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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1920

Page

2

Market Report Fogs Willie Coe May 18

Estimated today a 36 000 holdover 12 129 cattle receipts today 15 000 estimated receipts today 12 000

Willie Coe

Hogs and cattle prices drift in Chicago market report

May 78 Chicago market report shows hog receipts estimated 76 000 today with steady tone and top 14 50. cattle values fair with steers up to 13 45 prime and heifers to 13 50. sheep market slow and uneven with Lambs and yearlings priced from 11 00 to 18 50. Official yesterday totals list hogs 43890 cattle 18749 sheep 18087 calves 2367. shipments 8413 4607 1609 None.

Chicago Wille A. Waa Mettifm

Shipped fat steers from Olds Iowa to Co operative

Kenneth Gage shipped twenty two head of fat steers weighing about 1350 pounds each to the Co operative Association of Oldp Iowa on Monday May 10. Goff received 12.75 per cwt. Cattle feeders report a discouraged market while twine supplies rise and fiber prices ease boosting farm input outlook. Yucatan fiber output rises but potential long term lower prices worry growers. clover seed demand rises as farmers seek soil restoration and hay crop diversification amid high seed costs and strategic plantings for pasture and meadow.

Olds Kenneth Gage Co-operative Association of Oldp Iowa Goff

Grain Futures Close Mixed As Commodities Report Stirs

Market notes from Morrison Building Beach Wickham Grain Co show July cattle and corn prices and a Chicago cash close. Oats and clover futures are listed with several month figures. A London Times excerpt remarks on The Prodigal Son story reflecting on parental authority. Detroit high school teacher suspended over recommended reading list drawn into controversy.

London ‘Times Detroit

Crawfordsville May Burris improves after illness

Crawfordsville on May 18 reports Miss May Burris, recently very ill with acute indigestion, showing improvement. Visitors in Washington included Mr. and Mrs. A. Howsare. Mrs. Ira Mitchell and her three Washington children visit relatives here. The senior class play The New Co ed debuts this evening in the opera house with cast members May Benson Grace Hunter Lela Hankenholm Rose Graham Helen Cherryholmes Madge Stevens Letty’s friend Frances Eicher Punch Doolittle.

Crawfordsville May Burris A. Howsare Washington Ira Mitchell Opera House May Benson Ina Mitchell Grace Hunter Lela Hlankenhom Rose Graham Helen Cherryholmes Madge Stevens Letty Frances Eicher Punch Doolittle Mischevious

West Chester notes and upcoming school election

Miss Clara Skinner spent Sunday at home returning to Washington Monday. The United Presbyterians heard Rev Dobbin preach with church members loading his goods. Mrs J D Dayton visited her sister in Keota. The May 24 school election aims to elect a director in each district. Cattle and hogs bring good prices as corn markets rise. Weather looks favorable as dust and dryness fade.

West Chester Clara Skinner Washington Watson United Presbyterians Presbyterian Church Dobbin J. D. Dayton James Nelson Keota

Farm couple finds hidden treasure under bed in Iowa tale

In Fort Dodge on May 18 a farmer and wife slept over a suitcase of gold silver rare stones rings and women's apparel valued at 1000. Constable West and railway agent Bell seized the chest on a search warrant. valuables were turned to M L Bull for Illinois Central. Articles valued at 288 still missing. nurse Miss Mary Scoville linked to the find.

Fort Dodge Joe Solowodski Kale William H. West M. L. Bell Illinois Central Railway

Jewelry Theft Mystery After 1919 Chicago Station Swap

A 1919 case traces a jewelry laden suitcase swapped with a nurse at Illinois Central Station Chicago. Joe Marish took the case to his daughter's Kale home and disappeared. Solowodski and officials pursue Marish now in Chicago. A partial recovered list includes a handwrought silver necklace with opals valued at 200 dollars and a gold brooch, among many other ornaments, clothes, and personal items.

Joe Marish Solowoski Ilinois Central Station Chicago Marish Kale Solowodski Agajhet Solowodski Big Wife

European nations report renewed epic swarms and spy activity

European countries complain of ongoing epic swarms and note spy systems remain active even in defeated nations. The statements underscore continued security concerns as intelligence networks operate across the continent.

Dead Animals Removed Free Call Our Truck Immediately

Free removal of dead animals is offered with no charge to the caller. A company promises to dispatch their truck at once and handle disposal at their expense. The notice emphasizes immediate service and no cost to residents seeking cleanup.

Oildag Engine Additive Claims Power and Protection

Oildag presents Acheson Graphite in a high grade neutral oil blend as the sole manufactured graphite solution. The promoter guarantees engines gain power and wear protection while reducing carbon deposits and fuel use, along with smoother spark plug operation and extended lubrication.

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