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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1920

Page

2

Market report highlights mixed cattle and hog prices

Chicago market data shows receipts around 16 000 cattle and 9 000 sheep with brisk beef, veal, and feeder cattle trading. Prices range from 12.00 to 18.15 for various weights and grades while lambs and ewes command 3.50 to 13.00 for different quality levels. A separate civil suit seeks 23000 damages from Iowa Telephone Co after a Sept truck collision injures a boy who suffered multiple fractures and injuries.

Hoge Chicago Shipm't

Consign Your Live Stock Direct To Yards

Chicago listing advertises direct consignments of live stock to T and Y Yard rooms 87 89 Main Floor Exchange as an auction or exchange notice.

T & Yard Chicago Js. Sloan

Colleges excel in B A and B S degrees 1915 19

Report by Prof. Ira B S Condit shows 3478 B A and 2104 B S degrees conferred by Iowa colleges 1915 1919. State University leads B A count with 973 and B S with 115. Grinnell Cornell and Teachers College rank next in B A.

U. S Cedar Falls Ira Condit Iowa State Teachers College Iowa State Teachers’ Association Des Moines Iowa Grinnell Cornell Teachers College Morningside Drake Simpson Coe The State University John L. Tilton Simpson College State Prof. Tilton College and University Department of the State Association

Boy Injured Seeks 20000 From Telephone Company

Davenport Iowa on November 2 a four year old boy who was crushed seeks damages of 20000 from an Iowa telephone company in a reported case.

Iowa Telephone Company Davenport

World's Grand Champion Hog Refused At 835000 Offer

J C Droz of Fairfield owned the 17 month old 800 pound Duroc Jersey boar that won the world grand championship at the Des Moines national swine show. He refused 835,000 cash and will not set a price, noting last year’s champion sold for 8100,000. The sire is Pathfinder from Cherry Chiefdam.

J. C. Droz Fairfield Des Moines Duroe Jersey Pathfinder Iowa State Fair Droz Diamond Bar Ranch California

Navy to Sell 30 Vessels in Competitive Bids

The Navy plans to auction 30 ships including five old warships Raleigh Cincinnati Machias Castine Petrel and the Supply plus 25 misc vessels. Tenders open October 28 with expected proceeds over 1 million dollars to be turned to the treasury as a war expenditure refund.

Navy Department Raleigh Cincinnati Machias Castine Petrel Treasury Department

Bride Delayed by Refreshments Delivers Surprise Entrance

An hour past the scheduled wedding time the bride did not appear. The mother urged patience, then a jubilant call announced the beer had arrived and the bridal party appeared before the weary minister.

Susy

Aberdeen Angus cattle sale and stock market outlook

The Journal notes anticipated pressure on purebred livestock prices as banks tighten loans. It cites rising land values and better sire campaigns driving demand for registered stock, with experts predicting a nationwide shift toward profitable, modern breeding. It also advises farmers to target markets for registered cattle, hogs, and horses and forecasts higher winter egg prices due to scarce storage eggs and housing and feeding improvements for poultry.

W. H. Lapp Iowa State College

Not Exactly Tired

Robert enjoys a country walk with his father. After two paths into the countryside the boy says he is not tired. He adds he is glad they have not just started out, revealing a humorous misquote about fatigue.

Robert

Trappiness and Trouble in Jud Tunkins’ Quote

The line reads Trappiness said Jud Tunkins has to be cranker up but trouble always has a self Starters. The quirky phrasing hints at a playful, self referential style.

Jud Tunkins

Unborn not exempt from landlord rent rules in Los Angeles

The piece reports landlords in Los Angeles raising rents and applying strict “no children” policies, even toward expectant mothers nearing confinement. It highlights a specific case where Mrs. Shaw’s rent jumped from 25 to 59 dollars, and includes a Denver resident’s letter warning eastern tenants to avoid California housing.

Los Angeles “Times California Charles Shaw Tally Ho Chamber of Commerce Lindley Denver Los Angeles Grand Avenue Hill

Why He Stopped Singing

George improvises both words and music during a song. His mother enjoys his effort and urges more singing. He finally refuses, saying he and his father have joined the onion, a playful mispronunciation revealing a family joke. Rent it with a Want Ad.

George Daddy Onion

Local Produce Prices Listed for Today

The notice lists current prices for farm produce including butterfat cream at per pound, eggs at 56 cents per dozen, hens 20 cents per pound, old roosters, ale springs, ducks 15 cents, geese 10 cents, and turkeys at 25 cents per pound with toms at 28 cents.

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Market Report Walter J. Kracen C. B. Kaufmann Kracen John A Babcoceke Commission Merchan Mutual Colenso W. S. Reister & Sons Washington, Iowa NAVY Journal’s Farm Department Willey Columbus Junction Aberdeen J. M. Lord & Son Ainsworth Jack Herr Uncle Joe Pony Man Kensing Prope Lacie Joe Luella Strom Jee Jerome A. Beskar Nanonee Allen Graf Erdice Mathew G. Thompson Ralph W. Thompson D. F. Macon Chester Whites F. A. Bower Teas Blacksmith Shop C. A. Reubsam Washington Cal Lemley Reduction CO Oildag John Striegel Jr Harper, Iowa Bury Co, Ovessert Crawfordsville I. Cohn EM @ OY Holland Property Owners Federation, Inc ILL Cascara la Grippe
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