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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1920
Page
2
Fox and Dewey promise a pleased result from careful spring and summer purchases. The ad promotes merchandise with quality service fit and reasonable prices including ladies footwear and men's work shoes with several price points and a 5 percent trade discount.
Chicago market data lists estimated receipts for cattle hogs sheep and calves with prices across weight classes. Heavy and medium weights show varying ranges for beef steers and butcher cattle while lambs and sheep move lower. Total receipts tallied 42 174 cattle 14 661 hogs 9 272 sheep 7 634 calves with shipments of several thousand head.
In Denmark on April 23 considerable interest grows over a rumor that the citizens' committee plans to purchase a herd of goats to clear village weeds. The idea, proposed last summer, would keep parks and school grounds weed free, but was abandoned due to unprofitable timing with winter approaching.
County Agent Fedderson urged pure bred stock buyers to list sale dates for fall sales at the Washington pavilion to avoid conflicts. The piece also reports on plow land values rising sharply since 1916, with 1920 figures up 54 percent from 1916 and highlights states with high acre values and irrigation effects. A breeding example shows a half bred Shorthorn heifer outperforming its dam at 15 months under the Better Stock campaign.
Hoard's Dairyman notes rising urban population and shrinking farm prices, urging increased farm efficiency to meet growing food demand. It predicts cities will drive better prices as consumers expand to sustain more feeders, with the farm averaging about 15 mouths per farm.
The British Air Ministry has issued formal rules governing airplane traffic and spectator conduct. The guidelines outline expected behavior for pilots and observers to ensure safety and orderly operations at air events and fields.
The Washington County Sale Pavilion Company formed after breeders and businessmen met at the rem Bureau office. Ernest Carlson was named president with E J Paul as vice president and R B Shannon as secretary, Harvey S Young treasurer. The group voted to build a pavilion south of the Rock Island depot and rush completion to host several upcoming hog sales in late September.
The board moves to start construction planning for a new facility to replace current pavilions and attract exhibitors. Projections estimate 15000 to 26000 dollars needed with pledges and further canvassing to cover costs. Aimed uses include poultry and automobile shows and public gatherings. Silk hats rising in price spark speculation of their possible end.
Mannelardt Bros. extol the Oldsmobile Economy Truck noting the dealer’s prior service and the many competing makes observed in the field. The statement emphasizes satisfaction with Olds service and performance as justification for purchase.
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