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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1920
Page
2
Market data from Chicago shows receipts of hogs 22 000 and cattle 9 000 today with steady to strong demand. Hog prices range 12.00 to 16.40 for various weights while beef steers command 11.00 to 17.00 with mixed grading. Lambs and sheep hit 11.00 to 17.00 with feeders and stockers noted, official yesterday receipts listed.
The Beach Wickham grain report shows July and September futures for corn oats rye and barley moving within narrow ranges. Provisions and live stock estimates are listed with cash clover prices. Chicago and Peoria grain markets show assorted No 1 No 2 yellow corn and oats quotations with lower trends noted for some grains.
In dry weather two corn fields with similar planting show the shallow mulch field thrives while the deeper mulch field lags. The shallow, one to two inch mulch conserved surface moisture better, while five to six inch mulch hindered surface roots. Deep plowing is advised for fall to reduce winter soil compaction.
The Department of Agriculture and experiment stations warn corn growers to stop covering hills during cultivation. Observations across several fields show 5 to 8 percent of corn destroyed or damaged by improper plowing. Uncover and protect hills with quick action and improved hoeing. Local losses imply large regional costs if trends persist.
Rosa Bonheur, renowned painter, became the first woman to receive the Belgian Leupold Cross decoration, marking a historic honor in her artistic career.
A speech by Henry I Davison, chairman of the League of Red Cross Societies, urges swift U S aid to central and eastern Europe amid typhus and famine. He cites Poland Ukraine Austria Hungary Romania and others facing starvation and disease and proposes a 500 million dollar congressional grant and a U S commission to oversee relief and reconstruction.
A fragmented passage notes proposals to extend the obligation to 14 years and ensure a final payment. It outlines plans to invite other governments to assist and participate, and states that the American people through their government should pay the commission to complete the job after study. The text is a clipped continuation referencing page 5.
Dead animals removed free. Call us at our expense and our truck will call immediately.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications, it is a constitutional condition. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally to affect the blood and mucous surfaces. The product blends tonics with blood purifiers, forming a strong combination claimed to treat catarrh. testimonials available.
Oildag combines Acheson Graphite with high grade neutral oils to form a refined lubricant for cars trucks and tractors. The product claims increased power reduced wear lower carbon deposits decreased fuel consumption less valve pitting prevented smutting of spark plugs decreased oil use and faultless lubrication extending engine life before overhaul.
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