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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1922
Page
2
Market reports show mixed activity with cattle hogs and sheep trading. Estimated receipts around 24 000 for cattle and stockers higher while hogs show active steady to strong demand and lambs timing bids near prime ranges. Prices listed by weight and category cover heavy packing sows to veal calves and feeder cattle across several classes.
A 1922 roster lists one hundred notable books chosen by ninety six educated Americans ages twenty to forty five. The compilation includes works by Dickens Hawthorne Thackeray Twain and Wells among others, with titles ranging from Pioneers of France to The Open Road and The Life of Abraham Lincoln.
Sept 16 Cedar Rapids Iowa two railway workers C E Bryant a fireman was fatally scalded and C K E Cross an engineer badly burned when a large eastbound Rock Island freight engine exploded five miles east of West Liberty The engine was wrecked and the injured were rushed to the hospital Doctors fought to save them The article ends with a note advising better coal storage practices in dry ventilated spaces.
Rain through most of the producing sections improves pasturage and lifting cream deliveries. Prices hold near last week while eggs sell well with a large cold storage surplus. Poultry demand rises ahead of Jewish holidays, and live poultry and dressed stock gain slightly. William Moellering of Garnavillio Iowa reports spraying pears yields over 125 bushels from 11 trees with high worm-free fruit, boosting income about twentyfold and showcases with 200 pear trees plus apples plums and cherries. He grafted trees and, with extension service guidance, runs a spraying demonstration plot. Exhibits at Eskader fairs win prizes for his pears and other fruits.
Iowa American Legion announces six special trains from cities including Davenport Muscatine Clinton and Dubuque to New Orleans for the national convention October 16 to 20. Rates include reduced fares for Legionnaires and Auxiliary members, Pullman sleepers and hotel options with room rates 1.50 2.50 4.50 to 7.50 depending on bath and occupancy.
The Iowa Anti-Saloon League sent a state wide appeal urging manufacturers to adopt Ford like prohibition rules. It calls for immediate discharge for any employee caught drinking or with liquor on the breath. Supt. Holsaple notes many Iowa employers support law enforcement and report gains in earnings and steadier workers.
Wayne B. Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League argues denatured alcohol will power industry and fuel the nation, stressing strict enforcement of prohibition to prevent beverage diversion. He cites tax history, industrial uses, and the need for lawful growth under the National Prohibition Act.
In College Springs Iowa on September 15 Truman Bunting tried to outdo a schoolmate by climbing a tree. He fell to the ground striking hard enough to drive bones in his arm from the elbow to the shoulder. He died a few hours later. The family had moved there for schooling and he was their only son.
Sealed bids are invited in Washington Iowa for 8700 feet of Standard Type B Guard Rail as Federal Aid Project 71. Bids due October 2 1922 at 1 p.m. with 5 percent certified check. county reserves right to waive defects and reject bids. Payment from Primary Road Fund governed by Iowa Highway Commission specs.
Des Moines reports a forecast from September 18 to 23 for the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Expect generally fair skies, with a cool start to the week and normal temperatures as the period progresses.
A list of upcoming sales through October and early November across Washington and surrounding towns. Entries include breeders and consignors such as Welch and Wagner, C Cunningham Trustee Havre, A Canning Noble cattle and dairy cows, Rinner hogs and dairy cows, Sebe Jones Washington closing out sale, Robert Sheetz Poland China sale Keota, Ernest Carlson Washington Iowa Duroc Jersey sale, J C Huston Crawfordsville Spotted Poland China, John Krebs Riverside Duroe sale, Hillhouse Brighton Spotted Poland China sale, Chas Nicola & Son Duroe sale near Washington, W R Gammon Washington Poland China Hog Sale, Shalila and Knotek Bros Washington Duroe Jersey Sale.
The author contrasts pride and vanity, arguing pride fights openly and forces a stance, while vanity is elusive like a creature that evades direct blows. He likens vain men to those who fight moths and butterflies, claiming they are easier to manage than to conquer.
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