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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1920
Page
2
Chicago markets show estimated receipts for hogs at 15 000 and cattle at 6 000 with mixed declines across weights. Lambs and sheep said strong to higher with feeder cattle and veal notes, while grain futures list wheat corn oats and rye with varied closes from Chicago cash sales and futures.
Numerous small ads mention Fordson parts and service at Falk Motor Co with a $6000 stock of tractor parts, and tractor related lines from Rothschilds and Crail's. Also listed are georgette waists, flannel middies, tank heaters at Mason’s, and a local concert program at the M E church with tickets.
Robison Bros Brigh ton Iowa hold stock reduction sales November 24 F B Jackson Ainsworth closing out sale November 26 J M Lord Son Ainsworth sale of Duroc boars and sows December 3 J H Hamm Washington. Boys calf club report Dennis Jones Oregon township feeds a 690 lb calf for 270 days gaining 2.4 lb per day cost 15c per lb sells for 18.75 per cwt profit 58.02. Oats seeding yields 36-55 bu acre with 3-3% broadcast most report 2-4 bu drilled. Farm Record Books approved by IRS not copyrightable. One Day Farm Management Courses to be held December February March with 25-30 farmers per session.
The ad extols the Samson name and invites readers to inspect thetractor interior components at Mason's. It notes Tom Caughey of Dayton, Ohio arriving to visit his uncle J. F. Simpson. Also advertised are an eight gallon lamp heated chicken waterer for 5.40 with mail delivery 20 cents, plus blanket discounts at Crail's under various price tiers.
Retail notice announces 10 percent off bathrobes and kimonos at Rothschild's offering Phoenix silk hose at reduced prices. Local shop promotions encourage shoppers to visit Rothschild's for these deals.
After 54 hours of brisk campaigning Iowa State College students completed a $250000 subscription toward a $1 million memorial union. Faculty added about $30000 and gifts of $15500, bringing total to $290000. Alumni will continue to raise funds to finish by June commencement. over 400 student solicitors worked, with 3000 pledges overall.
Mrs Mary J Callahan of Lawrence Massachusetts plans to sit on the Princeton side at the Palmer stadium game between Princeton and Yale as her sons Mike Callahan Princeton and Tim Callahan Yale are captains and centers for their teams. She may switch to the Yale side if needed during the contest.
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