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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1918
Page
2
Chicago market notes show estimated receipts 38 000 to 40 000 with yesterday leftovers 8 999 and tomorrow’s expected 25 000 to 3 100. Prospects steady to strong with cattle sheep and hogs priced across ranges including light mixed and heavy grades and sharp gains in some cattle segments. Wires burned.
Washington February 22 Hoover food administrator testifies before the house appropriations committee that consumption of nearly all staple foods is rising due to higher living standards from war work. He notes possible compulsion to cut back and says the food administration buys 160 million dollars of foodstuffs monthly for the Allies while addressing price stabilization and conservation.
A vacant Grass Valley junk yard houses 614 metal coffins unseen for years. A bronze coffin antique draws notice as it is worth more as junk now than its original price from about eight decades ago. The scene also includes stray specters and unusual inscriptions.
The Journal's Farm Department explains that arsenate of lead, added to lime sulfur and Bordeaux mixtures, remains on leaves for days and helps combat the codling moth or apple worm. It criticizes overreliance on poison, notes larvae ingest the bait and die, and argues stock safety after application. The piece also discusses hogs, cattle, and labor shortages affecting farm markets and yields.
Cannon Bros near Crawfordsville purchase a new Angus bull from Stanley R. Pierce after a long selection process. The cow producing the bull weighed 1600 pounds and sold for 1000 dollars at age nine. Pierce praises the sire and the sale reflects the complex decisions breeders face. Alfalfa prices rise as M A Williams near Brighton ships carloads for cows, paying 34 dollars per carload excluding shrinkage.
Last fall discussion arose about demand for corn binders and supplying early. The Journal noted the wisdom of stocking extra binders, a plan that would have proved best as the season showed. Further notes on buying feed mention the broader implications for farm operations.
The Once-Over plan exhibition in the Nelewanger building draws strong interest at sales and discussions. Attendees expect the exhibit to offer ideas that help ease the ongoing labor shortage.
The text explains arsenate of lead as a poison for insect pests on leaves and fruits. It notes two forms, a paste and a powder, with the paste being most common though the powder is easier to use.
The passage notes a bumper but limited crop due to labor, forecasting strong demand for yearlings and two year olds in the draft horse market. It suggests the market will peak as colts reach harness age, echoing a county horseman’s remark that times of low colt demand are prime for buying the best stock.
A compact note says readers will find appealing goods and deals in today's advertisements. It hints at varied offerings and potential bargains across sections, inviting attention to the page.
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