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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1922
Page
2
The report notes estimated receipts and holdovers for cattle hogs and sheep, with Chicago market activity described as active with price ranges for various weight classes. It lists top and average prices, with specific figures for heavy, medium, and light weight cattle and hog categories, plus hogs and sheep receipts and shipments.
W L Jackson announces a closing out sale on March 29 at the property located 1 1/2 miles south of Washington. The event features available goods from the farm as part of the liquidation.
Governor Kendall proclaims Friday April 28 1922 Arbor Day urging Iowa schools to observe by planting and caring for trees. State superintendent MacClenahan to issue program bulletin for rural schools with guest verse by Rev. L R Weeks and a focus on forestry and reforestation.
A bat cannot rise from a perfectly level surface and shuffles helplessly until it gains a slight elevation. Once airborne it behaves with remarkable nimbleness, able to fly for hours, then it launches instantly into the air when possible.
A short editorial style reflection extols steady work and productive effort over pretense. It praises the value of daily labor in hard conditions, noting that even minor toil at the trench bottom earns world respect compared with shortcut or arrogance.
The American Federation of Labor urges two giant projects to reclaim desert lands near the Colorado River and fully develop the Mississippi system. Plans envision cities, railroads, ports, and ills to prevent floods while creating employment funded by government bonds.
A Howard county farmers institute in Elma discussed dairying and general farming. Elma merchants provided lunch to build farmer relations. County Agent Mildenstein notes farmers are determined to improve cream and butter scores. Cresco and Protivin creameries plan cream scoring contests with prizes to raise quality.
Charles Malek of Cresco has started a commercial spraying outfit for farmers in Howard County. County agent Mildenstein notes the shift from minimal spraying three years ago to a growing habit this year, crediting farm bureau efforts for the change.
More than fifty farmers attended sessions led by county agent C. H. Obye at the Tipton Cedar County farm institute. Demonstrations on pruning by W. J. Kocken of Ames and dress form making by Miss Reynolds complemented talks on sanitation and foods. Four reels of moving pictures were shown.
The pianist shares a childhood story from a Russian count’s reception. At seven he played Beethoven and notes the count’s wife praising him with a pat on the shoulder as he faced the Kreutzer Sonata tests. This reminiscence appears in The Christian Advocate.
A catastrophic collapse in a Roman amphitheater during the era of Emperor Tiberius crushed many spectators. The tragedy, described as the worst accident of its story, involved the crushing of numerous individuals amid falling stones and debris.
An old newspaper ad declares cold symptoms arise from nasal catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a local ointment plus a blood-acting tonic. It claims to build up the system and reduce vulnerability to colds, sold by druggists for over 40 years through A Cheney & Co of Toledo.
A vaccination school for testing farmers ability to vaccinate was held recently in Swea City. A large turnout from the county attended the event. The examination carried a $5.00 fee.
Des Moines reports corn remains central as farmers pivot from selling in a low market to storing or feeding stock. Iowa Farm Bureau Secretary Cunningham cites 96,000 feeder cattle brought in and a surge in cattle feeding and demand for corn despite high supplies and rising market prices.
Iowa's February employment rises 3.45 percent from January, based on 306 firms. 40,075 workers employed versus 38,737 in January. Full time operations edge up to 69 per 100 firms, with 23.6 percent part time and 7.4 percent shut down. Firms show a conservative outlook, with 16.3 percent calling conditions good and 43 percent encouraging and improving.
Selznick star Eugene O Brien appears in Chivalrous Charley a melodramatic comedy filled feature at the Fox theatre Monday. Charley Reilly returns from the West and the tale follows his chivalrous misadventures with gangsters police and a bold uncle funding schemes and boxing thrill scenes with Nancy Deaver George Fawcett Huntley Gordon and Robert Ellis directing.
In a sharp exchange Honesty Tom admits breaking an engagement while Mabel accuses him of lack of gentlemanly conduct. Tess notes surprise as gifts are returned including a diamond ring and mostly unopened items. Tom counters with a box of cigars a penwiper a knit necktie and five boxes of face powder.
The Scott County Bar Association voted unanimously to pursue disbarment in district court against the law firm Kaufmann & Willis, notably Charles Kaufmann, based on a grievance committee report detailing serious charges of client fraud and recommending immediate disbarment proceedings.
Bangor News reports a help wanted ad from H A L Fort Fairfield Maine seeking two sober barbers. Wages are thirty dollars per week with whisky plentiful reportedly noted in the quirky recruitment message.
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