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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1922

Page

2

Daily Market Reports Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Hogs and cattle shown with receipts and price ranges for Chicago market. Estimated hog receipts 32 000. cattle 6 006. sheep 9 000. Market ranges include heavy and light weights with price bands from 9.50 to 10.95 for hogs and 7.40 to 9.70 for beef cattle. lambs and feeders also listed with varied quotes. Receipts total 36 318 hogs, 13 679 cattle, 14 699 sheep, 6 583 calves. shipments 1 147 hogs, 2 147 cattle, 1 036 sheep, 10 calves.

Chicago

The Eagle as a Symbol in History and War

The eagle has long served as a national emblem but also foreshadowed reverses for powers adopting it. From Rome to Napoleon to World War I foes, empires rose on eagle standards only to fall to ruin. The text notes repeated patterns of rise and collapse linked to the symbol.

Rome Napoleon Germany Austria Bulgaria Russia

Miss Ola Cowell Returns to France to Teach Canning

Miss Ola Cowell sails to France this summer at the urgent request of the French minister of agriculture. She will assist in teaching canning methods under the American Committee for Devastated France, following a previous summer spent demonstrating preserved art once rooted in France but nearly forgotten in recent years.

Ola Cowell France American Committee Miss Cowell

Brookhart Wins Wide Iowa Senate Primary Victory

Colonel Smith W Brookhart captured 76 of 99 counties in Iowa's Republican primary for the U S Senate. Labor federation leader J C Lewis hailed the result as a landmark victory showing solid labor and farm unity and signaling potential for future campaigns.

Des Moines Smith W. Brookhbart J. C. Lewis Iowa State Federation of Labor Lewis Brookhart Smith W. Brookhart Washington United States Barton E. Sweet Waverly Clifford Thorne Charles E. Pickett Waterloo Claude M. Stanley Corning Leslie B. Francis

If Man Digged for Fruit Trees Not Oil

The Louisiana Journal argues that planting fruit trees yields sure returns while oil wells remain speculative. It asserts broad benefits from diversifying drilling into orchards and envisions widespread prosperity if wells were replaced by fruit cultivation.

The Louisiana Journal

Cattle Testing Plans in Mitchell County and Farm Picnic Set

Mitchell County plans cattle tests for tuberculosis with a full time Federal Cattle Inspector to be funded by cattle owners. Government to supply virus and supplies, indemnify destroyed cattle, and set per head costs. Also announced is the Iowa County Farm Picnic in Williamsburg on June 7 with speakers KE Cunningham and Elleworth Richardson and local committee leaders.

Mitchell County George Munger Iowa County Farm Marengo Sa Iowa County Farm Bureau Williamsburg Iowa County KE. H. Cunningham The State Federation Elleworth Richardson Pella Gentral D. H. Zentmire A. 8. Butler J. R. Wallace Williamsburg Community Club

Pree Electricity for Movies in Osage Iowa

County agent George Munger says Mitchell County farm bureau joins the Visual Instruction Service program from Iowa State College to show films at township bureau meetings. The Smith-Dodge Electric Co will supply free current where batteries are unnecessary for generation.

Osage George Munger Mitchell County Baureau Visual Instruction Service Iowa State College Smith-Dodge Electric Company

Demonstration Apiaries Across Mitchell County Planned

Mitchell County operates three demonstration apiaries out of ninety in Iowa. The Farm Bureau and Extension Service jointly run the programs on member farms. Demonstrations are set for June 9 with Watson Ditmer leading the bee care session.

Mitchell Mitchell County Towa Farm Bureau Extension Service Ames Watson Ditmer

Soybean publicity boosts acreage in Marengo Iowa

County agent D. H. Zentmire reports spring publicity for soy beans has spurred a large rise in acreage in Iowa County. he notes rising seed demand for hogging and silage, with 665 bushels of seed distributed and many more obtained independently of the office.

