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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1920
Page
2
April 12 forecast brings rain and snow Monday then rain Thursday or Friday. Cooler conditions expected in upper Mississippi River and lower Missouri valley regions.
Chicago market totals show receipts of 2 400 hogs 5 000 cattle and 5 000 sheep with mixed gains. Hogs rise to 26 60 cents higher with heavies advancing. beef steers and veal calves show broad spread from 10.00 to 15.06 for top grades and 11.75 to 14.60 for lighter weights. Lambs and goats also move, with feeders steady to higher and overall market activity noted as 50 cents up.
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Russell Stewart, a high school student and former U S Navy sailor, fell from a ladder atop a ninety foot flagpole and landed on cement. He braced on a rung to break the fall and struck the group feet first, suffering a sprained knee as classmates and a telephoto group gathered.
The journal invites readers to submit farm items to the office including shipments of livestock and public sale prices. It reports rye acreage seeded last fall at about 54 000 acres with December 1 condition near 94 percent of normal, and notes April 1 breeding sows at about 90 percent year over year. Farm labor supply in Iowa on April 1 stood at 92 percent versus last year and 84 percent of normal. labor demands were 101 percent of last year and 109 percent of normal.
Hereford sale staged May 1 at Brighton sale pavilion by Grosscnp Brothers Edgar Ingham and Sons and C. Free. It is expected to be a major auction and may start regular annual Hereford herd sales. Iowa farm journals carry the announcement and praise the breeding quality. A forty page catalog is being prepared with pedigreed offerings for breeders.
Spring field activity is limited by poor weather with only a few days suitable for sowing oats since April. Washington county reports negligible spring wheat and nationwide conditions reflect wartime sowing difficulties. Some fields remain too wet for plowing, yet substantial soil turning has occurred in recent weeks.
The piece explains farming profitability through local and export sales, noting the U S Department of Agriculture guidance. It highlights dairy, beef, pork, and seed production as profitable paths for farms with suitable conditions and markets. It reports Texas buys Nebraska purebred hogs worth 206000 and growing interest in Nebraska stock in Texas.
Iowa crop report shows winter wheat on April 1 at 85 percent of normal with a 6 percent decline since December 1. Severe damage hit south central and southeastern areas due to low moisture and poor seeding conditions, while fall acreage dropped to 458000 acres as farmers realign rotations postwar.
Iowa State College experts urge testing all seed corn before planting. Studies show crib picked corn often tests low in vitality while corn stored and selected early shows 86 to 96 percent strong seed. Proper handling and early selection reduce dead kernels and improve germination.
Senator Kingland drops a $25,000 libel suit against Burt J. Thompson a Forest City lawyer. The case was dismissed after the plaintiff declined to proceed this term, with plans for a new action once more evidence is obtained possibly in September tied to defense council and food administration activities.
The first national immigration conference opened in New York to discuss naturalization and immigration laws, labor shortages, and the exodus of immigrants. Delegates from 30 groups, industry spokesmen, and officials urged a nationwide policy to keep immigrants contributing as American workers amid pending Washington bills. General Coleman du Fort and William H. Barr led discussions, with RE. T. Meredith outlining agricultural labor concerns and steps to direct immigrants toward farming careers.
Marshalltown denounces the federal census figure of 15 731 as incorrect and urges a recount after state census 1915 showed 15 827. City leaders note many new houses since 1915 and accuse undercounting in 1920, arguing population gain was far lower than federal estimates.
Public health education division of the University of Iowa offers to conduct health surveys upon request. Investigators will assess water supply sewage disposal refuse handling milk safety and sanitation in schools hospitals restaurants and city budgets to identify health problems and improve services for citizens.
The American Forestry association cites the sociable house wren building nests in houses and near lawman habitation. The bird feeds entirely on insects, helping protect trees and gardens from pests. Wrens stuff nests with grass or weeds in crevices as they please.
Federal grand jury returns indictments against several women on moonshining charges. Each case carries two to counts with pleas of not guilty entered. Trials set to begin tomorrow. In a related matter William T Roy of Rock Island Road was charged with stealing from the United States Railway Administration, pleaded guilty and was fined $100.
A farmer reports the Oldsmobile truck exceeded expectations hauling hogs on poor roads. He notes a four mile round trip taking about four hours with five gallons of gasoline, highlighting economy and earlier delivery of hogs.
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