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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1946
Page
5
Chicago markets show active price moves across hogs cattle and sheep with mixed demand. Hogs 14.85 ceiling strong sows 14.10. cattle feede rs and yearlings up 15-25 cents. cows steady to strong. Sheep slow with clipped lambs steady and best shorn lambs commanding high pelts. Domest ic egg production note places United States first among nations in eggs.
Purdue agronomist Dr. George N. Hoffer warns heavy farm machinery compacts soil to 18 24 inches, hindering root ventilation and gas exchange. He notes a need for deeper plowing tools that break compacted zones and improve aeration and fertilizer placement.
Wartime advances introduce two insecticides DDT and an aerosol bomb. A small metal cylinder with a top valve releases Freon gas carrying concentrated insecticide when opened, offering a method to rid barns of flies and boost milk and egg production.
University of Wisconsin reports two methods to preserve carotene in alfalfa and cereal grasses. Autoclave the forage, press into blocks, seal with flexible wax to store with minimal carotene loss. Though costly, this could support vitamin supplements like alfalfa leaf meal.
June 17 Chicago wholesale prices list feed, poultry and birds with varied rates. Hens near 26.6 to 28.1 cents per pound, fryers 31.9 to 33.4, old roosters 21, geese 18, heavy ducks 21, small ducks 18, old turkeys 26, old guinea hens 25, pigeons 2 cents, young guineas 46 cents. Cases 45,804, extras 1 and 2, 3615 8754, standard 1 and 2, 3314-34.
Government hospitals held 1,356,718 beds or 78 percent of all beds, while non governmental hospitals had 382,226 beds or 22 percent. Federal hospitals, after wartime expansion, showed a net loss of 4,751 beds versus 1944.
A simple carpentry tip suggests using a large board to cradle the pail. Bore corner holes and insert casters so the pail slides easily and smoothly across floors.
Canning guidance states chicken should not be fried before canning as browning crust can become hard and dry and risk an unpleasant flavor developing.
Community Sale every Friday at Whittaker sale barn. Livestock sales every Wednesday at Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa.
The article suggests substituting yard purchased elastic for tape in girdles and replacing weak metal stocking grips with higher quality grips sourced from old girdles to improve durability and reduce stocking runs.
Comparisons of 160 acre farms show those using conservation practices earned about 720 dollars per year more than farms using non conservation methods.
Four Leaf Phosphate improves soil phosphorus without burning plants or soil. It can be safely applied now to boost hay yield and feeding value. Phosphated clover fields set up better grain yields later. Seek more information.
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