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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1923

Page

2

Daily Market Reports Hogs and Cattle Prices In Chicago

Estimated receipts today hogs 28 000 cattle 14 000 sheep 22 000. market mostly to 15 higher as big packers resist. Best yearlings 92 25. top steers 42 45. Fat lambs steady to weak. good to choice fat western 12 75. natives around 4 00 to 12 75. Receipts Cattle 12 081 calves 3 530 hogs 30 906 sheep 15 254. Shipments Cattle 4 771 calves 873 hogs 6 485 sheep 17 041. Prices in grain by Beach Wickham Grain Co Burlington Iowa.

Chicago

Timber sale notices and real estate auctions listed

Sale dates cover Timberesle South Haven, Oct 25 to Oct 30. Listings include T. C. Deal Spotted Pol and Chinas Washington Iowa Oct 27 Essley Estate 805 So Iowa Ave residence property Oct 27. Sale of lands 1 mile north of Haskins Oct 30 Bert Sands household goods Washington Oct 30 Lord and Son Duroes Ainsworth Oct 25 C C Cunningham Trustee timber sale South of Harve.

T. C. Deal Poland Washington Iowa Essley Iowa Ave L. F. Woodburn Haskins Bert Sands Household Goods C. C. Cunningham Harve

Diamond phosphorescence hints at gauging gems

Gustav de Bon, a diamond expert, notes Brazilian diamonds glow vividly after magnesium ribbon radiation while Cape diamonds show little phosphorescence. The difference may help identify fake Grazillan gems and aid fraud detection, as Brazilian stones have become rarer in recent years.

Gustav Je Bon Cape

Magnate buys back his own paintings at Christies London

Sir Joseph Robinson of South Africa sold 116 paintings by old masters in London at Christie's for 38,178 pounds. He had purchased all but eighteen back himself after trying to cancel the sale. Some works had risen sharply in value since storage.

London Christie's Sir Joseph Robinson

Piles Can Be Cured Without Surgery by Dr McCleary

An instructive book by Dr A B McCleary, a Kansas City rectal specialist, claims non surgical cure for piles. The method has helped over eight thousand cases in twenty four years and no hospital bills or bed confinement. Send name and address to receive the free postpaid book.

A. 8. McCleary Kansas City McCleary Parkview Banirium

Iowa Women Voters Meet in Des Moines Convention

Des Moines hosts the Iowa League of Women Voters as acting mayor Mrs Charles H Morris welcomes delegates. Leaders including Mrs Oscar Ruff Avis Talcott and Dr Margaret Mills outline convention aims and public affairs topics. Miss Katherine Mayo discusses law enforcement and state police. The closing session will present legislative measures for a possible special session.

Associated Press Des Moines Iowa League of Women Voters Charles H. Morris Garver Women Voters’ League Morris Oscar Ruff Sioux City Avis Talcott Ames IL. H. Tomlinson Iowa League Margaret B. Mills Ottumwa Katherine Mayo New York Miss Mayo New York State Lowa Sam Howell Harvey Ingham International Court of Justice Max Mayer

Weekend visitors and community news from Ainsworth

Rev W G Robertson and Prof Wm Berger visited Monmouth Illinois over the weekend. Dr Marion Anderson and husband from Clinton visited with Mr and Mrs W H Anderson. H H Vanhorn Miss Helena Tobin and Mrs W L Alcorn attended the Iowa Illinois game in Iowa City. Dr and Mrs James Burris visiting relatives. James aims to practice chiropractic and may move to Minnesota. Mrs Flora Schmeltzer and daughter Eva of Washington visited Mr and Mrs Joseph Rowan. Farm Union Local 150 held a meeting and social at Woodmen Hall with about 40 attendees. an oyster supper was served at Hotel Burris. Sympathy to Mr and Mrs Wm Brown on the loss of their baby daughter buried in Ainsworth cemetery. United Presbyterian church construction progresses despite rain. Mr and Mrs Jean Carden drove from Osage Iowa Monday with Mrs Belle Clegg to visit relatives. Several Halloween parties planned. John Morrison remains very ill and not improving.

Ainsworth W. G. Robertson Wm. Berger Monmouth Illinois Marion Anderson Clinton Anderson W. H. Anderson H. H. Vanhorn Helena Tobin W. L. Alcorn Iowa City James Burris James Minnesota Flora Schmeltzer Eva Washington Joseph Rowan Farmers Union Woodmen Hall Hotel Burris Friends Aire Wm. Brown New United Presbyterian Church Jean Carden Osage Belle Clegg Hallowe'en John Morrison

Iowa reads plans for 1925 state census by assessors

Officials of the state executive council map the 1925 Iowa census to be taken by assessors statewide. The survey will record names ages colors sexes conjugal status birthplaces years in the U S and Iowa occupations literacy farm and home ownership farm details and livestock values. Growth projections and farm expansion are noted along with anticipated gains in manufacturing.

Associated Press Dis Moines State Executive Council Iowa Executive Council United States Union

Pre-Revolution Lyons Silk Dispute Tribunal Echoes in Napoleonic Councils

The Lyons tribunal established before the French Revolution settled silk industry disputes and, though abolished in 1791, inspired Napoleon in 1806 to set up councils of experts with similar duties.

Lyons France

Tried and Found Efficacious Apples as Weight Aid

A physician asserts apples are the best method to reduce weight. The remark notes that the approach reduced Adam rapidly, attributed to James J. Montague.

James J. Montague

Germany Dedicates Humble Monument in Woman's Memory

In Munster on October 24 the nation honored Henriette Davidis, famed for educating girls and compiling a cookbook. Demolition of her family home prompted officials to preserve the old chimney as a state memorial with a bronze plaque detailing her contributions.

Germany Henriette Davidis Empress Victoria Queen Louise Kaiserin Augusta Victoria Kaiser Berlin Hamburg Henriette Ao Wengern Witten Ruhr Davidis Davidis Place David Wengern

French Scientist Reveals Quick Wood Seasoning by Ozone

French scientist Motto reports a rapid wood seasoning method using ozone. Factories at Paris and in Italy treat diverse wood species, producing tinder ready for cabinetwork in two weeks, as dry as seasoned by years of air exposure.

Motto Paris Italy

Wife Helps Elect Hubby After Treatment and Cure

A patient reports severe right side pain and stomach trouble that resisted medicine until Mayr's Wonderful Remedy was used. The testimonial claims the preparation clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation, improving digestion and ailments including appendicitis, with a promise of money back. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertised the product with retailer endorsements.

Mayr Lemmon Ady

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