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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1923
Page
2
Chicago and nearby markets show estimated receipts today at 73 000 hogs 27 000 cattle 18 000 sheep and a mixed pricing scene. Early hog top around 7 35 and cattle weaker with most killing classes down 25 cents. Grain and livestock shipments listed with mixed price moves and futures-like tone.
The United States Lawn Tennis Association sanctions nearly seventy major boys and junior tournaments over five months. Events include state sectional and national championships. Future Davis Cup talent will have chances to develop. age limits vary by category from under 15 to under 21.
The article notes ill usage and records against an individual named Zimmerman in a pew record. It references a dispute or complaint and mentions the need to reiterate lines of concern.
A brief quotation from O W Holmes warns that fear acts as a spare diet, starving fevers of lust and quenching flames of hell, reflecting a moral stance on self control and restraint.
A writer quips that nothing is more sodden than work left incomplete while noting the irony of effort stalled before it begins. The wry remark highlights procrastination and the chasm between intention and action.
The reinstatement drive shows Iowa veterans reinstate policies totaling thousands weekly, reaching 95 thousand in a single week. Iowa leads in converted government insurance in force, with 36 million for 133,000 service men, compared with Missouri 42 million for 182,000 men. Kansas and Nebraska hold 20 and 18 million respectively, while Legion posts push outreach and education to overcome misconceptions about requirements.
A brief note suggests resisting wishes and choosing to work for goals instead, emphasizing action over desire as guidance from the Boston Evening Transcript.
The column argues for hornless cattle breeds as a sign of progress and notes dairy profitability for those who persevere. It urges feeding under cover to reduce manure loss, emphasizes alfalfa and clover as top milk producers, and stresses using crops for livestock feed rather than direct fertilization.
FE M Cunningham new member of the federal reserve board and former Towa Farm Bureau leader urged Grant club listeners that a farmer labor alliance would hurt Iowa farmers. He argued no real shared interests exist between feemer and laborer and urged farmers to control marketing to secure fair returns. Senator Cummins called Cunningham sane and conservative while Cunningham framed his aims as middle ground.
The University of Iowa to award about 882 diplomas on June 5, with 1168 graduates since last commencement. Notables include Chancellor Lindley delivering the address and Rev. Joseph Fort Newton giving the baccalaureate sermon. Reunions span classes from 1873 to 1918, with events and banquets planned across commencement week.
The text lists various degrees and counts including Bachelor of Science in Physical Education twelve and Social Service two, Bachelor of Music five, Bachelor of Laws forty one, Doctor of Medicine forty eight, Doctor of Dental Surgery one hundred two, Graduate Pharmacists twenty nine, Pharmaceutical Chemist one, Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy one, Bachelor of Engineering forty six, and Graduate Nurse twenty five.
The New York Tribune reports the peak of the citys building boom has passed as the New York Telephone Company postpones an 11 million dollar project and Columbia University defers a 10 million dollar one. Total plans totaling 42.5 million have been dropped or suspended due to high labor and material costs. Banks, builders, and suppliers urged by investors caused costs to rise, ending the boom.
Berlin reports the Reichstag has passed a law prohibiting absinthe production and sale. New measures curb public liquor advertising. State railways will stop accepting absinthe ads after May 1, and Berlin trams will only accept liquor ads on equal terms with other firms.
Ada Richardson of Milwaukee says Tanlac ended her nerves headaches and indigestion. She slept better and could perform household duties without resting. She reports renewed energy and happiness since taking Tanlac, recommended by druggists with over 37 million bottles sold.
Thirteen Iowa counties approved road bond issues totaling 18.475 million dollars while 27 of 42 counties backed hard surfacing. Bond recipients include Black Hawk 1.5 million and Woodbury 2.5 million. counties voting for and against are listed with totals.
Riverside resident Ed Gerot appeared as a business caller Saturday, detailing local commerce matters and community concerns during a daytime event.
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