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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1925
Page
2
Hogs receipts 14,000 with mixed steer and pig price movements. Cattle receipts 10,000 show steady to higher demand, fat lambs steady. sheep at 15.25 to 15.50 per deck native. Wheat and corn futures mixed with No 2 red at 1.90 and No 2 yellow around 1.15 to 1.16. Lard 15.62, Ribs 17.12, Bellies 19.75.
May 18 summary notes corn planting mostly done with warm weather needed to start growth. School picnic and program planned for May 22, the last day of the school year under Miss Bessie Smith. Local families include Bert Smith with relatives in Brighton and Mrs. C R Wells visiting Marion. Mrs. Wells in poor health. Social Union bake sale May 23 at Washington Cleaners with bread pies cakes dressed chickens cottage cheese. Various visits and weekend gatherings among local residents and kin.
Berlin sources praise American methods for teaching the blind as Miss Betty Hirsch, director of the school for the blind founded during the war by Germany, commends U S progress in education for the visually impaired.
Open high low close quotes show wheat corn oats rye and hogs prices in Chicago. May activity ranges with percent changes and month spreads across wheat corn rye oats with May July and Sept contracts.
A Cleveland observer argues that educating blind children within regular classes rather than in separate schools benefits both groups. Interacting with sighted peers fosters self confidence and proves blind students can compete on equal terms, emphasizing that American practice of mixing is correct.
April 29 London reports ready made gowns arrive at court events for the first time. Imported from the United States the plan offers instalment purchases aimed at youthful daughters of earls and dukes, with models designed by artists of color. Prices start around 50 dollars, far lower than former costs. Some dressmakers end the appointment only sales amid keen competition.
Washington May 18 The U S Department of Agriculture reports a nationwide drive to stamp out bovine tuberculosis now includes over ten million cattle under veterinary supervision Progress up to April includes 10 201,92 cattle under supervision 6 777 624 in herds passing first test 1 187 908 in fully accredited herds 617 810 tested in March 1925 19 841 reacting to test and 3 498 072 waiting to be tested 69 modified accredited counties recognized as TB free North Carolina has 30 counties officially TB free and eradication is seen as key to reducing human and animal tuberculosis risk.
A jumble of items reports six bank robbers captured in Moscow and notes crimes abroad. Other items mention misread marriage, a judge's remarks, and various sensational lines about accidents, lawsuits, Prohibition blame, and social scenes.
Johannesburg reports mixed reactions as gold money returns for daily use on July 1 after widespread payout of sovereigns by mining groups. Workers favor paper for practicality, while natives keep gold for jewelry and stash funds underground, wary of theft by white ants.
Keota May 18 The Baptist church filled to capacity for a union meeting honoring the K H S S graduating class with Rev J W Neyman calling for efficiency and honorable living. Music came from Boys and Girls glee clubs as local pastors participated. News also notes marriages: C Kirkpatrick and Bernice Buchanan of Fairfield to reside in Fairfield, and John Raymond Warrington and Bessie Ramsey of Cincinnati now married and touring the West. Warrington, son of Mrs Eulalia Warrington, connected with publishers work. J Van Longenecker graduates June 9 from S T U T, has a fifty one page thesis Life Animultities by the Method of Incomplete Gamma Function, with copies required for decree. Stella Goodspeed of Chicago, formerly near Lexington, writes from Biloxi after a months stay.
Advertorial text touts Joint-Base as a quick penetrating remedy for neuritis and sciatica. It claims to soak in after rubbing for a minute, reduces swelling, loosens stiff joints, and relieves pain using a 6 cent price through Sherman Bros and druggists.
In Richmond on June 1 President George W. Marble will call to order the National Editorial Association's fortieth annual convention using a 32 year old gavel of manzatine wood bound with gold. The gavel, gifted in 1892 by the California State Miners' Association, bears mottoes describing ink and influence in journalism.
The article notes a shift toward warmer climes with plans for Decoration Day and Memorial services. It records weekend visits by Davidson Mason Wolfe families and Ethel, plus Mrs. Dupuis traveling to Fairfield after the sudden death of her brother Daniel Kenney. Mrs. Sharp visited Oberlein Spaulding's home near Fairfield.
May activities include Misses Lowe and Barker heading to Iowa Wesleyan summer school, Everett Kanft opening a jewelry store in New London, and Mrs Boumer visiting in Marengo. Cotter school closed with a Long Creek picnic. eleven women attended a sewing lesson led by Mildred Elder. Commencement at Columbus High set with orchestra, address by Dr. Bowers, and diplomas presented by J. H. Huston. Memorial day plans by W R C and Legion. J. H. Huston bought the Duncan residence near the high school.
A roster of prominent editors and publishers who have served in or near presidential circles is provided. Names include B J Prices of the Washington Star, Walter Williams of the Columbia Herald, Albert Tozier of the Portland Pacific Farmer, H B Warner of the Dally Dispatch, and others from diverse states, reflecting a broad cross-section of the press leadership tied to public service.
James H. Allen of Rochester North Carolina says his self made remedy Allenrhu dissolves uric acid deposits in joints and muscles to banish rheumatism. He offers the preparation through Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists with a money back guarantee if symptoms persist.
A Lowell Massachusetts woman recounts recovery after hospital stay aided by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes dizziness back pain nervousness and fatigue and says she now does her own work and shared the relief with friends and relatives. The ad notes 200000 respondents with 98 of 100 reporting benefit.
Richard Strauss refuses an invitation to conduct at the Berlin State Opera and boycotts the German Theatrical Association He explains he will not accept a conventional fine or maximum remuneration fixed by the association due to his professional standing.
The only known troop of blind Boy Scouts in the world is Troop 254 of the Bronx, consisting of fourteen visually impaired boys. Their unique unit follows a standardScout program adapted for blindness, showcasing resilience and community support.
Railroad time table page lists eastbound departures for Golden State Limited No. 4 and No. 12 Express with pass departures at 8:36 a.m. and 6:25 p.m. and westbound routes including Golden State Limited No. 88 freight and No. 49/49 Pass. Also notes Knoxville Branch local passes and B&Q passenger trains with evening and morning times and daily schedules. Agent Hi W. Russell referenced.
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