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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1922
Page
2
Official yesterday and estimated Monday receipts show hogs at 19 710 and cattle 11 044 with wheat at 98 cars and corn at 28 cars. Prices indicate steady to higher tones for several classes and volume remains robust across hogs cattle and grain markets.
La I McGugin arrives in the city today after weeks at Charles Ty and a recent promotion in the Western Telegraph Company. He serves as solicitor for Iowa and Nebraska with a salary increase and plans to return to Washington at least once weekly.
October through November sale listings across Riverside Columbus Junction Washington Wellston and Crawfordville feature J J Feehan Otto Navy Mahamahs Flanders Smylie Deal and Huston Smith among others. Buyers can expect Duroc Jersey Spotted Poland China and Holstein dairy consignments with sale dates from October 1 to November 4.
In Mexico City a new American owned stockyards facility with an initial capacity of 7,500 head is opened by J. F. Primm and Lee Russell. It links to local slaughter pens and plans include cold storage, expandability, and a Pure Bred Live Stock Association branch aiding ranchers. Most meat arrives from the United States or Argentina, with rail shipments prioritized to ease imports amid a depleted Mexican stock.
Iowa's bonus plan proposes a general election vote on November 7, 1922. The bond issue totals 822 million dollars to be repaid over twenty years. Eligible recipients are Iowa residents who served honorably between April 6, 1917, and November 11, 1918, or their heirs, with a fifty cent amount per recipient.
Local brief lists residents and visitors including Mrs. C. W. Stearns of Ainsworth, Miss Edna Tobin of Cotter, and Mrs. J. L. Pease en route to Pekin. Also mentions Mrs. W. G. Robertson of Crawfordsville, Cairo shop ads, and attendance at various events such as the G. A. R. convention in Des Moines.
A fragmented notice recalls an 18th century performance linking The Beggar’s Opera to a public fire use event. It mentions Miss Buckler sone from Judith and an associated plane forte amid the 1767 theater scene.
A long standing fascination with turquoises appears in ancient texts and cultural references. The stone is linked to protective symbolism and fertility myths, notably in East traditions and the figure known as The Lady of the Turquois, connected to motherly motifs in Shoemannes lore.
In the District Court of Washington County, Iowa, Mearle Munson and James K. Zeck sue Anthony Bower Daniel Meek Martha Hower Thomas McDowell William McDowell and many others as defendants and unknown claimants. The petition seeks a quiet title decree establishing fee simple ownership of specified lots in Washington and barring all adverse claims. The next term begins November 13, 1922 at the Washington County Court House. failure to appear will lead to default and judgment. Wilson and Wilson attorneys represent the plaintiffs. oct 7-14-21-258
R L Gibson lists fresh eggs per dozen at 82 cents and butterfat cream per pound at 87 cents. Heavy and light hens priced per pound, with Leghorn hens and springs shown. Ducks per pound, turkeys per pound, pigeons per each, plus hides for beef and horse.
The notice lists poultry and animal product prices including eggs at 12 per dozen, cream at 3% cents per pound, heavy and light hens, leghorn varieties, ducks, geese, turkeys, and beef hides with per pound or unit rates. Also shows hog and horse related items and a $3.00 rate for a horse or similar animal.
Mrs. Mary Dowgall of 615 W Second St credits Doan's Kidney Pills with easing backache and fatigue caused by irregular kidney action. The ad notes the price as 60 cents and recommends asking for Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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