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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1919
Page
2
Unsettled period with likely rain and snow around the middle of the week. Temperatures expected below normal across the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys with generally fair conditions otherwise.
Estimated receipts and price ranges for cattle hogs sheep and lambs across Chicago markets on March 11 and March 10. Details include butcher cattle figures, veal calves, stockers and feeders, cows bulls and feeders with price spreads and Saturday shipments. Top hog price noted around 19.00 with various classifications provided.
More than thirty Washington county breeders attended the Saturday meeting called by President Carlson to gather copy for the forthcoming Washington County Breeders Directory. Discussion on a safe sales pavilion showed strong support, with breeders nearly unanimous in favor of the project, and the group believes the building can be erected with such leaders present.
The piece notes the removal of the 17 percent hog price guarantee amid stockpiles and talks of foreign meat demand. Market sentiment leans toward continued hog production with stable corn, while LaSalle Street fears a cloudy business future for a major provision market. Steel remains optimistic as industry leaders reiterate positivity.
Farmers urged to purchase required implements immediately as prices are unlikely to fall soon. High material and labor costs drive current prices, and delaying may jeopardize essential farm work for the coming season.
The shipment comprised 5,589 cavalry horses 33,396 draft horses 28,088 draft mules and 975 pack mules. Total losses en route reported are 600 horses and mules, less than one percent of the shipment.
Dr Thomas F Hunt dean of the College of Agriculture at the University of California argues that funds spent on boys clubs yield greater human results per dollar than larger sums spent on other farm promotion programs. He cites long running clubs and observes lasting influence on boys futures.
Miss Mildred Robinson, a member of the Harrison County Poultry Club, posted the state year record with a profit of 111 dollars. Her flock includes thirty three hens and 27 pullets and she has averaged about twelve eggs daily through winter earning 60 cents and more per dozen.
In response to scarce meat and high prices, young people across the country pursued rabbit raising as part of club work. Utah alone had 746 club members completing the program, with others participating. A season total of 11,190 rabbits was raised, valued at 76 cents each, for a overall value of 8392.50. Participants reported satisfying profits and intend to continue next year.
A traditional method keeps cheese fresh by wrapping it in vinegar damp Sax paper then sealing with a second wrap. The vinegar preserves moisture and prevents hardening for days while not altering the cheese flavor.
Start a home garden as a permanent food producer. Asparagus can last over thirty years, blackberries yield twelve straight years, rhubarb provides sauce and pies with low cost, and strawberries offer early fruit with modest care. A little investment and competent advice save money and teach nature’s workings.
Congress confirms James Good as tentative chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. Despite Mann faction control, his record as a leader and experience as ranking member on the funding body supported his rise.
In Clearfield Indiana March 10, Dr D W Reed faced a complete breakdown due to influenza overwork and will move to Chicago temporarily leaving the town without a physician. Capt H E McCall remains as the other doctor in town.
Fragmentary read notes a petition sent to state authorities seeking the return of an individual described as totchiisted in Aan fl Faw, with unclear context and details lacking.
War Department reports that since the United States entered the war and up to January 11, 1919 a large number of animals were shipped overseas to assist Allied forces. The statement outlines the scope and purpose of these animals in support roles.
The stage show Oh Boy arrives at the Graham Theatre as the season’s fourth New York Princess Theatre musical comedy. It carries strong metropolitan press endorsements and is produced by Fr Ray Comstock and William Elliott.
The piece lists Lavinia Winne, Theodora Warfield, Helen Dubois, Anna Little, Harry Myers, Franklyn Graham, Thomas C. Leary, J. E. B. Rome and Billy Gould as leading favorites for an upcoming event at Lemmons' suggesting a marquee season with notable performers.
In southern Tunisia the Douiat mountain once an active volcano is a large honeycombed lava structure. Bubbles of volcanic gases created caves now inhabited. the entire mountain functions as a densely populated hillside city.
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