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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1925
Page
2
Markets report hog receipts at 28 000 with varied gains and losses across weights and classes. Cattle receipts hit 13 000 with draggy trade and mixed price movements for fat steers, stockers, and heifers. Sheep receipts 10 000 with fat lambs around steady and top native prices near 15 25.
Chicago November 3 livestock estimates show hogs at 16000 cattle 12000 and sheep 12000 expected for tomorrow Gauge: market outlook notes supply levels and regional demand remain steady for the coming session.
On November 3 in Toledo Ohio seed market prices list Clover seed cash at 18.25 for November, 17.25 for December, 16.50 for February and 15.50 for February. Timothy seed cash shows 3.90 for November, 3.55 for December, and 3.65 for March.
A pot fragment found in Sussex England preserves a wheat kernel dating to about 700 B C A, suggesting early agricultural activity in the region. The well preserved grain supports the view that farming was pursued there in that era, marking the discovery as historically significant.
A brief editorial stresses urgent newspaper production as a discipline and duty. The author urges timely work habits and steady routines to ensure the paper is published without delay. Strong emphasis on diligence and professional standards.
Sale dates listed include October 28 events for Duroe Jersey hogs near Richland, Purebred Duroc near Keota, and other sales by J M Lord & Son at Ainsworth, plus Hereford and ex. farm sales near Brighton and Cedar Township. Sheriff’s sale planned for November 2 near Ainsworth with stock and implements.
Wheat and corn prices listed for Chicago with various grades and percentages. Oats and rye quoted by grade, plus timber products lard ribs bellies and seed values shown. The figures reflect market bids and typical grade distinctions of the period.
The Karakul sheep, named after the village of Karakul in Bokhara, an eastern province in central Asia under Russian control, covers about 85,000 square miles. It houses an estimated 3 to 4 million sheep and exports roughly 1.5 million lamb skins annually.
The text notes Ernest Ravenstein estimating Earth's population at about 1.487 billion in 1800, with later figures near 1.44 billion. It cites modern estimates ranging from about 1.79 to 7.85 billion, reflecting wide historical and contemporary figures.
Quote from FE W Lowe's Monthly arguing that most crime starts with idleness and that men with steady jobs engage in mischief less often. The remark stresses social factors linked to idle time and offending tendencies.
Listing of wholesale prices for Washington Produce Markets includes butter fat content at 46 cents per pound, fresh eggs 40 cents per dozen, various weights of hens, springs, and leghorn varieties priced per pound, horse hides at 83 dollars each, and notes no market for certain poultry. Ducks and geese priced per pound, beef hides at 7 cents per pound.
Local society pages list multiple clubs and groups meeting on varied November days. Notable gatherings include Harmony club with Mrs G Foster on November 4 at 2 30, King s Heralds and Home Guards after school at First M E church, and Moose Lodge social Thursday evening.
West Chesta recounts a journey with Walter Boyer crossing the Mississippi near Muscatine into Illinois. He notes paved roads on the Illinois side improving travel, mentions hog and timber loads, and compares Illinois byways unfavorably with Iowa while praising road improvements.
Mrs James Miles of Dover Ohio says after labor she felt weak and in pain. She attributes her recovery to Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound taken for four days and then three bottles, noting it helped her mobility and strength. Drugstores carry it.
A traveler laments muddy roads from Muscatine to Monmouth and Illinois, praising oil and modern paving ideas. He urges rapid road paving, noting cement sidewalks and drainage neglected in town. He argues hard roads increase town value and compares regional land quality and crop prospects.
The term chaperon is not feminine in origin though used for women. It denotes a hood and, metaphorically, a wife may shield her young ward as a hood shields a face.
A pithy saying urges restraint in reproach focusing on genuine vice rather than minor faults. It counsels vigilance against moral incursions while avoiding fixation on foppery and futility, trusting such vanities to fade.
A compact quotation from Charles Dickens reflects on life guiding principle and total dedication in all undertakings. The author emphasizes wholehearted effort and complete devotion to every pursuit as a moral stance.
The guide advises cleaning painted walls with very hot water in small sections. It warns against yellow soaps that may alter color and suggests washing Calcimine walls by wiping or washing, preserving color and finish.
Lodges Washington Lodge No 26 AF and AM meet first Friday night Arthur Goodin secretary reports. Cyrus Chapter No 13 RAM meets second Friday with Arthur Goodin secretary. Zeredatha Council No 21 RAM and RM meet fourth Friday with Arthur Goodin recorder. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 KK T meets third Friday with Arthur Goodin secretary. Washington Chapter No 98 OES meets second Thursday with Alice Rownd secretary. Damascus Shrine No 10 W S of J meets third Tuesday at Masonic Temple with Sarah Walker worthy scribe.
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