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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1918
Page
2
Chicago markets report receipts and prices for cattle hogs sheep and pigs. Prices show firm to higher trends with varied quotable ranges across categories and estimated future receipts through next week.
Mrs T Neurever of Mau Claire Wisconsin and Mrs D Gilkeson of Youngstown Ohio report Foley’s Honey and Tar as effective for severe croup and persistent coughs in children. The ads claim the remedy eases throat inflammation, chest tightness, grippe and bronchial coughs with positive personal testimonials. Lemmon’s Pharmacy Washington is cited as the supplier.
Ernest Carlson highlights a large group of 12 robust pigs described as a big type from the Vipond herd. He notes part of the litter was adopted to another sow and mentions “Crimson King” lines. The piece also covers farm activity, manure handling, and a busy sale scene with prices on oats, corn, seed potatoes, cows, and a high grade Angus bull, plus breed details from local breeders.
Lloyd Martin of West Chester and his father from Keota traveled with four cars of Lloyds stock to Chicago. The load included one car of bogs and three cars of Angie cattle, two of which were higher in quality than the remaining stock shipped from West Chester.
Washington reports 1917 corn seed quality is poor in many districts with frozen and weak ears. The U S Department of Agriculture endorses the rag doll seed tester to select ears that will germinate, urging local sourcing and individual ear testing to prevent a soft corn crop. C P Hartley leads corn investigations urging prompt action.
Local records indicate Joe V. Beranck has been connected to a buyout matter under review. Details remain sparse as officials assess the scope and impact of the transaction on the community and affected parties.
Washington reports March 4. Senate agricultural committee heard assistant secretary of agriculture Char ence Ouse say less essential industries should close 15 days in spring to free workers for farm labor. He argued no industry in war work is indispensable to halt for two weeks.
President Wilson barely avoids a moving van while crossing Fifteenth Street in a traffic jam. A three van procession lumbered along as he steadied himself and reached safety. The incident occurred as he seemingly headed toward the shipping board.
German prisoners of war will be distributed to areas in London and other towns facing enemy air raids as allied governments note this practice. The Evening News says Germans relocate prisoners to zones likely to be attacked to reduce risk to communities.
The Daily Telegraph calls Japan a trusted ally of twelve years and urges timely intervention in Siberia, noting Japan has aided the allied base during the war and endorsing prompt action by Japan.
Mount Clemens Michigan March 15 Selfridge field near here is almost completely under water as an ice dam at Clinton river mouth floods the area Water covers the field two to three feet forcing all officers and men to abandon quarters and seek shelter in local hotels at the government aviation ground school.
In Washington on March 15, Dudley Kennedy said dynamite enough to devastate Hog Island shipyard was found in February. Kennedy, head of industrial relations, testified to the senate committee that secret service men have been unable to identify the person who placed it. Senator Nelson questioned whether the American International Corporation faced spy issues.
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