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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1918
Page
2
Chicago markets show mixed gains with hogs steady to higher and cattle trending steady to strong. Receipts today: hogs 31,000 and cattle 21,000 with lambs about 33,000. yesterday’s totals: hogs 23,765, cattle 29,988, lambs 23,385. Top hogs quoted 18.75, steers and cows firm to higher. lambs bids reach 16.65 with feeding values around 10.75 to 12.00.
The notice lists corn and oats trading figures with opening highs lows and closes for October 29 1918. It shows company contact EB Wagner & Co Iowa City and a Chicago phone line 726 and mentions prices around 1.18 to 1.25 with various months indicated.
A compact reflection on anger from Spurgeon noting how anger worsens a man’s appearance and health. The piece warns passion shortens life and poisons peace, arguing restraint preserves well being.
Dr. Samuel Johnson employed the title Father of Waters in Ras Stelas chapter twenty five where the River Nile is described as great father of waters. Rasstelas appeared in 1759, suggesting Nile’s prior claim over the Mississippi for classic fame as Father of Waters.
Grateful mothers from Wisconsin and Youngstown report Foley's Honey and Tar Compound curing colds and severe croup in their children after other remedies failed. They credit relief to the remedy's anti inflammatory effects and note its long standing effectiveness for irritated throats and bronchial coughs. Lemmons Pharmacy advertises the product in Waterington.
Wet weather slows corn gathering but improves wheat and pastures. A farmer notes three row huskers yield more per day and leave more stalks standing, valued for feed, while two row methods remain common.
The Journal commits to its share in agricultural duties by supporting field tasks and collaborating with local workers. Researchers and farmers coordinate to improve crop yields and implement practical farming methods across the region.
The county notes evolving fencing methods from rail and board fences to woven wire on cedar and steel posts. Two old styles, the two board and post and smooth wire, have vanished as newer designs like hedge and barbed wire prevail in the long run. The trend marks progress in agricultural boundary building and yard enclosures.
Pathologists at the U S Department of Agriculture conducted trials in 16 wheat growing states testing copper sulfate formaldehyde and hot water on 78 seed lots. Germination tests totaled 8500 showing barley least injured and wheat rye most affected by hot water. Copper sulfate most injurious though liming reduces this effect. Seed should be sown immediately after treatment with formaldehyde or copper sulfate.
The Massachusetts area of 135 square miles is under a quarantine to stop interstate movement of corn fodder and stalks, green sweet corn, roasting ears, corn on the cob, and corn cons to curb infestation by the European corn borer as announced by the Secretary of Agriculture.
The note mentions corn gathering season and references the farm man, implying seasonal labor or duties. It reads as a brief local record about agricultural activity and workforce expectations during harvest time.
A Chinese delegation touring Connecticut examined county agents and home demonstration leaders to study extension work. They visited multiple organizations, gathering information that could help introduce similar programs in China.
An urging to consume more potatoes to save bread and support the perishable potato harvest. Notes on cooking methods for boiled, mashed and mashed potato dishes, potato sausages, cheese layers, and a shepherds pie style bake with meat or fish fillings. Promotes using potatoes as a staple and efficient fuel source.
Brief letters detail comings and goings across Washington County. Notices include personal items births and deaths, with community updates from multiple locales and residents.
No school this week due to new influenza cases. Charley Lemley, democratic nominee for treasurer, passed through Stringtown Monday. D. W. Roth died after returning from Camp Dodge where he grew mentally deranged. He was a prosperous northern Henry County farmer, survived by wife and two children. Funeral at home Thursday 10 AM, Amish cemetery east of Wayland.
Mrs Howard Skinner and her son Russell recover from Spanish influenza. Auten the mail carrier improves slowly. Ena Auten returns from Lavinia Indiana for vacation. Several residents move or visit, cattle shipped, and corn husking underway as farmers report good yield.
Dayton Grove notes record a birth of Leo Brown to Mr and Mrs Walter Leet on Saturday October 19. The infant visited at Will Embree’s home then returned to Des Moines to attend CCC. Arden Hayes was ill for several days last week and Chas Owen has been suffering.
Injuries from a fall while hanging seed corn are healing. Mrs. J. A. Walker visited her daughter Mrs. Cassius Crossett at Green Valley. Mrs. F. G. Martin was a Washington caller last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Mumpers of Brighton, visiting J. B. Moore, have returned home. Howard Stewart from near Ainsworth rents E. P. Dusenbery farm for next year. Geo. Bell visited Washington Saturday. Mrs. J. L. Sigmund and Tom Knotts were the neighborhood’s only flu victims. they recovered.
The reflection of wartime losses continues as Res Wade is buried at Little Creek cemetery with services led by Rev. F H Barker. Joe Monahan, soldier from Camp Forrest Ga, arrives home via Iowa City train. Agnes Monahan accompanies the body. Dorothy Moore dies at eight months from pneumonia. W D Hamilton narrowly escapes a fire. Dr H M Austin becomes Captain Austin US Army. Local visits include Mrs Clare Bixler and Mrs Vera Oldaker. Families relocate with George Brown taking a new bank post. Warren Bishop welcomes their second son.
Miss France Moon was at home from Iowa City over the week end. Lee Messenger of New London aids his ailing mother. Orville Messenger from Downey visited Thursday and Friday. Dr. A L Braden broke his clavicle returning to town Sunday night. The team ran off a culvert near Chas Singleman, horse and buggy toppled. driver injured. We regret the Doctor’s burdens with many patients. J G Wherie and Hat Fuller went to Rochester Minnesota to consult about the Mayor’s health, ill for almost a year.
Crawfordsville reports Sadie Davis, principal at Milo, Iowa, Returns from travel while schools closed due to influenza. Dan Hamilton of Sigourney, Democratic candidate for judge, visited town Saturday. Mr and Mrs J C Peck note their son Clarence arrived safely overseas.
Martial law is not a law in the ordinary sense but an order that supersedes civil law. It is used in extreme peril to the state or municipality when general safety cannot be trusted to ordinary administration or when public welfare requires extraordinary measures.
The article suggests using a very deep old ivory substitute to imitate white woodwork while avoiding visible air or patina. It discusses ease of maintenance and achieving a clean, bright effect without reflecting yellowing.
The article discusses two removal options: dissolving ink with acid, which damages skin and leaves scarring, or surgically removing tattooed skin and grafting from another body area. Both approaches carry aesthetic and medical risks and create lasting changes to the skin.
The text notes Hegel finished his principal work on the eve of the battle of Jena as cannon thunder rose. It suggests noise can prompt thought and warns against strong emotional attachment to ideas when trying to sleep, lest awakeness or fitful rest follow.
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