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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1922

Page

2

Chicago Oct 23 1922 Daily Market Reports Hog Cattle and Sheep Prices

Chicago market report from Oct 23 1922 shows hog receipts about 35 000 and 32 000 in mixed listings with early hogs up to 9 75 cwt and heavy weights 8 70 9 70. cattle receipts around 32 000 with fat cattle and veal calves steady to lower and stockers steady. lambs and sheep weak to lower with breeding ewes and feeder lambs listed. Official yesterday totals show hog cattle sheep calves receipts 6281 8181 3359 and shipments 550 1353 6930. Grain market notes include wheat 122 cars steady to lower corn 499 cars steady to lower oats 188 cars steady. Tomorrow’s livestock estimates: hogs 25 000 cattle 14 000 sheep 20 000.

Home Brew Explosion at Rock Island Jail Spawns Fear

In Rock Island Illinois on October 23 police reported a home brew explosion in a city jail cell. The blast woke the quiet night as officers rushed to the scene with drawn revolvers. They found only broken glass and scattered brew, with no injuries.

Rock Island, Ill Rock Island

Indian Princess Bobbed Hair Defies Tradition in Hatfield

Hatfield Wisconsin October 22 1919 Indian beauty Newana Gayofish known as Princess upset long standing norms by bobbing her hair. Chief Running Wolfe led a war dance while crowds roared making noise like a boiler lift. After planters smoke cleared she and her young son became homeless but an uncle's Nebraska inheritance of $15000 and land offers hope. Newana eighteen and married three years.

Hatfield Wis Newana Gayofish Running Wolfe Newana Nebraska

Bloomfield Man Gets Patent for Collapsible Coop

Bloomfield resident A Lafik was awarded a patent for a collapsible coop last week, per an official notice from the United States Bureau of Patents in Washington D C.

Bloomfield C A. Lafik United States Bureau of Patents Washington D. C

Milk cows to be sold at Wellman Friday

Canning will sell milk cows at Wellman on Friday Oct 27 at 1 30 PM. Other local notes include Mrs Leigh H Wallace seeking a competent girl for general housework no washing and several residents visiting relatives or returning home from trips.

Wellman Leigh H. Wallace

Special cats and daily service at Lyon's continues

Mrs J H Clute and three children visited her mother Mrs O N Swisher near Wellman and then boarded a train to Alliance Nebraska. The note highlights routine city life and a family journey without additional events.

J. H. Clute O. N. Swisher Wellman Alliance Nebr

Peggy Beal Goes On Trial For Murder

Marie Peggy Beal formerly of Springfield Illinois faces trial in Kansas City for the murder of F W Anderson in a hotel on June 3. Beal contends she acted to protect other girls and plans to use the Bible phrase I am my sister s keeper to defend her actions.

Associated Press Kansas City Marie Peggy) Beal Springfield Central Court F. W. Anderson

Poland China and Dairy Cattle Auctions Schedule

Sale dates list multiple breed auctions including Poland China on Oct 28 and 31, Holstein dairy cows Nov 1, Duroc sale Nov 4, and closing out sales Dec 12 and Dec 14 with sellers Huston Smith Welsh Wagner L B Hanan Ernest Carlson Lord Son Albert Taylor Alfred Nash and Crawfordsville area.

Alfred Nash Crawfordaville

Cooking School Opens Tomorrow For Better Homes Week

Miss Vera M Megowen and Miss Irma Mundy arrived to finalize plans for the cooking school and Better Homes Week at the Armory. Carpenters work on a large platform and a wall display screen while special furniture is chosen for demonstrations. The Journal reports strong interest and a history of 350 daily attendees at Newton last week. Evening programs at the Armory are canceled tomorrow and Wednesday due to a Graham Theatre revue, with a Tuesday program announced elsewhere.

Vera M. Megowen Irma Mundy Better Homes Armory Newton Graham Theatre Journal

Center of foreign-born white population shifts to Indiana in 1920 census

Washington announces that the 1920 census places the center of foreign-born white residents at latitude 41 3 45 and longitude 84 49 17 in eastern Allen county Indiana near New Haven and Fort Wayne. The shift marks a westward movement after decades of eastward drift, driven by growth in California and large gains in Texas California and Arizona.

Washington, D. C Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census Allen County Indiana New Haven Ft. Wayne Defiance County Ohio Monroe County Michigan Noble County California United States Texas Arizona

Iowa Librarians Convene in Cedar Rapids Convention

More than two hundred librarians from as many Iowa cities gathered in Cedar Rapids for the Iowa Librarians association thirty second annual convention. Luther A. Brewer former editor and local library board president welcomed delegates at the station.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Iowa Librarians Association Luther A. Brewer Republican and Times

Weather Forecast for Des Moines October 23 28

Weather outlook for October 23 to 28 calls for generally fair and cooler conditions across the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Des Moines area expected cooler days with prevailing fair skies and mild nights.

Des Moines Mississippi Missouri

Hancock County completes paving across the county

The Hancock County board of supervisors announced total paving of 14.51 miles across the county with no detours. Sections from Britt to Hutchins and Garner east to the Cerro Gordo line were completed. concrete began May 29 and the best day laid 358 feet of concrete. Josephine Sosel, longtime Cedar Rapids public school principal, died at her home. Funeral services were held yesterday.

E Associated L’ress Garner Ln Hancock County County Board of Supervisors Britt and Hutchins Garner Cerro Gordo Cedar Rapids Mises Josephine Sosel

Silver Wings at Fox Theatre Promises Wholesome Family Fun

Mary Carr stars as the mother in Silver Wings now showing at the Fox Theatre. The cast features children who are portrayed naturally, avoiding stiff costumes, and the plot follows a young boy who turns villain after affectionate scenes with his mother. May Beth, age 6 to 19, appears with Mary Carr in the film.

Fok Theatre Broadway Mary Carr Villian Ma Benton William Fox Over the Hill Fox Theatre Little Lady New York City May Beth Lovelly

Child Actress May Beth Carr Appears in Silver Wings

Young performer May Beth Carr stars in the William Fox Special Silver Wings alongside her mother. The tot has prior screen credits including Over the Hill and The Great Adventure with Lionel L. Barrymore.

May Beth Carr Wiliam Fox

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