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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1918
Page
2
Chicago markets show weak to mixed cattle hog and sheep trading with receipts of about 25 000 today and 18 64 000 next week. Beefs and western lambs seen weaker while hogs trade active about 25 higher than yesterday’s close and prices range from 16 90 to 17 80 for futures and spot bids across grades.
Mrs T Bourover of Clair Wia and Mrs PD Gilkewon of Ulgetown recount cures for croup and whooping cough using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. They praise quick relief for inflamed throats and persistent coughing in children, with local mention of Lemmon's Pharmacy in Washington.
The Journal's Farm Department reviews dairy profitability, seed corn, oats and alfalfa practices, with notes on a local sale at C. E. Swails & Son. Highlights include milk value versus feed costs, herd grading, and cows yielding profits, plus sale prices for horses cows and calves and residents moving to Riverside and Haskins.
The South eastern Iowa Draft Horse association hosted a March 7 sale in Oskaloosa averaging $345 per horse. A stallion toped the sale at $925 from R. W. Holt barn to G. L. Dutton. The total sale amount was $14,630 for 42 head with A. C. McNurlen in the sale block.
Ralph Livingston travels Minnesota on a buying tour seeking pigs with good feeding qualities he can ship. He shows interest in pork producers and feeder stock as potential shipments for distribution.
The article describes a careful estimate of feeder hogs, sows, and many piglets on a southeast slope farm. It highlights uniform soundness of sows, litter sizes commonly seven to eleven, and pens designed to deter rooting with proper drainage and flooring. Fred Kniga planned sales and summer rounds at Bunny Blope Farm, praising hog quality and workhorse mules.
State dairy Commissioner Fitekinger and Ames Extension leader Rich ardeon spoke at the Commercial club Friday night. Richardson discussed feeding methods and how ration changes boosted profits in some local herds, highlighting improved plant profitability.
County Agent M H Fedderson reports Washington county farmers are increasing spring wheat plantings to meet a county quota. A car load of Marquis seed wheat totaling about a thousand bushels is on the way. 900 bushels spoken for and 4 000 bushels held by farmers. Seed corn test results show average viability under 75 percent and a corn seed market exists with growers offering stock. A farm bureau meeting discussed war emergency organization with Iowa noted as pioneer in county bureaus and agent coverage.
In northeastern Iowa farmers convert shelled soft corn into hog feed to fatten thousands. Keach brothers feed 1,500 head near Plainfields while a large Grundy county landowner feeds about 2,000 hogs across 12 to 15 farms. Dr Baylor and Dr Kayler aid with veterinary oversight and disease control as cholera surfaces briefly. new owner Mr aubh purchases a farm near Lexington from West Chester outfit and relocates from Cedar Rapids.
Secretary Daniels ordered five mile dry zones around eight permanent naval training stations and camps to restrict liquor sales within reach of Great Lakes near Chilenge Norfolk Hampton Roads Mare Island Quantico and Port Royal. He cited Vallejo near Mare Island with a problematic street of 25 saloons operated by a German brewer as a key concern.
Refugees report that German forces executed civilians near Yurieff and dumped women and children's bodies in a river. They warned that further outrages could trigger reprisals against hostages near Pskoff. The American YMCA announces 42 centers and 150 more in reserve behind fronts.
Ma cites a paper noting a lodge vote of thanks. The judge explains a vote of thanks is a collective expression of gratitude that carries no binding effect on any individual.
The United States Food Administration urges Americans to eat candy with a minimum of sugar to aid conservation while supporting confectioners and employment. Four groups are highlighted as low sugar options: chocolate and nut centers, hard candies, marshmallows, and candy with jelly or gum drops. The policy emphasizes balancing patriotism with enjoyment and keeping sugar use in check.
A reflective piece urges readers to focus on self reform rather than condemning others. It advocates cultivating optimism by addressing personal faults and adopting constructive habits to enhance character and daily life.
A short note urges mastery of instrument play to avoid dull life. It emphasizes that only trained hands can produce music and life will jangle if one does not learn. The piece uses a playful rhythm to encourage practice and skill.
In Atchison the Globe reports a clash where evangelists declare love for people while rejecting the wicked ways they embody. They insist one cannot separate a man from his conduct and refuse to "kiss" an ornery cuss.
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