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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1920

Page

2

Daily Market Reports Chicago Cash Cattle and Grain Prices

Estimated receipts today 2 000 cattle 4 043 holdovers and 4 000 sheep listed. Prices show light to heavy cattle and hogs with top hogs around 17 65 and weights 169 517 25 for good and choice. Wheat corn oats and rye quoted with various futures and cash bids across Chicago St Louis Kansas City and Toledo markets. Furnished by Beach Wickham Grain O Morrison Building.

Hoge Chicago Timothy Chicago Cats St. Louis Kansas City Toledo Cash

Richland Notes Highlight Local Moves and College Departures

Mrs. J W Smith sits up after syeneration healing. Mrs Rev Hadley returns improved from hospital. Mr and Mrs Joseph Coffman back from four months in Colorado. Dr Raymond Johnson begins work on a new residence. Many local youth entering colleges with over half the class 1920 pursuing further studies. Rev Lewis named new M E church minister. Fairfield plans Old Settlers Home Coming celebration. Gail Stahl arrives in Cleveland for library training. Marie Johnson resumes studies at Ames College. Ezra Mendenhall's remains transported from Wichita Kansas for burial. funeral at Friends Church led by Rev Sopher.

Richland J. W. Smith Hadley Oskaloosa Joseph Coffman Colorado Raymond Johnson Tindew Haze Hildred Mildred Nordyke Chas. Hadley Parsons Herbert Jones Hannah Hiatt Vera Flossie Johnson Penn Frances Leey Grinnell Bernardine Nele State University Iowa City Luithly Lewis M. E Fairfield Gail Stahl Cleveland Marie Johnson Ames College Ezra Mendenhall Wich Kans Mendenhall Friends Church Sopher Muscatine

Ainsworth Defeats Crawfordsville In Local High School Tilt

Mrs Merritt and baby arrived from Sioux City to join Mr Merritt in Crawfordsville. The Crawfordsville and Ainsworth high schools played a basketball game yesterday afternoon with Ainsworth winning 25 to 15. The Dorcas class of the United Presbyterian church hosted a canned fruit shower for Mrs G W Hanna at the parsonage. Miss Clara Wood visited friends in Washington yesterday.

Crawfordsville Merritt Baby Sioux City Iowa Ainsworth Dorcas United Presbyterian Church G. W. Hanna Clara Wood Washington

Rural Route News: sales, silos, visits and plowing

The item notes a sale planned for Friday October 1 by J E B McGione. It records silo work by Earl Smith and E Shelangouskie for Ralph Zeck, and Floyd Bowers plowing for Fred Stewart. It mentions visits by Mrs John Kurtz and Mrs Ralph Scott to Illinois and Mary Scott hosting relatives. Abigail Bishop visits relatives in Aitkin Minnesota.

Stewart Bros Homer Jarrard J. E B. McGione Earl Smith Prairie Flower E. Shelangouskie Ralph Zeck John Kurtz Illinois Ralph Scott Mary Scott Ethel Lowry Marbourg

Eicher Sun Day School Represented at County Convention

The Eicher Sunday school sent twenty seven members to the county Sunday School convention on Wednesday September 22. The Eicher church choir gave a sacred concert Thursday evening directed by Prof Baumgartner of Wayland with Mrs Baumgartner as accompanist. Soloists included Hannah Graber Kathryn Frey Ronnie Steiner Edward Wenger and J H Witting. A large crowd attended.

Helen Chriss Widmer France Switzer Joe Conrad Rev. Miller Wayland Hugh Conrad Coppock Joe Mast Arthur Mitchell Berneice Schantz Wayland Mennonite Church Miller Hatttie Frey Riverside Clarice Witting South Ora

Ottumwa Boy Dies After Auto Accident

Eight year old Eugene Stout son of Mr and Mrs E D Stout of 130 North Green Street was run over near Poling Electric on East Second Street and died half an hour later at Ottumwa hospital. The driver Bert L Zuver of Des Moines a traveling salesman for an ers supply house was at the undertakers convention then in session.

Ottumwa Eugene Stout E. D. Stout North Green Street Poling Electric Company East Second Street Ottumwa Hospital Bert L. Zuver Des Moines Ers Undertakers’ Convention Armory

Wyman Wit and Crime Mix in Local Notes at Wy man

Local notes report a burglary at the Griffith and Duncan homes during a fair afternoon with two strangers suspected. Other items include visits from Arbin and McCleary, school board decisions, a teacherage project on the Holdering lot, and a Wy man victory at the County Home picnic. Edward Humphrey to wed Ella Williams in Iowa City September 29. Elementary and high school baseball schedules listed for Crawfordsville and Olds.

