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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1920
Page
2
Hogs CAGO Feb 19 receipts 30 000 holdover 5 837 cattle 11 000 sheep 7 000. Second Chicago Feb 19 estimated 29 000 holdover 854. Market mostly steady with varied hog weights and cattle as listed. Official yesterday totals show hogs 11 680 receipts 8 529 shipments 2 172 cattle 6 434 receipts 2 172 sheep 11 634 receipts 3 113 calves 1 380 shipments 279.
Furnished by E W Wagner and Co. reports prices for corn and oats in Iowa City. Corn prices rise lightly to about 2 cents, with 132 cars moved. Oats advance around 1 cent with 96 cars traded. Indicates modest gains in grain markets and daily activity at the market.
A genealogical note traces a 1634 English migration to New England. Merton T. Goodrich reports in the Journal of Heredity that 43 percent of the male line held public office. Of seven sons, five served in town offices. many daughters became teachers.
A statement praising steady dedication to one’s role as a path to monetary success and personal growth. The author highlights the value of consistent effort, exemplary conduct, and the long term rewards of character and self respect.
The Farm Department prints a schedule of public sales and closings set for February 20 through March 10 near Washington with buyers like E. H. Guy Jake Ramge and R. P. Dewey. It also contrasts local egg production profits from pullets with figures from Maquoketa and Ted Eggers’s flocks.
Residents are urged to send farm related news to the Journal office. Readers may phone or mail notes about shipments livestock public sale prices or any special farm activity for publication.
The Washington County Farm Bureau prepares for its annual meeting on Saturday afternoon February 21 in the new high school auditorium. C. W. Hunt, prominent Iowa farmer, cattle feeder and vice president of the Iowa State Farm Bureau Federation, will speak as acting president duties fall to him. Hunt, from Logan in Harrison County, runs three family farms with his sons, focusing on corn, cattle and hogs. He may discuss winter feeding and tax implications for farmers. The gathering is open to the public.
The old Burnside property is being purchased and major renovations costing 20000 to 25000 dollars will convert the site into a tuberculosis sanatorium. Dr Edwin Burke, a 25 year specialist, will lead a staff of physicians as the building is dismantled rebuilt and a south wing added to create an ideal TB treatment facility. Opening is hoped for June.
A reflective piece on natural kindness and the quiet power of genuine helpfulness. It argues that helpfulness flows from inner character and need not be forced, with silent conduct speaking as loudly as words.
Advertisement for income tax help and notary services by CC O Dayton. It promotes assistance with income tax blanks, invites people to visit the basement offices at Farm ere and Merchants Bank, and notes daily bookings and right rates.
Horn lanterns used by Greeks and Romans held lamps to light homes on moonless nights, reflecting ancient lighting practices and craft.
Hampton area hog raiser reports a private packing yields far more than market value. An ordinary hog netted about 41 in lard 34 in country sausage 25 in canned meat plus four quarters and spare ribs, boosting an animal valued at 45 to over 100 after processing.
Articles of incorporation filed with Mahaska County for the Mahaska Sanatorium company. Capital stock set at 100000 dollars with provision to raise. Dr Edwin Burke of Oskaloosa named president with Dr L Milton Williams of Oskaloosa as vice president Elmer G Anderson of Kansas City named secretary and treasurer.
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