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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1920
Page
2
Chicago market report shows estimated receipts today for cattle hogs and lambs, with heavy totals in hogs at around 20 000 and cattle receipts listed. Prices span beef steers and heifers from about 12 25 to 17 00, sheep and lamb values up to 17 50 for spring lambs, and various stocker and feeder categories. Official yesterday totals list hogs 31016 cattle 7865 sheep 4314 calves 4478.
Market roundup shows July corn at 1.74, Sept at 1.61. oats 1.04. rye July 2.07, Sept 1.91. barley July 1.54, Sept 1.38. Provisions pull higher with July lard 20.82 and Sept 21.70. ribs July 18.30, Sept 19.07. Cash corn 1.90–1.91, oats 1.16–1.19. hogs 28,000 head, cattle 8,000, sheep 11,000. Grain crop notes cite improved winter wheat except Ohio Valley. oats and hay fair. corn planting near finish. strong buying in small lots supports prices. Cash clover prices listed: Glover $25.00, October $23.95, ethene $22.95.
An enthusiastic session at Woodman Hall featured O F E Wilson of Morning Sun, former Farmers Union president, urging cooperation for Iowa farmers ahead of the September Des Moines Union convention. Col Brookhart spoke, praising direct, practical talks. The group plans monthly Washington County meetings on the second Wednesday afternoon and emphasizes mutual, non selfish aims. Root and crop rotation advice followed, urging careful planning and marked rotations. Squirrel tail grass is named a pest, with control by cutting before seeding or plowing under, to protect horses and crops and reduce stem rust spread.
The article argues the cheapest pig gains occur after weaning as pigs eat cheaper feed and incur lower conversion costs. It advises pasture over dry lots, emphasizes high protein and minerals for sows and litters, and recommends tankage with corn. It also notes clean pastures reduce parasites and pests. Additional sections cover using cane moth borer parasites in Cuba and rotation in home gardening for multiple crops on the same soil.
Federal and state employment offices outline wheat harvest starts from June in Oklahoma and nearby states with about 8 million acres to harvest in Kansas. Oklahoma needs around 10 000 migrant workers with daily wages 4 to 7 dollars, stackers 6 to 10, and experienced engineers 8 to 10. Applicants urged to contact Claude K Connolly in Oklahoma City. crews arriving in groups to wire ahead. No rail fare subsidies. students warned no summer outing.
The federal bulletin outlines million acre harvest projections and outside labor needs from Kansas Nebraska and South Dakota. It cites wage limits in Kansas, clearance points in Hutchinson and Wichita, and employment-service branches in multiple cities. Travel costs and hardship cautions are noted for workers as harvests move northward from late June into July. It also lists mobility of local residents attending conventions and visits to relatives across states.
Having decided to remain on the coast I have ordered my goods sold at 900 South Lowa Ave.
Auction note lists a stove, heater, beds, bedsprings, mattress, cot and pad, dresser, wardrobes, commodes, dining chairs table stands couch linoleum washing machine tub boiler board, canned fruit and empty cans, kitchen cabinet sewing machine Marion piano and more. Items described as good as new with the phrase Your price will be mine.
Chandler Six draws large crowds as it performs daily with steady support from farmers and local unions. Farmers Union Exchange brings a cargo of binder twine on track for delivery to rural stations, highlighting regional commerce.
Saltonik is a medicated condiment block for livestock made from salt red pepper herbs minerals and worm destroyers. It claims automatic self-medication as cattle lick the block to satisfy salt cravings and receive needed nutrients while preventing disease and boosting profits for farmers.
Oildag uses Acheson Graphite dispersed in neutral oils to improve engine performance. It promises increased power, reduced wear, less carbon deposits, lower fuel and oil consumption, and extended engine life before overhaul.
An advertisement pledges S S S as a thorough blood purifier that eliminates disease germs and boosts general health. It invites readers to write to the Chief Medical Adviser at 100 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga, for literature.
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