Isabelle Carrick Sarah Davis Washington J. W. Dunn Holdering Peoria Wyman Edward Humphrey Ella Williams Iowa City Humphrey Griff Humphrey Crawfordsville Olds

Love Lorn Lad Shoots Self in Attempted Farewell

Burlington reports 18 year old William B. Doris, despondent over marriage prospects, fires a 22 calibre bullet near his heart. The shot deflects off a rib. he is treated at Burlington hospital and expected to recover. His rescue involved Anna Florang, Davis’ sweetheart, and Dr. H. A. Leipziger.

Burlington William B. Doris E. A. Florang Anna Florang Davis H. A. Leipziger

Brazil Seeks Immigrants to Fill Uninhabited Lands

Brazil urges greater immigration to populate unused territories and supply labor for expanding industries. The policy aims to boost settlement and economic growth through new arrivals and skilled workers.

Brazil

Farm Department SALE DATES and Poultry Disease Advice

Journal's Farm Department lists public and closing out sales from Sept. 28 to Oct. 25 at Washington and surrounding areas with multiple Poland China and Duroc Jersey breeder sales. Also warns Iowa poultrymen about contagious roup and its signs, prevention, and treatment steps including bichloride of mercury administration.

M. C. DeLong J. FE. McGuire Square Washington J. E.mcglone Hague & Girton Fairfield Iowa Poland C. A. Brook Hampshire Watwington Watwington, Clog Out Sale. Oct. 7—Edwin Hummer & Sons. Loway City. Duroe Jersey T. D. Woodburn Ainsworth John Simmering J. M. Lord & Son Duroc John Krebs and Sons Riverside Duroc Jersey Geo. W. Wells Washington County China Breeders

Frost Safe Corn Prospects Increase In Washington County

Farmers see low frost risk as corn nears maturity with light moon phase aiding protection. Eureka area grower G W Wells reports nearly dry seed corn and strong prospects, while experts note potential use of European corn borer parasites to curb damage and reduce future losses.

Washington County G. W. Wells Eureka Wells United States L. C. Howard Bureau of Entomology United States Department of Agriculture Europe France Italy Massachusetts Department South Middle West

Poultry Disease Fears Near Fall Weather

With fall looming and wet cold weather arriving, contagious roup threatens poultry flocks as farmers brace for potential outbreaks and increased care requirements.

Silo filling and scientific farming urged by Iowa State College

The article urges large crews and thorough preparation for silo work with ready corn supply and safe racks. It covers Iowa State College findings on the need for scientific agriculture, higher salaries for researchers, and the goal of boosting U S farm yields through better pest control and conservation.

Iowa State College Iowa E. D. Ball United States Department of Agriculture Dr. Ball United States

Dusty pig quarters blamed for health and growth issues

Hot late summer fosters dusty hog yards and buildings. Animal husbandry experts urge moving pigs to pasture or meadow to reduce dust and improve thrift. Fresh water in creeks or wallows helps pigs stay comfortable and productive during hot dusty days. A purebred Shorthorn cow sold for 625 dollars at the R. G. Shaver sale near Wellman with Ed Lukovsky purchasing. Auctioneer was Charles Brown.

R. G. Shaver Wellman Ed Lukovsky Riverside Shaver Charles Brown

Wagner Welsh Sale Showed Quality Polan Chinas

A very satisfactory sale at Wagner and Welsh auction of Polan Chinas at the East End Garage averaged $124.00 on fifty head with strong demand for the Welsh litter sired by Grant's Great Clant. Top price went to Mr Sheetz for a boar at $580.00 and C C Free paid $380.00 for the other. Gifts sold at $275.00, $310.00 and $380.00, bringing the total near $2,000. Both consignors praised for quality stock. The sale proceeded amid hot weather and a comfortable crowd.

Wagner & Welsh Poland East End Grant

Missing Phillips family sought by Legion

The Phillips family left town some time ago and no forwarding address is known. Neighbors are unsure of their departure time. If any friends or relatives know their whereabouts, they should contact the Legion at once.

Phillips The Legion

Science and agriculture urged for future needs

The speaker calls for larger production driven by population growth and rising food demand. Emphasis is placed on rationing tied to a three to two and three quarters growth, and the need to stimulate production through scientific methods to secure agriculture's future.

War Hero's Body Unclaimed in Davenport Report

Bertram J. Phillips killed in action lies in Hoboken awaiting Davenport after inquiries at 528 West Third Street failed to locate next of kin Adjutant Schwartz reports no trace of anyone at the given Davenport address, leaving the body unclaimed and disposition uncertain.

Hoboken Familly Davenport Bertram J. Phillips N. J Adjutant Schwartz American Legion West Third Street

Woman Health Care Promoted by Pinkham Remedy

An advice note urges women to prioritize health and considers Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helpful for female ailments. It invites readers to write for confidential, woman‑to‑woman guidance from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.

Lydia E. Pinkham Muskegon Mich E. Pinkham Schoonfield Wood and Ave Muskegon, Mich Lydia Einkham

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