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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1956
Page
6
Hog receipts 11 000 with most offerings 25 50 lower, weights 230 Ibs and heavier least decline. cattle 25 000 and calves 500 with steers and heifers mostly steady to lower. prime loads mixed, bulk and high choice ranges noted. Sheep and lamb markets steady to higher for spring lambs, most good to prime 26.00 30.00.
University of Illinois College of Agriculture reports corn and alfalfa silage preserved with corn and cob meal outperform oat silage for high producing dairy cows. In a five week sequence trial with 12 Holsteins, cows preferred corn and alfalfa silages, ate more overall, and showed weight and milk flow changes when switched to oat silage.
Chicago price board shows mixed close with WheatJul 205 up 34, Sep207 up 3, Dec210 up 3. Corn Jul150% near 150, Soybeans Jul304 near 308 with gains. oats and rye also firm. Lard futures decline modestly. Livestock sales set weekly at Sigourney Ollie Kalona and Wayland locations with varying start times.
Dr. D R Lingard of the University of Illinois Veterinary College notes tetanus in farm animals often ends badly. Infected wounds cause a deadly toxin, with stiffness starting in leg muscles and progressing to lockjaw. Horses most at risk, followed by cattle swine and sheep. cleanliness, vaccination, and veterinary care prevent and treat cases.
Agricultural note advises using a homemade spike roller twice yearly to loosen soil for water and fertilizer penetration. Spikes measure 8 inches and the technique aims to extend the life of irrigated pastures through the season.
Clever patching ideas give old children’s clothes new life. Use cut off jeans to make shorts with cuffs from discarded fabric and add patches and pockets. Reinforce knees with decorative patches or teddy bear motifs. Baseball stitching on boys’ pants adds strength and charm.
Fined traffic violators in the mayor's court included Steve Walters of Washington for defective equipment Knight Wagner of Washington for speeding and Albert Nickola of Columbus Junction for reckless driving All were apprehended by the city police Band practice canceled for Tuesday due to John Calkins funeral rescheduled to Wednesday
Late notices and classified ads are published the same day if received before the listed closing time 1 A.M. Monday through Friday 9 30 A.M. Saturday and holidays For best service bring copy early the day of publication or the previous afternoon.
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