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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1939
Page
8
Economists at Iowa State College report a 25 percent rise in the number of sows farrowed last spring, with packing sows sold more this summer. Hog prices fell in July after an early peak, with lard prices narrowing the spread. If conditions improve this fall, pork demand may strengthen in the second half of the year.
USDA 1999 lamb crop report estimates a crop of 31,567,000 head, down from 32,221,000 last year. Marketings delayed by poor pasture plus seasonal rise in grass lambs through July, with producers likely selling similar numbers of sheep and lambs but at higher weights. Prices may ease late summer into fall while overall gains push the year’s average price near or above 1998 levels.
Rainy weather over two years has affected Hearnian fly populations in Flowa wheat growing areas, with fluctuations noted by agricultural observers and local crop reports. Experts call for monitoring and potential control measures to protect yields.
Dr. Car J. Drake and extension entomologist H. D. Tate report a surge in Hesian fly activity threatening the 1940 winter wheat crop. They urge destroying volunteer wheat in September and delaying fall seeding to fly-free dates to prevent egg-laying and further infestation.
Iowa State College crops men urge delaying cutting soybeans for hay until pods are well filled and leaves yellow. North central and northwest Iowa show a tendency to cut too green, reducing yield and feed value. Best method is grain binder with small shocks and paired bundles.
East Sunset hosts a birthday surprise for Max Helty Schlatter and local gatherings include ice cream socials at Braden threshing run, visits by the Jones family to Washington and Cedar Rapids, and relatives from Columbus City and Adel visiting W. J. Hartzell and Wartell family.
Max and Betty dined at Homer Weaver home near Wayland. Ernest and Marie Eisele visited Jason Wolford in Conesville, Jocelyn Wolford age three joined them. Williams and sons attended McGuire reunion at the airfield. Spangler family hosted Bert Spangler’s kin. Virginia Stafford visited grandma Marie Eisele. Graber family spent time at Noah Richards home. Henry Martin of Ames visiting John Martin home for the week. Fanny Eisele of Oklahoma visiting Marie Eisele. Willard and companion shopped in Washington. Jake Sommer and Anna returned from trip to Bie Stone, South Dakota for treatments. Jake Graber family visited Joe Rieb. Violet Twinam and guest Merley Twinam in Merley’s home. Karl Hanson and Jean Lois from San Bernardino staying with Ralph Howell. they plan Amanas trip. Philleo radio and a new car noted. Community well represented at Washington Centennial event.
In downtown Baltimore a race featured a taxicab a bicycle a runner a horse and wagon a street car a private automobile a walker and a bus. The taxicab finished first while the horse beat the street car and auto and the walker was a full minute ahead of the bus.
A historical note states that from 1914 to 1918 there were 32 declarations of war by Central and Allied powers. The final declaration was Honduras against the Central Powers on July 19, 1918, about three months and twenty five days before the Armistice.
Despite Tuesday and last night’s downpours the downtown area started returning to its pre celebration look as tents and rides were dismantled. Treasurer Ed Mack and Chairman Downing reported receipts nearing budget with total pageant income around 4 600 dollars and 200 more expected. The carnival and museum receipts plus late building sale proceeds were added as final tallies were awaited.
Rev Walter Dworecki of the Fourth Polish Baptist church of Camden fainted in officers arms while identifying his slain daughter Wanda 17 found shot to death in a lover's lane. Distant crews were meager and conditions grim.
Mrs. Ruggles of Missouri visited Tyrone with her daughter Mrs. Lloyd Bradshaw and family. Tom Tanner of Washington joined Leland Sheetz in visits. Leland Dorothy and Helen Sheetz and Tom Tanner hosted a Sunday dinner with Fred Sheetz. George Bond and son Charles visited Donavan Bales in Des Moines. Otto Sheetz and family returned from two weeks at the Worlds Fair in California and Seattle travels.
The largest plain in the world covers the north of Europe and Asia from central England to the eastern edge of Siberia, spanning vast stretches of Eurasia.
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