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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1923

Page

2

Hogs and Cattle Market Signals Sept 1 1923 Chicago

Chicago market report shows hog receipts about 5 000 with holdover 9 785 and cattle 1 000. Beef steers and yearlings mostly steady to higher with top around 13 10. Lambs mixed with fat lambs up to 13 50 and natives 13 25. Total receipts hogs 1 591 cattle 3 986 sheep 15 309 calves 983. Shipments hogs 8 420 cattle 3 691 sheep 11 902 calves 97. Labor day market, grain co data included.

Chicgo, II Chicago

Time told at a village clock by a passing tourist

A tourist asks a village boy the time. The boy replies it is 12 o'clock and that in these parts the clock goes only to 12 then restarts at 1. The tourist notes his watch stopped at noon. London, Ana sewers.

Sonny London

Heart Beat Magnified by Wireless Amplifier Surgery

Using wireless amplifiers and a loud speaker to magnify heart sounds, surgeons showcase a new development in medical procedures. The device aims to enhance detection and monitoring during operations and may improve patient outcomes.

Surgery

Public Sale Schedule for Livestock and Hogs

Sale dates list multiple auctions near Washington Iowa and Wellman including Guernsey, Poland China, Duroc and Jersey hog sales. Auctions run Sept 1 to Oct 13 with sellers such as G Noecker Swartzendruber Jeffrey Finley Bruty Gamon Cocklin Nicola Wyse Rinner Carlson and firms Welsh Wagner and Chas Nicola Son.

Chas, Nicola & Son Washington Brighton Duroc Sale

Is a Man Always Content With His Lot in Dream House

A brief pondering on satisfaction and ambition suggests that contentment with one’s lot is not guaranteed by a dream home alone. The speaker argues that desire and ambition require ongoing effort and guard.

T. B

Advertising an Old Business Card Across Ages

A compact note on modern advertising for a long established business. It nods to ancient practices in Egypt and Rome while highlighting contemporary marketing as a continuation of a timeless craft.

Reeks

Persistence wins quote about diamonds and effort

Forbes notes that diamonds are coal that stuck to their job, a sentiment echoed in a Boston Evening Transcript piece. The remark ties perseverance to success, urging steady work and determination.

Forbes Boston Evening Transcript

Canals Aim to Irrigate Plain of Jordan by Dead Sea

Proposed network of canals would encircle the Dead Sea to bring irrigation to wide fertile areas around the Plain of Jordan. The plan envisions transforming arid land into productive farmland through enhanced water access.

Plain of Jordan Dead Sea

Too Severe Adv Ad Love of Elegant Homes

A brief editorial remark from the Boston Transcript critiques a housing ad urging rentals while deriding disruptive youths, noting the phrase new elegant homes for rent and the phrase object to nelsome boys.

Adv Boston Transcript

To Fill Crack In Linoleum Filler Mix

Finely chopped cork mixed with Nauid gine serves as a filler for linoleum cracks. When set hard, rub down with emery paper and paint to match the linoleum.

Alarm Prompt for Kidney Health Ad Lesson

An alarm style warning urges care for inflamed kidneys and backache urging Dean’s Kidney Pills. A Washington man Henry Strous reports lunging relief after Doan’s Kidney Pills and claims no attacks since. Product price 60 cents, sold by dealers, from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York.

Dean Washington Henry Strous Doans Doan

Kalona Notes Highlight Local Deaths and School Start

Community updates mark the death of Joseph Bourgeois of Kalona and a wide roundup of local activities. Schools reopen for registration with staff assignments listed as Kalona hosts a busy start to the term and community visitors attend events across the area.

Brighton Social News and Family Travel Roundup

Community notes from Brighton list Carl Ber elter and Harry Sinn returning from Chicago where they worked for Montgomery Ward. Edna Martin visits from Ottumwa. Mary Fox returns from Lakonta. Mabel Robison back from Iowa City. Belle Brinton and Nyle Donovan start Des Moines teaching posts. Ruth Friend returns with Mary Friend. Local families travel to Des Moines Chicago Oskaloosa Los Angeles Sedalia and Dallas Center to visit relatives or teach. W. EK Berry resigns as savings bank cashier prompting local disappointment.

Brighton Carl Berelter Harry Sinn Chicago Montgomery Ward & Co Edna Martin Ottumwa Mary Snyder Mary Fox Lakonta Will Christ Mabel Robison Iowa City Belle Brinton Nyle Donovan Des Moines Ruth Friend Mary Friend Wayne Robison W. S. Parks P. M. Meade Glen Meade Billy Ruth Barkbull Frank Hamilton Oskaloosa F. C. Barry Los Angeles Calif Sedalia James Reeser J. H. Frazier Wallace Savage Katheryn Frazey Dallas Center Baxter Ingham Niles Michigan Ingham

Wallace Carson home hosts extended family reunion

Wayne la August 29 A family reunion at the Wallace Carson home included relatives from Oakville Columbus Junction Washington and Bloomington Indiana with Lester Carson and E V McCullough absent. Attendees shared a noon dinner and visitors predicted the event might become annual. Silas Korf shelled corn and shipments of cattle to Chicago occurred Tuesday morning. Dayle Sands visited grandparents Mr and Mrs F M Woods in Washington last week.

