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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1919
Page
2
The forecast covers Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri Valleys for July 21 through 26. Generally fair with moderate to normal temperatures expected across the period.
Estimated receipts today hogs 27 000 cattle 22 000 sheep 9 223. Market notes include hogs 25 to 40 cents higher with top 22 75 and various weight classes showing gains. beef steers and veal calves also rising in price with mixed to good quality. Official Saturday receipts listed hogs 2 419 cattle 636 sheep 9 223 calves 45.
Furnished by E. W. Wagner & Co. Iowa City. Manager B Hunt. Contact 726 Corn. Data cover 150 cars plus 360 cars tonnage figures. Clover prices for October December. Crop coffee values listed as 21.40.
The item notes a vow to praise newborns, regardless of appearance, including a four pound red freckled infant, with a playful pledge to defend the claim against any denials. It reads as a humorous community toast celebrating new mothers and babies.
The Sioux City Journal reports central states ranchers face severe drought with Montana Washington and Oregon hit hardest. Stock buyer A Trumble notes cattle and wethers suffer from lack of feed and water prompting sales and herd movement to explore pastures in Minnesota Wisconsin and Montana. Farmers seek grasshopper control via hopper dozer and bran bate poison methods as Des Moines hosts 1919 National Swine Show with plans to expand Department of Agriculture exhibits on curing meats.
Farm bureau reports from Fairfield indicate lime use improves clover wheat and corn on limed land. Sample clover reaches 5 feet 3 inches and timothy heads exceed 10 inches, signaling notable gains in size and quality.
Harley Walker county agent urges farmers to combat a grasshopper outbreak after reports of large infestations across Des Moines county. He warns of past crop losses, especially clover seedings, and notes peak activity in July through early September with weather influencing rates of damage.
The article explains parcel post rates for eggs as mail from 2 to 3 pounds per dozen. A single dozen eggs packed light may fall into the 2-pound limit with 6 cent postage in the 150-mile first two zones. Most dozen eggs exceed 2 pounds but stay under 3, costing 7 cents. Two dozen eggs add about 1 or 2 cents depending on packing.
Grain markets show influence from absentee sellers and high hog prices, while oats look moderate and European crops weaken. Argentina’s corn exports falter, New York Liver pool freight quotes hold at 40 to 50 cents a bushel, and rains and heat waves shape the outlook toward a near record corn crop if heat stays limited.
Market notes report continued price advances for produce amid hot dry weather. Flies increase and cream supplies may fall, likely lifting butter-fat prices. Farmers urged to salt milk cows, keep cream cool, and deliver often to ensure quality. Prices listed for eggs cream hens springs roosters ducks geese turkeys rabbits hides and calves.
The piece analyzes English commercial bills, foreign exchange discounts, and their dampening effect on U S grain exports. It notes drought impacts in North Dakota and Indiana, shipping strikes delaying exports, and a cautious U S grain and hog market. It also cites Canada and European actions on food prices and labor wage pressures signaling inflation risks.
Home demonstration agents and Mississippi swine extension plans adapt iceless refrigerator to hogs to curb heat stress. A frame shaded by burlap with water on top and wicks cools by evaporation, allowing cooler daily gains in pork during hot days.
Ss G Baxter reports rising dairy interest in Monroe County with a new county association and plans for high quality cows and a calf club. County agents monitor cotton cutworm damage across Southwestern Iowa. worm control efforts target alfalfa and clover. A giant pig called The Great Wonder I Am sits west of Algona, owned by James Vipond who refuses high offers and remains unexhibited to the public.
The article notes peasants in Central America retain primitive tools. It describes a plow made from a crooked tree branch pointed with wood and an experimental modern style plow in Honduras with a single handle to free one hand for guiding animals.
Over County residents report farm sales and social visits. G W Myers sold his farm to a Washington buyer for 290 per acre. Visitors included Mrs Roy Robinson and family, Mr and Mrs R S Woodford, Miss Mayme Peterson, and Rev P H Hayley who announced his resignation from the United Presbyterian church effective the last Sabbath in August.
Crawfordsville July 21 Lee Rhea of Americus Georgia arrived here Saturday to visit relatives. Sterling Coe departed Saturday night for David City Nebraska after spending the week here with his
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