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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1920
Page
2
Chicago reports include cattle and hog movements with holdovers and receipts, showing steady to higher prices across weight classes. Grain quotes for corn oats rye and wheat outline open high low close figures and cash prices, with regional comparisons to St. Louis and Peoria.
In Mount Pleasant on October 14, W J Babb of Aurora Illinois attended court for a trusteeship report on Capt Warren Beckwiths estate under his will. With Orville Beckwith deceased one third of the trust will be distributed to his heirs. The fund largely holds stock in Western Wheeled Scraper Aurora Foundry and Austin Manufacturing with annual trust payments rising from 8000 to 20000 dollars.
A note identifies the Fountaine de Valchese in southern France as possibly the world’s largest spring and Malad Springs near the Snake River Canyon in Idaho as the largest in the United States. The statement contrasts two vast natural springs.
Iowa won first prize in the state herd awards for Guernsey cattle at the National Dairy Show in Chicago. Wisconsin took second, Minnesota third, Illinois fourth, and Ohio fifth. In state judging, first went to Kansas, second to Iowa, third to Kentucky, fourth to Indiana. Individual all products winners were A. H. New of Ohio State, C. Farr of Iowa State, and T. V. Armstrong of Ohio State.
Farm sale notices list events from Oct. 16 to Oct. 26 including Ernest O Carlson L E Hoyle John Krebs and Sons Kate Marbourg Geo W Wells and county breeders at Washington Iowa with Duroc Jersey and Poland China consignments plus a house goods sale. The tuberculosis eradication program reports 25458 cattle tested in 1083 herds with indemnities totaling 134606.55 and 868 herds on waiting list.
Iowa State College extension reports demonstrations comparing lighter and heavier tractors to find optimal plow size and cost per acre. Results indicate the light plow type uses less fuel and does better work with fuel costs averaging about 65 cents per acre for six inch plowing. World Wheat Figures Show Shortage Despite Higher Production Elsewhere.
The first half of 1920 saw 208,257 northern and western youths enroll in clubs supervised by agriculture and state colleges. About 987 boys and 607 girls entered agricultural colleges this year, signaling stronger ties to farm life. The program reached 1,041,441 people in six months and operates through 173 county agents and 8,046 leaders.
Iowa voters will get an additional ballot at the polls on November 2 along with the ballot listing candidates. A copy of the extra ballot will be provided to voters to aid in casting their selections.
Instructions for voting accompany each ballot. The supplementary ballot asks whether there shall be a convention to revise and amend the Iowa constitution. The words yes and no appear with check squares. Voters mark their preference. Sample ballot copies have been received by the county auditor.
Towa City Press notes L. F. Meade former Iowa City schools superintendent touring as a farmer in Michigan. He owns 15 acres of fruit trees in Monroe county and 90 total acres. Wolverine farm reportedly yields solid immediate returns and an orchard with promising future gains.
Sermon notes outline Jesus calls disciples to service after John’s imprisonment. Jesus proclaims repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand with teaching, healing, and preaching in Galilee. Emphasizes fisher of men imagery, divine sovereignty, and obedience.
A Charles Kingsley maxim urges patience and trust in divine teaching. It contrasts quick rewards with meaningful lessons and warns against expecting bells signaling instant play after study.
A quotation echoes a view that spies and talebearers cause more harm than poison or daggers, reflecting a historical caution about gossip and espionage. The saying underscores how rumors and covert reporting shape events beyond direct violence.
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