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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1925
Page
2
Chicago markets report mixed hog prices with receipts around 20 000 and cattle trading firmer on fat steers and vealers. Cash grain quotes show No 1 hard wheat at 1 61 and corn mixed around 82 83 with oats at 40 46 percent.
Chicago October 28 livestock officials announce estimates for tomorrow: hogs 32000 sheep 14000 cattle 14000.
C H Capeheart alias FE F Dougan admitted stealing an automobile in Tulsa and is wanted for bad checks in St Louis Kansas City Sedalia Mo Tulsa Okla and Belleville Ill He was bound to the federal grand jury after a failed bad check attempt The car was recovered Capeheart claims Ashville NC as home and is held for violation of the Dyer act.
Toledo seed market notes cash prices for clover seed on October 18 and 28 with quoted figures for October November December. Timothy seed cash prices shown for October 3.50 November 3.65 December 3.65 and March 3.65.
A Science Service summary notes that the nerves governing breathing are themselves regulated by the blood’s carbon dioxide concentration, forming a feedback system that adjusts respiration to maintain balance.
The Altoona Speedway hosted filming for First National's The Pace That Thrills with Ben Lyon and Mary Astor. Noted drivers coached Lyon in racing while a special automobile race was staged for the picture the day after the season’s spring races.
Paul Gelski of Jackson Township Washington County Iowa made a general assignment for creditors on October 24 1925 under Chapter 550 of the 1924 Iowa Code. Creditors must file their claims within three months with the assignee George F Morrison. Claims not filed will be rejected and deferred until allowed by the court. Oct 26 1925.
A $300000 loan secured by the Iowa State Board of Education finance committee funds the University of Iowa armory and field house. Metcalf Cowgill and Clark with Des Moines National Bank submitted the lowest bid, costing the athletic council about six percent. Ames stadium bond financiers Des Moines Laverne Boger and Richard White, reported missing last week, were located in Conway and will be returned to Des Moines.
Judge W J Springer of Manchester discharged all grand and trial jurors for Fayette county following an objection by H P Hancock who argued a new law requiring ten juror qualifications had not been certified to poll books. The dispute centers on legality of juror selection and ballot certification.
By authority of a Writ of Special Execution the goods lands and tenements of Fred A Kolosick and Rose Kolosick are levied upon and to be sold at public auction in front of the Court House Washington Iowa on Tuesday November 3 1925 between 9 am and 4 pm The sale begins at 1 pm and the property includes The South East Quarter of Section 10 and the North East Quarter of the North East Quarter of Section 15 Township 75 North Range 8 West The Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co sues Kolosick and sale is cash Sheriff Charles M Denison October 1925 oct 21-28
Sale dates from Oct 28 to Nov 6 listing several auctions near Richland Keota Ainsworth Washington and Cedar Township. Items include Jersey hogs Durves Purebred Durves Hereford stock and farm implements with sellers Wolcott Sheetz Lord Thompson Wood Brookhart. Public sales and sheriff sale noted.
An advertisement claims a happy disposition and health from Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach liver and intestinal issues. It asserts permanent results in thousands with bloating and catarrhal mucus removal, advising all druggists to stock the simple harmless preparation.
A compact reflection urges careful evaluation of sources to prevent accepting claims uncritically. It cautions against premature certainty and promotes weighing evidence before forming beliefs or dismissing opposing views.
A 19th century price list from Washington outlines per pound rates for poultry and beef hides. Includes fresh cream per pound and weights for hens, springs, ducks, geese, and horse hides. No market for unusable poultry.
The partial timetable shows multiple arrivals and departures with numbers like No. 12, No. 30, No. 88, No. 49, No. 11 Express, and No. 50 Local. The agent H. W. Russel lists times such as 3:29 a.m. and 6:25 p.m. for various westbound and local trains.
Cyrus Chapter No 13 R A M announces a regular meeting on the second Friday night of each month. Officers listed include C J Sloat as High Priest and Arthur Goodin as Secretary.
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