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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1904
Page
8
An expert judge believes touch rivals sight in selecting cattle. The article explains how skin, flesh, fat, and hair quality felt by fingertips indicate constitution and feeding ability. It describes fat distribution on the rump and shoulder, and notes that true fatness feels like hand fat. It also covers safe sheep catching methods to avoid injury.
A guide from Pacific Homestead warns against catching sheep by the wool. It says this causes unnecessary pain and damages the meat, especially in fat sheep, producing bruising similar to that in bruised human flesh.
British cattlemen protest a Smithfield club rule banning fat animals from showing more than once. The article argues the rule harms calf and yearling classes, noting steers shown in multiple stages and defeated by later purchases. It concludes cows should specialize, with breeds chosen for milk or beef depending on the product goals.
The Yule log tradition spans centuries from Norse midwinter feasts to English hearths as farms and castles burn the log at Yuletide. The term Yule traces to Geol meaning December while a Yule candle lit Christmas Eve festivities and a burned out candle signified bad luck, per the Detroit Free Press.
The Rev. Dr. David Hammell Greer was ordained bishop coadjutor of the New York diocese by Bishop Henry Codman Potter at St. Bartholomew's Church. Fifteen bishops took part with over 500 clergy present, Doane of Albany preached, and crowds filled the church and streets as guards controlled admission.
In Philadelphia on January 27 trial of Herbert J. Stahl, former proprietor, for second degree murder reveals a baby farm at 714 Wood Street kept 20 to 40 babies for $1 weekly fed sour condensed milk in dirty bottles. Witnesses say babies fought dogs for bones and were dosed with paregoric whisky and gin.
In Tokio the cabinet and elder statesmen met to outline a financial programme for potential hostilities. Japanese financiers pledge generous support and aim to raise a large sum domestically without foreign borrowing. In Eldora a trial heard Irene Blydenburgh testify about the poisoning incident, with her claim that she prepared the meal while her father was upstairs.
A large crowd attended a Second United Presbyterian Church service with the regular and Junior choirs. Rev. Paul delivered a fine sermon on private prayer, citing Elijah's prayer over the widow’s son, stressing private and public prayer’s importance. The Christian Endeavor Society business meeting followed prayer. Also promoting Mahara’s Big Operatic Minstrels and homehunting tickets from Iowa Central with excursion and settlers fares.
Chicago January 27 1904 Markets show hog receipts 46000 left from yesterday 3039 prospects 5 to 10 lower than yesterday. Light 8440 to 4 95 mixed packers 4 70 to 5 10 heavy shipping grades 8475 to 5 15. Cattle 17000 prospects strong to 10 higher. Sheep 20000 prospects weak at yesterday's close.
Official receipts yesterday 30308 official shipments 3670 estimated receipts today 46000 official left over 7030 estimated receipts for tomorrow 42000 market slow 5 lower than yesterdays average bulk 480 to 85 05 light hogs 84 50 to 84 95 mixed packers 84 70 to 85 10 heavy shipping grades 475 to 515 rough 4 75 to 4 90 pigs 4 00 to 4 60 porkers 4 70 to 4 50 receipts 17000 market strong to 10 higher Reeves 3 30 to 85 ww cows and heifers 125 to 84 60 stockers and feeders 2 10 to 4 20 receipts 20000 market slow and weak 10 to 20 lower than Monday natives 200 to 4 50 western 2 50 to 84 30 yearlings 4 30 to so lambs 4 00 to 86 00 western lambs 400 to 86 00 CHICAGO Jan 27 market good hogs strong others weak at opening prices light 4 50 to 4 95 mixed packers 4 70 to 85 15 heavy ships grades 4 75 to 85 15 cattle good strong others slow sheep and lambs strong fancy lambs 6 15
Illinois sees threatening and moderating conditions with variable winds. Indiana reports fair skies with northerly winds. Lower Michigan turns cooler with brisk northerly winds becoming variable. Wisconsin remains fair with variable winds. Iowa shows partly cloudy skies and warmth in the southwest with variable winds.
Daily receipts and price ranges for hogs cattle sheep and calves across markets in Buffalo and St Louis include hogs at 4.15 to 6.20 with most at 4.90, Cade steer and heifer quotes from 1.25 to 6.90, sheep and lambs with western and native divisions, and Buffalo stock totals with market steady to lower trends. Grain prices in St Louis show No 2 red wheat around 90 to 95 cents, corn near 43 to 46 cents, with May and July futures shown.
The funeral for the late Adam Wombacher will be held tomorrow morning at 9 30 o clock at the Catholic church.
Notice announces splendid light and heating service at the M. E. B. church with Miss Patten leading. Services every evening this week at 7 30 and afternoon at 2 30. Interest rising with splendid music. all are welcome. You will miss a great deal if you do not attend.
The city welcomed two speakers during their stay, notably Pastor B. Schreckengast. Local records note his participation and impact on community events.
The St. James Sewing Circle meeting at Mrs. Frank Moore's home, postponed from tomorrow afternoon, is rescheduled for Thursday February 4 1904. The change affects attendees and timing for the local club gathering.
Wilber Miller reports his mother in Waterloo, a typhoid fever patient, is much better, offering relief to family and neighbors.
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