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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1922
Page
2
Chicago market report shows hogs strong with top 10.70 and bulk 10.10 to 10.66, cattle receipts 3,600 and prices for steers 7.00 to 9.25, heifers and cows 3.65 to 8.50, veal calves 6.50 to 8.75, and lambs 9.75 to 17.00. Receipts listed for hogs 3,500 and sheep 6,000 with shipments and cash wheat and corn prices noted.
Uncle Eben notes that the man who shouts the loudest at a camp meeting often loses his voice as soon as someone asks him to donate for church building. The quip reflects rural humor about fundraising antics and community involvement.
Cedar Rapids May 5 A dentist A D Corcoran claims prehistoric men probably cannibals were Iowa s first inhabitants over 12000 years ago He examined nine skeletons at Horse Thief cave Anamosa and described bone sizes skull contours and clay strata He suggests glacier deposits laid the clay The site yielded a wildcat and a stone ax and indicates cave burial and open habitation The tallest skeleton about seven feet weighed around 200 pounds with a round skull large protruding jaws and teeth The bones were buried mostly in a sitting position, one girl kneeling with hands over her face The discovery has drawn nationwide scientific interest and authorities plan further exploration.
Farm Bureau announces summer placements for experienced high school boys on local farms in cooperation with the YMCA and requests employers to contact the county agent. In Washington County two new barred Rock record flocks join to reach ten, aiming to boost breeding stock and egg production for local flocks. The MG Club notes pig club work and advises entry via the county agent. A Home Economics meeting tour with Miss Bertha Holden is set for May 15–16, inviting communities to schedule talks.
Last Friday in Wellman Lime Creek Township elected Carl Anderson director to succeed W W Davison Frank Blumenstein vice director and J B Hanley re elected Secretary A tour to cover two or three townships was planned for this summer with prior tours praised in other counties Spraying fruit trees and soy beans were discussed Hubam Clover seed from Ames was mentioned with Carl Anderson noted as a participant two years ago.
The American Forestry Magazine notes that when a figure appears on a smooth surface as relief it is mottle. The violin back mottle forms a series of hills and valleys named for maple used on fiddle backs.
Prof. A. W. Clyde will visit Washington County on May 18 and 19 to oversee soil erosion work and the construction of dams to prevent ditch washing. Demonstration times and locations will be announced later. The demonstrations, already popular in many parts of the state, show excellent results from the dam projects led by the responsible crews.
Hedgehog and porcupine belong to different families. The true hedgehog is not native to this country while the porcupine exists in both the Old and New Worlds. Old world porcupines are terrestrial and fossorial. species here are arboreal and not terrestrial.
A compact reflection on how horrors can seem normal to respectable people, suggesting fear drives demand for remedies. It notes the danger of accepted norms masking grave harm and challenges readers to scrutinize social propriety versus true threat.
Karl Brock aged years son of Mr and Mrs Fred L J Brock 607 South St and a grandson of Charles Brock was killed by hanging at the home of his grandparents south of town He went to the farm where he played and was not seen for hours His body was found tangled in a rope hanging from a tree with the rope around his throat The family is prostrated and a physician could not revive him No witness to the accident and how it occurred is known
A brief editorial stresses that many entrepreneurs rely on others' money but success hinges on maintaining solid credit. It notes the prudent use of borrowed funds reflects responsible conduct and financial discipline.
Public sale to satisfy a writ of special execution directed from the District Court of Washington County Iowa. Property includes multiple described parcels in Section 27 Township 75 North Range 6 West with precise measurements and boundaries. Sale to be held in front of the Court House Washington IA on May 13 1922 between 9 am and 4 pm.
The notice states a sale at 1 o'clock p m on a specified day to satisfy execution. It lists Rn M Steele Elsie M Steele and R E B Steele as property owners, with W H Baird and Etha Baird Baumeister as plaintiffs. Terms are cash. Sheriff Charlies M Denison of Washington County Iowa dated April 13 1922 with a sale window April 28 May 5.
A note on top pigeons the Antwerp and Belgian Voyageur praised for long distance speed claiming a 60 mile trek in about 12 hours though weather conditions are mentioned as a factor in performance.
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