right thing.
In Oskaloosa on March 24 the trial jury returned a verdict of guilty in the case of the state v. A L Wilson charged with assault with intent to commit murder on Mrs M B Bollinger. The jurors deliberated from 5 pm to 9 pm after receiving court instructions.
Droft, jailed for one year on a libel charge after the Iowa supreme court denied appeal, surrendered at the Scott County Attorney’s office around 11 am Saturday and was returned to jail. The News remains suspended and undeployed on the streets.
Davenport reports Dan Drost publisher of the Rock Island newspaper remains jailed in Scott County Prison after libel charges. The case centers on published material deemed defaming, with authorities confirming the editor’s detention and ongoing legal proceedings.
A fragment quotes an orator urging to uphold free speech and warning against interruption with a physical threat. The line is attributed to the Houston Transcript and features a confrontational tone about maintaining principles.
An advertisement claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helps women during menopause with symptoms like hot flashes dizziness and nervousness. It urges readers to write to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts for information and personal replies from a woman.
James H. Alien says a mysterious compound banishes rheumatism by expelling impurities and acid deposits from joints and muscles. He details a rapid, claimed transformation after trying the preparation and appoints his druggist as agent offering refunds on the first two bottles to dissatisfied buyers.
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