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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1919
Page
2
Chicago March 6 market report shows estimated receipts for cattle hogs sheep and calves. Hogs opening slow then stronger with top at 18.50 and various weight classes plus receipts yesterday and today. Cattle and calves mixed with beef prices steady to strong and calves firm. Lambs feeds and traders noted with demand modest and shipments recorded.
Close of grain futures shows corn slipping to 1.35 percent near March and May positions while oats hover around 58 to 60 percent. Prices list for March and May contracts indicate modest shifts and rounded readings across corn and oats markets.
Col. F. M. Wise, commander of the famed Fifth Wheelines, homed in defeat turned to victory against the Hun at Chateau Thierry and returned to the United States aboard the Ne Chateau.
The Jeffrey-Wallace-Clegg Brothers sale of Shorthorns, featuring large herds from three owners, will be held at the Clegg farm east of Ainsworth. The auction includes 18 two-year-old bred heifers 13 one-year-old heifers 10 calves and 10 young bulls with pedigrees showing Scotch strains and famed ancestors. News notes also mention prize results in local agricultural classes and general market insights on weather impacts.
Ernest Carlson president asks all county breeders to attend the Breeders Association meeting at the Court House Saturday at 1 30 PM instead of 2 60 PM. He also stresses that the Breeder's Directory copy must be submitted Saturday as the book goes to press soon.
The Ames corn show featured over 11 000 ears on display with oats barley wheat soybeans clover seed alfalfa and silage entries. Chae 1D. Kirkpatrick of Keota won sweepstakes with 84 bushels per acre and T M McCray of Weyland claimed grand championship for ten ears.
The California Farm Bureau Marketing Association praises hog auction pricing as superior to traditional sales. Farmers learn to raise better hogs as packers favor grain fed, not milk fed hogs, influencing breeding and fattening practices in King Tulare and Kern counties.
A discussion argues that idle city land around large urban centers could be used for gardens. It notes thousands of acres of idle land exist, with home plots producing millions in value and aiding the hungry. It urges converting idle plots into edibles to boost urban food production.
The farm bureau schedules Farm Service Days in Washington County on March 10 11 and 12 to replace farm institutes. Six meetings will cover marketing and farm management with speakers Foster from the bureau of markets and Galloway from farm management. Sessions begin at Ainsworth Bank Crawtngville West Chester Wellman Washington Court House and Brighton Club House with times listed.
A noted agronomist argues that large crops leave more residue, boosting soil humus and future yields. He cites grass, corn, wheat, and oats, noting that crop residues can sustain humus when manure is scarce.
A Cornell experiment shows that heavy sod grown with top-dressing fertilizer increases organic matter in soil when plowed under, highlighting root and humus dynamics and the impact on long term soil fertility.
Farmers puzzled by income tax returns can consult Mr Galloway who has turned farm business records into a study. He explains farm bookkeeping and its link to the income tax report. Mr Fisher from the bureau of markets will discuss improving economic disposition of farm crops.
Washington March 5 Internal Revenue Commissioner Roper urges taxpayers to file income returns promptly and pay the full amount by the final date though only a quarter is due as the first installment. He emphasizes self filing and seeking help from federal officers if needed to meet March 15 obligations.
Warrsaw March 6 strong Kolcheviki forces remain in Ukraine and reportedly levy a 200 million ruble contribution on Kiev. A large Ukrainian detachment holds the Kholsheviki south of the Kiev Kovel railway while the line’s main section is in Bolshevik hands.
Detroit voters faced heavy snow as 70 000 women registrants awaited the polls. For the first time women in Detroit cast ballots in the primary for justice of the peace and city offices with many expected to vote for school board candidates.
A report notes that fertilized meadow mixtures produce strong crops over time. It cites an experiment where corn grown on timothy sod top-dressed the prior season yielded significantly more than corn on untreated timothy sod, by about 26 bushels per acre.
New York March 6 The harbor tieup from a 16 000 marine workers strike grew more complete with congestion at most docks. Three additional ferry routes halted as crews walked out and extra trains ran in the Hudson tubes to move crowds. Municipal ferries carried ship workers to Staten Island while leaders began efforts to stop government boats at the big Pugh terminal.
A Riga issued mobilization orders all classes up to forty seven years and officers to fifty five. The Lettish soviet government under Stuska plans three large concentration camps in Courland and Livonia and orders to Riga Mitau Tukkum to force the bourgeoisie to long daily work weeks with restricted clothing and supplies. Peasants will pay taxes in kind.
The Senate approved a demobilization plan within 30 days by a 47 to 51 vote. Senator Gore sought to table a competing resolution, but his motion failed after a brief floor contest. The tally shows 37 Democrats and one Republican in favor of table, 40 Republicans and seven Democrats against.
Berlin reports Spartacan forces move to seize Koenigsberg East Prussia to open a Moscow corridor for Bolshevik aid. Government troops strike to crush the revolt and torse the town. A Havas dispatch says a Spartacan attack on the Northern railroad terminus was repulsed with five rioters killed.
Thrift Magazine suggests repurposing a piano box as a decorative closet door. Turn it on its side, cover with burlap or wallpaper, and decorate with pictures of friends to transform a storage box into a personalized bedroom feature.
The passage urges enlarging vision through silent communion with the universe. It contrasts earthly heartache and glittering tinsel as passing, urging serene, intelligent handling of life and moments of withdrawn contemplation among starry thoughts.
Locally advertised notice states the seller will offer at a private sale for a short time the residence and rooms with good terms. See the seller for price.
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