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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1918
Page
2
Chicago markets show receipts to May and today totaling tens of thousands with cattle, sheep, and hogs priced mainly in the 16 dollar range. Prospects vary from weak to steady, with cattle down 10 to 15 and sheep strengthening, bulk trading around 16.20 to 16.70.
Grain brokers Morrison Building report prices and market activity with R L. McGuire, manager, noting Red Mutual 92 as a reference. The brief bulletin lists brokers and contact details for interested traders.
Grateful mothers Mrs T Neureuer of Tau Claire Wisconsin and Mrs D Gilkeson of Youngstown Ohio report Foley's Honey and Tar as a reliable remedy for severe croup whooping cough and throat irritation. They credit rapid relief after using the product, noting it benefits both children and adults for coughs colds and bronchial symptoms.
The Journal reports on profitable farm practices in Washington County including Feddersen s cattle strategy and dairy herd improvements. George W Stewart imports Shropshire sheep from Wisconsin to bolster wool supply and attract sheep hunting. A Crawfordsville dairy meeting draws about 100 with discussion on cow care, herd improvement, and cowtest associations.
A Clinton County commendation from DeWitt dated February 29 1918 extols M Feddersen now in Washington IA as a successful stock producer and innovator. It notes his Ames 1911 education his modern home value 6000 his barns and facilities his alfalfa trial limestone use fertility tests self feeders for hogs and leadership as a Clinton County Farm Bureau director forming a highly active township group.
A farm auction at Newton O Loughlin near Washington and No 11 school on Thursday March 7 at 10 am offers an 11 year old mare in foal about 1500 wt a 4 year old mare a 5 year old horse a 2 year old and a yearling several cattle calves brood cows oats corn seed corn straw hay gear and a Moline corn planter with 120 rods of wire. Auctioneers D F Macon and clerk R E Doughtery.
The owner announces a sale at the old Jessie Pearson farm located 2 1/2 miles south of Ainsworth and 4 miles northwest of Crawfordsville on Wednesday March 1.
Simon's Day & Co. plans the closing of its Washington Iowa branch with Manager R L McGuire moving to Earlville to join the Chicago firm. McGuire cites restricted speculative grain markets and a shift toward cash trading in St Louis area as the reason for the closure. Washington traders express regret at losing the firm’s courteous service after years of business.
Secretary A R Corey of the Iowa department of agriculture argues wheat yields lag population growth and per capita use. Iowa's wheat area and production have fallen since 1898 with a 1879 peak, while state soils remain suitable. He urges farmers to sow ample spring wheat this spring to gain profit under favorable conditions.
Beginning at 10 oclock the following property listed: Grey gelding four years old weight 1500. grey mare eight years old in foal weight 1759. road colt two years old. bay gelding four years old weight 1650. 27 cattle and eight Shorthorn cows aged three to six years. three yearling heifers. thirty two year old heifers. three spine calves. ten fall calves. farm machinery including six foot mower John Deere gang. Deere dise. Kingman dise. four section harrow. two riding corn plows. walking corn plow. end gate feeder. John Deere 8ft hay loader. hay rack. stirring plow. sled. two sets single harness and other articles. BE J RICHARDS D PF MACON Augt a Stephens Clerk Wheeler lunch 5-8-11.
Ethel Barrymore a rising Metro star in Life's Whirlpool born in Philadelphia comes from the famed Barrymore acting clan. Her father Maurice and mother Georgie Drew Barrymore. she is niece to John and Sidney Drew. Her stage debut was at the Empire Theatre in New York in The Independent Young Person. She later shone in Peter the Great and was made a star by Charles Frohman in 1900 with Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines among others.
The town is organizing seed wheat distribution to aid farmers amid a crop shortfall. Arrangements are being perfected to supply seed wheat to all who need it. Interested parties should contact Prof. P. Taff, secretary of the Town Seed Stocks committee, or County Agent Meddersen.
Over County reports visits and departures from March 5. Mor ley Curly of Clinton leaves after visiting her aunt Mrs T J Easter. L A Stephens and wife plan Waterloo trip to see daughters Mrs William Raney and Miss Alice, the latter pending Red Cross duty. E J Evans returns to Rock Island arsenal after illness. Otto Patterson visits his grandmother Mrs Stephen Hawkins. B M OBiern enlists in aviation and heads to Des Moines then Charleston SC. Mary Breed returns from northern Iowa and Laura Chambers returns home. Announcement of the death of Mrs Sarah Wallace.
Mrs Wallace died yesterday at her home after long illness. She leaves two sons Thomas and William and two daughters Mrs J W Kilgore and Mrs William Smylie. Funeral is Wednesday at 1 30 PM at United Presbyterian church. obituary to follow.
The article notes lichens as long standing dye sources with Roccella lichen likely providing the Fast blue and purple dyes. It explains dye extraction by pulverizing the thallus and applying alkali, and mentions litmus as a widely used lichen dye in chemistry.
Ray Anwyl returns to Des Moines after visiting his parents as Crawfordsville starts cottage prayer meetings ahead of evangelistic events led by Mr. Hamilton. The south town gathering at Rev. Gardner’s home drew thirteen attendees and the north town session was at Rev. Davidson’s. A Friday session will be hosted at Waldo Welle and Dr. N J Lease homes. Hazel Anwyl returns to Mt Pleasant to resume school work after a Sabbath at home.
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