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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1924

Page

2

Florence Joan Smith born at Fairfield county hospital

Richland records a daughter born Oct 22 to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Smith at the county hospital in Fairfield. Florence Joan Smith is the infant. Dr. and Mrs. Swinney visited their aged mother in Blakesburg. Community notices include auxiliary legion convention in Sigourney and revival services at the Friends church led by Rev. Moore of Oskaloosa. Griff Wiggins longtime Keokuk county resident died at home west of town. funeral held Thursday. Several local residents noted traveling, hosting, teaching, and visiting across the area.

Richland Gilbert Smith Fairfield Florence Joan Griff Wiggins Keokuk County Bernardine Neville Washington High School C. A. Neville Walter John Jones Florida Poinsetta Martin Stewart C. Lin Minneapolis Allen Wayland Hoatman Everett Kent Burlington Claude Kent Robert Bailey Hampton Iown Sarah Bailey Aaron Bailey Alice Clarence A. Neville

Daily Market Reports Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices

Chicago reports hog receipts 28 000 with underweight down to 25c lower and top 10 65 while good 180 to 350 pound hogs average 9 65 to 10 45 and sow prices 9 00 to 9 30. Cattle receipts 6 000 with fat native steers 7 50 to 9 00 and long strings above 6 60. veal calves scarce and stockers slow. Sheep receipts 18 000 natives 13 50 to 13 75 with strong bids near 14 00. lambs weak early. Also grain bids show No 2 red wheat 1 47 No 2 mixed corn 1 04 No 2 white oats 1 to 1 06.

Chicago Chicago Cash Grain

Livestock Estimates from Chicago Market Report

Official livestock estimates issued in Chicago forecast tomorrow’s totals: hogs six thousand cattle one thousand and sheep one thousand.

Riverside Notes Share Visits and Social Events

Miss Mary Sanders spent the week with her Fort Madison parents and returned Tuesday evening. Mrs. John Dautremont visited Cedar Rapids relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hansen toured to Dubuque to see Miss Mary Hanson at college. Needlework club met Mrs. Frank Critz for a craft afternoon and luncheon. Mrs. Caroline Beatch hosted an all day quilting with eight guests. The Deatchs attended their nephew Fred Mougin and Rose Brannen wedding in Iowa City on Oct 21. Cornelius Schneider family visited Oxford relatives. Rev. B Jacobsmeier visited Fort Madison relatives. Mrs. Henry Hahn spent the week with Waterloo friends.

Riverside Mary Sanders Fort Madison John Dautremont Cedar Rapids Hugh Hansen Dubuque Mary Hanson Frank Critz Estelle Critz Caroline Beatch Beatch J. L. Deatch Fred Mougin Rose Brannen Iowa City Cornelius Schneider Oxford Rev. B. Jacobsmeier Henry Hahn Waterloo

Rorwe's Commitment Mystery Spreads Through Mating Notice

A garbled passage hints at a formal commitment or agreement linked to a mating event. Details are unclear, with references to dates, locations, and individuals obscured by OCR errors, leaving the key parties and purpose ambiguous.

New Decline in Wheat in Chicago Market Report

Moderate new declines in wheat prices occurred in Chicago during early dealings on Oct 24 as rains in Argentina and Australia improved crop prospects. Wheat fluctuated from slight losses to gains, then fell about 1 to 3 percent by close. December around 1.31% to 1.41% and May around 1.46. Corn and oats slipped on wheat weakness with weak market closes. Provisions lacked support despite higher hog values.

Chicago Argentine Australia Liverpool

Clover Seed Prices and Timely Futures in Toledo Market

In Toledo on October 24 a market note lists clover seed cash prices at 17.75 for October and 18.05 for December Timothy seed cash at 3.00 for October and 3.10 for December with prices quoted amid market activity.

Toledo Ohio Clover Timothy

Firet Requirement And The Nation’s Moral Standard

A historical quote attributed to Lord John Russell emphasizing the need for a correct standard to weigh character and virtue as essential for national governance. The remark frames ethics as foundational to public life and policy.

Lord John Russell

Journal ad service promises smart paying returns

The Journal touts advertising as a lasting value and invites readers to use its services for effective campaigns. It presents itself as a helpful partner for smart merchants seeking strong returns on investment.

Homecoming Attendance and Local Visits Noted

Miss Dale Ebner attended the State Normal college Homecoming in Cedar Falls and returned Monday. Locals Ralph MecCreedy Sam Harrison and Lottie Birney came back from a northern trip. Paul Armstrong his wife and baby with Robert Eugene visited Cloyce Benson and family Sunday.

