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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1920

Page

2

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Market Report Highlights Mixed Cattle and Grain Prices

Chicago daily market totals show receipts of 2,090 cattle and 3,000 hogs with holdovers at 3,403. Pork and beef prices range across 14.60 to 16.25 for various weights and grades. Grain futures at Morrison Balding list corn near 83 to 89 cents, oats around 56 to 60 cents, and rye about 1.55 dollars. cash grain bids for wheat and corn are provided, with livestock estimates for next week noted.

Carley Timothy

Stuck Direct to BGR YOCR UVE at Main Floor Exchange

Fragmentary OCR notes show an address line reading 87 89 Main Floor Exchange in Chicago Illinois and a mention of a stuck direct item at BGR YOCR UVE. The legible content is limited to location cues without a clear event or person.

Chicago

Ordination and community notices unfold at Eicher church

Sunday morning at the Eicher church Rev. L. L. Miller was ordained elder with Donnelson officiating. Attendees from a distance included Joel Bachman Joel Miler Neushams and Pa Rev. Basel and family Fred and Jake Krabill. A noon picnic followed by a Sunday school program. The Philathia girls hosted a picnic supper in Sunset park. Relatives learn of Verena Graber and Helen’s ocean voyage begun Friday. Joe Saileman and wife dined with A. F. Mitchell. Noah Wittmer and wife visited Pete Wittmer’s home. Peter Wittmer and wife visited Wm. Leppers. Hal Frey Frances Eicher and Graber attend a teachers’ institute in Washington. Frances Minick of Washington visiting Anna and Marie Graber. Stella Rinner at L. H. Rinner home. J. C Roth and wife spent two weeks with Onto relatives. Mrs. Sam Vansaye hospitalized at Mercy hospital in Iowa City and recovering steadily.

Noble Noble Get Eicher Church L. L. Miller Xnger Donnelson Joel Bachman Joel Mil-er Neushams Basel Fred Jake Krabill Philathia Sunset Park Verena Graber Helen Eli Saileman A. F. Mitchell Noah Wittmer Mt. Pleasant Pete Wittmer Peter Wittme Washington Wm. Leppers Hal Frey Frances Eicher Graber Teach- Leonarders’ Institute Frances Minick Anna Marie Graber Oakland Mills Stella Rinner L. H Sam Vansaye Mercy Ital Iowa City

Iowa Honey Declared Best in United States by Beekeepers

Muscatine Oct 9 Beekeepers heard F Pelrett editor of American Bee Journal claim Iowa honey ranks among the best in the nation. Prof A W Atkins of Ames discussed flora and nectar sources with 30 beekeepers, noting alfalfa and goldenrod yield poorly here while river bottoms boost honey. Plans for spring meetings and demonstrations to promote scientific bee culture were announced.

Muscatine Iowa Minnesota F. ©. Pelrett American Hee‘s Journal Muscatine County Herndon Shriner Lucas Street A. W. Atkins Ames Uced California Atkins Ames Apiary America Muscatine Association

Lesson on singing helps future mothers raise voices

A Dallas News item argues that vocal lessons benefit a girl who may raise children, noting she will need her voice a lot for parenting and daily life. The piece emphasizes practical use of voice rather than performance.

Dallas News

Bumper Crops Boost Iowa Business Outlook

Iowa faces a favorable business climate as excellent crop production and favorable fall weather boost farm activity. Rising rail rates and steady wages support rail shipping and credit flow, with George D. Roberts of National City Bank noting a move toward normal prices and improved money markets.

Des Moines Iowa Geo. D. Roberts National City Bank of New York Towa

Montezuma Man Wins Suit Over Associated Packing Case

In Montezuma on October 9 the jury ruled for Clyde McFarlin in the case against Alex Quege, awarding $300 for recovery of money, notes, and securities from a $5,000 Associated Packing Co investment. Quegg hired McFarlin for the task, originally claiming $50. the suit sought $550.

Clyde McFarlin Alex Quege Associated Packing Co Quegg McFarlin

Duroc and Poland China Swine Sales Planned Near Washington

The Journal lists multiple public and consignment swine sales around Washington Iowa from Oct 11 to Oct 26. Duroc Jersey and Poland China sales led by Keota and Brighton breeders, with Lord & Son and Trier events noted along with a Des Moines swine show recap and Canadian pork cost discussion.

Keating Bros Washington L. Blackhart Duroc Tracy & White Brighton Sale Pavilion John Simmering North English and Webster Chester White J. M. Lord & Son Duroe Mike Trier Keota Duroe Sale J. H. Baird Jersey Cow Crandall & Chalupa Brighton Jersey Poland A. M Ernest O. Carlson Iowa Duroc Sale John Krebs and Sons Riverside Duroc Jersey Geo. W. Wells Washington County Land China Breeders Duroc Breeders Washington County Duroc Des Moines Royal Pathfinder Hanks & Bishop Pathmarker J. C. Droz Fairfield Droz George Lord J. G. Alliman Ernest Carlson Louis Rinner Milo Shalla

New Apple Cions Ready From Iowa State College Field Day

At Iowa State College field day on September 27 pomologists announced new winter apple varieties bred for Iowa climate. Prof. S A Beach described 15 years of trials leading to hardier trees and named Ames 421 as a top seedling cross between Salome and Jonathan. About 26 trees offer cions now with 30 000 seedlings in the college orchard and 10 000 seeds slated for spring planting.

Iowa State College Iowa S. A. Beach College Beach Jonathan Ames

Orchard work at Iowa stations on 40 acre trial

Work is under way at the Iowa Experiment Orchard on 23 acres and at the Charles City station the Patten orchard on 17 acres. The Patten site tests trees under typical Iowa winters. Professor Beach has conducted many orchard management experiments on a rafting. Announcement of these phases will be made later.

Lowa Charles City Patten Beach

Tattooing customs mark marriage and births in Samoa Fiji

In Samoa and Fiji, tattooing serves social rites with women receiving marks after marriage and birth events. The practice links birth registrations and ceremonial status to family lineage, reflecting cultural identity and communal obligations.

Samoa Fiji

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