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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1922
Page
2
The Chicago market report shows estimated receipts for cattle hogs and sheep with prices for various weight classes. Beef steers demand steady to higher, with specific ranges for heavy and light weights. Lambs and feeder categories also note price movements amid overall market strength. Local residents include Miss Onleta Palmer and the Knecht family returning from Davenport activities.
The Grand Army of the Republic and the Woman's Relief Corps plan a joint installation ceremony Saturday at 2:30 PM in the courthouse courtroom. A brief W R C business session will precede the event, and families are invited to attend. Miss Jean Hay returns to Iowa City to resume college after Christmas with her parents.
The Farm Bureau board created a committee with the county agent to start pig and calf clubs in Washington County. Appointed township leaders will oversee activities. members expect to breed stock, keep records, and learn feed costs. Clubs welcome crossbreds and grade stock and target youths aged 12 to 16 to participate.
Interested individuals may contact the county agent or the township leader for work details. Leaders will be announced at a future date.
The rule states calves for the club work must be calved after January 1, 1921. Calves born after September 1, 1921 will be subject to further specification or action.
Prospective entries and prizes planned for calves and pigs, with an agricultural show to be held in the county this fall. Clover seed inquiries grow from other counties, seeking purity and germination tests. Iowa State College Extension offers free seed analysis through the county agent.
The county culled about 20 000 hens last year and the process increased flock efficiency substantially. The text notes poultry culling is not difficult and can be done by almost anyone.
A draft plan states culling work will continue this year with a requirement that interested flock owners invite at least five neighbors or the whole school district. Culling can occur any time, but if not done within a month it may be best to wait until after spring laying when even poor hens lay more.
The article notes two short courses offered at Ames in late January and early February. Emphasis leans toward business and economics over production. A special course for bee-keepers and poultry men is announced, with the girls' short course to follow.
A county agent announces an excellent short course program for girls from January 30 to February 3. Attendees will find it well worth their time and money with railroad rates reduced for this opportunity. Those interested may secure a program from the county agent's office.
Olive Peterson came home last evening from New Windsor after visiting friends and relatives.
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