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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1918
Page
2
Estimated receipts and closing quotes for cattle hogs and sheep in Chicago. Cattle steady to good demand with higher top prices. hogs firm with gains around 10 cents. sheep and lambs showing strength with native and western entries commanding higher bids. Receipts yesterday and shipments yesterday listed for each class.
Market report from July 24 1918 lists opening high and low prices for corn oats and related commodities with figures for August and July contracts. Prices in corn hover around 1 50 to 1 56 per unit and oats near 69 to 75 with slight fluctuations.
Allied forces press north of the Marne as heavy artillery clears districts. Indians who served with Pershing in Mexico take a prominent role in river patrol and reconnaissance actions.
California state defense council orders all able bodied men to work during the war regardless of age or wealth. In Washington, the War Department reports 62 casualties in the American expeditionary forces with 9 killed in action 14 died of wounds 7 from disease 8 from accident and other causes 12 wounded severely 16 missing in action and 1 prisoner.
The Lemberg municipal council in Hungary has adopted a resolution demanding immediate peace based on the peoples right of self-determination. The Vienna dispatch notes the call as issued July 23. Read the advertisements.
Grateful mothers from Wisconsin and Ohio share testimonials for Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound. Mrs T Neurever of May Maire cites relief from a severe croup attack and whooping cough in children. Mrs D Gilkeson of Youngstown notes rapid throat relief in her daughter after one dose. The ad touts old reliable remedy for coughs, croup, and bronchial coughs with claims of long use and parental trust.
Farm and stock news digest by Jay J Newlin reviews market trends in livestock and crop sectors. Report highlights grain prices, cattle futures, dairy outputs, and regional farm conditions with updated figures and brief market notes.
Local threshing crews operate multiple machines across Alfred Nash’s place Crawfordsville area and near Wyman. Chas Zickafoose reports 28 acres of winter wheat yielding about 45 bushels per acre despite some mouldy grain from scab. Food Administration cards emphasize keeping grain intact to aid the war effort.
The report describes Cannon's Angus cattle and young stock, yearling steers on feed, and various pigs around the feed yard. A two year old stallion has been worked in harness this summer. Corn along the driveway hints at a big yield. Waldo Wells and C W Orris repaired a road past Charles Rodgers, with better roads projected later. Roads north of Crawfordsville remain unfinished. Wm Lemon anticipates threshing and prefers home work. Guy Mitchel keeps young mules ready for breaking for Mr Huston. The Huston property changes hands to Joe Kennedy, who helps thresh near Wyman.
John Cannon notes that after the war European nations will seek breeding stock from American herds and flocks. He highlights Belgium, France, Holland, Sweden, Denmark, and England as potential markets for horses, Percherons, Holsteins, and draft animals, with Germany a future unknown. He warns against supplying scrub stock.
J D Martin, an agricultural man, speaks of a future day for the man with a good horse. He owns several Percherons and aims to add more if prices align. His young stallion is home bred, and he notes his Shorthorn cattle but has not yet found a herd header to suit his needs.
Lieut. Fred Becker, former state university football center, reports from France that he is recovering from a left shoulder wound received June 3. He notes infection cleared by June 22 and hopes to return to the front soon. His unit faced heavy shelling for two hours during the engagement.
The farmer L Woodburn has most crops in except for a little timothy remaining. If weather stays favorable the second clover crop should yield enough for hay soon. The harvest could shift to seed production rather than hay depending on conditions.
Mr. W. L. George in Women and Tomorrow argues feminism resists confinement by formulas. He defines feminism as advancing Wolken interests and philosophically leveling the sexes. The emphasis is on social and political emancipation of Woman.
A Chicago News item notes men fight about opinions rather than facts, reflecting on public discourse and dispute dynamics in urban life. The piece emphasizes heated exchanges over beliefs instead of verifiable information.
General Mangin once called hero of the Marne regains prominence amid renewed attention to his role in the French American attack between the Aisne and the Marne.
