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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1922
Page
2
Chicago receipts estimate hogs 50 000 cattle 19 000 sheep 29 000 with holdovers 3 186. Market slow steady to 10 cents higher. Beef cattle and veal ranges noted with various weights and quality grades. Grain futures show slight declines while cash wheat oats and corn prices are listed with bid and ask quotes.
Proverbial saying attributed to Fene lon warns against abandoning what is at home in pursuit of unattainable gains abroad. The concise reflection emphasizes valuing domestic steadiness over risky exploration.
Alliman Brothers of the Noble community sold 29 registered Duroc sons at an average price of $41.00. Louis R inner acted as auctioneer as the sale closed smoothly with a top bid of $77.50. The event drew strong farmer and breeder attendance and was described as a successful farmers sale with low expenses.
The line presents a quotation noting irony between a closed mindset and a wide mouth, attributed to the Boston Transcript. It reflects a brief, witty observation without additional context or events.
The journal urges farmers to take a yearly farm inventory noting its value for progress tracking and loan credibility. It advises conservative asset valuation, same-date annual comparisons, and fence and equipment repairs before planting season. It also covers winter egg production tips and notes tuberculosis risks to herds and public health.
Miss Blanche Ingersoll of Iowa State College says households can save by avoiding leftovers. She notes foods come in no 1 to no 10 cans, with sizes from about one cup to one gallon. For church suppers or large meals, use no 10 cans and compare sizes and prices at the grocer.
A series of public sales announced with dates in late January and February. Items include Wiles Bros near Wellman, John C. McKune at Brigh ton, J M Wilson and Wm McGinnis near Washington, R F Johnson at Columbus Junction, Roy Busby near Haskins, K J Paul selling spotted Polands, McCall Bros near Washington, James Helmick and Son at Columbus Junction, Hunter and Hunter, Harold Duke near Washington, and Mrs Bessie McCoy administratrix at Crawfordsville.
A list of public and closing out sales dated February 3 to February 15 near Washington, Keota, Brighton, and surrounding areas. Buyers include Walter Harvey and Mare Crandall with Duroc and Poland China sows, plus multiple breeders like Orris Bros, James Prebyl, and John Krebs.
Des Moines report forecasts unsettled and cold weather today for the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys with occasional snow. The forecast emphasizes wintry conditions across the region and urges readers to prepare for fluctuating temperatures and periods of snowfall.
Readable notices announce closing out or public sales near Ainsworth Washington Crawfordville Lone Tree and Columbus Junction with dates Feb 16 to Feb 24. Names include George Limerman John Clegg J M Brockway Co Harry Dodson Helmick Son Bessie McCoy and others. Live stock and registered Percheron horses are offered at Aberdeen- Anrus Cattle sale and related auctions.
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