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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1918
Page
2
Estimated receipts total 30 000 cattle 14 000 today and 12 000 sheep with market prospects steady to strong. Second report shows strong demand with 22 000 receipts today and porkers to 17 85, light and mixed cattle prices solid, bulk 17 45 to 17 85, western lambs up to 21 10, and overall market slower at close with cattle steady to 10 higher and sheep steady to 10 higher.
A mother recalls trying multiple remedies for her daughter's persistent cough. She reports Foley's Moncey and Tar Compound provided relief after the first dose, claiming it eased throat inflammation and stopped the coughing. The ad notes trust in a longstanding remedy and mentions Jemmon's Pharmacy in Washington.
Farm Bureau columns report soil tests for lime, seed corn testing, and cattle sales. Joe Wolfe’s herd changes and new calves indicate rising demand for high quality stock. Roads, plowing, and horse teams feature as farmers push ahead with field work and animal care.
Milo Shalla feels satisfied with the sows from the Smylie sale and values them highly. The pair raise 15 pigs, about half of what she raises from six other sows in his herd. Sand is partly hauled for a new barn on the place this summer.
Harvey Hoyle started a disc on the frozen plowed field Wednesday morning but it worked poorly, bouncing on clods after three rods. The hard frost hindered oats and drew opinions on crop conditions.
The text notes thinner stands due to freezing and a ground crust forming on the surface. The crust reaches downward to shallower grain layers, affecting coverage in the morning.
A brisk maxim on prudent investing urges buyers to learn from the seller. The saying implies that those who have purchased can speak to value and outcome, contrasting with speculative chatter.
Henry Mathews acquired the Suffolk Punch stallion from the Charles Stewart barn and will keep him at his own barn this summer. The sorrel-colored breed is noted for clean legs and the horse weighs 1940 pounds, not fat, with strong indicators seen in neighborhood colts. Mathews works in the field with two teams and two plows as his Shorthorns remain impressive, while fall calves show good breeding from ordinary care.
The article analyzes cattle prices and bull costs, noting that bulls command higher prices as steer and cow with calf values rise. It argues bulls should fetch 250 to 300 dollars for beef production, while scrubs with size remain worth less.
Uncle Eben suggests stirring a crowd by declaring they are wicked and headed for perdition. The advice frames sermon or oration as a means to engage listeners and provoke strong reactions.
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