Des Moines reports a surge of farmer applicants at the local navy recruiting office after Lieut. G Felketterer announced that farmers and those with harvest crops receive 20 days furlough post recruitment to tend harvest. He said engineering students will be enrolled as undergraduates with leave of absence during the school year and urged more enrollments. Recruiters for machinist mates aviators hospital corps men and radio electricians remain active though not immediately sent for training. they may be called within about thirty days.
City desk notes multiple neighborhood news items received today from residents detailing local events and community concerns in various districts. Reports highlight safety, school activities, and upcoming meetings across the area.
Washington County settles a slate of short notices including births and deaths, personal arrivals and departures, and local society updates. Names and places reflect community happenings in concise items.
In Pleasant Hill a large crowd attended the Monday departure to Camp Pike for the boys, with neighbors and families offering best wishes for a safe return. Local residents and visitors joined gatherings at various homes including the Kepharts, Telfords, and Bakers, sharing meals and Sunday visits.
New Haven residents report several auto trips and social visits. W J Hart came from Burlington with Mrs Hart. H J Cuddeback, family, and others returned from finois and Davenport. Numerous neighbors spent Sunday at various homes near Brighton Swedesburg and Washington, with some assisting at farms and households.
In Crawfordsville July 22 Mr and Mrs C B Martin and daughter Mary Jane of North English visit J R Lease's home. Local business men host farewell party for twelve township boys bound for training camps this month. Ice cream cake and gifts. Community crowds at depot and Washington to honor the youths. The band and many residents wish them well.
Mr and Mrs W S Duncan and son Thomas visited Glen at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station in Chicago. Rev and Mrs William Sutherland arrived from New York and stay with Alfred Nash before California. A son William Austin Dwinell was born to Mr and Mrs D A Dwinell in Columbus Junction at the Stump home. Rev and Mrs W H Dillon of Pella are due to visit this afternoon.
A roundup of the week in Clay includes many residents traveling to Washington to see 161 men depart for service. A. C. Robinson and family visited relatives on route from Newton to Iowa City. Nelson Woodford's 21st birthday celebrated with ice cream and wafers. Rev Eugene Robinson of Colorado plans to join as a Y worker in France. Migene delivered a patriotic sermon on devotion at church. Rev S B Welles and family embark on a five week eastern trip. Mrs M J Meacham’s daughter ill from Pierson, Ia. Miss Pavlova, Bulgarian vacationing at the parsonage, to speak Sunday morning. A church mission service directed by the local Missionary Society with an offering for the work.
Will Hradek returned home from Camp Dodge. Irwin Curl and Lloyd Bull departed for Camp Pike, Ark. A large crowd gathered at Harley Bull’s home for a farewell party with refreshments and pens for each attending soldier. Relatives and friends visited at several homes including James Hanley and Geo Cave.
The Halferty brothers from Wayland and their relatives show a strong wartime record. J L Hafferty heads to Government Training School for wireless operators in Sioux City, Ray returns from Des Moines and departs for Jacksonville to join the Quartermaster’s Department, while the youngest David serves as a private in the Regulars. Their family, with four sons in the draft age, all serving, is praised for duty and sacrifice. Mrs. Z G Halferty is the mother, and R Stuart of Washington is the grandfather with ten grandchildren in the draft age, five nephews volunteering.
A First United Presbyterian meeting decided not to start building due to wartime conditions. Plans to remodel remain, funds will be invested in Liberty Bonds as patriotic measure, with pledges payable to church treasurer RR Coulter and directed into war funds until conditions allow construction.
Justice of the Peace Ww H Hill of Detroit Texas praises Foley Kidney Pills claiming they outperform all others and relieve backache rheumatic pains sore muscles stiff joints and frequent bladder issues noted in Lemmon's Pharmacy advertisement.
A boy hands a jeweler a watch and asks for cleaning regulation and a new crystal. He remarks that with enough money he would buy a new watch.
Mae Marsh stars in All Woman a tense Goldwyn drama at the Fox Theatre opening Thursday. The film promises a powerful role for Marsh with dramatic opportunities and a gripping human story that elevates silent cinema.
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