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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
2
Estimated receipts for hogs cattle and sheep listed with prices and ranges. Strong undertone on the day with higher asking prices and varied sales above yesterday's averages. Receipts yesterday and shipments noted for cattle hogs and lambs. Top hog price around 19.60 with diverse cut and feeder values.
Commission Merchant v S Yards in Chicago Illinois located at Rooms 27 29 Main Floor Exchange listing consignments and trading activity for livestock sales and brokerage services.
Iona City Iowa August 1 1918 grain futures report shows corn activity with prices in Chicago futures trading. B Hunt manager at F W Warner & Co notes market movements and closes for the day.
Turner Grain Co reports grain prices for several wheat and corn grades with bids ranging from 1.50 to 2.24 per bushel. Oats are listed at 0.67 to 0.75. Chicago receipts show 867 wheat cars, 212 corn cars, and 427 oats cars.
An increase of one cent per pound in sugar prices is indicated after a conference between George M. Rolph chair of the international sugar committee and Cuban representatives. Cuban and U S authorities will meet in Washington next week to decide the 1919 sugar price.
A reflective note observes how practical judgment helps men avoid and escape minor scrapes, warning that everyday prudence prevents larger missteps and preserves order.
Readers from Eau Claire Wisconsin and Youngstown Ohio report their children’s coughs improving after Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound. They claim relief from croup whooping cough and throat inflammation with early doses. The notices extol its long standing efficacy for both adults and children.
Rob Wells posts the best oats yield of about 60 bushels per acre west of Crawfordsville. Jake and Pete Sommer report yields just over 50 bushels per acre. John Hesseltine leads winter wheat at 30 bushels per acre from 16 acres with spring wheat awaiting threshing. J M Lord & Son bought two sows at Hanks and Bishop sale with top sow earning 1600 dollars. sale total about 325 dollars. A reported oat yield error for Martin Essley place overestimated 50 by 23 bushels per acre. correction notes 73 bushels per acre and promises pardon for print mistake.
Local report notes a program to support animal populations through providing milk and cheese. Visitors are urged to study species during the fair to identify key animals and dairy practices.
Extension department workers from the Town College of Agriculture will test soil samples free of charge at a booth in the College building. The service ties to a sale exhibit and aims to aid farmers facing soil problems and acidity questions for better production.
Brief notes from Washington County on arrivals and departures, including personal notices, births, deaths, and social updates. Names, dates, and places reflect local happenings in society columns.
At a recent Iowa State Board of Agriculture meeting J P Mullen of Fonda was elected vice president to fill the vacancy from O A Olson of Forest City. Sears McHenry of Denison was chosen to succeed Mullen in the Tenth District. McHenry will head the ticket auditing department at the state fair this year. H O Weaver of Wapello will supervise the agriculture department and the pantry stores and apiary departments, while Sheldon of Mt Ayr, formerly in charge of those two departments, will oversee admissions.
Iowa State Fair announces a new milk goat exhibit with breeders from the Middle West including Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri. Premiums have been funded and a classification created to showcase these high producing goats, expected to draw attendees and mark a notable dairy event.
The Federal Board of Farm Organizations calls a national farmer meeting in Washington on August 27 28 and 29 to consider actions to promote 1919 crop production. The gathering aims to decide on steps to boost farm output and coordinate action across the United States.
Wallace's Farmer reports corn futures fell five cents a bushel within hours of the Franco American victory announcement on July 18. The piece predicts possible larger drops if peace arrives suddenly, followed by a gradual recovery and sustained high prices in the years after the war.
The Quartermaster's Department ordered 99,560,000 pounds of bacon and 134,000,000 pounds of canned beef from Chicago packers. The order uses about 1.9 million hogs and 900,000 cattle worth around 50.6 million dollars. Production must finish before year end with day and night shifts planned.
A Des Moines man attempted to dodge the draft by stuttering during examinations at Jefferson Barracks and was briefly discharged. Secret service tests later proved he could speak clearly, leading to his return to service. Major Lyman reports another draft tale of an enlisting man held briefly before muster.
Washington announces completed plans for reconstruction and vocational education of disabled soldiers in general military hospitals. Soldiers are classified into three groups: full military service, limited military service, and civil life vocational education after discharge. Cooperation with the federal board of vocational education ensures continued education post discharge.
