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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1922

Page

2

Chicago Market Report Shows Mixed Hog and Cattle Prices

Chicago May 2 market summary lists hog receipts 26 000 holdover 10 545 and cattle receipts 11 000 with sheep 15 000. Beef and pork prices range with heavy hogs 10 20 to 10 50 and cattle selections from 7 00 to 9 25 for various weights. lambs at 12 00 to 16 75 and yearlings 9 75 to 13 00. Official yesterday totals show hogs 48 763 cattle 25 386 sheep 15 064 calves 3 869 with shipments and grain values attached.

Chicago

Origin of Pews Traced to Norman Nobles

The origin of pews for worshipers may be traced to the Norman era when common churchgoers sat on three legged stools while lords of the land had backs to their devotions in church.

Dona Bertha Lutz Representing Brazil at Pan American Women’s Conference

Dona Bertha Lutz, founder and president of the League for the Intellectual Emancipation of Women of Brazil, represents Brazil at the Pan American conference of women in Baltimore. At twenty eight, she is recognized as one of Brazil’s foremost women and serves as secretary of the National Museum of Brazil, the first woman to hold this post.

Dona Sermon Lar League For the Intellectual Emancipation of Women of Brazil

Riverside Pioneer Margare t Schnoebelen Dies at 88

Riverside May 2 Margaret Schnoebelen longtime county pioneer died Saturday after months of illness. Born July 3 she was in her 89th year. She married Vincent Schnoebelen and lived on a farm west of Riverside before moving here thirty years ago. Survived by sons Frank Joseph Victor and Anna all of Riverside and Rene of Cedar Rapids. Also surviving brother Frank Dautremont Monticello twenty two grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Funeral Monday at St Marys Church with Rev B Jacobameler. Interment St Vincent cemetery. Pallbearers were six grandsons Fred Claude Melo Arthur Arho Urban Schnoebelen. Family from Monticello Cedar Rapids Iowa City West Liberty Richmond attended.

Margaret Dautremont Vincent Schnoebelen Riverside Schnoebelen Louis Frank Joseph Victor Anna Schnoebelen Rene Cedar Rapids Frank Dautremont Monticello St. Mary's Church Fred Claude Melo Arthur Arho Urban Schnoebelen St. Vincent Cemetery Rene Schnoebelen Fred Schnoebelen Clement Schnoebelen John Plow Flora Knebel Linus Schnoe

Far-Fetched Theories on the Origin of Se Long

The passage cites two explanations for the English farewell phrase se long. One links it to the Jewbeh word selah from Whitechapel, alleged as a corruption. The other suggests it derives from salaam, the Eastern greeting of peace, both offered as curious etymologies.

Whitechapel London

Weekend Leisure Boosts Appetite Prompt Monday Return

The Lancet advises urban residents returning from country weekends to cut out their wild weekend meal on Monday to avoid digestive disruption and a dip in well being as the working week begins.

Lancet London

Bootleg Whisky and the Origin of the Term

The term bootlegger arose from moonshine culture in mountain regions where liquor was hidden in boots during transport. Originally the bootlegged liquor was self distilled by the carrier, who became known as a bootlegger. Today bootleg refers to any liquor sold illegally.

Spiritualistic Mania Report From Bavaria

A Southern Bavaria family collapsed into insanity after spiritualistic experiments. Neighbors found them in a wrecked home with furniture destroyed and an infant allegedly prepared for a sacrifice to a spirit known as the "spirit of pure light."

Bavaria Scientifie

Boston Transcript Mentions Adyo-ipen for Position

The Boston Transcript notes Adyo-ipen as an excellent janitor who keeps you in hot water at the time. The brief reference highlights reliability and timely service in maintaining facilities.

Adyo Ipen Boston Transcript

Wapello Poultry Club Elects Officers and Plans Summer Program

The Wapello Poultry club, meeting April 29 in the crade building, elected Gene McCullough president, Robert Edward vice president, and Mary Schmeiser secretary treasurer. A program committee was named to plan summer meetings. The club, with fifteen members, discussed setting hens, chick care, and feeding. The Louisa County Farm Bureau announced lower serum and virus prices effective May 1, including serum 1.00 per 100 ce for members and 1.15 for non members and virus 1.10 for members and 1.25 for non-members. Vaccinating sets dropped from 9.50 to 8.50.

Poultry Club Crade Gene McCullough Robert Edwar Mary Schmeiser Elden Wilson Genevieve Collins Wallace Lindville Wapello Poultry Club Louisa County Farm Bureau Farm Bureau

Louisa County Sow and Litter Club Opens Summer Signups

The Louisa County Sow and Litter club reports promising progress with members signed up for summer. County agent Pickford has interviewed members, noting bright prospects, strong litter care, and a preference system for initiation into the year’s Purebred Gilt club. Mrs Feldman’s Poultry Record Farm records March egg yields and profits, showing a strong flock performance and favorable comparison with state results.

