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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1926

Page

2

Market News Hogs and Cattle Prices Drift Lower in Chicago

Chicago market notes show hog receipts at 15000 with mixed declines across weights and cuts. Cattle and sheep receipts around 1000 and 6000 respectively with steady to strong trends for fat steers and active yearlings, vealers steady, lambs higher on some grades, plus grain and hay price mentions and wheat corn oats quotes.

Chicago Nebraska Montana California Springs California

Toledo Seed Prices Show Mix of Domestic and Imported Grains

Market brief from Toledo Ohio on May 26 lists Clover seed domestic 21.00 and imported 16.59 with October 18.75. Timothy seed cash 3.45 and September 3.65.

Chicago Toledo Ohio Timothy

Livestock Estimates Released in Chicago

Official live stock estimates for tomorrow list hogs at 10 000 head cattle at 1 000 and sheep at 5 000 in Chicago dated May 26.

Chicago

Cabot Reports China Mainland Near Seven Hundred Leagues

On his return to England Cabot claimed to have found the mainland of the Great Cham's country about seven hundred leagues away. He had previously discovered North America and now asserts distant land is near in relation to China.

China John Cabot England North America

Newlyweds quarrel ends in threatened divorce

In a tense scene the bride, distraught, hints at filing for divorce while the groom reassures her. She sobs that she will not be a nuisance much longer, underscoring marital strain.

Thieves Loot Oakdale Hotel While Owner Naps in Chair

A sleeping hotel proprietor in Oakdale California woke to find his lobby and office furniture stolen, all items vanished except the chair where he dozed. Police investigated the break in as the motive remained unclear.

Oakdale Cal

Ancient Currency The eight on pesos indicated value

The term pieces of eight referred to Spanish dollars or pesos from the fifteenth century. The name came from the figure eight on the coins, signaling a value of 8 reales, a smaller Spanish coin.

Jokes Burned In Stove Echo Editor Rejection

W. H. P. notes editors rejected jokes that he sent to the paper. He recalls Toston Transcript quoting a line about tossing them into a stove and the fire merely resting. The anecdote frames humor and rejection from a historical press perspective.

W. HH. P Toston Transcript

Reverend Fruse Preaches at Local Church as Evangelistic Services Planned

May 24 The Rev. D. H. Fruse of Denver former pastor here preached at the Presbyterian church. He will attend the Reformed church general synod in Philadelphia. Evangelistic meetings led by Rev. and Mrs. L. F. Perant begin June 20 in Columbus Junction.

Columbus Junction D. H. Fruse Denver Reformed Church Presbyterian Church General Synod of The Philadelphia L.fe, Perant Sioux City C. N. Johnston Columbus City F H J. RR. Johnston J. Lewis Sandy Grove Misa Nellie Lee O. M. Cavin Estella Coffin Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Wm. McGetze G. W. White Mil Ann McCoy Nellie Jones Elmore Minn Ann Barringer Samuel McCoy Kate Hanft L. Y. M. Club Nancy Evelyn Gookin Whitfield Davis Davis Ohio Priscilla Club Wm. Gilkey W. C. Halle Mazie Graham Monmouth J. B. Rendell Muscatine

Chipped in for Railroad Financing by Maryland Notables

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad was funded by stock subscriptions from Maryland elites led by Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Maryland Charles Carroll Carrollton

A Man's Price Reflects Self Worth and Investment

A reflective line arguing that a man remains valuable as long as he maintains belief in his own value and ability to assess his future prospects. The saying frames self worth as an ongoing personal investment rather than a fixed trait.

World girdling radio event plans from KOA Denver

Denver May 26 KOA Rocky Mountain Station prepares a world girdling radio attempt starting at 9 p m Central time featuring microphone stars and a global audience, tuning in on 322 4 meters with stations worldwide listing programs for May 27 including KGO KPO WLW WMAQ and more radio offerings across major cities.

Denver West KOA Rocky Mountain General Electric Company

New Haven Radio Dinner Concerts Announced

A Cleveland style menu of listings shows NRW Haven KDKA in Pittsburgh and KYW Chicago broadcasting dinner concerts with Benjamin Godard works and Elizabeth Kirkpatrick soprano, plus orchestral programs from KOA Denver and WGY Schenectady. WEAF and WGN schedule orchestras, vocalists, and reading addresses, while WJZ and WIS feature period concerts and lessons. Local New Haven notes report visitors and family gatherings at Marion Smith’s home along with farm and travel updates.

KDKA Pittsburgh Benjamin Godard Elizabeth Kirkpatrick Post Studio KFNF Shenandoah KOA Denver Brown Palace String Orchestra KYW Chicago Congress Carnival WDAF Kansas City Star School of the Air Frolic Ted Weems Victor Recording Orchestra Campbell’s Orchestra WEAF New York Hire’s Harvesters WEEI WFI WCAF WLIB WSAI WTAM WWJ Qlicquot Club Eskimos WJAR WTAG WEI WCAE WGR WGN Chicago Tribune Lyon and Healy Tea Time Drake Sam ‘N’ Henry Play Shop Studio Encemble

Washington Produce Markets Prices and Poultry Rates

Listing of per pound and per dozen prices for cream butterfat fresh laid eggs broilers hens ducks geese swan geese beef hides and horse hides with notes that no market exists for cut sick thin or crippled poultry. Prices show 88e per lb for cream 25c per doz eggs and various broiler and hen rates by weight and breed.

Household Hint for Unclogging Sink Water Flow

A practical tip describes attaching a small rubber hose to the cold water faucet the hose runs down the sink drain and the water is turned on full to force a flush. The technique aims to clear a clog and restore flow to a slow sink.

Real glory springs from silent self conquest quote

The saying attributes glory to conquering oneself, noting that without inner victory the conqueror remains a slave to self. This reflective line by E. Thomson emphasizes discipline, restraint, and personal growth as true achievement.

E. Thomson

End Bunion Pain Forever with Emerald Oil

Advertisement promotes Mooney's Emerald Oil as a simple inexpensive remedy for inflamed toe joints and swollen veins. It claims two ounces last long and offers money back if unsatisfied. Consumers are urged to buy from Lemmon's Pharmacy for full strength two-ounce bottles nightly and morning.

Mooney Lemmon's Pharmacy Moone

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