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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
2
Chicago market notes hogs and cattle with varied quotes across weight classes and quality. Estimated receipts held around 106 000 hogs and 16 060 cattle with pork and beef prices showing mixed movements in a slow to steady session. Officials report yesterday receipts and shipments across hogs cattle sheep and calves as of July 5 1920.
Beach Wickham Grain reports cash close figures for corn oats and wheat across markets in Morrison Building Morrison Iowa Washington and St Louis including mixed yellow white grades and various No 1 2 3 4 5 6 categories with prices and ranges for Kansas City St Louis Milwaukee and cash markets.
The Farm Department notes a rapid rise in federal aid road projects from 1916 to 1920. By April 30 1920 states filed 2 885 statements with 2 790 approved totaling 27 796 miles with 1 974 projects moving to plans and 1 569 under construction for 11 987 miles.
Iowa weather and crop service notes cool conditions then heat as corn shows near normal development. Rain on July 28 boosts crops. hay and strawberries harmed, small grains improved, wheat and oats yield expectations mixed. Southeast district reports and county notes detail moisture shortfalls, heat stress, and variable yields across Mahaska, Henry, Lee, and Van Buren counties.
The report lists futures for No 2 white and yellow feeds, No 3 yellow, various mixed lots in oats, rye and barley. Short covering persists in corn and oats as September corn rises about 3 cents from early lows. Heavy selling of September oats at 85 cents supported a broad rally driven by technical factors and commission house activity.
The report notes the convention shows satisfaction with Wilson and his administrations, praising economy and democratic efficiency. The piece compares the mood to a teetotal pledge speech, recalling a Scottish speaker who embraced abstinence on stage with civic officials nearby.
The speaker boasts months of sobriety and savings for a costly coffin with brass fittings, arguing the Democratic administration has saved a coffin for itself and the country. They warn continued rule would leave the nation needing it.
Marshalltown Times-Republican notes that Scotchmans situation aligns with current conditions, using a concise editorial tone to imply readiness or suitability for ongoing circumstances.
An old advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine treats nasal catarrh by building the system and cleansing mucous surfaces. It warns repeated acute attacks may become chronic and offers testimonials with a money back guarantee. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Mrs Pearl Hitt of Knoxville Tennessee credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and associated products with curing longstanding back and health problems after doctors failed. She urges others to seek the remedies and shares her positive experience in a public letter.
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