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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1919
Page
2
Chicago hog receipts today estimated at 7 000 with 6 500 holdover. Cattle receipts 5 000 with mixed losses versus last week and calves 100 off. Sheep receipts about 1 000 with fat lambs 50 to 150 off and feeders 50 to 100 off, market tone weaker overall. Official yesterday show arrivals reaching 9 102 with shipments around 1 480 across varieties.
Market summary from E W Wagner Co Iowa City shows to date closing figures for corn futures Sept Dec May with highs lows and closes. Cash market notes 50 car lots of No 2 yellow corn at 1 98 and oats at 1 75 with price adjustments and miscellaneous commodity quotes for October and December clover and coffee.
A brief note traces how terms for garments evolved from the petti coat to modern dress. It explains that petti coat originated as a man’s undercoat and later gave its name to garments that developed from that small coat, reflecting shifts in fashion and language.
A historical note outlines diverse sneezing beliefs from Aristotle and folk lore. It claims a sick man’s single sneeze foretold death avoidance while two sneezes meant recovery. for a woman the rule reversed. A woods traveler faced brigand threat after one sneeze, while two sneezes signaled a good journey. Generally two sneezes meant luck, one sneeze meant bad luck.
A playful note questions whether Adam’s pledge to turn over a new leaf was the original New Year’s resolution, as reflected in the Indianapolis Star.
The article explains two methods to anticipate primary road funds: certificates against estimated future allotments and bonds via voter approval. Bonds may run up to 15 years with 5 percent interest and serial denominations. Maintenance of the primary system is funded by the primary fund, with state highway rules mandating county upkeep and potential takeover by the Highway Commission if maintenance is neglected.
Ernest Rouse reported a double-headed pig discovered in a timber pasture south of the city. The dead animal had two distinct skulls and jaws, yet Ernie doubted it would be profitable to propagate amid high corn prices.
Ernest Barr, two miles southwest of Allerton, runs a large hatchery connected to his poultry farm. He specializes in single comb Brown Leghorns and preserves a 2400 eye incubator in a basement of hollow clay block construction. The basement has a concrete floor and moisture from water on the floor, heated by a hard coal burner to operate the incubator. The machine turns eggs automatically and allows flexible use of capacity.
Horticultural extension men from Iowa State College prune and care for the original Delicious apple tree on Edward Hyatt's farm in Penn. After beet rot and disease, specialists decided to save the tree and now make annual trips to Peru for its care with R S Herrick T J Maney and W E Whitehouse leading the pomology team.
As part of the co operative state and federal drive for more and better eggs in Kansas demonstrations will be held in 24 towns during July and August. Egg candling and proper packing will be shown by a representative of the USDA food research laboratory in cooperation with the State agriculture college and local poultry and egg interests. Poultry raisers and others are invited.
The corn belt gains timely rains easing heat risk with forecasts of a 2.75 to 3.0 billion bushel crop if favorable weather holds. Iowa prospects surpass prior records as experts note potential final totals around three billion. Government report due August 1 weighs on market.
The note discusses possible price boundaries for corn in 1919 with July and May futures near 2 dollars and 1.74 respectively. It argues December prices at 1.73 reflect a reduced old corn position and warns that wage demands and strikes in the U S and England affect demand. It suggests the seven month grain rally may fatigue with signs of two sided trading and fading bull confidence.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports over 52000 requests for information on hog shipping crates. Many come from club members, with southern interest seen as a sign of regional hog industry improvement. The new crate design prioritizes economical lumber use and efficient handling while ensuring pig comfort during transit. A department circular explains how to build the crate.
B F Graff of Johnson County reports a government soil survey is being conducted locally by W E Thorpe of the United and G H Artis of Iowa State College. A petition with over 600 signatures shows county support and the work will cost residents nothing though the government may require future action.
An Iowa farmer explained to an Iowa State College extension expert a method to accelerate bean sprouting. After peas were harvested a trench was made and flooded with water to soak the ground, then beans were planted and emerged in five days, faster than usual three to four week-old plantings. He claims a strong start helps beans endure until fall rains.
Limited supply and high prices last spring reduced clover acreage. Seed prices will stay high next year, making seed men with ready fields fortunate. Yields should improve where the first cut occurred early this season.
Quote emphasizes inner guardrails for virtue and generosity. It urges freely giving without hesitation, accepting loss without regret, demanding without cruelty, and finding happiness through loved ones' joy. A timeless reflective beacon on character.
Martha F. Holden writes of her extended experience as a breadwinner shaping a noble charity for man. The piece reflects on gender roles and mutual respect in partnered life.
English Bros Realty Co offers Central Missouri Corn and Blue Grass land and ideal dairy farms near the Missouri State Fair Grounds. They cite a soil map from a Government survey and claim sales nearing half a million dollars to homeowners since January 15. References: Sedalia banks.
Aug 2 Crawfordsville notes visitors and departures. W J Brown of Hillsboro IA visits his ill mother Mrs B F Brown. Capt Charles W McCleary mails from Jersey City en route home from Coblenz Germany. Mr and Mrs John Wooley leave for St Paul MN on way to Moscow ID after five weeks with relatives. Cleo Datin heads to Nauvoo IL to visit grandparents before Knoxville TN home. Mrs W W Twinam and daughter Violet visit El Dorado KS. Mr and Mrs C B Martin and Mary Jane of North English stay with J R Lease. The band concert opening drew praise with Olds men helping.
In Havre August 1 the community notes John Putman loses a valuable horse to founder. Zeta Pratt and Mable Moors vacation at Glen Pratt home. Ina Mitchell traveled to Washington. John Reeves hauls lumber for barn and wash house addition. Wheat and oats hauled to elevator, thrashing to finish this week. Will Stafford attends aunt Mrs. Phillips funeral in Washington.
A monkey at the Mekitaristra monastery on St. Lazarus island in Venice toppled a bookcase and scattered aged letters. The bundle contains a long Byron correspondence with the monks, shedding light on past links between Lord Byron and the St. Lazarus community.
An Indianapolis Stay quips that Eve had the snake to tempt Adam, while mere man lacked a soul, suggesting humans’ handicap is a timeless jest about jealousy and temptation. The writer mocks the myth with a tongue in cheek line about Eve and Adam.
Ernest Carlson, president of the Washington County Breeders Association, cancels the October 25 sale due to lack of a suitable pavilion. He will hold a local farm sale for nearby buyers and retains a January 17 winter sale date, hoping a pavilion can be arranged soon to support the livestock industry.
A unique shade solution claims to sweep dust away as it rises and lowers over pantry shelves, creating a jet of clean air to carry dust particles away. The product promises hands free operation and simple installation.
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