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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1920
Page
2
Chicago market figures show estimated hog receipts at 1,995 and cattle at 3,981 with shipments of hogs 3,393 and cattle 2,227. Prices range from 12.25 to 16.10 for hogs and 59 to 75 for cattle and calves, with mixed changes from week ago results.
Property listing credits FE Wagner & Co of Iowa City with furnishing details, noting B Hont as manager.
The American Legion will press for a national universal military training policy despite house leaders sidetracking the army reorganization bill. T. W. Miller of Wilmington proposed Senate bill changes to ensure presidential control of the army, give states control of National Guard affairs in peacetime, limit regular officers from commanding guards, and require officers and West Point appointees to have prior service.
The journal lists farm department dates for public sales in March across Washington area. Auctions include Matt Casey at Washing ton with closing out sale March 6, J H Baird Jersey Holstein sale March 6, N H Denison 50 head mules and horses March 6, John Soukup River side sale March 9, Chas Shalla Washington public sale March 9, W M & W R Galloway six miles northeast of Washington March 9, C H Davis Washington March 10, Roy Busby and Arnett Mathers near Hawkins stock and grain sale March 11. The report notes a government cost of moving cattle is minimal and that weight bred animals saved would have perished or been slaughtered without the program.
Clinton county Calf Club leader L O Wise reports buying seventeen Shorthorn Hereford or Angus heifers from Cannon Brothers of Crawfordsville, aiming to expand the program with well fed calves. The 75 to 80 member club, past success included 69 boys last year who paid $8,900 for 69 calves and sold 62 head for $19,400, averaging $313 per calf. Wise notes Washington county herds look stronger and hopes for better finds in Mt Pleasant and surrounding areas.
The 1918 Texas drought prompted a large cattle shipment to the Southeastern States. About 860,000 head were moved, many bought in small lots for regional beef production expansion. Most were cows and the movement tied to broader U.S. beef development plans.
The article notes farmers consume about 360 pounds of beef per family in the north and west, under 100 pounds in the south. It explains typical beef cattle for home use include beef steers or unprofitable cows, and that little veal is killed on farms. Much meat is bought from village butchers in summer, with few on-farm cold storage facilities.
March 1920 grain commentary discusses May corn price expectations and a spring advance in corn markets. It notes strong memory of past 1919 gains, suggests active March and April trading with possible May declines, and cites export news for wheat oats corn rye and moisture relief improving the winter wheat belt.
The report assesses a constrained US export outlook for wheat oats and rye with 12 to 16 weeks in view. Hog prices hover around 14 to 17 cents, potentially reaching 18 to 20 cents, while March Reserve data suggest ample grain resources but tight car supply. Argentina expected to supply Europe, corn crop near record, and long distance trade news weaker than a year ago.
Readers are urged to send in farm items to the Journal office. Reports on livestock shipments public sale prices or any notable farm activity are welcomed and encouraged for publication.
Dr. Caroline Hedger of Chicago told the Sioux City Woman's club that sweeping red raids unfairly terrorize foreigners. She argued most convictions are few and questioned legal process, urging fair treatment and noting the foreign woman as a key national issue.
Moody notes the Dead Sea remains lifeless due to perpetual receiving with no giving, framing a moral about balance between taking and sharing.
A Detroit resident argues women should share blame in accidents and lose courtesy вправ rights on the road. The piece asserts women can drive as well as men and urges equal accountability and focus while driving.
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