Haskins Dale Ebner Cedar Falls State Normal College Ralph MecCreedy Sam Harrison Lottie Birney Paul Armstrong Robert Eugene Cloyce Benson M. D. McCreedy Richard Lois Godlove Tte W. F. Gardner Arnet Mathers J. R. McCreedy Will Riverside George Pbner Dale Washington

Skeleton claimed as St Patrick body found in Pembroke

Skeleton unearthed in St David's Cathedral ruins in Pembroke shire is thought by some to be St Patrick. The skull bears damage likely from a falling stone. Officials will decide if it is genuine and whether to move the remains to Ireland.

England ST. Patrick London Pembrokeshire St. David's Cathedral St. Patrick's Chapel

Local notes from Crawfordsville and church services

Community updates: Mary Borders returns from Cedar Falls teacher college. Mrs Fishburn aids ill daughter in Sheffield. Mr and Mrs Matthews visit from Ainsworth. Chrissingers host ill Rebecca. Huston visits Corning Ila with Dale Wagner. United Presbyterian meeting centers on prayer and loyalty to the King with sermons on John 17 and Psalm 72: topic covers prayer, offerings, and daily praise.

Crawfordsville Mary Borders Cedar Falls State Teacher's College Charles Fishburn Sheffield Frankie Bill J. C. Matthews Ainsworth W. H. McCall Charlies Chrissinger Olds Rebecca Chrissinger Martha Elizabeth Huston Corning Ila Dale Wagner United Presbyterian Church Myron Hayes Veryaps Haupt Hiim Sheba

Lipton Relays Two New Harry Lauder Tales

Sir Thomas Lipton visits on business and shares two new Harry Lauder stories. Lauder jokes about leaving his fortune to the widow of the unknown soldier and about buying pins in Phccad'l's with a missing few, then heading back to Glasgow.

Associated Press New York Thomas Lipton Harry Lauder Harry Lauder Glasgow London

Wells dug by Isaac inspire Crawfordsville meetings

Crawfordsville hosts a dinner party with Rev. Christian Haupt and others. The United Presbyterian church opens a series of meetings with Rev. Porter and Rev. Hayes delivering talks. Haupt preaches on digging and keeping open the wells of faith and spiritual growth.

Crawfordsville Eldridge Indianola Lee Lease Lena Shaffer Bigham Little Daughter Wantanga S. D John Shaffer W. Carrick Christian Haupt Stanwood James Hawthorne Amanda Hawthorne Washington, Ia W. C. Porter W. H Mary McCall W. W. Twinam W. Huston C. A. Sprairie Iowa Isaac Abraham God Paul Jesus Christ Peter

Death of Mrs. Charles Davison at COPPOCK home

The death of Mrs. Beulah Davison occurred at her COPPOCK residence yesterday afternoon after a prolonged illness with tuberculosis. She was widely loved for her friendliness and kindness and leaves many friends who mourn her passing.

Coppock Charles Davison

Neuritis relief promoted by Joint-Base remedy

An advertisement claims neuritis can affect a single nerve or many nerves and promotes Joint-Base as a quick penetrating rubbed treatment that relieves pain, reduces swelling, and loosens stiff joints. It notes widespread daily sales, price of 60 cents, and mail order availability from Pope Laboratories in Hallowell Maine.

Pope Laboratories Hallowell Maine Advt

Death notices and local social updates in Washington area

Sympathy extended for the death of a loyal wife and mother Mrs Faye Cheriwinker with bereaved family including husband and four year old Mildred. Other notices mention Louis Dold recovering from surgery, and social visits from Frank and Arch Cold of Rome plus Manuel McKune’s Mt Pleasant family visiting Chas Stone. A church supper is planned next Tuesday October 28 with all welcome.

Mildred Faye Cheriwinker Washington Louis Dold Washington County Hospital Frank Arch Cold Rome Manuel McKune Mt. Pleasant Chas. Stone Zilphia Wesser Glenn Hesser

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promise Quick Gains

A health ad promises that McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets fatten the thin and discouraged, with a claim of five pounds minimum gain in 36 days and a money back guarantee. The copy notes tasteless, stomach friendly tablets sold for 60 cents per 60 tablets and endorsed by pharmacists.

McCoy J. E. Lemmon McCoy’s

Berlin Advertising Signage Rules Eased Amid War

Berlin moves to relax wartime restrictions on advertising signs. Objections may be considered on artistic grounds and officials hope to restore prewar activities soon. Local notes include Cynthia Hooten in Washington and carpentry work by John and Eli Hesser for Rolls Ess ley.

Cynthia Hooten Washington John Eli Hesser Rolls Essley Erin Berlin

France Bays American Cars

Paris reports that in the first six months of 1924 France imported 6427 automobiles from the United States while selling 144 French cars to America. The United States leads in France's automobile imports, with Italy second at 611.

France Paris United States Italy

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