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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1919
Page
2
The Chicago market reports estimated receipts of 41 000 for cattle hogs and sheep with today 41 000 total. Early sales near yesterday’s averages as quality remains strong. Beef steers stockers bulls calves and sheep show varied gains and losses with top hog prices around 17 85 and packing hogs 16 50 to 17 00.
A long list of farm sale dates and locations is given for various bidders around Washington and surrounding towns, with Crews like Essley Reschley Dunbar and Brinning. The article also discusses global wheat production and smut, recommending a formaldehyde seed-treatment method and outlining its cost benefits and per-acre gains for oats in the county.
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Farmers ask if treating wheat for smut yields profit as nations compete globally. The author argues quality drives value, noting the U S A stamp on goods grows in importance and that wheat stands as a leading money crop facing stiff competition beyond Germany.
The Better Wisconsin Campaign aims to replace scrub bulls with purebreds across seven counties. Led by the State College of Agriculture the U S Department of Agriculture and the Live Stock Breeders Association the effort began with Fond du Lac county meetings offering purebreds in exchange for scrubs if owners commit to two years. About 1 190 cattle owners were contacted and many farmers accepted the offer improving future stock.
The Cattaraugus County Farm Bureau conducted 15 fertilizer tests last year on plots including lime alone lime with acid phosphate and acid phosphate alone. Profit per acre reached 15.94 when lime and acid phosphate were used and 15.42 when only acid phosphate was applied.
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Y M C A board members prepare for the January 23 and 24 convention in Des Moines. The article notes early arrangements and expected attendees as the organization gears up for the meeting.
The state executive committee will meet at noon on Thursday to discuss recommendations for the full convention. The group aims to secure a larger budget for the current year amid growing demands for state employee support. Total state worth expenses for 1918 ran about 45000 dollars with 13000 tied to the army department. Dr. Mott is expected to give the main convention address Friday morning. Henry C. Wallace reports broad city interest in the convention.
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