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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
2
Daily market data from Chicago June 14 to June 16 lists receipts and holdovers for cattle hogs and sheep. Prices range from 7.40 to 9.15 for beef, 4.00 to 7.00 for cows and bulls, with lambs and yearlings cited and totals for officials and livestock categories.
The county's lands are estimated to be worth about 50 million dollars cash, based on assessors reports compiled by the county auditor and approved by the board of supervisors. Personal property totals and livestock values are listed, with horses, cattle, and hogs valued at nearly two million dollars plus other property and cash assets.
Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of the stockholders of the Farmers Union Exchange Washington the dissolution was approved and action to wind up affairs was authorized. This notice informs creditors and interested parties of the dissolution and directs future claims to be presented.
The New Haven Baptist Church presents a Children’s Day program at 2 p.m. The committee has spent much time in practice. Plan to be present. E. A. Anderson, pastor.
The notice lists Prairie Flower Baptist events including Bible school at 9 30 a m, Sunday school at 4 00 p m, morning preaching at 11 00, and Wednesday prayer meetings. It mentions Mission Circle Thursday afternoon and Children’s Day practice with a 8 00 Sunday program under pastors B A Anderson and Rev A P Zimmerman.
Farmers and locals praise the Monkey Wrench while reporting sales of cattle, corn, and a range of farm equipment. June entries note purchases from H. J. Ward, repairs by Mel Ebner, and watchdogs on motor upgrades, oil, belts, and shellers.
In Eldridge the Farmers Elevator reports about 60,000 bushels of corn and 10,000 bushels of wheat awaiting sale with marketing rising. The note suggests trade stagnation may end and the 1921 crop will be sold before harvest. Iowa State College extension offers lime for demonstrations via Linwood Stone and Cement Co. with freight paid, available until August 1, three to five loans per farmer, report required.
Agricultural engineers at Iowa State College urge watching pastures and cornfields for small ditches that can grow into gullies via erosion. They warn hogs in pastures can worsen damage and advise early action to protect fields.
The Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph highlights a public fascination with donkeys as a symbol of charm and appeal. The piece notes strong reader interest and cultural affection for the animal in local discourse.
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