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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
2
Chicago markets show hog receipts 19 000 with 9 829 holdover. Cattle daily receipts 10 000, total 20 000. Beef and hog prices listed with weights from light to heavy, with top hogs at 16.90 and cattle prices across weight classes and beef categories. Official yesterday receipts and shipments noted, plus grain futures tables and national cash close.
Cedar Rapids police chief Morrison accuses local drug stores of selling Jamaica ginger in violation of federal law, with no state law to arrest them. Jamaica ginger sells for 35 cents an ounce, often limited to two ounces per customer, as two men in court face intoxication charges after admitting use.
The Farm Bureau hired R F Wagner a poultry culling specialist to assist county flocks for a month at no charge. He called several local flocks with high discard rates. Phillips 80 percent Salladay 35 percent Woodburn 66 percent. Ames plan updates farm journalism training at Iowa State College awaiting approval and funding.
John M. Evward of Iowa College of Agriculture lists twelve guidelines for self feeding hogs. He emphasizes balanced rationing, space, and supervision while noting horses cattle and other stock may not respond the same. He advises mixing bulky feeds for pregnant sows and placing feeders in shade to deter pests.
Instructions urge continuous watering and self-feeding for hogs to boost profits and cover all needs. Frank Salladay orchard north of Ainsworth reports strong apple, plum and peach prospects with heavy crops and robust demand, while a large python escape aboard a British steamship sparks panic in mid Pacific.
A mysterious reptile vanished into the sea prompting the public to place a want ad seeking sightings or information. locals discuss possible species and beach safety concerns as authorities investigate.
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