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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1919
Page
2
Estimated receipts today include hogs 23000 and cattle 11000 with heavy activity. Beef steers firm to higher and lambs rising with prime weights reaching 20.50 to 20.60, while light weights show softer prices for some classes. Canners and feeders also listed with wide price ranges across categories.
Opening prices show corn high 65 percent May 64 percent July 1.35 percent Sept 1.31 percent. Cash corn 1206 cars No 4 yellow 150 to 8. Cash oats 53 cars. No 3 oats 63 to 65 percent. March clover 28.00 October clover 17.60. Prices edge up with small gains noted across contracts and cash markets.
Trees and shrubs planted along the Great Wall have thrived, some reaching 12 to 18 feet. The project, part of a wider drive to reforest the country, began years ago under government guidance and foreign influence. The wall’s driveway now appears wider and improved with new trees.
The piece urges employees to greet strangers entering offices. It notes visitors feel snubbed when ignored and urges staff to offer messages or assistance. It argues employer image hinges on courteous behavior of employees.
Journal's Farm Department notes J D Hays buys a Rumely Oilpull Tractor and three bottom plow from John M Brant Company Bushnell Illinois. It traces the Duroc Jersey breed to a Red Berkshire from Portugal and South Jersey Reds, origin about fifty years ago.
The hog market climbs toward 19.70 cents with predictions of further gains before a high-price wave eases. Heavy road conditions across Iowa and Illinois hamper long hauls to shipping stations, impacting receipts statewide.
A friend notes chickens show higher returns than any other livestock, while cattle hogs and horses vary in profitability. The piece argues stronger farm organization could push Congress to heed farmer protests against daylight saving and steer funding toward real costs of production.
Four inches of rain fell through Saturday night into Sunday morning easing mud and road conditions. Prof. T F Hadley, former four year school superintendent and Y M C A veteran wounded in France, will speak at Friends church tonight. Mrs. Alice Vastine visited Washington with Mrs. Byron Vastine. Wesley Oswalt near town is in Ottumwa hospital after surgery and not improving as hoped. Mrs. Margaret Greiner dies north of town, and Mrs. Pearl Hixon passes away in Vere leaving seven children. W C T U holds annual meeting with about thirty five present and refreshments served.
The Barbara Ellen Girls class held a social in the church basement last Friday afternoon with attendees enjoying the event and refreshments. Mr and Mrs Trigg have returned from a ten week visit with their son in Dakota. Hedrick basketball teams played at our high school Friday night. Richland won both boys and girls games. Alvin Allen elected school director by a large majority. Mr and Mrs Clarence Heilman west of town welcomed a 50 pound son. Mrs Heilman former Miss Helen Thornburg.
Julius Rosenwald of Sears Roebuck vows broad distribution of the Victory loan. He argues the loan finances industry recovery and argues strong public participation, noting past drives raised nearly seven billion dollars in government securities. He warns wide participation prevents high interest rates and preserves private borrowing.
A historical editorial argues the United States holds one third of the world’s gold due to wartime imports and asserts federal bonds are the safest investment. It notes Federal Reserve banks hold much of the gold and lists major nations’ holdings, urging purchase of Victory Liberty loan bonds to fund war bills.
The remark suggests many support freedom of speech but fear others exploit it, reflecting debate over limits and responsible discourse in public life.
The busiest people have time to serve others and focus on new subjects instantly. They master prompt action and quick dismissal of tasks, allowing undivided attention when needed.
The Spanish king Philip IV praised Velasquez after completing Las Meninas and added the Cross of the Order of Santiago to the painter's figure in the painting. The king removed Velasquez's brush and painted the symbol on the artist's chest as a sign of royal honor.
A philologist claims nine words perform one quarter of verbal work and 384 words half. The nine most useful words are And be have it of the the to will you. An additional eighty four words listed with these nine would cover much of literary effort.
In Piccadilly London the name is linked to piccadillies a turnover collar. Tailor Higgins who prospered selling these articles built Piccadilly Hall in 1680 and gave the area its name.
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