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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1950
Page
7
Guidance on repainting woodwork in farm homes. Wash surfaces if current paint is in good condition. If the paint is poor, remove it or debulk bad spots with a stripper. Clean any remaining paint with benzine, especially on blistered rough or loose areas.
The article notes spring calving permits cheaper winter feeding by using lower grade feed. It contrasts with fall calving requiring a milk producing ration in winter, which is costly. It cites a dry five month season needing 1,300 to 1,500 pounds of digestible feed and gives a sample diet for a 1,100-pound cow using clover hay, corn stover, and oat straw.
Extension service advises farmers on hatching egg handling. Pack eggs with the small end down in cases and, if sold twice weekly, turning is unnecessary. If stopping hatching temporarily, keep room temperature between 45 and 60 degrees.
Market notes show hogs salable 9,000 with slow to steady demand and top around 25 dollars. Sow and butcher values rise modestly, sheep with 1,000 head salable, lambs and yearlings mixed with gains noted. Cattle options include steers, yearlings and cows with varied price spreads and bulk ranges for fed cattle and veal. Grain futures list mixed corn and soybeans with futures at several cents up or down by contract.
The Chicago grain page shows Wheat futures with mixed ranges across sept dec and mar contracts. Notable figures include Sept at 225 to 226 with a close near 224 and Dec and Mar readings around 228 to 230.
Guidance urges households to take steps to prevent wringer accidents during laundry. Tips emphasize keeping hands away from moving parts, using proper child supervision, and ensuring washers and wringers are in good working order to reduce injuries.
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