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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1922
Page
2
Estimated receipts today include 41 000 cattle 46 000 hogs 11 000 cattle 14 000 calves and 14 040 sheep with varied prices across weight classes. Early trading showed higher bids then slowing, with cattle and hogs posting gains in places while veal calves and lambs moved differently. Burtington Iowa notes shipment figures and market activity across districts.
The report lists grains with toned prices for corn oats and wheat including No 2 yellow corn at 74 76 cents and No 2 hard wheat at 1.2114 to 1.214 per pound. It also notes livestock estimates for tomorrow with hogs at 8000 head cattle 4000 and sheep 2500.
Sale dates announced with vendors L G Morrow northwest of Washington on December 5 J H Baird at Cow sale Washington on December 7 and Alfred Nash northwest of Crawfordsville on December 13 detailing closing out sales in local notices.
The Canadian steamer's captain Malson Bernard and six crew members perished when the vessel broke apart a mile west of Portage Lake Canal during a heavy gale near Calumet Michigan. Nine other crew were rescued by leaping from the bridge into lifeboats.
Coe Mines notes coal is produced in 30 states with Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio Illinois Alabama Indiana Kentucky Colorado among the leading producers per current records.
A historic instructions describe mixing one pint of glue with sugar and water to form a smooth paste. It claims the paste prevents wallpaper from cracking and peeling, suggesting boiling to thick consistency before use.
The earliest riser in the bird family is the greenfinch, often starting to sing at one o'clock on a summer morning.
Health Notes explains headaches arise from migraine due to overeating, improper chewing, and constipation, with remedies to eat less drink water chew slowly keep bowels open. It also notes eyestrain from ill fitted glasses and poor lighting can trigger headaches worsened at night and on cloudy days, urging eye exams and better illumination in workrooms and schools.
St Augustine Florida was founded on September 8 1565 by Spanish commander Pedro Menendez de Aviles after earlier exploration by Ponce de Leon in 1512. This entry notes the long colonial presence and early European visits to the area.
Henry County Farm Bureau notes Iowa State College shortcourse at Ottumwa discussing hog losses in transit and best accounting for shipping associations. It covers a state wide producers contract debate, T B eradication efforts, and the value of modern milking machines as demonstrated by Harry McCabe and local club leaders.
Daily price list shows eggs and cream priced per pound with various poultry meats including hens Leghorn springs old roosters ducks geese and turkeys listed by weight. Also notes prices for pigeons hides and horse hides per unit.
The quote argues that growth in the vegetable world is nearly guaranteed and sealed with bloom, and that social and moral progress is not complete until rival ideas are refined by the final touch of art. It reflects a view of civilization requiring artistic culmination.
The globe fish from tropical waters is described as the sole member of its tiny tribe that swims on its back. It is highlighted as a unique marine creature in this observation.
In a note from Harlan the Aberdeen An fus Journal reports Angus received $40 in cash prizes and a subscription for the extension program last year. He also earned $9 at the State Fair and enjoyed club work, planning to return this year to raise a good calf.
A committee of J F Kopp Marion township Mrs J A Randall New London township Mrs A C Wolf Salem township Mrs Sam J Miller Wayne township Mrs C Milligan Jackson township Mrs Joe W Edgar New London township 8 G Haxton county agent was named to select from 101 Iowa State Extension Service projects those best suited to Henry county conditions. The Farm Bureau will finance and carry on the chosen projects during 1923 and will leave time for emergencies and ancillary work.
Twenty seven boys and girls have signed membership cards for the Baby Beef Club which starts in December and runs ten months. Most have secured calves, many already at home or awaiting pickup. Eighteen more express interest and some already have calves but not enrolled. Calves will be weighed in December with feeding to begin soon. A club committee will raise funds and manage the project.
Mrs Frank Sage traveled to Muscatine this morning to spend the day, enjoying the town and visiting local sites.
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