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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1918
Page
2
Forecast for July 22 to July 27 expects showers Monday with moderation in temperature. Remaining days show fair conditions with nearly normal temperatures across the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys.
Chicago July 22 market summary shows hogs steady to higher with top at 19.00 per cwt and bulk 17.90 to 18.85. receipts about 38 000 hogs and 21 000 cattle. cattle market slow but steady with steers at 18.25 top and calves around 17.00 to 18.26. Sheep and lambs steady with good and choice lambs at 18.25 to 18.60 and feeders 12.50 to 14.25. Receipts for yesterday and last week listed alongside totals for the period.
Furnished by E W Wagner and Company of Iowa City with L B Hunt as manager and contact number 726. Property details accompany the listing for prospective buyers or tenants.
A humorous exchange features Senator Sorg retorting about townspeople hosting banquets and the high cost of living. The remarks touch on political pressure and public gatherings as a reminder of economic burdens.
When sovereigns began to hire soldiers their funds came from commutation of feudal dues, spoils of war, and higher taxes. The soldier’s stake in his trade was maintained by sovereign pay loot and the lure of adventure.
Jay J Newlin reports farm and stock updates from The Journal with market notes, crop conditions, and livestock prices. Highlights include pricing on corn futures and dairy product trends, plus region weather affecting planting timelines.
Corn plants are tasseling and showing good color signaling a strong potential crop. Early growth appears healthy with sturdy stalks and robust ears forming. Weather conditions and soil quality are favorable for a large harvest.
Fred Radda cuts a blend of wheat and oats on the north place near Joe Wolfe with a Sunday binder test. N B West near West Chester remains in the Duroc hog program with automatic waterers and shade while awaiting threshing season and a waxon bed for wheat saving.
R. G. Eckerman was seen placing oats in the barn on a Saturday as sheaves. Wm. Palmer stated he would not thresh, while delivering part of the Bank Ralston corn to the same location.
Gal Underwood finished harvest and prepares engine and separator. Crops resemble the rest and are described as excellent.
An Oskaloosa to Washington survey notes most shock grain moved from tracks for fire guard plowing already done in some fields. Overflow land replanted to corn and knee high second plowing underway. Hay scarce, timothy remaining, few fat cattle in feed lots. Pastures green with ample water. threshing machines scarce, undergoing repairs.
In early spring concerns rose over labor shortages as army mobilizations and factory demands drew workers away. The U S Department of Labor Employment Service opened offices in Kansas and, despite scarce labor, reports every bushel of wheat has been harvested and threshing is under way across the state.
The article recalls Roman farmers packing green feeds in pits for winter stock. It notes storing green crops in pits or airtight containers as a long-standing practice leading to the modern silo. It argues silos offer numerous advantages for cattle or sheep farms and stresses their importance.
In Kansas City Mrs. Gillam, once Black Hattie Lewis from Laclede Missouri, recalls John Pershing as a mischievous boy who teased, swatted, and schemed tricks while his mother kept order. She notes his cleverness in school and his restless energy, and says she once served him meals and dress him for bed. Gillam is now a respected KC cook who has spent years in the city.
The YMCA calls for one thousand women to go abroad to work with expeditionary forces. They must be prepared to wash dishes scrub and endure long hours selling chocolate cigarettes and biscuits to soldiers.
In a light anecdote a city verger recalls catching two people using a church for meditation and prayer beyond its intended purpose, prompting thoughts on how invitations to sacred spaces are interpreted and used locally.
In Our Exchanges, Brighton banded together as doctors and merchants enlist while readers note the Advance paper’s patriotism. Mt Pleasant soldiers in Company K 168th Infantry endure gas exposure and long firing-line service, with boxing bouts to keep spirits high.
The Jefferson county fair and the Fairfield Chautauqua are cancelled this year to aid war efforts. Fairfield papers say managers chose battlefield priorities over public events. Chautauqua, run by locals, has not been self supporting recently. The column questions if cancellation is wise, noting Chautauqua offered speakers aiding war activities and recreation, while the fair serves farmers for stock sales and community discussion. Farmers finish harvest amid reduced help and mutual aid.
Forty five Kalona men in ten autos went out on a shocking expedition. Will Mayer led the group to shocks at John Mayer farm and Mr Hotle’s fields before raiding Pimme’s farm. A picnic followed the spree as residents damaged crops and created chaos.
Three ladies fleeing from church witnessed a Buick driven by four Ainsworth youths speed by at 25 miles an hour. The car jumped the curb nearly hitting them, with Mrs. Norris screaming as the vehicle damaged trees and narrowly avoided injuring two older women who clung to the embankment. The occupants gave no admission of fault.
Will Weible suffered a severe head gash and unconsciousness when a barn pulley broke loose while he stacked hay at the Dave Paul farm southeast of town. He also has a broken collar bone and remains largely dependent on others for a month or six weeks.
An advertisement targets middle aged adults praising Foley Kidney Pills for tired or diseased kidneys and bladder. It asserts natural slowdown with age and urges purchase from Lemmon's Pharmacy.
The U S Department of Agriculture announced a nationwide drive to sow winter wheat this fall. Target state quotas aim for about 45 to 47.5 million acres with potential yields around 636 to 667 million bushels, based on 15 7 bushels per acre, to bolster Allied needs as war continues.
Director Charles Read of the Iowa crop bureau presents a 1917 to 1918 crop comparison. Corn yields rise from 87 to 106.5 percent, oats slip from 102 to 97 percent, spring wheat climbs to 161, winter wheat drops to 62, and potatoes fall to 97 percent.
The article traces velvet development from Chinese fur origins to India and then Italy in the fourteenth century where velvet making flourished and gained its height in craftsmanship.
A concise reflection asserts that a man’s enduring reputation stands as his best monument, valuing character over wealth or legacy. The saying emphasizes integrity, steadfast conduct, and the lasting respect earned from honest actions.
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