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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1918
Page
2
Forecast for Aug 26 to 31 for the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri Valleys. Likely showers in the north Tuesday or Wednesday, fair in the south. Temperatures near normal at week start and slightly above thereafter.
Market results show hogs steady to strong with bulk sales 17.86 to 19.80 and various hog classes priced up to 19.85. Cattle steady for good steers and butchers with calves and feeders listed, while sheep trade per prime and good categories ranges 16.25 to 18.50 with feeders and lambs at 12.25 to 13.50. Receipts and shipments numbers accompany each class.
Iowa City report shows grain futures closing with limited bids as markets steady. Broker L B Hunt notes quiet trade conditions and signs of stabilization after a soft week in nearby commodities.
St Louis grain prices August 26 show No 1 red wheat at 2.24 to 2.25, No 2 red wheat 2.21 to 2.22, No 3 red 2.18 to 2.21, No 4 red 2.17, No 1 hard 2.24 to 2.25, No 2 hard 2.21 to 2.24, No 3 hard 2.18, No 2 corn 1.65, No 4 corn 1.60, No 2 yellow corn 1.72, No 3 yellow 1.68, No 4 yellow 1.62, No 5 yellow 1.55, No 2 white 1.88, No 6 white 1.53, No 3 white 0.71.
In Chicago the grain receipts report Wheat 643 cars and Corn 206 cars with rates 951 cars noted in the tally.
Grateful mothers from Eau Claire and Youngstown report Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for severe croup and whooping cough in children. They claim quick relief after first doses and praise its effectiveness for adults. Sold at Lewman's Pharmacy in Washington.
A chart shows the farmer’s share of the bread price rising from under 1% in 1913 to over 3% early this year. It explains milling costs at about 6% including bag costs, distribution and loaf setting, noting bags have risen about 50% since 1913–14 and much of the spread has shifted to farmers.
Jay J. Newlin reports on farm markets and crops with updates on prices, yields, and livestock trends. Covers corn and soy movements, cattle prices, farm equipment, and weather impacts influencing planting and harvest plans.
A Kalona farmer contemplates leasing issues that may hinder sowing fall wheat, risking reduced acreage and possible economic strain for landlord and tenant. John A. Yoder of Kalona wins at West Liberty fair with a two year old Guernsey bull and two year old heifer. N. F. Rice second cattle sale at Kalona draws crowds. cattle from dry southwest stock. top cows at $68, yearling heifers $46, older heifers $57, twelve two year old steers $75.50, all tuberculin tested and sold profitably for sellers and buyers.
Public sale notices list traders and sale sites near Washington and surrounding areas from August 27 to October 12, including Geo Dusenberry estate 185 acre farm near Washington and multiple Duroc Jersey cattle auctions. The report notes a bearded spring wheat yield of 24 bushels per acre at Harry Dye’s place northwest of Haskins, adjusted for elevator weight. Plains schoolhouse near the old Plains church is ready for the new term with Miss Willa Gibson as teacher and a new floor installed.
Community updates arrive with reports from local neighborhoods detailing activities and events. Residents submit notes on meetings, projects, and everyday happenings across districts.
Alfred Steinbeck registered in Washington on his 21st birthday. John Frank from Woodford visited his brother Henry in Valley. A minor car derailment delayed traffic five hours. W L Ireland and family spent two weeks visiting Monticello relatives. W G Fueg may rent A B Bosworth farm next season. W D Nordyke shipped 9898 dollars worth of hogs from Richland. Walnut logs prepared at the depot for government use. Mrs. McNeese visited Mrs. Stephen Starr. L B Luithly and family left for Des Moines for the fair.
Secretary Sidney Coon of the Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance reports many claims paid after recent thunder storms. The list shows losses from lightning except for A C Cannon house and Boshart barn. items include cattle, horses, a steer, heifer, hogs, a mare, and farm buildings with amounts ranging from 19 to 717 dollars.
Anton Shalla near Richmond wraps threshing and plans to finish fences manure hauling and fall tasks. He will tackle second clover cuttings and other lingering duties requiring attention this season.
H. A. Swartzendruber, east of Ka lona, paused after a Saturday cattle sale to drag his allotment of the road. The delay pushed his planned Washington trip into the evening as he attended to the task.
