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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1919
Page
2
About fifty arrived today from St Louis to spend Christmas and a Happy New Year. More were expected from Dodgeville and St Louis but did not arrive. Some house slippers finally came. We will be open tonight till 8 o clock and closed all day Christmas. A very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Chicago markets report mixed openings with hog receipts around 20 000 and cattle about 3 000. Beefs and veals show broad price ranges from common to prime with heavy weights near 18 20 dollars for beef steers and hogs steady to higher on light demand. Officials list yesterday receipts for hogs 81 981 and cattle at ?
A long list of farm sales and auctions in Washington County and surrounding areas with dates from December to February. Entries include buyers and sellers such as Jim Morrow, Will Swailes, A. L. Young, H. O. Banks, D. A. Peterson, Mrs. Krebs, Peter and Howard Witting, Roy and Ed Foss, Russell McLaughlin, J. M. Brockway, Thos. Thompson, Bert Booth, E. L. Stover, J. H. Krause, C. T. Olson, Mrs. Blecha & Son, John Wagner, Roy Wagner, J. E. Wright, and many others featuring closing out sales, public sales, and various livestock sales including Duroc Jersey, Poland China hog, and dairy cow sales.
The Journal lists several breeders scheduling January and February sales. J M Brockway & Co of Letts leads lineup with Duroc sale at Columbus Junction and Poland China sale at Sanford barn, Roc sale at Keota pavilion amid catalog work.
Local breeders from Washington County and nearby areas hold multiple breed sales at Sanford barn in coming weeks. J K Helmick Son Columbus Junction Chester White sale at Junction. J M Lord Son Ainsworth Duroe sale at Columbus Junction. E J Paul Washington Spotted Poland China sale at Sanford barn. Association Duroe sale Washington at Sanford barn. These breeders have invested in high class stock and market demand grows as herd quality rises and buyers seek well bred hogs.
John Wagner Ernest Carlson EB J Paul Cannon Milo Shalla Glenn Hayes and County Agent Fedderson lease the Sanford livery barn opposite the post office for winter sales. Reynolds Gibson produce dealers occupy it but will allow breeders to use the north portion for sales. The location is excellent and provides shelter for crowds amid ongoing difficulties in obtaining suitable quarters.
The Jim Morrow sale drew bidders from nearly every corner of the county and everything sold well. Cattle prices ranged with cows 140 to 200 dollars, steer calves 64 to 66, a two year Shorthorn bull at 400, bull calves 75 to 105, and mixed hay 16 to 17 dollars. Frank Macon presided, Jd H Thompson moves from the Hyde farm near Verdi to a 300 acre farm near Havre. Carl Thomas of Brighton acted as authority, noting it was one of the cleanest sales seen, with a big crowd and fair prices.
A sale catalogue from Hanks and Bishop of New London Iowa notes a footnote about a famous Duroc boar owned by the breeders. Ernest Carlson shows particular interest in the footnote.
Pathfinder announces their catalogue that the young boar Pathfinder Orion has been chosen to succeed the older hog. Pathfinder Orion is a full brother to Carlson's herd boar Gold Finder.
Washington County Farm Bureau directors met to audit 1919 expenditures and report to the Board of Supervisors. They outlined finishing the membership drive begun December 8 and cooperat ing with the State Federation. Township meetings with Federation staff will follow to organize leadership and school district representation.
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation directors hold annual meeting January 8-9 in Des Moines at the Auditorium. Washington County will be represented by Dave McLaughlin and Karl Libe. The chairman becomes director elect, ensuring direct county contact via district representatives. Schedule of meeting dates will be published when completed.
Former manager Alex Marbourg resigns. W. J. Todd and Ed Jackson assume responsibility for orders. The Union to accept shipments from non members under a new board ruling. The directors thank Marbourg for his past service and favors.
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