Louisa County County Avent Pickford Roy Gilleard Clay Gilleard Joseph Berkhoff Lawrence Delzell Harold Jarvis Harold Jones Robert Johnston Carl Willey Scott Willey Ardette Johnston Wesley Shipman Harold Duncan Robert Duncan Frantz Rausenberger Roy Badham Howard Oak Charles Korte Nellie Jones John Shirley Long Maynard Griffin Ernest Vodder W. H. Feldman Winfield Poultry Record

Early Show Timing for Hogs Warns Breeders by Dr DeVore

The article advises hog breeders to avoid March and April shows. It argues that hogs gain best recognition when shown in late summer and fall. It emphasizes starting boars in May and planning weight and fitness for late August to October judging.

P. F. DeVore

Wool price updates from Iowa fleece growers group

The Iowa Wool Growers Association offers new prices on twine and sacks for members shipping through the Iowa Fleece Wool Growers Association. Paper twine in 10 pound lots sells at 22 cents per pound. Used sacks cost 25 cents each in 25 sack lots, with a 25 cent credit per sack on return.

Iowa Fleece Wool Growers Association Arizona Chicago Lowa Fleece Wool Growers Association National Wool Warehouse and Storage Company County Avent Pickford

May Revive Prewar Pacts Across Nations

Washington May 2 An announcement from the State department outlined efforts to revive prewar treaties with Germany Austria and Hungary covering patents extradition rights of ships in ports and consuls. The peace treaties allowed revision within six months after ratifications and that period ends next month.

Washington Germany Austria Hungary State Department United States

Gas Explosion Kills Five in Kansas City Rooming House

A pair of gas explosions and subsequent fire leveled a rooming house at 624 Clarrison Street in Kansas City Missouri. Early estimates put deaths around four or five as occupants slept. Fire Chief Hendering suspects a gas leak caused the blasts.

Kansas City Clarrison Street Spollee Hendering

United States delays recognition of new Russia government

Secretary Hughes told a delegation of women that formal recognition of a new Russian government will wait for the establishment of sound business conditions and special conditions in Russia, as petitioners urged America to aid rehabilitation efforts.

Hughes Washington Russia Amerenata

On Strike Opportunity Hnnck On Every Deer

A fragmented note describes a strike context with a plan to hnnck on deer if a turnstile is involved. The wording hints at disruption and potential consequences for those who cross lines. It appears as a captured local editorial or protest snip.

Delegates to Biennial Convention Get Reduced Rail Rates

The Fortnightly and local clubs plan to send delegates to the General Federation of Women's Clubs Biennial in Chautauqua New York in June 1930 1922. Reduced round trip and summer excursion fares are arranged with identification certificates to authorize sale of tickets with various return limits and stopovers for delegates from multiple states.

Kolah Harmony Chautauqua New York Felix McWhirter General Federation of Women's Clubs Texas Colorado Julesburg Idaho Montana New Mexico Utah Wyoming Chatauqua California Nevada Oregon Washington Chicago St. Louis Memphis New Orleans Pacific Coast Gateway Arkansas Louisiana Missouri Ry. Ft. Smith & Western RNR el Reno Jonesboro Lake City & Eastern Kansas Oklaha & Gulf R. R Mississippi River Bonne Terrene Railway Passenger Association General Federation of Women’s Clubs Ag Nt New Jersey Territory New York City New England Albany Buffalo Florida South Georgia Carolinas Virginia Maryland Delaware Washingn City Georgia Alabama Mississippi Tennessee Chattanooga Tinrer Lynchburg Washington City Kentucky West Virginia San Francisco Middle California Sacramento Ochen Dover Arizona Ogden Salt Lake Portland Ogeden

Wellman and Riverside Club Meet to Boost Cooperation

Wellman business men joined the Riverside Community Club on a Thursday evening to discuss joint road projects and better road grades. Committees were formed to mark the D and M road and to seek county board action for a straighter, well-graded road to reduce year round water issues. The gathering emphasized mutual support and stronger cooperation for the North Half of the county.

Wellman Kabaker F. C. Schroeder Hugh Graef B.C. Jones J. A. Ryan C. B. Topping Ae Fardley J. A. Dodds J. BE. Curl H. . MacGugan T. D.D. Adan Mr. Winegarden Rev. Peters Wellman Community Club Riverside Community Club County Board of Supervisors Riverside

Calf hides per Ib Keef hides per Ib Horse hides

Calf hides, per Ib, and horse hides are noted, with Ib. Keef associated in the same line. The fragment lists hides of multiple animals and repeats Ib. context. The text is terse and unspecific about quantities or provenance.

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Daily Market Reports Beach-Wickham Grain Co Iowa City Iowa JOR Hunt Sept Oconsiua John A. Babcoce U. S. Yard Illinois Dona Bertha Lutz Riverside Pioneer Margaret Schnoebelen County Rollo S. Pickford Iowa Wool Growers Association of U. S Keenwick Mkelhinney Drug CO Ohio State Club Baker and Rehmel West Chester, Lowa Mutual R. L. Gibson Ise McElmuiing ® Drug CO W. S. Reister & Sons East Third Se Washington St Mic Lhe Eee Property Owners Federation, Inc N. Clark ST Madison St Wenzel RMICK
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