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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1919

Page

2

Markets Open With Sharp Drops Across Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Chicago market notes show estimated receipts today with hogs at 36 000 and cattle 3 000 while sheep total 12 000. Opened 20 to 25 cents lower than yesterday’s average. top hog quotes 20.15 with bulk 19.75 19.95. Beef steers and stock are firm to higher with varied weights and grades. feeder activity slow. Sheep and lambs mixed, good grades steady, others weaker. early totals list official yesterday figures for cattle and sheep shipments and receipts.

Chicago Cncaus Washington County United States Custer Washington BelCalf

Watson Veterinarian Ad Sells Ford Roadster in Ainsworth

Ss. B. Watson veterinarian advertises a Ford roadster for sale in Ainsworth Iowa with contact phone Hed 115.

Ss. B. Watson Veterinarian

Grain Prices Reported by Wagners Iowa City Office

Furnished by FE W Wagner & Co Iowa City. J B Hunt manager. Corn opening high low close duty 1.78 1.65 14.69 reports 1.60 1.60 155 159 percent Dec 1.42 1.42 1.40 percent 1.41 Corn 200 cars tone off 130 cars oats No 3 W O 68 69 No 2 C 1.75 1.76 No 3 YC 1.73 1.75 Clover October 21.80 December 21.70.

FE. W. Wagner & Co Iowa City Iowa J. B. Hunt W. O

Farm Weather Delays Corn Planting Amid Rainy Iowa

Persistent rains delay corn work across the county though crops look decent. Some fields replanting likely due to cut worms and wire worms. Early seed corn may be needed. Farm Bureau can assist. Wheat and oats suffer from moisture. hot sun risks yield. Also reports a major Angus cattle sale in Iowa with top prices and famed sires and dams.

Farm Bureau

Signs of tuberculosis in chickens and dairy job openings at Iowa State

A poultry expert from Iowa State College warns that thin blue birds may have tuberculosis with signs including pale combs ruffled feathers and anaemia while blood tests show fewer red cells. Separating from flock and loss of appetite progress to weakness before death. Iowa State reports 200 dairy job openings including dairy department heads instructors and plant managers seeking qualified men.

Iowa State College M. Mortensen

Iowa City Plans Livestock Sale Pavilion Project

Iowa City completed plans for a livestock sale pavilion a long sought project for Washington county breeders. The Johnson County association raised funds and will build a 150 by 80 foot structure costing about 8 000 dollars with lot costs bringing total to roughly 10 000 dollars. Washington County Breeders Association supports a pavilion in Washington and aims for the coming season with financing viewed as feasible given anticipated benefits.

Iowa City Washington County Johnson County E. F. Graff Washington County Breeders Association Washington

Weather Crop Bulletin Highlights 1919 Iowa Outlook

Des Moines reports ideal cropping conditions with warm weather and rains boosting field work. Wheat and rye headed. corn planting near completion. oats spring wheat and barley progressing. alfalfa cutting rising in south. fruit conditions vary with apples and peaches showing notable percentages.

Des Moines Lowa The State Horticultural Society

Escher and Ryan Angus sale at Manning this week

A brief item notes the Escher and Ryan Angus sale at Manning this week. Details are sparse but indicate an auction event featuring these names and a local market context.

Escher & Ryan Angus Manning

Prospects for crops and community notes in Maple Grove

Maple Grove June weather and farm details. Prospects favorable for a damaged clover crop, tangled small grain, and soft corn. Residents discuss Reading Evening Journal items, boaters, Bohemian community, and local events. A notable accident injured Raymond Hasty. meetings at Homestead farm discuss threshing machine purchase.

Maple Grove Evening Journal Des Moines Richmond Alex Miller Miller Anton Kupka Richmond Farmers Union Richmond Bohemian Hall Thos, Falone Chicago Raymond Hasty

Household Goods Sale at G T Auld Home

Auction listing for 613 South Marion Avenue details on Wednesday June 11 at 2:50 PM. Items include two bedroom suits feather beds folding bed dining and kitchen tables sideboard chairs rockers settee and mirrors plus stoves heaters dishes and other articles. Auctioneers D Macon and clerk Robt McCall listed.

G. T. Auld South Marion Avenue Kalamazoo Jenney Bailey D. F. Macon Robt. McCall

Cedar County Grand Jury to Probe Lowden Disorder

G O Ellison calls special Cedar county grand jury session for Tuesday to investigate recent Lowden uproar. Mayor Fred Hartwig resigned after being beaten by a returned soldier over alleged pro German stance. Many witnesses summoned.

Cedar Rapids G. O. Ellison Specia Cedar County Grand Jury Lowden Fred Hartwig

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Fox & Dewey Ainsworth, Iowa Journal’s Farm Department Erica McHenry Edward R Blackcap McHenry Carl Rosenfield Kelley KF. S. Bishop Wellman Blackbird Henry Caden Lad Denison P. J. Donahoe Blackcap Poe Bishop Blackecap McHenry Blackbird McHenry Ames Agricultural College Mutual W. S. Reister & Sons Angus Ball Over County English River Township English River Cedar Jackson Iowa Townships Red Cross Liberty and Victory Loan Fund Homestead Farm Kalona Mike Stumpf Jimmy Chalupa Milt Novey Frank Vodicka Clara Falkner Nefinger South English Tony Kern Rochester Hospital Clara Welte Post Washington, Iowa Premier Chief A. C. Cannon Lemmon’s J. E. Lemmon Washington Rendering Works H. L. Clark Noah Charley Kron Kalona, Ta M. J. Delacy Davenport Wolp Wolf Chemical Quincy Illinois J. S. A. Sherman Brothers McKenzie & Shilling W. J. Wilkinson Riverside J.D. Duncan Cotter
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