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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1919
Page
2
Chicago cattle hogs and sheep markets show mixed receipts and price ranges. Estimates: hogs 30,000. cattle 158,000. sheep 27,000. heavy weights 21.50 top. cattle steers and beef values mixed with steady to lower trends. feeders, westerns, and lambs show varied activity and prices across the day.
Journal's Farm Department notes Marion township resident Lou Rinner bought a March born Duroe Jersey male pig from R G McDuff at Monroe. The piece discusses feeding strategies for pigs, price considerations, and observations from Washington county visitors at the State Fair, including local families. It cites feed options like tankage, meat meal, oil meal, and corn oil cake meal with Ames professor Evward noting mixes that may improve gains.
The Osceola Southern Iowa Fair and Exposition work crews report strong progress on new structures. A large workforce tackled the grounds this week with expectations to be ready by the fair dates, though substantial work remains to be done. Nearby grain futures show Sept and Dec corn, May oats quotes with slight shifts and cash market activity noted.
John Rolfe became the first white planter to cultivate tobacco systematically in the Virginia settlement on the James River. He established this crop as the colony’s principal export and began his work in 1615 with his bride, Pocahontas, at his side.
Surveys are under way in Woodbury Fayette Cedar Mahaska Johnson and Adair as one third of Iowa counties will be surveyed this season. Mapping begins the soil study followed by analyses and greenhouse tests to determine fertilizer needs and practical management. Alfalfa pasture linked to hog benefits but poses bloating risk to cattle and sheep if not phased in.
Farmers Union holds a meeting at the Pleasant Plain school house Wednesday evening August 27. Business of interest to every member. 6312 H. L. Walker, Secretary.
Four $600 stake races headline the Southern Iowa Fair at Oskaloosa with 2:14 and 2:15 pace, 2:25 pace, and 2:30 trot events. The complete track program offers fourteen major events beginning Thursday with top state horses competing across the fair grounds.
Chas Johnson Willard Wal ter Leet Frank Sherbeck John Coakley Ed Stoutner request no hunting or trespassing on ground owned or leased by them. Public notice appears in the record with parcel numbers 21-2-3-6-8-30.
An oral snippet quotes Uncle Eben musing that people feel flattered by attention and a man when spoken to, even if misunderstood. The remark hints at social ease and perceived respect in conversation.
Arizona senator Ashurst advocates new legislation to stop disorder in Mexico that threatens Americans. The measure targets activities causing harm to U.S. citizens and property across the border.
The first bulldog evolved from the English mastiff through systematic selective breeding to create a smaller more active dog. This lighter breed proved better suited for sport than the heavier mastiff and required considerable gentleness despite its fighting heritage.
Two young brothers James five and Alex four visit their aunt who forgets to give them food. On departure Alex asks James to test if he is hungry by asking him to ask him if he is hungry.
A drawing teacher praises Sargent as a great artist noting one stroke can alter a smile to sorrow. Johnny retorts that his mother often flatly scolds him, underscoring a tense family dynamic.
The text notes that Trogs in the corn field gain well if they have free access to water salt and protein feed rich in Fat Soluble A. The main deficiency is protein feed. without it, running in the corn field stones leads to poor gains for pigs.
Produce markets across the region show gains with eggs at 8 1/2 cents per dozen and butter at 9 cents per pound. Hens bring 24 cents, ducks 10 cents, and turkeys 20 cents per pound. Hides priced per weight bracket, horse hides $12 each. Rail strikes are reportedly halted for now aiding shipment.
In November 1918 a tobacco warehouse of 60,000 square feet, said to be the South’s largest, rose in South Boston Virginia. On its opening auction day 350,000 pounds of leaf tobacco in 8,500 piles sold for 125000 dollars.
A brief wit remark from the Detroit News notes that a man seeking simple, effortless gains often overlooks the effort right atop his head, implying a warning against laziness.
A well-known surgeon was performing an operation when a warehouse fire across the road illuminated the operating theater. After finishing, he dryly told the nurse to draw the blinds so the patient would not think the operation failed.
Mary meets her grandfather for the first time as she runs in from play. He has very long whiskers and she asks if he keeps them on even when he goes to bed.
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