Clarence Moorhead Crawfordsville J. A. Moorhead Willard Wood Washington Frank Sands Armand Gissar John Krautz Silas Korf Pete Watson Lockridge Cecil Korf Yellowstone Park Edwin Griffith H. A. Russell Centerville Wallace Carson Oakville Iowa E. W. Alsip Minerva Irene Francis Retta Coates Columbus Junction Matt Gillespie W. A. Carson Charlotte FB. W. McCullough Bloomington Indiana Olds Tony Johnson Oscar Tolander Frank Miller Chicago Dayle Sands F. M. Woods

Local farm updates from Verdi Verdys area

Will Sutherland is building a new hog barn on his farm. James Longer built a cistern on his farm. The County caterpillar tractor is pulling the trees on Primary No 11. Leona Leeper starts to high school next week. Oscar Sutherland is driving a new Ford. Lewis Duke delivered some cattle to Washington. The carpenters are finishing interior work on Taylor Stout's new house.

Verdys Will Sutherland James Longer Leona Leeper Oscar Sutherland Lewis Duke Washington Taylor Stout

Wellman Visitors Attend State Fair and Ox Roast

J G Wehrle William Wehrle and Cecil Oldaker visited Des Moines from Monday to Wednesday to attend the State Fair. J G Wehrle bought four Ford autos and returned home with help from Mr Ellis of Des Moines arriving at 3 A M Thursday. Riverside held its annual Ox Roast with a large Wellman crowd and the Boy's Band providing music. F C Schroeder Esther Ashby and Mrs Eardly Bell Jr were Cedar Rapids visitors today. Schroeder ex-

Julia Kessler McGugan Fred BE Mary E Low McGuean Kalona Frank Burlington M. EB O. BE. McBride Wapello Sharon Hill BE. Swank C. J. Faulkner J. C. Hinshaw County Hospital Chas. Statler Near Keota Burgeois Jake Miller BE. H. Reif L. E. Edmondson Des Moines Shay Muscatine L. E. Boyse Fred Bourgeois Miss Mary Brighton John Brier D. F. Berry Dan Peters Lupt A. L. Lyons Valda Manuel G.A. Mellis Grace Leace Crawfordsville Lucille Reynolds Oskaloosa Katheryn Steen Hopkinton Ocean Irwin Ed Crile Dave Wentworth Will Shaffer Edna Crile Orba Johnson Magdeline Minert Chilicothe Laban Fleak Grinnell Floyd Faris Cresco Ray Speilman Mattie Wood Boyd Lentz Wood Heacock O. W. Knapp Waverly Elrod Dayton Edna Walter Broken Bow Neb Clem Brier Rex Brier Jimmie Dexfield Park Lillis Day Keota B. C. Tracy Dan Bailey Little Son Washington Wellman J. G. Wehrle William Wehrle Cecil Oldaker Mr. Ellis Riverside Mus F. C. Schroeder Esther Ashby Eardly Bell, Jr Cedar Rapids Schroeder

Wellman Social Notes Highlight County Home Visit and Reunions

Long list of Wellman residents and visitors with reports on county home life, reunions at Wellman Park, trips to Des Moines and Hot Springs, and local school assignments. Notable items include the annual Amerine clan reunion, the Romine and Duff families gathering, and updates on residents like C F Moulten, Ira Wells, Milan Godlove, and Ezra Bradford.

Bein Close Mouthed and the Loudmouthed in Politics

ABE MARTIN comments on evasiveness and talkativeness in public figures. He notes quiet, practical types avoid loud claims, while office seekers and businessmen often slip excuses to please patrons. He cites Park Whiteley and sheriff hopefuls, plus a spy fountain gag, as examples of cautious speech.

Park Whiteley Cale Finhart al Moots Ike Lark Lon Moon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Market Reports Beach-Wickham Grain Co Liverpool Til John A Mutual R. L. Gibson W. S. Reister Ash East Third St East Washington St Jproperty Owners Federation Tas Net Cura G. W. Noecker West Chester H. G. Jeffrey T. L. Finley Timber Sale Frank Bruty, Jr W. R. Gamon & Sons Poland al Cocklin Welsh & Wagner China Fred Wyse L. H. Rinner Noble Sensation Duroc Jersey Ernest Carlson Duroc Jersey Jordan Plain Carrie Kessler BE. J. Hesselschwerdt Dean Feldman Colorado Roscoe Ames Dan Walker Caleeb Sweet Lone Tree Glen Wahl Joseph Bourgeois Alsace Lorraine University Hospital Mrs Minnie Sprague Lee Sands Ainsworth Wayne Crossett Lester Utter Westboro Eardley Bell, Jr Colorado Springs James Bitting Charles Schrader Eardley Bell Jr Washington County Frank Schrader Charles Dayton Ohio Amerine Clan Wellman Park Earl Sample Omaha Nebraska Minford Iown Mr. Sample C. F. Moulten Kansas City Snavely Co John Bell Willard J. S. Kabaker Kabaker Cohn California I. N. Carr William Frwin H. L. Hart Fair Grounds Guy Moothart Yvne Co Romine Sweet Wellman and Cour Chris Ruegsegger Hot Springs Ark Ira Wells Daytonville Ira O. K Tamer Kelly Ted Anderson Calvin Griffith Lioyd Griges Ellis Rickey Nort Messinger Cornell Ers B. R. Steninger Ezra Bradford Marshalltown Bradford R. P. Griffith Mitchell South Dakota E. H. Fray Milan Godlove Godlove Duncombe Milan Frank Linsay Brown Joe McClelland Joe Abe Martin Copyright National Newspaper Steve Chureo
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