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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1918
Page
2
Chicago market news shows mixed receipts and fluctuating prices for cattle hogs sheep and lambs. Prospects range from steady to higher for some lines, with cattle and sheep facing uneven demand and notable day to day shifts in price ranges across multiple classes.
Mrs T Neurever of Eau Claire Wisconsin writes of a boy cured of severe croup after other remedies failed and praises the product for coughs colds and whooping cough. Mrs D Gilkeson of Youngstown Ohio says Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound relieved a persistent child’s throat inflammation and coughing after other remedies failed. The ad touts the remedy as effective for adults and children with irritated throats chest tightness and bronchial coughs.
Admiral Sir Reginald Tyrwhitt commanded British naval forces in a daring Zeebrugge raid. He earned fame for wartime service and led the flotilla in the operation against submarine bases.
The article notes global gold production rose after the American discovery but remained stagnant in the first three centuries. It cites pre 3500 production at about 8 million dollars per year and describes gradual increases following that era.
Nine teams and two tractors helped J. C. Carris plow his fields as he recovers from appendicitis. Neighbors and workers completed heavy plowing, while the county farm bureau promotes seed corn, Ford tractors at cost, and community-effort farming initiatives.
The Breeders' Gazette reports that wool remains stalled awaiting government action after talks in Washington set a value basis for the April 5 offer. War needs could push cloth manufacture to government control and possible civilian consumption limits. A 65,000 pound sale by Berg Sheep Co. to a Philadelphia firm occurred at 5.0 cents, while Australia faces congestion and April sales were cancelled. American buyers seek South American markets as officials prepare to clarify the situation.
On April 30 Department of Justice agents launched a nationwide campaign targeting enemy aliens and others opposing the war effort under new sabotage and espionage laws. Investigators fanned out across the city, rounding up hundreds of suspects believed to have evaded prior enforcement and planning arrests.
I Davidson notes the crew works on the Berdo property most days with plowing nearing completion. Livestock include pigs and cattle, with feeding often done by Mr. Berdo while the team stays in the fields. Some pigs are thriving while others struggle.
Ralph Fetters loaded many cars with his heavy Pan Handle Hereford cattle on Tuesday. Fetters notes the advance in market prices for these feeders and asserts Pan Handle cattle are of the better class and among the best feeders.
The committee says it intends to buy as much seed corn as possible of early types with good germination and store it for emergencies. It will not be sold before planting. sales will go only to farmers who cannot obtain seed for their first planting or who need it for urgent use.
A reflective note asserts that liberty is a slow, costly fruit. Freedom is described as the soul of mankind, with implications that perfection accompanies human dignity and social progress.
Readers report wolves in Louisa County threatening livestock with twelve large wolves in Jefferson township. Residents urge extermination to protect sheep hogs turkeys and chickens and avert a larger population this fall and winter. The Wapello Republican notes school board hires A Tenny as principal and Wiedman sisters for grading and hints at future expansion including an extra grade.
Philadelphia defeated New York six to O. Cincinnati beat Cleveland four to two. St Louis edged Chicago eight to five and Detroit won two to none. No other games were played Monday.
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