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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1918
Page
2
Chicago market reports show estimated receipts of hogs 23000 and cattle 13000 with sheep at 10000. Opening prices indicate hogs steady to higher early but trade slow with top hogs near 19.75 and various classes priced 16.00 to 19.65. Cattle show calves and beef at 7.00 to 17.25 with feeders 16.00 to 23.00. lambs and sheep opening higher with wethers 17.50 to 18.10 and ewes 13.25 to 13.75. receipts yesterday listed as 17741 hogs? etc.
Grain futures close report from Iowa City with FE W Wagner and Co consultation. L B Hunt, manager, notes market activity and price changes. Contact details included.
Report notes Wheat 1 028 cars and com 252 cars Oars 809 cars with no market in St Louis as Primary Day approaches.
Mrs T Neurever of Eau Claire Wisconsin reports Foley's Honey and Tar helped her boy after other remedies failed curing croup. Mrs D Gilkeson of Youngstown Ohio says the remedy relieved a severe throat inflammation and persistent cough in her child. The notes claim the product gives relief for coughs croup and bronchial issues and cites Lemmon's Pharmacy Wachington.
First Lieutenant Fawin Denby designed his seat in Congress to enlist eight private in the trine corps. Denby, a former Michigan representative, is stationed in Paris. Born Seville Indiana February 18 1870 he went to China with his father then United States minister. He served as gun mate aboard the U S S Yosemite during the Spanish American War and was a member of the House of Representatives.
Observations by R E Shannon returning from Missouri claim Washington county crops exceed those seen elsewhere with rain and snow providing moisture. Postwar plans by President Pearson urge 1918 wheat production, calling for large winter wheat acreage and national effort to avert near zero wheat stocks.
The annual picnic in Clay township, held in Parcell woods, was postponed from August to August 22 due to the threshing rush. The delay aims to boost attendance by choosing a more suitable time for many county residents.
A homemade drying tray demonstrates a method from a free book issued by the National War Garden Commission of Washington. The commission will mail readers a copy for a two cent stamp to cover postage. Read The Evening Journal.
Iowa State Entomologist R. L. Webster describes a poison bran mash using wheat bran, London green, lemons or oranges, and molasses. The mix is broadcast over infested ground to kill grasshoppers, costs about 40 cents per acre, and is best applied at dawn or dusk with moisture needed to stay cohesive. Poultry may be poisoned if eaten, but stock risk is minimal.
The July 1 1918 food survey shows commercial wheat stocks reported to the Department of Agriculture totaled 9 237 059 bushels. Reports came from 7 989 firms out of 12 019 submitting. elevators warehouses grain mills and wholesale dealers held the majority. The 1918 figure equals 28 8 percent of the firms' stocks on July 1 1917.
Ames reports a special Aug 6 dispatch noting that winter wheat acreage records are assured. The article highlights growing confidence in large plantings and forecasts a strong crop outlook for the season.
Des Moines Aug 6 Iowa youth show growing participation in the state fair with entries from under 19 year olds. prizes total near 5000 dollars across baby beef pig club canned and dried products and judging contests. county teams vie for 500 prize to fund a trip to Chicago and scholarships at Iowa State College. boys and girls may camp on grounds with tents provided by the fair.
The 1918 wheat crop is forecast near a billion bushels with higher acreages in all cereals signaling a peak in agricultural output. Britain asks the US to send food to build reserves, ensuring fewer prewar eating habits and waste once men return from war. Wheat 931 million bushels total. oats 1.5 billion. barley and rye record crops. apples up 16 percent. peaches down 4 percent.
The notice states that owners may dispose of their calves or pigs as permitted. It outlines that individuals may carry out the disposal themselves under specified local rules and without requiring additional authorization.
Federal indictments accuse the Pennsylvania railroad Armour and Co. Swift and Co. and the New Jersey City Stock Yards company of conspiring to violate federal anti rebates statutes. The offenses involve routing traffic amid a rebate scheme. Also Russian and Finnish peace delegates arrived in Berlin and began discussions.
Zurich reports Austrian bread now often contains 50 percent flour and sand as cited by the Arbeiter Zeitung. The claim highlights severe wartime shortages impacting food production.
President and Mrs Wilson press attend the launch of the Quistconck, the first ship from Hog Island. About 50,000 spectators braved the heat as the president waved and wished the vessel good luck. The ceremony followed a special train arrival with a large ovation for the presidential party.
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