A brief notice states a want ad in the Journal will address a repair need. It highlights a simple service call and prompt response, appealing to local readers seeking quick assistance.
Eureka reports Theodore White preached at Eureka Sunday afternoon the 21st. No services were held last Sunday. Herman Genkinger visited the Wilber Beenblossom home. Wim Carmichael grows worse with little hope of recovery. Threshing he meets at Aus Sutherland place Thursday if weather cooperates. Mr White, a stock food man, was in the neighborhood this week. Miss Mary Brown hosts several H S seniors tonight.
Mrs. Clarence Rathmel and baby girl are home from the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. E C Smith of Town City visited Mrs. Frank Smith and family. Several groups from New Haven and Washington, including Mrs. Rosa Nebergall and Edith, Ruth Smith, and Mrs. Cuddeback’s threshers helpers, joined gatherings and cookouts. Edith Snyder assisted Mrs. Harry Davidson. Washington visitors came to see Mrs. Snyder and family. Alvin and Ernest Strum recovered from illness this week after being very sick.
Mr Wes terhoff of Keokuk and Frank Adams of Olds passed thru Stringtown Friday. Vera and Raymond Wetzel of Chicago visit J A Frey home. Ira Schantz arrives at Camp Pike with news of a hot climate and vast rocky terrain. Troops continue to arrive. the camp spans three to four thousand acres and spirits are high.
Rural Route Three reports L B Donaldson and Forrest on the Pleasant Plain threshing crew. Joy Teets and wives Everett Teets and wives Eunice Scott travel to Camp Dodge and back. Mines David and Warry Rittenhouse host E Cedar Red Cross. Grace Donaldson helps cook for threshers. Walter Anderson at Camp Pike writes of camp life. Lincoln schoolhouse to be repainted before fall.
U.S. Food Administration warns threshermen and farmers that post season price cutting will be prohibited. Bids offering reduced prices after threshing ends will not be allowed to avoid grain spoilage and waste. J. F. Deems issues the notice.
Joe Simmering serves as water carrier for P. Ff threshing crew. John Simmering buys near Washington. Axel Anderson to farm the Thomas Wheelan farm next year.
Rev and Mrs Wi Sutherland left Crawfordsville for Fresno and then India to serve as missionaries. Local friends wish them success as they begin their life work abroad. Several neighbors and families visited Washington yesterday while others moved to new farms and welcomed newcomers to town. Readers note Leo Carter's safe voyage home, and Dillon family plans as they return to Pella Iowa.
The Food Administration reports a favorable dairy outlook with 20 million pounds of cheese disposed of from old stocks to British buyers. Butter stocks are depleted and fluid milk use has risen in cities, while condensed milk remains tighter, prompting reserves for submarine risks and wartime losses. The British army reports success using cheese as a meat substitute for heavy work.
The Society for the Cultivation of Goats in Belgium has received support and funding to boost goat farming in invaded areas. Propaganda efforts are aimed at rural districts and will cover Brussels surroundings and the Antwerp Namur provinces as part of a broader program.
R S Kirby assistant state leader in the government campaign against the barberry arrived in McGregor after two days seeking the largest barberry area in Iowa. He notes thousands of bushes in a hill timberland pasture and plans reports on barberry hedges in town. He cites conclusive rust reductions where barberries are removed and widespread rust where they remain.
Advertisement promotes B A Thomas Poultry Remedy to hasten hens moult so they shed feathers earlier and resume laying during peak winter egg production. Sherman Bros. advertises the product as a solution.
Graham reports on a sensational English tabloid style headline noting a dramatic alleged crime. The piece references a figure nicknamed the Kaiser and a plot to conceal wrongdoings, with a focus on Friday and Saturday proceedings or events.
Standings show teams with wins and losses but text is garbled. Teams named include Chicago New York Philadelphia Brooklyn St Louis and Philadelphia with missing values. American League mentions Boston Cleveland Washington New York Detroit but data is unreadable.
National League results include Boston 4 Chicago 5 and New York 1 2 Pittsburgh 0 4 Brooklyn 2 7 St. Louis 1 2 with Philadelphia Cincinnati rained out. American League shows Chicago 2 Washington 3 and St. Louis 4 Boston 6 2 New York 6 2, Detroit 3 6 and Cleveland 16 Philadelphia 1.
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