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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1919
Page
2
Chicago market report lists cattle receipts at 16 000 and sheep 28 000. Hogs estimated at 35 000 with holdovers and prices ranging from 16.50 to 23.00 for various weights. Beef steers and butchers show mixed declines and gains with Western ranges and feeder stock details included. Official yesterday tallies show hogs 5 886 received, cattle 6 573, sheep 20 096.
Grain prices and futures activity listed by BE Wagner Co. and B Hunt. Corn shipments show 40 cars at 2.05 and 165 cars at 0.73. Clover, coffee futures quoted for October December March with rates around 30.25 29.10 29.45 and 18.85.
In York on August 14 thieves stole Liberty bonds valued at around 130000 from the financial district near police headquarters. The incident occurred in the police district and authorities began investigations.
Six boys accompanied the County Agent Fedderson to judge cattle hogs and sheep on the John Wagner Manford Wilcox and Morrow farms. Rain and car trouble cut out distant stops with results to be published tomorrow. Judging at the State Fair is set for Friday August 22 and open to individuals not on the team.
On October 29 the Ames event will compare commercial pig feeds such as Bicirn Hog Feed Three in One Hoppy Pioneer Kornfalfa Badger Hominy Badger Fancy Midds Badger Peters Hog Profit and Schumacher Hog Feeds against a standard corn belt ration. Observers can watch pigs fed in about 13 methods to show how feeds convert to pork at different costs and labor.
Jessie Pierson of east of Ainsworth sold 48 head weighing 1440 pounds each, topping market at 19.25 dollars. Cattle moved through Alexander Conover and Martins to Ed Hess of Morris and Company, with Drovers Journal noting it as the season's highest price to date. Pierson fed feeders last fall averaging 897 pounds at 12.25 dollars and finished them through January on full feed before grass.
USDA specialists warn northwestern farmers to prepare emergency livestock feed as drought risks persist. Dry spells and stunted crops threaten forage, so carry over reserves as insurance against unfavorable seasons.
Dr Mohler of the Bureau of Animal Industry announces the first national conference on animal tuberculosis to be held in Chicago from October 6 to 8 in conjunction with the National Dairy Show. The event aims to advance exclusive study and control measures in livestock.
Owing to railroad strikes and government food dumping prices for eggs at 36 0 and 28 cents for hens and springs butter at 60 cents per pound and various poultry items quoted. The firm will buy today with prices fluctuating daily and delivery outlets sought as markets remain tight.
The Forest Service announces attractive building spots in western national forests are open for lease to summer home enthusiasts. Information on permits for summer home sites is available from forest officers or headquarters in Washington, D. C. The service aims to promote vacation use of forest lands.
Washington Aug 14 Demand for changes in government Wheat standards under the price guarantee act so as not to penalize every grower was made in a statement prepared by Chairman Gronna and farm organizations. A committee will be named to pre vent the demands to Julius H Barnes and representatives of the Department of Agriculture in hopes of modifying regulations charged as defrauding producers and not benefiting consumers.
Frank Middlebrook rode an airship during the Old Settlers reunion and spotted a herd of cows in a nearby cornfield four miles north of Corydon. The cattle damaged the crop, risking hundreds of dollars in loss. The pilot returned him to town in two minutes and help drove the cows away. Middlebrook plans to buy a plane to watch his fields.
Lincoln August 14 Nebraskas 1919 corn yield is forecast at 174,820,000 bushels, up 61,744,000 bushels from last year, according to the United States crop report issued August 4. The estimate reflects growing trends reported in the national crop assessment.
The state bureau of crop estimates and the board of pariculture sued last night. The predicted production is 13 766 000 bu under the 1913-1917 five year average. Cold wet weather in spring, cut worms and drought in summer blamed for reduced yield.
W H Treland, a Louisville traveling salesman, recalls a severe 1888 cholera morbus attack. He bought Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for fifty cents, followed instructions, slept, and woke cured to resume travel. He credits Lemmons Drug Store for the supply and advice.
In Muscatine on August 14 Judge Coster leniently handled Jon Walker of Washington who faced drunkenness charges. Walker, a Canadian expeditionary forces veteran who served in France three years, received a suspended ten day county jail term with costs. He was allowed to return to Washington on condition he remits the amount due once able.
English Bros Realty Co promotes Central Missouri corn and blue grass land with a rapid dairy section, ideal farms near the Missouri State Fair Grounds, and a government soil map. They report selling nearly $500,000 worth of land to home buyers since January 15, urging readers to write now.
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