Supt Beatty and wife invite all to the County Home picnic with a noon dinner on the lawn. Coffee free, but guests asked to bring sugar. Address by W H Butterfield J D Glasgow and M H Fedder son after dinner around 2. Crawfordsville band provides music throughout the day with a schedule of marches waltzes overtures and songs performed by local soloists.
The Washington sale Saturday attracted a solid crowd and matched prior events by the same dealers. The top price reached 139 dollars with several young cattle selling below 50 dollars per head, matching the quality of past offerings from the same sellers.
Brumback and Dayton of West Chester, Iowa, announce close of their twine stock and demand all debts be settled by September 1 as bills come due. They invite customers to call to settle accounts and note savings for those purchasing twine for next year. Continuous business at stake.
Washington Trades Union outlines Labor Day events for September 2. A parade with bands and floats, an address in Sunset Park, a large picnic, and a 2 pm speech by a prominent figure are planned. Afterward a baseball game organized by Ducky Holmes features two championship teams, with Graham Theatre reserved for a free admission event.
Miss Beulah Coakley visits family near Fairfield. Doig and wife move to Fetters place for Roy Dawson. Bessie Longer visits Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. Bentley Craig and John Work bale straw. Libes and Cannon plan State Fair trip. John Work travels to Kansas City for cattle. Charley and Beatrice Griffin welcome a daughter. Ernest Miller returns from Chicago visit. Knox family shops in Washington. Schiebel and Roy pull hedge. Schiebel and Kendrick attend Mt. Pleasant fair. J. E. Ross sick. Majestic range agent visits. Lawrence Libe and Roy Miller attend Chautauqua. Will Longer family visit George Hopping. Melons hauled by Hesseltine. Miller helps plow. W. Johnsons welcome a new baby. Blanche and Helen Helmick at chautauqua. Henry Doig sick. Will Kendrick and Myrtle visit relatives in Illinois. Marvin Dawson paints for Roy Dawson. Bentley Craigs buy Ford roadster. Guys plan State Fair.
Locomotive engineer Geo McClain of Turtle Lake North Dakota reports back pain and irregular bladder action. After taking Foley Kidney pills he was relieved in a couple of days in Lemley’s Pharmacy advertisement.
The kidneys are essential to health and signals like back pain, swollen joints, and rheumatic aches indicate kidney trouble. Foley Kidney Pills offer relief for kidney issues and banish bladder irregularities. Lemmon's Pharmacy Advertisement.
In Australia rabbit hair is pressed into a slanting wool used in felt bar production. The industry operates several factories and uses millions of rabbit fins yearly, claimed to surpass finest marine wool in quality.
Mazie Fletcher visited Washington on Saturday. Misses Mina McCleary Ruth Fletcher Lillian Holmes Lois Edgar Eva Gormily Lois Davidson Nina Spangler and Mildred Cannon returned from summer school at the State Teachers College Cedar Falls. Mrs Bar Griffith arrived from Washington for a Sabbath visit at Mr and Mrs C M Strain. Miss Grace Lease came home from Winfield on Saturday evening.
A compact reflection by W G Jordan on daily trials shaping character as patience endures ordinary crises and tests of life. The piece portrays patience as a prudent reserve guiding resilience in hardship.
Miss Gladys Gordon hosts a Sabbath visit after accompanying home. Nita McKeon of Washington spends the weekend with her mother at the DeLong home. John Anwyl and D N Anwyl travel to Des Moines for the State Fair and to visit Ray Anwyl and Richard Anwyl. Hal Huston and son Lee bring him home from Iowa City after tonsil surgery. Bruce Wagner and family visit from Nebraska with P H Hayley. Blanche Freeman from Kansas visits the Huber home.
Ainsworth residents report visits and travels from Bennett Washington Davenport Pekin Ottumwa and Galesburg. J A Trotter and wife with two sons Frances and Eugene spent a day with W T Trotter. Ada Hethcote and Ada Pelham also appear in visit notes.
Manchester Iowa residents report a car sped past County Attorney M. J. Yoran on West Main Street during a heating mains relaying project. The vehicle traveled at high speed despite dirt piles blocking the roadway near East Main and East Dubuque areas.
A speeding car carrying a large haul of wet goods fled through West Main street but was caught within a mile of the city. The county attorney confiscated the contraband and the driver paid a $100 fine. A WCTU meeting later condemned county officers for allowing bootlegging. The speaker offered no names or substantiation.
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