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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1919
Page
2
Chicago May 6 market report shows estimated receipts hogs 27000 cattle 19000 sheep 16000 with holdover 4307. Prices mostly 15 to 25 higher than Monday. top 21.30. Beef steers slow with mixed gains and declines. heifers cows bulls and feeders assigned various price ranges. Lambs and yearlings show steady bids with prime lambs 16.90 to 20.25 and ewes 6.00 to 15.65.
Grain futures close noted by BE Wagner Co Iowa City with J B Hunt as manager. Data includes market tone and closing figures from Iowa exchanges.
Market brief lists corn at 26 cars with weak tone and basis 1.68 to 1.69 percent. Oats at 54 cars with tone 2 to 3 cents lower and price 68 to 70 percent. October clover priced at 19.85.
National League Chicago defeated Cincinnati 7 to 6 in 2 innings while Pittsburgh beat St Louis 5 to 2. No other NL games played. American League New York edged Boston 5 to by default. Washington defeated Philadelphia. Chicago beat Detroit with no game due to cold weather. Cleveland had no game. American Association Paul beat Columbus 6 to 1. Kansas team won 6 to 1.
The Farm Department notes continued rains hinder farmers from completing spring plowing in Washington County. Hundreds of acres remain unplowed ahead of corn planting, likely causing a larger than usual late crop. Farmers plan to begin as soon as fields dry, with no delay when conditions permit.
Dave Risk, livestock photographer, may visit soon for a few days to take herd pictures. Breeders want calls, but thirty photos at 4.00 dollars each are needed to justify the trip. Spring work is busy and stock condition is not ideal, so risk may delay six weeks. breeders should notify the Journal now to complete the schedule.
The Journal offers farm record system sets for subscribers. Each set includes income tax information for farmers and an annual tax report return blank. The outline covers all farm sales and payments. Cost is 40 cents.
A column notes that breeding hogs require high value dams and costly sires with services from $50, plus expensive feed and care. It warns buyers not to expect pure bred stock at market prices and applies the cost principle to cattle and horses as well.
Columbus Junction announces a forthcoming stock exhibit addition for next fall. Organizers include Poland China and Duroc breeders forming a futurity show in the swine department at the fair.
Heavy cream inflows push butter-fat lower yet the market expects prices to stay above 50 cents until after hot weather. Produce delivered rates listed include Hees per dozen, Cream per Ib, Sie Hens per Ib, Old Roosters per Ib, Ducks per Ib, Geese per Ib, Turkeys per Ib, Beef Hides per Ib, Calf and Horse Hides per Ib and each, Tame Rabbits per Ib at 150. Measurements use old terms and unclear units.
Special writer J T Wilson portrays Lord William Scully as the lord of Grundy and Livingston counties, raising rents from $6 to $10 an acre. Sixty to seventy American farmer families protest, seek a law to secure tenants improvements, and face eviction if rents stay high. Municipal leaders and Governor Lowden consider a bill to protect tenant property.
An insurance man recounts a friend’s recovery after years of gall bladder problems and related stomach ailments. Doctors said surgery was necessary, but after using Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy for a year he claims he can eat anything. Advert says the simple preparation removes mucus and inflammation and offers a money back guarantee via Lemmon’s Pharmacy and druggists.
A compact reflection cites Shakespeare noting there is place and means for every man alive, implying opportunity is available to all and encouraging personal agency in life’s pursuits.
A Detroit News fragment quotes a critic urging practicality over vanity and hobbies, arguing time is wasted on dignity battles or trivial pursuits rather than useful ends.
In a playful comparison readers note two paths to results. Some favor daily calisthenics for rosy cheeks while others rely on cosmetics for quick enhancement. The piece hints cosmetics offer faster visible effects.
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