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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1919
Page
2
Forecast for April 14 to 19 in the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Generally fair with a chance of rain Tuesday or Wednesday in the extreme lower Missouri valley. Temperatures expected to be nearly normal.
Chicago markets on April 14 reported hog receipts about 45 000 with holdover 2967 and hogs steady to strong near 20 60 top. Cattle beef steers and butchers mixed with feeders firm and calves down 1.00. Lambs and sheep activity described with varied weights and prime to common grading.
Closing figures show May to September grain futures edging variously with oats and com prices near 1.46 to 1.62 in different months. Cash market notes include tone steady for No. 4 and No. 32 western oats with carload activity around 70 cars and prices quoted between 148 and 159.
Mount Sangay in Ecuador rises 17,196 feet in the eastern Andes and has raged in near continual eruption since 1728, making it one of the world’s most active volcanoes according to historical records reported by the Indianapolis News.
A survey of 1 000 flower species shows 284 white species 223 yellow 22 percent red 144 blue 2 violet 36 green 12 orange 4 brown and 2 black.
Public sale announced by L. C. Ahrens six miles northwest of Washington on April 16. Boyd B. Berdo adds a Holstein bull to his herd sired by King Superba from Queen Poebe Rose who yielded 1021 pounds of butter in 865 days as a three year old. Bull shipped by express from Watertown Wisconsin.
The article argues successful sheep farming hinges on constant care and understanding of flock needs. It explains grub prevention via pine tar treatments and nose rubbing to deter the nit fly, then highlights Edgar Porter of Cedar township Washington county who grew a small flock to 185 head with 102 lambs and minimal losses, proving careful flock management pays financially.
On a 160 acre farm in Towa county southeastern Towa L S Schultz expands feed on four legs by raising cattle hogs and own feed with limited beet meal molasses and oil meal. He rejects heavy pasture uses prioritizing crops and manure returns. He notes yields of corn oats and wheat per last year and values his fertile land at 359 to 400 dollars per acre while sowing oats spring wheat and corn.
Three representatives from Iowa led by County Agent Johnson, Preeder Hagen, and Banker Casady bought forty one head of purebred Herefords and Shorthorns for McKenzie county North Dakota through the livestock bureau and state exchange. Carroll Audubon and Boone counties supplied the stock at roughly equal average prices with Carroll yielding nineteen for about 3500 dollars, Audubon fifteen for about 2850 dollars, and Boone the remainder.
The United States Department of Agriculture notes sweet potatoes prefer central and southern regions, advise raised beds, planting draws from wintered potatoes, spacing 15 to 18 inches, and watering around roots. Purchasing plants from seedsmen is economical for most gardeners, with 100 plants or 125 feet of row as a practical minimum for a family supply.
A historical note recounts rum made from molasses as a major Philadelphia industry prior to the American Revolution. It mentions Dr. Benjamin Rush writing to Anthony Wayne after Stony Point, praising Wayne among Washington and others, and notes rum and wine were popular at the city’s social entertainments.
The United States farms increased plantings by over 11 million acres in 1918 to total 367,735,000 acres for crops. The gain compares with 356,541,000 acres in 1917 and 344,793,000 in 1916, covering major crops such as corn wheat oats barley rye and cotton among others.
Secretary Sidney Coon of the Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance association reports settlements for insured property leases. Names include Joan Harken Richland contents £6.50 Otto F Frey Noble contents $23 F E Ogier Columbus Junction grain machinery $452.40 Floyd Hixon Richland house contents $1388.
Hickory wood is described as the best fuel wood with the highest value per volume. It burns evenly and sustains heat. The next best woods listed are cuke, then beech, birch, and maple.
The piece stresses that life happiness hinges on friendships and urges making and keeping friends. It notes many daily tasks can be omitted, but time for friendships is essential and should be found despite other neglect.
A brief method describes placing a dot of pencil lead on paper and viewing it through a diamond. If the dot appears as a single point the stone is genuine, but multiple dots indicate a fake.
A Boston Transcript illustration quotes a philosopher saying thought may stay behind silent nerves but when it becomes feeling it fans the expression. The piece notes cases where people thought they were hitting a nail but felt they had smashed their fingers.
A facetious seller says operators prefer qualifying for the switchboard over the washboard, reflecting a modern contrast between communication work and manual labor. The remark highlights shifting job perceptions and a playful take on industry roles.
A simple method uses violet aniline and gum arabic to create a paste. Apply the mix inside a new pen nib above the split and dip in water to write after a brief waiting period.
India produces most gold from Mysore. Russia is the oldest gold producer. Mining mainly in the Ural mountains with climate affecting progress. Mexico has many mines but labor troubles restrain the industry. Other producers include China Japan Chile Peru Persia and Hungary.
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