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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1924
Page
8
National Crop Improvement Service outlines movable fences to hog feed. By rotating hogs and letting them clean feed before moving, farmers save 20 to 60 percent of succulent feed. Steel posts simplify relocation without digging, driven and pulled with standard tools.
Fort Madison city council has paid the last of bonds issued 71 years ago for a railroad never built. The project failed after plans and funding, causing long disputes. courts ultimately required full repayment though bond holders had once offered ten cents on the dollar.
Those averse to public speaking fail to grasp the appeal of the growing conversational geome fad. The trend draws interest for its social and cultural flair among participants.
A concise Miltonic reflection on inner sovereignty where ruling oneself surpasses royal power. It frames self mastery over passion desire and fear as true authority beyond kings.
Mr and Mrs Richard Farrel and son Mack of Ainsworth visited at the J N Waggoner home. Lloyd Hoyle and family also spent Sunday there. A new eight pound son arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert BE Love. J W Ensiin went to St Louis to buy goods. Fred Riner and wife of La Plata arrived to visit. Livingston family anniversaries and Helen Livingston’s upcoming baccalaureate sermon highlighted the day.
Mrs. J R McKee returns to Macon Moo after a visit with Dr and Mrs Etter. Batteries advertised at 75 cents with free inspections at Washington Motor Co. Numerous local residents are noted visiting Fairfield for the Pythian Sister convention and sending weekend reports. Several patrons and visitors are mentioned with short travel and shopping notes.
Eighteen Iowa state senators will not seek re election next winter as terms expire. Eleven incumbents will run again in June primaries while about a dozen house members may join the senate. Several named leaders and candidates pursue other offices including lieutenant governor and auditor.
Washington May 19 seven republican senators urged to override President Coolidge veto as the bonus bill faced Senate action. The bill sets adjusted service credits at 1.00 to 1.25 per day for home and overseas service with 500 day maximum. Cash payments due nine months after enactment and insurance certificates dated January 1. The measure passed the Senate 67 to 17 and the House earlier 313 to 78.
About one fourth of the world’s silver production is now used in making motion picture films, tableware, toilet articles and other items.
A fragment notes three laws of health emphasizing eating little and long sleep. The third principle is not disclosed, leaving readers uncertain about the complete health guidance.
A brief promotional note urges readers to use Safety Deposit Boxes before leaving for vacation. It warns that a closed house is unsafe for silverware heirlooms and papers and promises peace of mind by renting a box.
A brief heavy snowfall occurred in Mason City Iowa this morning with ground cover briefly forming before turning to rain. Mrs Mary Manners of Crawfordsville called in Washington Saturday. Mr and Mrs R S White and daughter Opal of Crawfordville visited Washington Saturday.
A court issues an order for notice of a hearing to probate a will. The notice directs interested parties to appear and present objections or claims within prescribed deadlines, detailing the case and the designated date, time, and place of the hearing.
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