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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1918
Page
2
Hogs receipts estimated 5,000 with 3,625 carryover yesterday. Cattle 3,000 receipts. sheep 5,000. Hog market opened strong up to 10 cents, bids around 19.75. Cattle and calves see varied shifts, fat lambs and feeders higher, sheep and yearlings mixed declines versus last week.
Futures for corn close after daily trading on August 17 1915 at the Chicago market as reported by FE Wagner Co L B Hunt manager in Iena City town. The brief notes price movement and market interest highlight corn activity for the day.
Cash close prices for wheat corn and oats listed with grades and bid ranges. No. 1 red wheat 2.24, No. 2 red 2.21, No. 3 red 2.18 to 2.20, No. 1 hard 2.24, No. 2 hard 2.21, No. 5 yellow corn 1.76, No. 3 white corn 1.93, No. 3 white oats 70 to 71, No. 2 oats 69 to 70. Receipts: wheat 897 cars, corn 107, oats 724.
Letters from Mrs Neurever of Eau Claire and Mrs D k deson of Youngstown describe Foley's Honey and Tar Compound easing croup whooping cough and irritated chest. They praise rapid relief after failed remedies noting it works for children and adults alike.
Lieut Walter B Miller of New York City a former Lafayette Escadrille member was killed in an aerial battle August 2 His three plane patrol was attacked by a German squadron and he fell inside the American lines The other crew survived the fight
Washington details a plan by Secretary Baker and Surgeon General Gorgas to index soldiers listed as casualties. Relatives could obtain detailed information immediately upon inquiry, replacing the current system that sends casualty details from France every seven days by courier.
The article likens livestock breeding to sculpture, noting breeders in Washington county shape cattle horses and swine over generations. It praises Amos Cruikshank and others for refining types, urges youths to pursue farming as an artistic career, and discusses alfalfa planting and soil needs to boost farm profitability.
Iowa officials warn industries face near paralysis if unskilled labor demand remains unmet. Gov Harding and labor leaders plan a statewide conference in Des Moines with invitations to federal and state officials and industry representatives. The issue centers on war contracts and railroad labor classifications delaying worker protection.
Des Moines Iowa August 16 In a dispatch from Provost Marshal General Crowder officials urge deferred classification for railroad men in class 1 whose cases show they now serve in essential employment.
Miss Lena Jaeger of Fort Madison Iowa becomes the state’s first woman to serve as butcher. She volunteered to learn after the prior worker left for war and now cuts weighs and serves meat across the counter with a helpful smile.
Minor notices cover births deaths arrivals and departures in Washington County. Community snippets provide quick updates on residents and local happenings drawn from the Neighborhood News letters.
Maple Grove notes celebrate Washington county road graders finishing the county line project two miles north of Kalona and praise Burlington tri state fair racing. Editor Coffey urges support for the war effort and home front sacrifice while recalling draft, spy and deserter risks. Maple Grove mourns Paul Welte’s illness and reports local health and farming life amid heat and corn prospects.
Birth announces a son for Mr and Mrs Clarence Wolcott at Fairfield hospital on August 12. Ruth Morgan visits friends Hildred and Mildred Nordyke near Richland. Miss Josephine Caldwell returns from Fremont. A W Woodford ships hogs from Clay. Ray Woodford to Camp Pike for U S service. Mrs M A Meacham plans to return to Grinnell. Threshing wraps up for the year. straw baling to follow. L A Caldwell buys a new Ford.
Our bills become due and it takes money to pay them. We would like to close our books Sept 1. All indebted to us please call and settle by that time. We can save money for any one wanting twine for next year. We are closing out our twine stock. Brumback and Dayton, Kaug e 26 West Chester, Iowa.
The Stringtown area enjoyed a welcome rain Thursday morning, about 1% inches, easing dry dusty conditions after a busy threshing season. Farmers attended a business and silo meeting at Wm. Roshart's Monday evening seeking rest before corn husking.
P R Schantz and family picnicked at Pete Alliman north of Wayland while the Eicher Sunday school class led by a teacher enjoyed Fern Cliff. The Philathea class held a picnic with 20 to 25 youths from the area and Noble. J H Wittrig and family dined with George Herzog. P L Nickalous hosted Schantz visitors. J G Wittrig helps son build a house. J G Alliman delivered hogs to Bob Smiley. Ira Schantz, stationed at Camp Pike Ark, reports his unit drilled after a good rain and cooler weather. 90 degrees in the shade.
The text argues that air and moisture enable soil life but do not define life. It states warmth is a cardinal point of life action and emphasizes that active life in soil means growth or development, while a dead soil shows inactivity.
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