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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1944
Page
7
The article highlights soybeans as a national crop due to versatility. It notes soybeans provide direct human food, valuable livestock protein, and materials for paints explosives plastics and other war production products.
Iowa farmers on 515 farms increased labor efficiency by 13 percent from 1939 40 to 1942 according to Iowa State College economists. Shifts to meat animals, changes in labor use and methods, plus new machinery and buildings, drove the gain. Over 100 labor saving practices were reported, including tractors corn pickers milking machines and portable feed bins.
Hogs 14 000 head with steady trend good and choice 200 270 pounds 13 75 13 80 top 13 85 weights 280 pounds 13 00 18 50 150 190 pounds 12 00 13 50 300 550 pound sows 12 50 12 85 Cattle 12 000 calves 1 006 steers and yearlings active and fully steady top 17 00 wealers 16 00 down Sheep 8 000 slow bids 26 cents lower slaughter lambs best early bids 16 50 steady 16 25 16 56 western lambs scarce.
Chicago market news reports eggs unsettled but unchanged with receipts at 27 471 cases. Extra firsts 33 percent and firsts 31 2. Current receipts 30, dirties 28 5, checks 28. Poultry receipts none in cars, market firm and unchanged.
Open high low and close figures for wheat oats and rye are listed, with several quotes showing varying values across contracts such as wheat Sep Dec May and July, oats Sept Dec May, and rye May and Bec with multiple percentage readings and decimals in Chicago.
The note explains barley oats wheat rye and kafir grain as suitable dairy feeds. It recommends grinding or crushing all energy grains for dairy animals with a coarse to medium grind rather than a fine grind.
Fish salads once called Friday food may tiresome. Introducing cubed fresh apple or sliced celery or chewy raisins adds texture and a brighter flavor to the dish.
Fat that cannot be used for human food due to flavoring or overheating is redirected to animal feeds for dogs and cats. The note indicates disposal paths for unusable fat rather than sale as food grade product.
Allied forces repulsed German shock troop assaults on the Anzio west flank with heavy losses. Fighting continued along the beachhead as Nazi attacks aimed at the Aprilia–Anzio highway were driven off by rifle, machine gun, and mortar fire despite poor visibility and limited air support.
Last year Americans discarded over 380 million pounds of cabbage by throwing away the core and outer leaves. At least half of this waste could have been eaten. Consider evaluating your own peeling and trimming habits.
The Boston Stock Exchange has stood as one of the country’s soundest institutions since its 1834 founding. It has weathered 12 depressions and seven wars through 109 years of operation.
The text notes sorghums originated with South African Negroes who chewed the tall Brass for sweets. It states the plants were introduced to the United States via France in 1855 and were mainly grown for syrup.
Observations show most absorbed heat stays in the upper 30 feet of Lake Michigan. By mid July surface water ranges from 68 to 72 degrees while bottom temperatures stay nearly constant year round.
The piece links the betrothal band from Reed to Ring with a caveman legend of wooing by capture. It describes binding a maiden with sweet grass and carrying her home as an ancient ritual of courtship.
Influenza itself rarely causes death. Fatalities following a flu attack are usually due to pneumonia and related complications.
The note states ironwood is best cut for fuelwood and, weight for weight, matches anthracite coal in heating value. It emphasizes ironwood as a high energy source for burning.
RCA engineers unveil a bomber nose test chamber that lifts aircraft and electronic gear to 74 miles altitude without leaving the ground, enabling high altitude evaluation and testing.
Yesterday’s heavy rain and cold weather led to the cancellation of the Mt Pleasant dual meet with Washington. Mt Pleasant athletes were to face Washington here next Friday, likely the only meeting this spring. Muscatine will duel Washington here next Tuesday, with Friday time trials replacing planned relay work due to the weather.
Whittaker Sales Co reports an excellent sale last week selling over 600 head of stock. About 100 head cattle listed plus 17 white face cattle with calves. They note demand for sheep and lambs and list extra items including a Wahlton box and electric appliances.
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