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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1925
Page
2
Hog receipts reach 18000 with slow early sales to yard traders. Cattle receipts at 11000 show mixed demand with weak to steady prices. Sheep at 17000 mainly dull. lamb bids lag. Grains hold firm with No 2 hard wheat at 1.67 and corn around 1.00 to 1.12 per bushel. Pork cuts and lard steady to firm amid market wide activity.
Chicago livestock estimates released for tomorrow show cattle at 12,000 head hogs 39 000 and sheep 11,000 across the markets.
The Toledo seed market lists cash prices for clove and timothy seeds with varied month specific figures. March prices show clove at cash 16.50 and Timothy at 28.0 with later dates in March May September. Market notes mention October price points as well.
The Washington Star quotes Jud Tunkins saying election to high office exposes a man’s faults, asserting there is no surer way for self-revealed flaws than being in public office.
Chicago commodity page reports May and July futures for wheat corn oats rye lard ribs and bellies with open high low close figures and percentage changes across several contracts including Wheat May at 1.6214 open and 1.6814 high and 1.67 percent daily move.
A Tripeli tradition marks a new bride with branding chosen by her husband, a sign of ownership. The ritual includes a cat on the nose or a distinctive burn on the cheek or forehead to symbolize union.
In Rome on October 15 1764 Edward Gibbon while observing the Capitol and Forum conceived the idea of writing The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire inspiring his work for the Church of Ara Coell.
A judge states criminality stems from a physical brain defect, drawing on 40 000 tests cited to the Cirque courts.
A Lexington Leader column extols the wonders of nature and the joy of outdoor life while noting that lacking acquaintance with open spaces leaves one unaware of nature’s vast beauty and the many insects.
Market rates show butterfat test, eggs, and various poultry by the dozen or pound. Hens, roosters, ducks, geese, and swans priced. beef and horse hides listed. note no market for cull or sick poultry.
Advertisement claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cures grouchiness by addressing liver and intestinal troubles. It promises to remove mucus from the intestinal tract and quell inflammation to relieve stomach and digestive ailments commonly attributed to appendicitis. Available at all druggists.
The article recalls Fort St. Philip in Louisiana and Fort Jackson as key Confederate strongholds guarding New Orleans. It covers their 1814 defense against a British bombardment, Union victory in the Civil War, Farragut’s fleet run past the forts, and the surrender of the two forts on April 28, 1862, signaling a turning point in the campaign.
A roundup of scheduled broadcasts for March 26 listing station call letters from WSB to WCBD, with concerts, orchestras, organ and piano performances, talks and recitals. Notable entries include WEAF New York concerts, WGN Chicago jazz and violinist segments, and WBA summaries across several cities.
A doctor testifying in an English police court argued that his motorcar blockage of a funeral was caused by his deity and professed it was impossible to stop funerals. The exchange shows a bizarre defense as the case proceeded.
North central California river rising in Eldorado County flows into the Sacramento River just north of Sacramento. The stream has yielded gold along its banks in the past.
A noted food aid story mentions Daniel Day Good and his circle arranging a July picnic with pork and beans. The account highlights the Englishman’s arrival and the group’s meal sharing during their work gathering.
West Chester High School competed at Mt. Pleasant Iowa on March 12. Stockport defeated West Chester in the third round ending their tournament run. West Chester earlier beat Agency 26 to 23 before losing to Stockport 20 to 8. Wyman collected the cup, and West Chester later faced Wyman in the Winfield tournament, losing 13 to 11.
Ainsworth residents report visits and returns, including Mrs Chas Nash returning to Clinton after a stay with her mother Mrs Ellen McCreedy and Mr and Mrs Ray Cox visiting with Mrs Cox's parents the Wheelers. The town notes mumps prevalent and Eden Bros begin excavation for a new oil station.
Mr and Mrs Frank Chihak announce a new granddaughter to the Rhodes family in Illinois. The news came as a joyful addition to the village circles surrounding KR K Rhodes and their relatives.
Mr and Mrs Leo Mak and their child of Ainsworth visited Crawfordsville with friends Sunday evening. Local Farm Bureau courses at the schoolhouse covered pictures and picture framing. Attendance from town joined others in Columbus Junction to watch the Corydon Muscatine district final, Muscatine winning 24 to 20.
An oddly intact loaf of bread said to be baked in S60 BL Co by an Assyrian housewife or baker was discovered by a French explorer. The loaf remained excellent, wrapped in cloth and sealed for preservation.
A large meteorite that recently fell in India contains three rock types, including slue-gray igneous rock marked by turquoise blue spots, jet-black highly vitreous lava, and turquoise blue veins. The find highlights diverse mineral content and geological interest.
A disputed line claims a well known saying originates from a different source. The text questions the original enunciation and hints the true source may be traced by a simple Want-ad inquiry.
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