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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1923
Page
2
Openers list cattle receipts at 16 000 hogs 24 000 and sheep 22 599 with total arrivals around 68 000. Market weak for most killing classes with fat cattle and sows down while killing classes hold steadier to firm. Grain quotes follow with futures edging lower for Dec and May contracts and cash markets in Chicago showing steady to higher tones on oats corn and rye.
The bureau of internal revenue reports about 16,276,000 Philippine cigars were exported to the United States in July, valued at 13,781,838 pesos (roughly $6,890,919). For the July 1, 1922 to June 30, 1923 period exports doubled the prior year’s value, with a sharp rise in shipments noted.
A concise proverb notes that those who borrow trouble remain predisposed to share or pass along their concerns rather than resolve them, reflecting a mindset of perpetual worry and transfer of stress.
A sequence of upcoming sales is announced with dates from October 11 to November 14 across Washington, Keota, West Chester, Crawfordsville, and surrounding towns. Items include hogs from Duroc Jersey and Spotted Poland China stock, land and farm properties, closing out and household goods sales, and professional notices.
In Columbus Junction a big crowd watched the CJ football team defeat Mediapolis scoreless. The D of V hosts a Kingston gathering at Mrs Jennie Sheridan's home on Oct 10 with guests invited. Mary Kathryn Sellers marries Adolph Lids of Omaha, and more social notes follow.
Mr and Mrs Earl Kephart and children spent Saturday evening at the Howard Baker home. The Chalupas are parents of a new girl. Bryan Swift and children visited Sunday at the Will Caldwell home. Earl Kephart and children visited Cloyce Benson. John Shebeck and children visited Howard Baker Sunday evening. Lee Heasseltine delivered hogs to Washington on Monday.
Local residents shared visits and calls across Lexington and nearby towns. Mrs Roy Gardner spent Monday with Mrs Will Flynn while Mr and Mrs Everett Fleming were Washington callers. Miss Mary Timmins and Miss Maundy Schulty visited Washington last Friday. The Hoxworths and related guests hosted at Warren Matthess home Sunday. Sam White of Washington and Dave Brindley of Chadron called on friends. Dorothy Amlong helped with Mary Timmins house cleaning. Mrs Clarence Timmins and son Marion visited Mrs Dave Tipton Tuesday afternoon.
The elderly relative often brightened days with cheerful calls and abundant treats. Her visits were celebrated for the eleven kinds of food she shared, turning ordinary moments into warm, memorable gatherings.
The Presbyterian missionary society plans a food and apron sale at the Chris lingers store on Saturday Oct 20. Local visits include Mr William Owen and sister with Mr and Mrs Robert Diehl of Columbus Junction at Dr and Mrs 8 W Hustons. Clara Patterson omitted from an Argonaut reading program but praised for talent. Nearby residents enjoy visits from Mrs Bain and her sons, Eva Gormly, Ina Carnwell, and others as J C Huston attends a Ford dealers convention in Des Moines. The W C T U met at Mrs Sprague’s home with Mrs Whitfield Davis leading. Ladies Aid held a monthly social at the church. Edw Ruppelt family and Miss Gladys Maxwell returned to Grundy Center and Miss Alice Maxwell to Cedar Falls after visits.
A reporter notes a hundred chestnut trees observed in Washington county Iowa as part of a broader, as yet incomplete survey. The finding underscores local tree diversity and potential conservation interest in the area.
John Belville notes potential of 10 000 nuts statewide if trend continues. He cites chestnut trees on the Charley Douel nursery tract now owned by Ezra Chrissinger, who expects a peck of nuts this fall as large as buckeyes. He adds more trees on his father in law's Perlee-area farm.
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