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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1921

Page

2

Daily Market Reports Hogs and Livestock Decline in Chicago

Chicago market notes show estimated receipts hogs 24 000 cattle 15 000 sheep 1 900 and beef and lamb prices mixed with declines in hogs and sheep. Top hog price early 9 10. heavy weights and sows range 6 15 to 7 15 while beef steer prices reach about 10 10 for upper grades and lower for common stock. Official yesterday totals list hogs 40 383 cattle 18 573 sheep 33 386 calves 4 805 with shipments of hogs 5 908 cattle 4 068 sheep 6 756 calves 50.

Chicago Bologna

Auction Sale Dates For Residents And Livestock

Sale dates listed include Sept 10 Ed Stoutner residence sale at 626 East Jefferson. Sept 14 Mrs John Reed closing out sale. Sept 17 W R Ganon Poland China sale. Sept 27 J C Huston Crawfordsville Spotted Poland Chinas. Sept 20 L H Rinner Noble Durees and dairy cows. Oct 5 E J Paul Washington Spotted Poland China. Oct 15 P J Welsh Washington Poland China sale. Oct 22 John Wagner Washington Poland China sale.

Ed Stoutner East Jefferson Street John Reed Haskins W. R. Ganon Poland China J. C. Huston Crawfordsville L. H. Rinner Noble, Durees E. J. Paul Washington P. J. Welsh John Wagner

Paroled Men and Recidivism Rates Revealed

Des Moines report shows parole violators run about 32.79 percent over eleven years from 1947 to 1958 while only about 10 percent of violators reoffend. Secretary Woods notes most violations do not lead to new crimes and overall honest living after release remains high.

Des Moines O. Woods Board of Parole Parole Board Woods Anamosa

Chicago Markets Open With Mixed Wheat and Corn Prices

Chicago markets report open with varied wheat and corn futures bids. Cash wheat and oats show modest shifts while livestock estimates for tomorrow project 23 000 hogs 11 000 cattle and 27 000 sheep.

Chicago Law Close

Parole Violations and Age Effects at Fort Madison and Anamosa

A report notes young prisoners under 20 at Fort Madison are paroled less reliably than mature inmates. It cites higher parole violation rates at Fort Madison versus Anamosa and provides two year figures ending June 30, 1920: 211 paroled from Fort Madison and 369 from Anamosa, with average populations 466 and 633 respectively.

Woods Fort Madison Anamosa

Bumble Bees Keep Couple in the Water

Two newlyweds from St Louis visiting Cres ton tried swimming at a lakeside spot. After sun and heat they found their clothing surrounded by about 100 angry bumble bees, forcing a retreat to the lake until a friend rescued the garments with a pole and the couple finally drove home at dusk.

Creston St. Louis

Iowa Leads States in Poultry Raising

Iowa tops the nation in on farm chicken numbers, with Illinois close behind and Missouri Ohio and Texas following. U S Census figures show Iowa with about seven percent of all U S chickens, noting calendar date changes affect comparisons from 1906 to 1920.

Des Moines Iowa United States Bureau of Census Illinois Missouri Ohio Texas United States Lowa

September Farm Pacts and Potatoes Outlook

The farm column covers September care for cabbage, hens, leaves, and lawns with tips on feeding and storage. It reports A. T. Erwin of the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station predicting a potato crop well below normal across Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota and surrounding states due to heat and drought, with modest gains possible from late varieties.

Michigan Wisconsin Minesota Iowa South Dakota A. T. Erwin Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station Erwin Mitchell County Ohio Minnesota Nebraska Colorado Idaho Middle Western Mr. Erwin

Kanred wheat certified by Iowa experiment association

About 3,000 bushels of Kanred wheat have been certified this year by the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Association and can be obtained through Ames officers. Certification requires fields and seed to be free from other grains and weeds, with strict limits on impurities and nonnoxious weed content, and a high standard of grain quality.

Iowa Agricultural Experiment Association Ames J. L. Robinson Mr. Robinson

New Missouri Version Prompts Charity Gun Curiosity

In Warrensburg Star Journal the charity issue explores gun ownership amid a flood of weapons. Curiosity uncovers a jot of details, revealing community concerns and debates over firearms in Missouri society.

Warrensburg Star Journal

Where would you go if the rent doubled

The advertisement questions rent hikes and hints at a solution. A curiously phrased line suggests readers consider options when a landlord doubles the rent, implying a move or alternative service.

Former Washington County Residents Hold Des Moines Reunion

A reunion of former Washington County residents took place at Union Park in Des Moines on Labor Day. A Washington County association was formed with Dr. A. A. Sandy as chair and Dr. George B. Moore as secretary treasurer. Over 140 people enrolled and 100 attended the picnic, with Dr. L. M. Grigoby as principal speaker.

