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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1946
Page
5
Markets show hogs 1.00 to 1.50 higher with top 22.10 for a load. Cattle strong to 25 cents higher with some steers up to 27.00 and tops near 26.00 for high quality calves. Heavy fed steers scarce as lighter cattle soften. heifers decline and bulk steers and yearlings mostly 18.00-20.00 with best heifers around 24.00.
The maritime commission announced plans to build two 670 foot fast passenger ships for the South American trade and four 560 foot dry cargo ships. The 28 knot liners, carrying 543 passengers and 8 550 deadweight tons, will likely be operated by Moore McCormack and could offer a bi weekly New York to Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires service. The move marks a Roosevelt Truman era push toward expanding merchant marine capacity and trade with South America.
Cattle and calves pricing shows cows unevenly lower while bulls hold, vealers steady at about 19 to 19.50. Stock cattle slow to moderate, mostly 12.50 to 16.00. Sheep volume around 1,500 with spring lambs 25 to 35 cents higher, top 21.00, shorn yearling bids around 16.00 and 8.50 to 9.00 for lightweights amid varied slaughter classes.
Chicago July 29 report shows poultry receipts at 5 cars with unsettled market. Hens 28 cents, Leghorn hens 26, fryers 31 to 34, old roosters 21, geese 17, heavy ducks 17, small ducks 13, ducklings 21, old turkey 31, young guineas 40. Eggs total 19 775 cases with top firm. mercantile exchange wholesale prices listed for extras standards cur rents and dirties.
Chicago grain prices show mixed movements with corn and oats in varying ranges. Futures posting include January corn at 1.42 percent, March at 1.43, oats August at 75 to 76, with September and November points around 71 to 74.
The Chicago cash grain market shows mixed firming for wheat with bids around 2.00 to 2.02 per unit across several grades. Corn moves 2-3 cents higher with yellows around 2.13 to 2.11, oats ease to 78 to 81 with several lots listed. Barley frames Malting at 1.43 to 1.72 and feed at 1.20 to 1.48.
Do not wash leather gloves that have been dry cleaned. The dry cleaning solvent removes natural oil from the leather and soap and water will make them stiff.
Fort Lewis Washington reports on the First Medical General Laboratory, the first of four units in the U.S. Army, set up in Salisbury England in June 1943 to aid diagnosis through tissue and blood tests. It supported medical teams in Europe for 25 months, moving to Paris in March 1945 and operating at the Pasteur Institute and University of Paris, with a compact staff of 23 officers and 70 enlisted men covering eight scientific fields including bacteriology serology virology pathology entomology parasitology veterinary work and chemistry.
Dr Richard E Vollrath head of USC physics told the Institute of World Affairs that 2.2 pounds of radioactive mass could yield as much heat as all the nations coal use in a year. He added that an orange sized mass could power a jet propelled plane around the world.
Washington reports that 40 pairs of baby shoes, some worn, were sent by mothers to Senator Thomas of Oklahoma with tags reading Please send my daddy home. The senator plans to forward all shoes to a relief group aiding civilians in war torn areas and demobilization efforts.
Washington reports 1,250,000 units of surplus blood plasma declared by the army and navy are being distributed by the Red Cross for civilian use without charge. The supply equals about 2,900,000 blood donations and will meet civilian needs for roughly two years.
University of Illinois forester L B Culver notes fires lower growth and raise insect decay risk. An accidental blaze in a woodland demo plot reduced average growth from 405 to 60 board feet per acre, about 85 percent, and damaged soil moisture and erosion control.
A tested recipe for a fat-saving dressing uses eggs, vinegar, milk, fat, sugar, salt, mustard, celery seed and paprika. Beat eggs with vinegar, add milk and fat, season, cook over hot water until the consistency of heavy cream, then chill for later use on spring greens.
The tomato spread from the Incas and Mayas but English speakers long avoided it due to fear linked to its wolf peach Lycopersicum. Southern Europeans adopted the fruit soon after America’s discovery while English profiles used it little until a century ago, now centuries late it earns a place among staple foods.
The district plants used 95 303 710 000 gallons of water in 1945. This amount could supply a city of over 3 000 000 homes for a year. Tomatoes need 60 gallons to mature, a dairy farm uses about five gallons per milk gallon, and Ohio electricity steam needs a reservoir filling water. War production boosted Mahoning river industry with water passing through 24 factories before discharge.
Instructions describe using outer leaves for cabbage rolls with meat onion crumbs rice and fat. Roll the mixture in leaves, place in a dish, add gravy or water, cover and bake at 350 degrees until tender.
The article explains 2 4 D as a new weed killer that controls common annual and biennial weeds and lawn weeds with proper use. It works best at 70 degrees or higher with adequate soil moisture and is relatively non poisonous to animals and fire safe with normal precautions. Many commercial 2 4 D products exist and labels should be read to pick the right brand for your needs.
A report notes unsafe electrical work where long extension cords substitute for proper wiring, creating a hazardous setup. Local inspectors warn of fire and shock risks and urge repair with approved wiring. The piece highlights potential violations and public safety concerns.
In old descriptions Libya is called a bread basket for imperial Rome. Now climate limits production to coastal oases and narrow fertile belts. Still, grains fruits olives almonds and other Mediterranean crops grow well there along with viable livestock in certain areas.
Community Sale every Friday at Whittaker sale barn and livestock sales Wednesdays at Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa. August 6 Spotted Poland China bred sow sale Earl Kellogg & Sons Winfield Iowa.
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