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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1921

Page

2

Daily Market Reports Hogs and Cattle in Chicago

The Chicago market shows hogs with estimated receipts around 15 000 and cattle about 22 000 with varied but mostly lower price ranges across grades. Beef steers and calves show mix of higher prime values and lower common levels while lambs and sheep move firm to higher in fat and feeder grades. Official yesterday totals list hogs 21 895 cattle 762 sheep 25 000 calves 2 125.

Chicago East St. Louis Texas Oklahoma Omahog St. Paul

Sale Dates for Various Livestock and Goods

A list of sale dates and sellers in Washington and nearby areas includes Sept 17 Chas Brown auctioneer selling household goods at the southeast corner square. Sept 20 L H Rinner dairy cows and durrocs from Noble. Sept 27 J C Huston spotted Poland Chinas Crawfordsville. Oct 1 Knotek Bros Washing ton Duroc Jersey sale. Oct 6 E J Paul Washington spotted Poland China. Oct 15 P J Welsh Washington Poland China. Oct 22 John Wagner Washington Poland China. Oct 26 Ernest Carlson Washington Duroc Jersey sale. plus Sept 21 E Frechin closing out sale at 719 N 7th Ave.

W. R. Gamon Poland Chas. Brown Southeast Corner Square E. Frechin N. 7Th Ave Washington L. H. Rinner Noble, Durocs J. C. Huston Crawfordsville Knotek Bros Duroc Jersey Sale E. J. Paul China P. J. Welsh John Wagner China Sale Ernest Carlson

Horticultural Society Set For Sept 20 22

The Southeastern Iowa Horticultural Society schedules its 52nd meeting in Cedar Rapids from September 20 to 22. Director A J Waldschmidt will attend. Events include a Tuesday program with opening address and tours of local beemen florists and nurseries.

W. A Tanner Palo Hall Amana Harrington Orchards Iowa County Cedar Rapids S. W. Snyder Center Point W. J. Hughs Ralph McKissick Alicin L. W. Alt Marion Henry Pumphry Fairfield Southeastern Iowa Horticultural Society A. J. Waldschmidt Harris Long Quartette Mayor Ball Useful Birds Fred J. Lazell

Skirts to Stay Short for Daywear Says Captain Molyneux

Paris report notes Captain Molyneux rejects longer day skirts, predicting shorter or same length for walking dresses while evening gowns may grow longer with flowing panels. He cites a clientele including Queen of Spain and society figures, arguing practicality and fashion diverge by time of day.

Paris Molyneux Duke of Wellington France Captain Molyneux Rue de la Paix Marshall Field Mortimer Schiff Benjamin Thaw Roger Whitney

Hunter's Unpleasant Companion in Alligator Hunt

A Chicago Journal tale describes a hunter marooned on a muddy flat with a wounded alligator and a jammed gun. He and his party eventually dispatched the giant reptile, which measured 22 feet, after mud was used to blind the animal and the others rejoined him.

Tropics Chicago Journal

Fat lambs hit new low levels in farm market report

The week ending Sept 3 saw fat lamb prices fall to multi year lows with declines of about 1 per 100 pounds at most markets and up to 2 dollars at Kansas City. Cattle receipts fell as hog prices remained irregular amid broad market shifts while western ranchers cut haul distances to save freight.

Kansas City Omaha St. Paul Chicago Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Montana Dakotas

Daughter Sues Estate of Father for Longtime Care

Mrs. Alice Morgan, daughter of the late William Cool, seeks compensation for 29 years of care for her invalid sister at 10 dollars weekly, totaling 15000 dollars. Administrators have disallowed the claim and suit will be filed in district court, based on an alleged oral agreement that she would be provided for in Cool's will. Cool died recently leaving an estate over 100000 dollars with a 240 acre farm, and a will granting 25000 to Ann as first legacy.

Atlantic Alice Morgan William Cool Morgan Cool Ann

Soil test shows lime need based on color change

A simple soil test indicates lime requirement by color: blue turning red means acid soil, no change means alkaline soil. The procedure determines whether lime is necessary to adjust pH.

Iowa State College Ames

Degler Held for Murder From 12 Years Past

Frank Degler, sought for the 12 year old murder of his father John Degler in Muscatine, is in Worcester custody. He used the name George Degler when arrested and would not confess. The elder Degler was found dead at his south end home after a week’s disappearance. the son had fled before the body was discovered and was indicted for murder.

Muscatine Frank Degler John Degler Worchester Mass George Degler Degler

Cumberland pioneer Cool left lasting estate and legacy

The text recounts Cool's life from humble origins in the east to a farm near Cumberland where he later built the first elevator. A bitter partisan Republican, he served on the county board of supervisors and ran for the state legislature, with the remainder of his estate going to his grandchildren.

Cool Cumberland

Forceful Evidence of a Horse Theft Trial

A lawyer defending a horse thief learned too late that the defendant had pleaded guilty and delivered an impassioned defense. The judge summed up by noting the prisoner was present at the theft, while the lawyer was not, undermining any impression of an acquittal.

Dreaming of heating someone brings good fortune

The text states that for a man, dreaming of heating someone signifies good fortune across various roles. If in trade, he will thrive. in love, he will marry the object of affection who will bring money. if a farmer, it denotes good crops and farm expansion.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Market Reports KK. W. Wagner Iowa City Iowa Hunt Met John A. Babcock Commission U. S. Yard Illinois Horticultural Society Hunter Iowa Corn and Des Moines Lowans E. N. Bressman G. A. Lipis Marengo John M. Evward W. A. Foster Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station Farm Crops Department of W. S. Reister & Sons East Third St Mutual East Washington St Bruns Seed Coo Washington, Iowa Extension Service Chautauqua Park Ed Cunningham State Federation of Farm Bureaus A. L. Middleton U.S. Grain Growers Corporation Richardson Mahaska County Muteal R. L. Gibson North Ave L. H. Orr Land Co Safeguard Or Gazette Office Columbus W. A. Hutton & Co Hershey Chicago Board of Trade Correspondence Bartlett, Frasier & Company, and Logan & Bryan New York St. Louis Pacific Coast Borata Davenport Muscatine, Lowa Oildag John Striegel, Jr Harper, Iowa Property Owners Federation, Inc
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