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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1924
Page
2
Cattle receipts 13 000 with a brisk fed steer trade up to 15c higher and lightweight heifers advancing. Hog receipts 27 000 with steady to higher prices for light to mid weight pigs, top around 10.25 and 9.70 10.15 for common weights. Sheep receipts 22 000 with fat lambs 25c higher and early bulk around 13.00 13.25, choice westerns 13.75 and ewes 6.50.
Chicago on September 4 reports livestock estimates for tomorrow with hogs numbered at 26 000, cattle at 3 000, and sheep at 19 000.
James R. Howard former president of the American Farm Bureau federation told real estate men in southern Iowa that he remains confident in Iowa farms. He said he would invest in cattle feed and hogs, citing a consistent federal income tax payment in Marshall County and urging young men to buy farms while prosperity is ahead. He compared current conditions to 1895 and 1896 when corn prices dropped, noting his own path from schoolteacher to farming success.
The House of Commons approved a $125,000 gift from the British government to purchase books in Great Britain for Tokio Imperial University. The library was destroyed in last year’s earthquake, and this aid acts as restitution.
Hanover Germany September 4 A noticeable rise in Hindu students enrolling in German universities after World War I is noted. Anti British sentiment among young intellectuals is cited as the reason for choosing German education.
Mrs R C McKiernan of Ainsworth spent yesterday in Washington visiting officials and handling personal affairs during a brief trip.
Wheat and corn prices listed for various grades at Chicago markets. Oats rye barley and seeds shown with bid and ask or price ranges. Included are lard ribs bellies with modern market figures.
Danville Illinois September 4 Former Williamson county raider S Glenn Young faces trial in United States district court on five indictments charging impersonation of a government officer. Nine Herrin men were indicted for the same offense in seven indictments. Bench warrants were issued for the arrests of the ten men. The indictments stem from a federal grand jury probe into Young and his followers during and after the era of federal prohibition agents.
John W. Davis new Democratic presidential candidate shapes a western tour with stops in Omaha for an agriculture speech. He will visit Lincoln with running mate Charles W. Bryan before heading to Denver for a major address and then may speak in Kansas City or Des Moines before returning to Chicago for further talks.
A modern sanitarian urges all to pursue health through effort and good habits, arguing that most people can improve their well being by adopting a proactive approach. The quote contrasts ancient wisdom with contemporary advice on personal health and responsibility.
Des Moines reports Lou Morgans, newly appointed director of the Iowa 1925 census, planning the state survey every ten years. Officials note the state census cost is low and largely county driven, with the federal census providing broader data every decade. Population figures show steady growth from 1910 to 1925, with an expected increase of about 10 000 in 1925 and a large 800 page annual report detailing Iowa's conditions.
President Coolidge trims engagements to deliver address Saturday in Baltimore for the Lafayette statue unveiling. He will focus on foreign relations during the ceremony and return to the White House for luncheon after the event. Accompanied by Mrs. Coolidge, he will motor to Baltimore Saturday morning.
In Iowa City on September 4, Harold Burnett and Peter B. Davis were sentenced to one year in the county jail by Judge Ralph Otto for interfering with an automatic air brake on a Rock Island freight train. They pled guilty after the charge was reduced from attempted train wrecking.
A testimonial from Mrs Ina Gerertz of Wyocena Wisconsin describes taking Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable Compound before and after the birth of twins. She reports relief from misery after two bottles and continued improvement after a third and a half, praising the product as safe for nursing mothers and helpful for recovering mothers.
A dense directory of radio schedules from stations in Buffalo Chicago Detroit Davenport Des Moines Elgin Kansas City Louisville Los Angeles Jefferson City Memphis New York Newark Philadelphia Pittsburgh Portland Schenectady Springfield St Louis and more. Entries list times and program types including concerts talks news orchestras dances and recitals with multiple performers and venues.
The text notes that gambling games arrived with the Saxons and that the winner could claim the loser as a slave or sell them. It also states that gaming houses received regular licenses in London in 1663 and were suppressed in 1852.
The Fleur De Lis club plans a picnic in Iowa City on Saturday September 6. The T312 notice lists dues reminder for W B CC members and a time change for the Fortnightly club Home economics No 2 from September 8 to September 9 with a 5 30 PM picnic at Sunset Park or High School cafeteria if bad weather.
Local notice highlights no coal carried in summer and urges immediate orders for fresh mine coal with direct car delivery. Promotes NUMETAL weather strip to save fuel next winter by installing now. Contacts for White Yard Co. and phone 8 are repeated alongside social visits and neighborly chatter.
Misa Helena Tobin will teach in Cleveland Ohio leaving Friday morning. Several local residents visited Washington yesterday including J A Kaufman Wayland and R G Kelsey Ainsworth. Mary Francis Tripp and George Maxwell Tripp left for Sioux City after a six week visit with grandparents J G Maxwell and Mrs Lee Lease Crawfordsville residents frequented Washington yesterday. Jessie Marr of Ainsworth and Mrs Charles Dryden with Jessie from Chicago spent the day in Washington. Mrs Joe Lease and daughter Mildred of Crawfordsville were in Washington yesterday. Edward Bopp Kalona spent the day in Washington yesterday. Ralph Oldfield Wellman called on residents in Washington yesterday.
A Nature Magazine note states that the hermit crab protects itself by inserting its abdomen into an empty shell it carries during its wanderings. The behavior highlights how the crab uses available shells as shelter and defense while roaming.
Mrs William Hagist of Keota spent yesterday in Washington shopping. Mr and Mrs Chase Bannister of Ottumwa visited with Mrs M J Holden en route from Marian, la. The Hannisters are former Washington residents. Mrs John Lute and Mrs Will Mitchell and two sons of Boston left after visiting Frank Kurtz. Mrs Mitchell known as Axie Lute of Mt Pleasant. Mrs Richard Johnson received a letter from her brother who was in an automobile accident recently. he sustained a broken collar bone. Mr and Mrs Johnson to visit him at the Lutheran hospital in Moline Sunday. Mr and Mrs A B Runyan and daughter Iola and Miss Graham of Des Moines spent Saturday with St Clair Lewis. The Armory is receiving a new coat of paint inside and will be remodeled.
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