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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1921
Page
2
Daily market notes show hogs cattle and sheep receipts with steady to higher bids. Beef and veal prices range across weight classes while calves and feeders vary. official yesterday totals and remarks note ongoing price activity and market softness in some categories.
In Oskaloosa a 62 year old recluse Robert Middlesworth was found murdered in a shack by the Skunk River. Police say a blunt instrument caused fatal injuries and the shack was set afire to destroy evidence. A dog named Sheppie witnessed the crime as four questioned suspects were released after proving innocence.
Hiatt and Geer stage a quick vaudeville bit about money for rent and a health insurance policy. A confused back and forth revolves around whether the policy is usable now or only if the speaker becomes sick, highlighting a comic clash over ordinary worries and misapplied coverage.
March farm reports note a temporary halt in the price slide for most livestock, with calf prices still higher. Cattle slaughter reached a four month high and sheep and lamb receipts rose, while movements back to farms declined. Tomatoes hailed as Iowa’s best garden crop due to canning value and easy cultivation guidance.
Bruns Brothers, Investment Bankers of Des Moines Iowa, are selling stock in Northwestern Laundry Incorporated promising one percent per month. Farmers in the area began planting corn in the latter part of the week. Emerson Witting and Elmer Graber visited Crawfordsville school Friday. Mother's Day observed at Bleher church. Marion township Sunday School convention drew a large crowd. Tom Brooks and a Mr. Kessel bought horses Friday.
On May 2 at the Wapello Methodist church Miss Jessie Moody of Columbus Junction wed Mr. Evan Rees of Crawfordsville with the bride and groom's close friends Miss Selena Peters and Mr. Clam Heitmeir in attendance. The couple reside at the Reese homestead east of Crawfordville. May 6 saw the Wyman baseball team lose 2 to 1 at Mt. Union in a return game. The ninth grade domestic science class hosted a dinner for the school board led by President Samuel Turkington with members and officers listed. The color scheme Rose and white highlighted the menu and decorations. Saturday May 7 notes Mr and Mrs John Belville of Washington visiting Wyman.
A weekend gathering at Fairfield featured the home talent show The Yankee Farmer raising about 65 dollars for school purposes. The Atalissa team beat the Wyman Independents 2 to 1 in a late afternoon game.
The Fairbanks studio grounds resemble a gym with Douglas Fairbanks' male company members performing athletic stunts under trainer Lewis Hippe supervision. The scene highlights the energetic entertainment atmosphere surrounding the production.
Gymnastic appliances are shown as Fairbanks trains in calisthenics and feats of skill. The piece notes how heavy men trim down and how frail bodies gain strength through daily exercise. It cites The Mark of Zorro feats developed at Fairbanks studio before appearing on screen at the Fox Theatre starting Wednesday.
Sperry Hutchinson Co sues Fort Dodge Retailers Bureau for 20000 and seeks an injunction against interference with its business. The suit follows a Fort Dodge merchant agreement to discontinue trading stamps arguing such schemes raise consumer costs and violate state law. C A Brown, bureau president, says gift enterprises add to overhead and raise the cost of living.
A patient recounts being refused life insurance due to heart symptoms blamed on gas pressure. After using Marr's Wonderful Remedy, he says his condition improved and praises the product as life insurance for health. The ad promises a money back guarantee and mentions Lemmon's Pharmacy and Drug Gists.
Fort Dodge merchants sue to halt their plan to discontinue trading stamps and similar gift incentives, arguing the move could affect local trade and consumer use. The action highlights merchant concerns about discontinuing popular promotional stamps.
A Listener's Guide explains a fugue where voices enter and exit sequentially and parts come and go in turn. The note appears in a Boston transcription excerpt shaping a concise musical definition.
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