Washington Ecountty Union Park Des Moines Washington County Association A. A. Sandy George B. Moore Herman D. Treimer Lora Darbyshire Washington County H. L. Parrott American Railway Express Company Treimer Parrott L. M. Grigoby Methodist Church

University of Iowa anticipates enrollment near six thousand

University of Iowa expected enrollment for 1921 22 to reach about six thousand, with 5345 on the books last year. President Walter A Jeffus cites strong advanced registrations and registrar dean and dean of women inquiries as signs of a larger attendance despite financial hardship. Officials say education value grows in adversity.

Iowa City University of Iowa Walter A. Jeffus

Global rainfall revised to 35 percent inch layer

New data recalc identifies global rainfall equivalent to a uniform water layer of about 35 percent inches. Land rainfall averages 29 percent inches, with 80 percent returning to rivers and seas and the rest lost to evaporation.

Mrs. Fear visits Keota en route home from east

Keota news notes Mrs Fear staying with sister Mrs Minerva Brice on trip from the east to Leavenworth Kansas. Local gatherings include Rainbow Division Band concert in the city park and a Legion hall dance. Church and club events feature Presbyterian Gleaners, PEO Chapter CM changes, and visits by several local families and guests.

Keota Keota Martha Smock D. D. Crone Charlotte Crone Washington Rainbow Division Legion Hall American Legion Presbyterian Gleaners Fanny Wilson Eldora Alta Wilson Ames T. F. Barker S. Shaff Verva Sanders Colorado Springs Clara Mable Carris Denver Miss Simms Longmont J. P. Wood Helen Miss Brown Sue Lytle Wood Sedan William S. Dunning Naval Reserve Great Lakes Lenore Seydel Minnie Lindauer Miss Seydel Missie Mercedes White Irene Helseher Myrna Fountain Mae Marr Miss Lindauer Arboin Marr Fairfield Seydel Lawn

Germans protest military and royalty in Berlin parade

In a heavy rain thousands of socialists and communists marched through Berlin protesting military and royalist activity. Security was tightened with machine gun trucks and riot police along major streets. More than 100000 demonstrators gathered as forty speakers urged a united front against reaction and blamed Helfferich for Erzberger’s assassination.

Berlin Activi Lust Garten Reichwelt Wilhelmstrasse der Linden Helfferieh Erzberger

Neighbors Weigh Arts Talent Amid Community Comfort

Vaele Eben quips that a good banjo player brings more comfort to a community than a poor violinist. The remark contrasts artistic self-perception with practical impact on local life.

Vaele Eben En de Vielin

Iowa factories in excellent shape

Newton Iowa Sept 5 Edward A Kimball manager of the Iowa Manufacturers association declared Iowa manufacturing is ready to start up on a normal basis as soon as farmers economic position improves He said manufacturing is not active but manufacturers have not been borrowing heavily and are positioned to move forward at the first indication of more liberal buying.

Newton Ifa Iowa Edward A. Kimball Iowa Manufacturers’ Association Fir

Pig causes auto spill near Burnsides. all escape unharmed

Nine people in a Ford driven by L. H. Razor, former postmaster, rolled after a pig ran under the wheels near here. occupants included Mr and Mrs Razor, their four sons, and Mrs S Johnson with two children. injuries none. car badly damaged.

Burnside Towa Sept L. H. Razor

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Daily Market Reports John A Exchange Cr. & Yard FE. W. Wagner & CO Journal’s Farm Department Middle West Nic Sandy Cuatrman University Reister & Sons East Third St Mutual East Washington St Tso At —— Mae OC Ise Miss White Miss Helscher Harriett Conklin Pauline Thobum Kinross Emma Deimerly Vern Dunbar Edith Feckley Marguerite McEvoy Chillicothe Ill Mise Conklin Presbyterian Sunday School Sunset Park Carrie Palmer Cmapfire Lake Okoboji E. C. Gilbert West Chester Charles Roberts Powell J Miss Mary Powell Virgina Oz Powell Mary Powell Montana East Jefferson Street W. W. McFarland Chas Stoutner Wellman, Iowa Chas. Brown RX. L. Gibson Cream, Bogor & Poultry Ily W. A. Hutton & Co Mershey Muscatine Telephone Chicago Board of Trade “Correspondence Bartlett, Prazier & Company, and Logan & Bryan New York Kansas City Pacific Coast Potatas Davenport North Ave L. HW. Orr Land Co Safeguard Or Gazette Office Columbus Junction Oildag John Striegel, Jr Harper, Iowa Property Owners Federation, Inc
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