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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1921
Page
2
Chicago daily market notes estimated hogs 28 000 head with steady to lower tones and cattle around 10 000 receipts. Sheep at 11 000 receipts. beef, veal calves and feeder categories listed with varied but mostly steady quotes. A separate incident reports a bakery worker injured after an alleged confrontation at Walcher bakery.
Nellie an English shorthair cat in New Bedford Massachusetts comforts and mothers seven newly hatched chicks abandoned by an incubator. The feline caregiver lodges behind a stove in Mrs John T Moreys home and even gives baths until the chicks curl into her fur for warmth and sleep.
Davenport police seek the identities of six men who burst into the Hans Walcher bakery at Eighth and Marquette streets in the early hours yesterday and assaulted proprietor Hans Walcher and his brother Chris with a blackjack when he tried to intervene.
Joseph Austin was arrested by Marshal Rippentropp and brought before Mayor French on a peace disturbance charge. Evidence showed remarks about women sparked a confrontation, leading to a trial and a fine of one week at hard labor on Titonka streets.
Leonard P. Kingsley files a $20,000 damages action after his daughter Lenore, 4, was attacked by a rooster at a Barrington farm. Kingsley claims the owner Emil Wienicke knew the bird’s vicious nature and allowed the animal to injure the girl. Attorney Ward and Baldridge represent the plaintiff.
Marie Cochran was awarded $800 damages against Herman Meyers after a district court trial in Iowa City. Cochran sued Meyers for $5,000 claiming he drove too fast while she was a passenger, was injured when the car left the road and went into a ditch.
Bevins promotes tire and tube savings with weekly 60 cent Champion X spark plugs marketing. Local visitors include Edwin Humston and G C Hamston, while Mrs G F Wilson stays with the Junkins. A visit from Mabel Buckley of Chicago and a hospital trip for Robert Risk are noted, plus delivery by Washington Cleaners and tire care by Brown's Tire Shop.
The May opening week saw improved selling conditions in cattle and hogs at five stock markets with a general price rise. A Chicago union yard workers strike ended after five days, while cattle and hog receipts were down from last week and year. Sheep receipts held steady. Beef steers gained but some advances faded. top prices reached Chicago and East St. Louis. Hog prices rose across markets with modest gains amid lighter eastern demand. Fed lambs strengthened late week while spring lambs moved irregularly but higher in most markets.
The American Forestry Magazine notes trout vary greatly within a species due to their waters. Mr Hallock the famous American Dserberman cites a seventeen pound example, though typically they weigh three to four pounds.
May 16 report notes a very happy time at the Journal editors entertainment with many correspondents present. A. R. Miller hosted a post office tour explaining operations. A large number of local youth attended the Washington track meet, and Mrs. H A Phillips accompanied Mr. Phillips home from Washington.
Centerville hosts the state Sunday school convention June 15 17 with hundreds of delegates from southern Iowa. Noted directors from Boston University and other religious groups will lead events. Local committees say the three days will feature diverse programs for all ages and promise substantial activities.
Centerville gears up for a major three day convention with heavy advertising, banners, and displays. Officials and organizations cooperate to welcome visitors, promising a large crowd and a warm reception in this southern Iowa city famed for charm. Local workers promise a three day session centered on high energy and hospitality.
Commander Everette Burham of Leon Beatty post receives word from Congressman W F Kopp about a House bill to assign a captured German tank cannon to Centre Park. A second bill would split war trophies among districts with the Washington assignment.
Notice to all creditors and debtors. Those indebted to Thompson and Weidner are urged to call and settle accounts at once as the firm has been dissolved and all balances must be adjusted.
St Louis officials report a deficit of 9 202 437 and total indebtedness of 18 065 604 with assets 8 863 166. The circular cites wholesale fur market collapse as the cause and notes 4 850 156 in claims against buyers plus 7 405 142 25 in advances to shippers, 2 061 799 74 of which involve bankrupt firms.
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