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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1909
Page
4
Chicago on July 12 reports a steady start after a three day holiday, with bears pushing prices lower before bulls absorbed offerings. Reports of heavy winter wheat rains boosted futures. July and September led gains, while corn and oats rebounded on a bear cover rally. Provisions held firm, with sheep and lambs showing strong demand and higher quotes.
Commodity prices list a range of grain, corn, rye, barley, timothy and clover figures. Wheat and corn show varied bids across grades while rye and timothy futures reflect small changes.
Cattle market this week unsatisfactory with large heavy stock pushing meat down 15 to 25 cents. Beeves 4.75 to 7.30, Texas steers 4.50 to 6.00, western steers 4.75 to 6.25, stockers 3.20 to 5.00, cows and heifers 2.40 to 6.00, calves 5.50 to 8.00. Hog receipts up about 22,000 with prices nearly unchanged and a week’s swing of about 1.4 cents. Shipping orders weak.
South Omaha markets report cattle prices with ranges for native steers cows and heifers western and Texas steers range cows and canners stockers and feeders calves and bulls. Hogs show weakness with various weights and bulk sales around 7.55 to 7.70. Sheep rise modestly with yearlings wethers ewes and lambs priced between 3.50 and 7.65.
Des Moines July 12 hogs weak and lower with poor demand. Prices range from 5.50 to 7.25 for pigs and 6.75 to 7.25 for good hogs. Cattle weak and slightly lower with poor demand. steer prices 4.50 to 6.00, cows 1.50 to 4.10, bulls up to 8.50, veal calves 3.50 to 5.50.
South St. Joseph July 12 cattle steady steers 4.50 to 7.00 cows and heifers 2.50 to 7.00 calves 3.00 to 7.00 hogs five cents lower top 7.95 bulk 7.65 to 7.85 sheep steady lambs 5.50 to 8.25.
In filling orders an advance over jobbers prices is charged to secure the best goods for shipment. Butter Best creamery 26 renovated 23c. packing stock 18 to 19 1 2 c. Poultry hens and pullets 10 1 4 c, old cocks and stags 5c, spring chickens 18 20c, ducks etc. Eggs No 1 candled 21c, No 2 19c, checks 18c.
A compact price list shows multiple fruits with per crate or box rates. Apricots California $1.75 per case, Bananas 4 cents per pound, Blackberries $3.00 per crate, Canteloupes $3.50 per crate, Cherries California $2.00 per box, Grapefruit $6.50, Lemons $7.00 to $8.00, Oranges Mediterranean sweet $3 to $3.50, Valencia $4.90, Pineapples $3.00 per crate, Pears Bartlett $3.00 a box, Peaches California $1.25 to $1.40 per case, Strawberries $3.00 for 24 quarts, Watermelons 10 cents per pound.
A list of vegetables with current prices including cucumbers at 40c per dozen, cabbage 24c per head, cocoanuts 4c each, turnips 40c per dozen, cauliflower 90c per hamper, lettuce 40c per box, New York head lettuce 1.25 per box, beets 40c per dozen, carrots 60c per dozen, eggplant 1.50 per dozen, corn 50c per dozen, onions 1.25 per crate, Bermuda onions 2c per tb, potatoes old 60c and new 90c per bushel, parsley 40c per dozen, tomatoes 0c per 4-basket crate, wax beans 90c per basket.
The list shows prices for hay and timothy at No. 1 car lots and uplands at No. 1 ear lots, straw prices for straw oat and wheat straw, and various feeds including chopped feed, cracked corn, coarse meal, bran, middlings, and middling byweight. It also lists cereals with bolted meal, rye flour, graham flour, Falcon and Gold Medal flour brands, corn and oats pricing, wheat values, and linseed cake by ton and thousand pound lots with per hundredweight pricing.
The notice shows market prices for horse hides and sheep pelts with quality grades and prices per unit. Tallow and beeswax quotes include raw and rendered tallow with grade distinctions and typical price ranges.
Public archive note states that articles and illustrations from this paper cannot be reprinted without special permission from the American Press Association. The policy highlights exclusive rights and archival protection for subsequent use.
A folked discourse warns that improper egg setting, feeding, housing, and hygiene lead to poor hatch rates and unhealthy chicks. It cautions against overcrowded, damp, dirty coops and poor ventilation as causes of stunted growth and misbred appearances.
A humorous dialect poem about planting onions with rustic tools and routines. The narrator describes digging, raking, and aligning rows, sowing onions, watering, hoeing daily, and finally enjoying a crust of bread with butter and salt while the crop grows, urging townsfolk to plant more onions.
Officers of the Iowa National Guard from Adj. Gen. Guy E. Logan to new lieutenants are receiving complete uniforms and gear for summer encampments. The cash-strapped state funds outfitting the officers first with service dress, riding breeches, puttees, boots, and other accoutrements, with camps at Chariton Iowa City Independence and West Okoboji. General Logan and Assistant General Lucas arrange transportation for companies to and from camp, with no reduced-rate options available.
Practical guidance from a historic poultry note on chick care after hatching. Do not feed for a day to allow yolk digestion, then provide fresh water and air, introduce chick grit and dry crumbs for two days, then switch to finely ground grain with limited meat or none, and finally grow with cracked grain. include greens like lettuce and clover as available.
A rhythmic exhortation warns breeders about pricey ventures and low quality gear. It urges adherence to proper incubator standards, avoiding cheap suppliers, and maintaining clean dry brooders to prevent leaks and crawlers while emphasizing perseverance and resilience.
The piece blends poultry tips with social critique noting shade from hops, celery greens for flavor, and egg price fights. It jokes about advertising hype, fossil eggs, and a politician who built a chicken coop for votes while urging voters to scrutinize the egg trust.
Representative Hal saw the president who likely plans a September 17 or 18 stop in Des Moines for a one day visit tied to the military tournament. Captain Hull reports strong expectation of the visit after a White House meeting. General Allen confirms army balloons will be at the tournament.
Ottumwa Iowa July 13 a man known as a practical joker spread a cruel hoax to Lizzie Rood a restaurant worker claiming her son Hiram Conway died during surgery at a hospital. The message caused distress and hospital and Western Union officials to scramble to verify the false report.
In Columbus Junction Iowa on July 13 a new Iowa industry emerges as James Helm ic converts a ravine into a large fish lake. An embankment controls water from his farm tiling and the lake holds channel cat, black bass and crappies. Last fall’s stock spawned.
Hel mic operates an artificial lake hatchery attracting farmers who travel miles to study the methods. He reports the stock has grown in weight forty eight times since first stocking and expects the venture to yield a large income from market supply.
A quotation emphasizes wealth from sacrifice not possession. It notes true richness comes from giving up rather than taking up in this world. The line reflects a moral viewpoint attributed to Beecher.
Vienna bakery displays pies buns and rolls while O Farris is reported in critical condition. Fresh treats are advertised as available at all times.
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