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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1919
Page
2
Estimated receipts today include 26 000 hogs 5 000 cattle and 16 000 sheep with a second report showing 27 000 hogs holdovers 8 859 and a fairly active market. Beef and veal prices span from 7 49 to 20 40 with various weight classes and grades shown for steers cows bulls canners and calves while lambs and yearling ewes appear with prices and shortages noted.
Market data furnished by E. W. Wagner & Co. shows prices for Tone clover and related crops. No. 4 corn trades around 159 to 160, oats around 33 with 69% for No. 3 white oats and steady tone overall.
Dr. Abraham Aaron Yudelovitch elected chief rabbi of the United States at a New York gathering of over 800 rabbis. The meeting took place at his study on Broadway New York.
C L Blackman advises delaying turning cattle into pasture until grass is well started and covered. In Iowa May 1 to May 15 is typical, with stock numbers based on pasture quality. The Agricultural Experiment Association offers soy bean seed trials Nos 8 9 10 with soil inoculation and requires reports to J Buchanan Ames Iowa.
Illinois farmers report 22 crop acres per horse without a tractor and 29.7 with a tractor. About one third keep as many horses as before. many operations can still be done cheaper with horses. Net profit must justify changes, Breeders' Gazette notes.
Among hundreds of farmers who planted a trial acre of soy beans with corn last year, the Iowa experience shows an almost unanimous verdict in favor of soy beans. Nearly all farmers plan to plant more soy beans this year, with several expressing strong intention to expand.
Agricultural markets show gains for eggs meat ducks geese and hides with Thursday prices posted. Farmers urged to remove unproductive poultry including heavy hens and roosters to cut feed costs and boost income.
One hundred fifty purebred breeders formed a livestock association March 1 as a division of the farm bureau with the county agent as secretary. Prof Hi H Kildee from Iowa State College outlined aims while Osceola county formed a similar group in February. All county sections attended. a constitution was adopted and officers for Poland China Duroc Jerseys and Sherthorn breeds were chosen.
Farmers in Jasper county saved on forty six bushels of clover seed, while thirty one head of cattle changed hands in four deals. The county exchange system, praised as efficient, issues a monthly list and returns notices from the prior issue before listing next. A quarter page ad in five county papers summarizes the exchange.
The guide notes sweet corn thrives in small plots when grown in blocks in a corner rather than rows. Hills three feet apart with three stalks per hill, sow after frost danger ends, and keep cultivation up to ear formation. Golden Bantam cited as an early variety with Country Gentleman and evergreen types for larger plantings.
A historical quote urges daily self discipline through doing disliked tasks and denying oneself, not for a short period but as a lifelong work. Dr J J Telden emphasizes that through this daily struggle a person can achieve mastery of himself.
The article advises using paper bags around grape bunches to shield fruit from insects. Bags should be placed once blossoms fall and secured with twine to the supporting shoot or cane.
The Deston Transcript notes a Boston family traditionally says when the weather clears that it has nicened up. A member was heard to quip it has nicened up nicely, reflecting playful language usage in a local quirk.
Washington D C April 8 More than 56 000 000 acres added to the nation's aggregate crop acreage in ten years. Last year total 367 738 000 acres about one fifth of continental US. Texas leads with 25 328 000 acres. Kansas 22 588 000. Illinois 21 727 000. Indiana 21 613 000.
Paris April 8 President Wilson shows improved health this morning though kept in his room by order of Rear Admiral Grayson his physician. The president hopes to resume work Tuesday and has begun speaking with peace commissioners after a period of limited contact during illness.
Work is under way in Amityville on a new design airplane to cross the Atlantic within 60 days and win $125,000. The craft features a 180 foot wing and four 500 horsepower engines, expected to reach 115 mph and cover New York to Queenstown London or Brest in 35 hours.
Berlin reports a constitutional proposal accepted by the government aims to equalize workers and employers in wages and working conditions. It envisions a national economic council and district councils to coordinate toward socialization and broader economic settlement.
A New York woman visiting the West escaped death when a cyclone toppled a house and pinned her to the ground by a rafter. Rescuers freed her and she joked that she felt uncomfortable and asked to unfasten her corsets.
A lighthearted scene unfolds as a sunny-hearted girl laughs freely, her spontaneity drawing smiles from passersby. The contagious joy brightens the day and invites others to join in the cheerful moment.
The town of Verkhoyansk, above the Arctic Circle in northeastern Siberia, endures January lows of 00 degrees below zero and July highs reaching 86 degrees in shade, with summer nights often near freezing.
Miss Bessie is asked to buy glasses for her sister in the north. The sister must have a shirt tested so the glasses fit. Annie says what fits her nose will fit her sister's nose, reassuringly justifying the plan.
The Thirty third division of the American army largely made up of Illinois National Guardsmen holding Luxembrys area under the Third army has been ordered to prepare for return to France. It will take about two weeks to be ready for entraining though no sailing homeward date is given. The Thirty second division Wisconsin and Michigan guardsmen at Coblenz bridge head are planned to begin leaving the Rhine on April 16.
Washington dispatch says Spain has adopted daylight saving, with the decree advancing the hour to begin Sunday and continue until October 6, aimed at economizing energy.
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