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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1920
Page
2
Estimated receipts today 68,290 hogs cattle and sheep with steady packers bids. Hogs top at 15.50. cattle and lamb values listed across weight classes and grades. Receipts today 11,000 calves and 11,000 sheep with market described as slow to steady.
The report shows futures for corn with March at 1.44 percent, May at 1.36 percent, July at 1.31, and September at 1.27. Oats futures list May and July with mixed moves and cash market activity notes 135 cars for corn and 60 cars for oats with modest price tone changes.
Mrs. W. R. Bolibaugh of Osceola died after a stove range explosion at her home. Dr. W. R. Bolibaugh witnessed the blast as steam and debris filled the room. An operation failed to save Mrs. Bolibaugh, whose death prompted relatives to inspect water pipes and backs before fires.
The Culion leper colony in the Philippine Vine Islands receives government aid and monthly remittances to relatives abroad as the community sustains itself through available supplies and careful management of resources.
An advertisement argues catarrh is a local disease worsened by climate and that only an internal remedy can cure it. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is described as a proven formula of tonics and blood purifiers that acts through the blood to the mucous surfaces. The ad invites trials and lists Pettiney & Co. of Toledo, O as proprietors.
Journal lists farm department public sale dates from March 2 to March 10 with vendors near Washington and Wellman and Denison. It also notes a state and federal crop reporting partnership in Iowa, detailing plans, coverage, and dissemination to farmers.
Iowa Department of Agriculture figures show 4,363 tractors on farms January 1, 1918 and 8,940 on January 1, 1919. If 2,000 tractors were sold in 1919, about 11,000 tractors would be on farms January 1, 1920.
Figures compiled by the Iowa Department of Agriculture show silo counts on farms increasing each year from January 1 1916 at 13,251 to January 1 1917 at 13,450 and January 1 1918 at 19,072. data for January 1 1919 is incomplete.
The U S Department of Agriculture issues a national letter urging expansion of the sheep sector in Towa citing strong demand for wool and growing meat needs. It stresses that profitable returns rely on dual products from farm flocks and on improving lamb quality for wider consumption.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes Iowa Republicans show strong support for Frank C. Lowden of Illinois as their presidential nominee. It cites his upbringing in Minnesota, education at the state university, terms in Congress, and governorship of Illinois as proof of fitness. It also mentions possible second choices General Wood or Senator Harding.
A fragment discusses belief in binding a child’s wrists with a red cord to foster quiet obedience, referencing Chinese fa superstition and parental expectations.
A local retailer promotes fresh spring styles and colors in boys suits, highlighting the Klein Ko brand and inviting customers to view the new line.
A snake expert claims rattlesnake venom can affect vegetables. After inoculating several plant varieties with a lancet drop, the next day the plants wilted and died as if struck by lightning.
Toledo March 2 Judge J W Willett sustains the demurrer and holds the Leander Clark Coe Colleges merger legal The endowment fund of 200000 remains with the merged institutions The court ordered a temporary injunction carried to the supreme court and costs were awarded against Jane McIntyre in a related suit with an appeal bond set at 1000
Formation of a farmer labor committee on congressional matters aims to elect a congress that serves the people. It seeks to challenge the food trust money trust and transportation trust and to restore constitutional rights of discussion.
George P. Hampton announces a new council with Hampton as chairman and Warren Stone as vice president of the committee. The personnel will be announced soon with leaders from railroad and farmer organizations already chosen.
The Houston Post notes that when a man sells himself at his own valuation a swindled purchaser is likely present in the community. This cautionary remark highlights confidence schemes in local markets and warns buyers to scrutinize asking prices.
A compact reflection condemns those who ignore the sensitivities of others and lash out with harsh comments. The piece cautions against cruel talk and urges compassion in everyday discourse.
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