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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1949
Page
7
The article notes a machine that produced up to seven bales per minute during last year’s haying season. It boosted grain stockpiles feeding the haylift supply. This innovation, introduced in the early 1940s, enabled automatic twine tied hay bales aiding the rescue of starving cattle.
The article argues for personalized garden planning to supply vegetables year round. It highlights tomatoes as essential, outlining harvest from July 1 to frost and total needs at about eight and a half bushels or 510 pounds for a five person family, with early and late varieties and subsequent canning needs.
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Dana hosted a birthday supper for Lawrence Dana with guests Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Meacham of Fairfield and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meacham of Richland. Barbara Ann Wellman returned to Muscatine after Easter with her grandparents. Edith Dana of Ottumwa visited. Heston to be discharged soon after hip injury. Betty Lowe assists at Weldon Heston home.
The French alfalfa variety from southern Oregon trials has been officially named Talent alfalfa by the Oregon State College experiment station committee. Seed increase is underway to ensure an early commercial release, with Talent named in honor of the local community.
Chicago markets report hogs steady to weak with most bids lower. top 18.25, butchers 17 to 18.26. Sheep and cattle show mixed moves with lambs near 29.5 to 29.75 and cattle weights from 21.75 to 26.00 for steers and 18.75 to 23.25 for cows, activity slow and prices uneven.
Grain table lists Wheat Corn Oats and Soybeans with May July September contracts. Values include open high low and close ranges, with percent changes and monthly dates. Mentions indices Lier HRI 1994 and other figures such as 28514 290% 21F and 128556 196% across several grains.
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