Marengo D. H. Zentmire Iowa County

Grasshopper warnings issued for Harrison County farmers

County agent Carl Fritzsche warns Harrison County farmers that grasshoppers are increasing and will soon mature. The pest currently feeds in sod fields but will migrate to tender pastures, threatening crops. He recommends a poison bran feed recipe using wheat bran Paria green or lead arenate orange juice molasses and water.

Harrison County Logan Carl Fritzsche Fritzsche

Pest Control Note for Infested Fields

The text advises pressing and scattering a thin layer of material over Infested fields at about six pounds per acre. Suggested timing is in the late evening or early morning for application.

Local County Meetings Set for June 16 in Tuttl and Somerset

Indianola Louisiana Ree men of War ren county announce county meetings on June 16 at Tuttl firm and at Somerset. Dr Humphrey's boys club from this place plans to attend both meetings as observers.

Indianola Warren County Tuttl' Firm Summerset Humphrey

Harrison County to Ship Wool Co Operative

Harrison county wool growers will ship their wool cooperatively again this year, a car load to go out about the middle of June. Two cars were shipped last year with very satisfactory results.

Harrison County Logan

Aberdeen Angus herd sold to Gould brothers of Persia Iowa

Logan Iowa reports one of Harrison counties newest purebred cattle additions. Gould brothers purchase 33 head Aberdeen Angus from R M Miller Prosper Minnesota. Herd includes yearlings two-year-olds and a few three-year-olds led by Prince Ito bull with Kindness Pride bloodlines. Calves already born and herd slated to become Iowa's top herd.

Logan Harrison County Carl Vritzeche Aberdeen Angus Gould Brothers Persia R.M. Miller Prosper Minn Prince Ito Aberdeen Blackbirds Erleas Maggies Johnston Annie Iowa

Feed formula for raising chicks advised by experts

Local experts share a chick feeding mix: three parts bran two parts corn meal two parts dried buttermilk four parts bonemeal. The guidance aims to support healthy early growth for backyard poultry.

Ames

Wind Reactors in Warren County Iowa Cattle Tested

County agent Fred Overly reports many Warren county cattle have been tested and several reactors found. He warns against fooling yourself into believing you can tell tuberculin reactions by sight.

Warren Indianola Fred Overly Warren County

Tester’s Dilemma in Cattle Evidence Highlighted

Mr Overly insists the only reliable method is to test, addressing farmers and experts on how to verify cattle traits. The remark underscores ongoing debates over evaluation methods in livestock.

Mr. Overly

Farmers urged to certify seed grain at Ames station

Fred Overly Warren County Iowa county agent advises farmers to certify fields of grain for seed at the Towar Experiment Station in Ames with oats and Kanrad wheat among varieties. He stresses obtaining seed source names, submitting seed for certification, and sending farm bureau office details. recommends haying clover timothy stands with weed issues instead of seed.

Indianola Towa Ames Fred Overly Warren County Iowa Bureau

Farm Directory to List Warren County Farmers This Summer

Through the effort of the farm bureau of Warren county a farm directory will be issued this summer. It will contain the names of every farmer in Warren county and will be furnished free to farmers. District cooperators of the farm bureau in every area will assist.

Thdianola Farm Bureau of Warren County Farm Bureau

Local Produce Prices Record For Today

Our paying prices on produce today are listed for eggs cream heavy hens light hens leghorn hens springs old roosters ducks geese beef hides and horse hides. Prices shown per pound or per item reflect current market rates and are subject to change.

Leghorn Leghorn Springs Sisae

Township Seeks Volunteers to Compile Farm Bureau Names

Township residents are asked to help gather names and forward them to the city farm bureau office for processing. The effort aims to streamline records and support local agricultural programs.

Farm Bureau

Warren County Chosen for State Yield Corn Contest

Fred Overly, county agent, says Warren county is selected for the state yield corn contest with thirteen southern Iowa entries. The Warren test uses two sites near Indianola on Jess Long and L R Berry farms to compare local corn with the state’s best yields. Overly urges farmers to follow results to improve Warren county’s corn yields amid concerns of poor planting.

Indianola Fred Overly Warren County Iowa Jess Long Walter Russell L. R. Berry Overly

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