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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1930
Page
2
Chicago grain news shifts as market data notes hogs 19 000 head with direct 5 000, butchers strong early then weaker later top 10 15, loads 180 210 lbs. Cattle 10 000 with limited good demand, steer run, best weighty steers around 13.00. Slaughter classes 120-1509 lbs 11.25-13.50, 750-950 lbs 10.75-12.75, cows and bulls varied, sheep 10 000 with early steady lambs and later discounts, ewes and yearlings show mixed values.
Grain prices show mixed movement with wheat and corn estimates listed by carloads and seed prices for clover schedules. A curious note describes an antique experiment where a carved figure in water demonstrates buoyancy and compression effects, revealing basic principles of suction and lift in a vessel with a lid.
Knowledge Worth Seeking Knowledge will not be acquired without pains and application. It ie troubles mine and deep dieing for pure waters. Int when once you owe to the spring they rise up and meet you Felton Cedar and Muscou Sune. Sealed bids will be received until 10 a m June 19 at the office of Maintenance Superintendent D W Burch 239 Old Masonic Temple Davenport Iowa for the construction of two maintenance garages Tipton Town 1 24 tile build Suscatine Iowa building Plans specifications and additional information may be obtained from the Highway Commission D Coe Engineers offices Cedar Rapids Savings Bank Cedar stands aerom Oiniese of Maintenance Superintendent Davenport Sumenance Superintendent 1 A Frink Washington
A bus carries 12 Washington County 4H Club girls and 10 leaders to the state 4H convention at a state college, joining about 1,600 others for a week of programs, contests, and chorus. Delegates include Velma Stafford and Myrtle Coakley among the group, reflecting 4H aims of agricultural education and community betterment.
Last Wednesday evening the Living Lake and South Prairie school athletic folks gathered at the Living Lake schoolhouse for a hearty supper and a fine after dinner program. Despite muddy roads, the event drew a large crowd and showcased vibrant community spirit in Jackson township with an invitation to more county meetings of similar nature and value for old and young alike.
The Farm Bureau aids farmers by facilitating collective action, watchdogging agricultural interests, and enabling cooperative efforts. It reduces costs, promotes cooperative marketing, supports pure seed use, and provides services and community fellowship through organized extension.
County farm management staff spent several days reviewing farm records with record keepers. Hen Stephenson from the Amea department checked summaries with women who have maintained year end 1929 records and discussed totals for the current year. The aim is to encourage more farmers to participate next year and emphasize careful farm business checks.
The report records May 12 meetings with top farmers and agents, noting visitor attendance. Office callers sent 139 letters and 130 circulars, four press articles were written, and 653 miles were driven for extension work during the month.
Last Friday rally day drew 4H club girls and others despite rainy, muddy conditions. The morning program featured Miss Stoker and city recreators with a health talk by county nurse Miss Owen, while the afternoon included a brief recreation hour, a music contest, and a test of fitness and health knowledge.
Mrs. Leslic es county girls chairman praises the Rally Day program as Jackson'to, Walnut 4H, and Jolly Jokers clubs win the music memory and picture memory contests. Walnut 411 tops overall attendance with near perfect parent turnout, while Jacksonites and Jolly Jokers place second and third. Several girls earn perfect scores and prizes include music records and framing from Farm Bureau.
Calendar notes Ames events June 13 cattle feeders day June 14 livestock club tour June 16 18 boys short course at Ames includes livestock focus and activities for farm groups and youth participants.
The weekly bulletin lists outbreaks and cases across multiple towns including Hog Cholera in Carpenter Greene Green Mountain Postville Vinton Aurora Grundy Center Elkader and mixed swine infections in Aspringville Tipton Bennett Lost Nation Durant Maquoketa and others Cat and dog incidents noted in Marshalltown Morning Sun Vinton Cascade Bryant Goose Lake and Deeroal Monticello among others. The report catalogs diseases such as necrotic enteritis hemorrhagic septicemia fowl cholera and contagious abortion affecting swine poultry and cattle with numerous town names cited.
A bullhead fish caused the death of a New York angler after a single spine puncture. The wounds, often leading to infection, are described as painful and prone to poison. The account warns of dangers from fish spines and slimy surfaces that harbor toxins.
A Brooklyn Times note suggests that advances in ene spin or vine growth are credited to science while acknowledging other contributing factors. The item hints at youthful vigor as part of the equation and notes a belief that results are not solely due to science.
A reader note states that the robin is the most common U S bird, with the English sparrow following close behind in estimated numbers. The fragment ends mid thought about the sparrow.
The principles of osteopathy trace to 1874 when Dr. Andrew Still of Baldwin Kansas articulated them. The first osteopathy college opened in Kirksville Missouri in 1892, marking early education in the field.
The Black Jawk Social Club met Friday night in Brighton with Mr and Mrs Everett Garrett and many neighbors. Attendees included Keith Barnes Prody Clara Borks and others. Refreshments were served. Children rehearsing for Children’s Day at Clay Church next Sunday June 15. Several residents commented on crops, local travel, and recent rain. Read the Classified Ads. A trial will convince.
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