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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1926

Page

2

Chicago Market Report Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices

Market news from Chicago notes hog receipts about 18 000 with steady to slow trade. Average weights above 210 pounds show light hogs 10 to 15 cents lower, top 14.10 for 220 to 240 pound averages. cattle receipts 16 000 with strong yearlings up to 25 cents higher and heavy steers weak in large lots. sheep receipts 20 000 with fat lambs up about 25 cents, natives holding above 14.00 and fat ewes 5 50 to 6 75.

Chicago Cago Iwestern

Livestock Estimates for Tomorrow in Chicago

Chicago October 5 livestock estimates show 16 000 hogs 16 000 cattle and 21 000 sheep expected for the market tomorrow.

Chicago

Chicago Cash Corn Prices Detailed by Grade

Chicago markets report corn prices by grade dated Oct 5. No. 2 mixed ranges from 79 to 94 5/8 cents, No. 3 mixed 77 1/2 to 78 1/2, No. 6 mixed 69 44 to 72, yellow and white categories span 71 to 81 1/4 cents with sample grade 65 to 72.

Chicago

The Careless Engineer The Crossing Crash Test Horn

A Boston Transcript report notes a crossing accident where an engineer failed to hear a warning horn. The situation underscores comment from bystanders about the engineer's negligence and the danger at the crossing.

Jack Boston Transcript

Parisians to Use Old Royal Baths in Seine

Parisians will bathe in the Deligny Baths towed upriver each spring and anchored before the Chamber of Deputies. Built 1801-03 and famed in Charles X and Napoleon III eras, the Turkish designed baths include the Emperor's Cabin where deputies later change into swimsuits.

Paris Charles the Tenth Napoleon III Deligny Seine Napoleon Catafalque Havre St. Helena Napoleon iI

Root System for Trees and Root Depth Varieties

The bureau of plant industry notes healthy trees require a solid root system. Deep roots occur in species like the oak and tulip. surface roots appear in beplar silver maple and walnut.

Bureau of Plant Industry

Saying It With Place Cards

Debutante Anne Cranshaw at a country club dinner dance orchestrates a playful card prank at the Lovell affair. She swaps place cards to tease Cowles Livingston and misdirects partners, then faces a romantic turn when Roger Carter comforts her as the plan collapses into a shared moment. Her mother reveals she mirrored Anne's prank across the table, and the two reflect on the night’s mischievous outcome.

Mne Cranshaw John Cranshaw Lovell Anne Cowles Livingstone Mina Belle Saunders Roger Carter Roger Cowles Livingston Cowles Livingston Bert Streeter Loum Henry Anne Darling Aline

Queen Maud Delays Publication Of Modern Novel

Queen Maud of Norway has finished a contemporary novel but, pressed by shyness, has not yet authorized its publication. The royal author reportedly keeps the manuscript private and has given no public timetable for release.

Queen Maud Norway

World War Hero Woodfill Leads VFW Encampment

Sergeant Samuel Woodfill praised as outstanding World War hero by General Pershing and titled aide to Commander in Chief Fred Stover of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is a long time member of Hugh McKee Post in Lexington Kentucky alongside Willie Sandlin. Woodfill served 33 years in the army and held a World War captain's commission. The VFW, the Gold Stripe organization, includes members who served overseas in hostile waters.

Samuel Woodfill Pershing Fred Stover Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States el Paso Texas Woodfill Hugh McKee W.F.W Lexington Willie Sandlin Kentucky V.F.W Lloyd Brett John Dunn Veterans of Foreign Wars

Seasoned Knowledge on Timely Subjects and Dialogue

A compact reflection on aging knowledge and listening to recent insights. The piece contrasts long studied topics with fresh perspectives, urging restraint in using knowledge until it is properly seasoned.

Oliver Wendell Tlolmes

Dollar Bil's Short Life in Circulation

The article notes the dollar bill has a short circulation life. It estimates six months as the average lifespan of a widely used dollar bill despite its durability and tests.

Dollar Bil

Grass Burn Risk From Watering In Sunlight

Reading notes warn that watering grass while the sun is shining scorches and burns the turf. Continued watering in bright sun can cause grass to die out and weaken lawn health.

Keeps Mum No Brag About Children Allegation Cited

A restrained exchange shows Mrs Hanson pressing for praise while the subject declines to boast about his children noting their behavior and intelligence remain above average. The exchange centers on modesty and parental pride without detail.

Washington Produce Markets Ad Listings and Sales

Advertises prices for cream butter eggs hens and poultry items per pound or dozen. Includes sale notices for Joe Boese Harris Roose J S H Baird Wagner Gamon Howsare Hawthorne Robt G Sheetz H F Busby and Mike Trier with locations around Washington Keota Crawfordsville and Washington Apple sale pending.

Bohemia JS. H Mi. N. W Washington Apple Sale

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