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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1918
Page
2
Chicago markets show mixed openings with hogs strong to 25 cents higher on steady to firm demand. Hogs top 17.70 with bulk 17.30 to 17.65, and lighter weights 16.70 to 17.50. Calves 9.60 to 19.50, cows 6.65 to 13.25, veal 14.00 to 14.50. Sheep and lambs strong in killing classes with feeders 9.50 to 10.50 and primes 14.85 to 15.00. Receipts vary by class, with totals around 4k hogs, 19k cattle, 15k sheep anticipated.
Iowa City based grain market note from E. W. Wagner & Co. headed by J. B. Hunt reports today on grain futures closing levels and market activity. Officials note firm prices in early session with buyers showing interest at key supply nodes.
The article notes Thibet remaining effectively under native governance linked to the Mongol branch, with the Chinese government managing foreign relations and keeping small garrisons of troops.
The Winfield Beacon reports W. S. Reister & Sons increases poultry payments by one cent per pound to encourage farmer deliveries amid poor road conditions. Prices for turkeys ducks and chickens are listed, with notes on cream butter fat and hides being bought.
Journal lists farm department public sale dates with buyers and locations from Dec to Feb. Entries include D. H. Miller near Washington, J. H. Baird north of R. J. coal chute, J. R. Dunn Delta, Harvey Hoyle near Washington, W. H. McConnell near Ainsworth, F. C. Beatty at County Home, Chester White sow, Edward Feichtmeir near Ainsworth, W. L. Bible near Washington, Ernest Carlson in Washington Durocs, Glenn Hayes Washington Hampshires, Shaver Fry Kalona Spotted Poland Chinas, Leeper Keota Durocs, Mike Trier Keota Durocs, J. M. Lord & Son Ainsworth Durocs, John Krebs Riverside Durocs, Elmer Swickard west of Washington, R. F. Smylie Columbus Junction Durocs.
Missouri report notes pasture lands in decline due to pressure to devote acres to grain crops. Officials in Jefferson City observe reduced grazing capacity and shifts in farming practices affecting ranching livelihoods.
Marion county farmers surpassed wheat targets raising acres from 7000 to 25000 while boosting seed corn planting rates from 20 percent to over 80 percent. County Agent Miner urges top dressing wheat to guard against spring freeze. Local farm bureau work and cooperative exchange programs strengthen organization and leadership presence in Marion county.
Iowa dairy report shows labor shortages on farms and in dairies reducing butter production by 10,920,276 pounds to 85,349,309 that year. Cheese and ice cream rose with 159,282 pounds more cheese and 1,286,600 gallons more ice cream. Total butter value at retail is about 58 million dollars.
Iowa Attorney General H. M. Hayner attacked the constitutionality of the money and credits law in Waterloo. The case involves the Iowa Manufacturers' Insurance Co seeking to tax its capital and surplus under the law instead of federal property tax statutes. Hayner argues the law is a prohibited special tax provision under the constitution.
The piece argues against local or special tax laws for assessments. It claims the moneys and credits law of 5 mills discriminates by taxing other property differently. It notes banks and insurers face improper classifications and cites the Great Western Life case in Polk County court and the state supreme court, where the statute’s constitutionality wasn’t challenged.
Des Moines reports soldiers at Camp Dodge read 50 percent more books after the armistice. In November 21,000 volumes circulated and December is expected to surpass that. Civilian life books rise in demand. Miss Helen McRaith of Iowa City arrives to succeed Miss Blanche V Watts as hospital branch librarian.
Admiral Corsi succeeds Admiral Viale as Italy's minister of marine authority. The change positions Corsi to oversee naval policy and maritime affairs within the Italian government.
Virginia is nicknamed the Mother of Presidents for supplying eight of the nation’s leaders. Eight presidents were born in Virginia, while six were born in Ohio and two each in New York North Carolina Massachusetts and one each in New Hampshire Pennsylvania Kentucky Vermont and New Jersey.
A guide explains calculating shingles by measuring roof length and span in feet, multiplying them, and dividing by 100 to get thousands of shingles. To find bundles multiply the result by four.
In Young America on December 21 Mrs Pringle visited Mrs Elmer Cherry. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Humston welcomed a son. Nurse Mrs Chas Jackson aided the family. George Nelson Gilmore Vincent and J D Nelson had wood sawed. Pringle Metta Nelson and Ben Briley delivered poultry. Edgar Porter and wife and Mrs Sam McKee shopped for Christmas. Merle Eckels had timber wood sawed near Porter’s.
Des Moines Iowa forecasts rain in the south and snow or rain in the north early in the week then a fall to normal temperatures. The middle to end of the week should be generally fair with temperatures near or below normal.
Bay driving horse weight about 1100 pounds friendly to harness and saddle. Swiss Jersey heifer two years old producing milk. furniture including two bedsteads and springs six dining chairs commode medium refrigerator and coal barrel churn. Household items and farm gear listed with livestock housing and storage items as well as cream separators and a fireless cooker.
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