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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
2
The report notes Carranza may press the republic into a siege posture as rebels seize near Mentico City. The U S declines direct intervention, preferring the situation to unfold. Fox & Dewes promises dependable merchandise, fair prices, and five percent cash trade discount to Washington County customers.
Chicago markets show today hogs 47 900 head with large holdover 5 788 cattle receipts 14 000 calves light and heavy weights quotably lower fed cattle soft weak beef steers with varied price ranges by weight and quality. Sheep receipts about 1 000 with slow uneven quotations for lambs and ewes while feeder lambs command 13.00 to 15.00. Official yesterday totals list hogs 17 689 cattle 10 294 sheep 9 694 calves 6 217.
AMES April 22 A. S. Johnson Australian sergeant and Queensland rancher touring Iowa State College with a party of 100 showing how American hogs and corn are managed. He operates 600 acres in Australia and aims to glean agricultural ideas during a stopover. The report notes corn outlook with prices around 1.72 per bushel for No 2 mixed corn in Chicago and advice to farmers to consider selling surplus now.
Cash buyers of our paying prices today for produce delivered include Bea Cream butter per lb 64e fresh laid eggs per dozen Te hens healthy and fat per lb 25e hens poor and thin per lb 206 old roosters per lb tie to some ld rece hibaipeed medeia 238e geese per lb ese turkeys per lb me beet hides over 14 Ibs per lb 16e calf hides under 14 Ib per lb 18e horse hides each tame rabbits per lb 88 00
The article notes that in much of the corn belt the price is set above the cost of production, a point highlighted by Wallace's Farmer. The piece discusses market dynamics and farmer planning influenced by this pricing.
A dealer statement claims the Oldsmobile Economy Truck operates with the lowest expenses among rivals. The note asserts the model best serves customers and meets the dealer’s high service standard.
Furnished data shows prices from BE. W. Wagner & Co Iown City with monthly figures for May to Sept. including percentages and cash market notes. Corn car offers indicate tone changes from 3 to 4 cents and note October and December prices at 23.54 and 22.50 respectively.
An old time home remedy is promoted to darken gray hair and restore natural color. The Sage and Sulphur compound, available as a home recipe or Wyeths product, is claimed to darken hair evenly by morning with repeated use and improve gloss and fullness. The ad notes it is a toilet preparaton not a disease cure.
A health claim advises using Jad Salts to flush and stimulate kidneys, reduce urinary irritation, and prevent bladder weakness. It promotes four ounces daily of the salt with lemon and grape acids, plus ample water, to keep kidneys clean and active.
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