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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1922
Page
2
Chicago market news lists livestock receipts and prices with beef and pork figures for today and tomorrow. Hogs and cattle values edge up while sheep gain, and grain quotes for wheat corn and oats are given with futures and cash tones.
An English newspaper notes the average suit contains about 45 000 stitches with a breakdown across garments. Trousers about 11 000 machine and 5 800 hand, vests around 3 900 machine and 2 100 hand, and coats about 30 000 stitches with many hand-made finishings.
A brief remark contrasts a justice of the peace earning twenty pounds for warning a couple of motions with a lawyer. The quotation reflects on temper and patience as daily greatness, citing Orville Dewey and a New York Sun linkage.
A list of upcoming sales across Iowa and Washington details breeders and sale types. Notable events include Sebe Jones and Mrs. Ella Shively closing out sales, multiple Duroe Jersey and Spotted Poland China auctions, and dates from Sept 22 to Oct 12 with towns such as Keota Washington Wellman and Brighton.
The Detroit News cites William James praising cave men as half brutish yet noble, arguing their suffering and faith created the foundation of modern humanity. The passage reflects on human unity, the insignificance of individual merit, and the heroic life amid vast collective effort.
Washington county's Lime Creek township held its first farm tour last Saturday with autos from Wellman to Deuker farm. Stops included a Pilotsburg picnic, talks by Miss Knowles of the Iowa State College Home Economics extension, and demonstrations of semi monitor poultry houses and green manure crops. A farmers institute planning committee was formed for winter in Wellman.
For Sale Purebred Chester White males and gifts of March and April furrow, tie in by double treatment. Also Yearling Shorthorn cattle, trade for heifers. Good Team of Jersey Mares, coming five and six. Names and locations include D Booth Washington Carlson Washington James Knotek & Son Silverside Iowa.
Mise Knowles of Iowa State college met a large group of women at the Clay church last Friday afternoon to organize for Farm Bureau extension projects. Mrs. A. J. Morgan was chosen leader of the Clay group with Mrs. Edgar Kessel leading Clay Township overall. Clay women plan to join Brighton township clothing courses and extend meetings to represent the entire township. The clothing construction course started in August will continue through five months.
Farmers should choose seed corn from the field in late September observing stalk strength and growth conditions. Pick ears from vigorous stalks with no nearby barren competitors, avoid diseased plants, and store extra seed for testing and future planting.
Dr Stouder a leading hog disease and sanitation authority will speak in Washington county on Sept 21 and 22. He will discuss at Crawfordsville school house Thursday evening and hold a Friday morning session at John A Stewarts place northeast of Washington with an afternoon meeting planned at a yet unspecified location.
Practical home hacks include cutting worn bedspreads into towels, kerosene wash for greasy overalls, and ironing a homemade asbestos pad with muslin on both sides to protect tables. Summer fruit stains on linen napkins prompt making Indian Head napkins due to sturdy coarse threads and easy hem stitching.
George LeRoy Spees told Deputy Hills that he fired the shotgun that killed J. W. Shurtz but claimed he was acting under Mrs. Katherine Shurtz influence whom he says controlled his will like hypnosis. He signed a confession in Burlington then recanted later in Indianapolis with an attorney present.
A constable recovered a dog found wandering and returned it to the mansion. A nurse took the animal, while the constable questioned the nurse about her duties. The missis noted the young and inexperienced girl only cares for the children.
Splendid music will be a feature. Come early. My sinners are urged to rest in the Eliotn Toy ton Transerprt.
Archaeologists report discovery of copper piping exceeding 1000 feet in an ancient Egyptian pyramid temple dated to around 2800 B C. The find highlights early plumbing networks and advanced construction for the era.
Local reports indicate W. S. Reister & Sons faced scrutiny over product handling and potential consumer complaints. The firm, tied to regional distribution, responds to inquiries as authorities review its practices and safety measures.
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