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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1919
Page
2
Chicago market notes show estimated hog receipts of 2,000 with leftovers 10,800. Cattle futures list estimated receipts today at 8,000 and 7,000 respectively, indicating active trading and supply levels at the opening.
Estimated receipts today 35 000 hogs 8000 cattle and calves 7009 sheep and 60 227 hogs ships and 6 697 receipts yesterday. Market activity shows strong demand for good steers and heifers while lighter weights and feeders vary. Prices span cattle hogs and lambs with multiple grades and weights noted across classifications.
Carl W. Hartman of near Salina died at Jefferson County Hospital after an appendectomy. Born February 25, 1896, in Washintowa he served in the Motor Transport Unit during World War I and trained at Amex Fort Bliss and Port Benjamin Harrison. He leaves his parents Geo J and Caroline Hartman, a brother Howard, and sister Mrs. Fisie Sandell.
Dec 15 records a visit by Velma Kephart’s daughter Ena Mee Res Kephert at the Cal Beenblossom home. Daisy Kephart stayed with the Rob ert Kephart home in Washington. Sami Bigafoose and Charlie Kephart sold hogs with Artie Thomas in Washington. Mr and Mrs Charlie Kephart visited Mastby in Washington and Will McBride visited Oscar Gardner Thursday.
Bean and Melwick sale southwest of Washington attracted a good crowd. Two year old steers averaged high with 24 head selling at 102 dollars each. Corn brought 1.42 1/4, clover hay 20.75 per ton, rye 150 bushels at 1.80, horses up to 200 dollars, auctioneered by Charley Brown.
Iowa farmers may enter ham bacon shoulder and sausage at Iowa State College during Farm and Home Week Short Course February 9 to 14. Cash premiums totaling 150 dollars offered by the Iowa State Board of Agriculture. Entries due February 7.
The USDA advises removing all diseased animals from premises when tuberculosis exists, sending hogs to federally inspected slaughter, testing all cattle with tuberculin, disposing of reactors, and thoroughly cleaning and restocking. It also notes that good milk cows are highly economical for family food and savings on expenses.
The Journal offers to deliver the Washington County War History once finished, likely by February, with a two color print and about 900 featured individuals. Readers can name recipients for direct delivery when the book is completed.
A long list of livestock auctions and public sales across Washington County Iowa from December to February. Entries name buyers sellers locations dates and sale types including hogs poland china duroc and sows with multiple towns such as Ainsworth Crawfordsville Havre Riverside and Wellman.
10000 locomotives lie idle in Germany repair depots as coal shortages affect rail transport this winter. Allied conference in Coblenz with Pierrepont B Noyes heard German rail workers strive to meet economic strains despite material scarcities. Wages average sixteen marks daily with exchange about three and a half cents per mark.
A want column notice hints at a sought item or listing. The reader is invited to inspect the classifieds for details about the object and the seller’s contact method.
Former mayor R H Munro assumed duties as county attorney after the resignation of R C Leggett. He will move to the court house third floor, with G A R furnishings staying and meetings moved to the grand jury room when not in session.
A clergyman loses a horse on Saturday night after a long search with a boy. In Sunday service he preaches on Job seeking the missing animal. The boy jokes that the horse is in Deacon Smith’s barn, adding humor to the tale.
In the tent world the rise of Java teas is notable as exports from the island are expected to reach 109,090,000 pounds in nine years.
A reader notes Jane questions about death motives and asks if Uncle Bim is dead yet, illustrating morbid curiosity and family concern in a reflective moment.
A quirky quote challenges assumptions about intellect and practical outcomes. The remark suggests a fertile brain does not guarantee practical success such as hair growth or other visible results.
A compact reflection contrasts Diogenes living in a tub with Seneca in a palace, noting optimistic thought alone does not measure wisdom.
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