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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1923
Page
2
Chicago livestock notes show estimated receipts for hogs 64 000 cattle 19 000 sheep 19 900 with holdover 2 11. Market broadly lower with hogs down 10 to 20 cents and cattle and sheep mixed. Beef steers strong to 15 higher top 10 25 with steady to strong demand for fat lambs and veal weak.
Governor Kendall designates Mrs McHenry of Des Moines as state head of the Gold Star Highway association. The group plans to mark roads nationwide with stars honoring servicemen. Mrs McHenry is mother of Captain Havison McHenry, killed overseas.
The USDA notes cautious optimism across farming regions for the upcoming year. The South plans to plant more cotton while corn belts lean toward corn, with hogs less certain. Prices remain high enough to sustain most outputs, cotton and wood leading purchasing power, eggs and butter down seasonally.
Des Moines reports the silver service from the old battleship Iowa, destroyed in bombing practice, is en route to the capital for display at the historical building. Governor Kendall paid for the shipment personally, with no state funds authorized for the expense.
Guthrie Center narrative from May 7 notes farmers expect a better oats market but face seed shortages. They consider 50 cents a bushel fairer, contrasting with the current around 40 cents. Price optimism hinges on seed availability and market conditions.
In Emmet county tests conducted last week by a government veterinarian, a little over seven percent of the animals were condemned. Thirty three factors were found within herds totaling 156, a rate roughly matching the state average.
Iowa palls la records show Mavne This city remained a butter producer of note with local creameries producing over 2 500 000 pounds last year.
Louisa County Farm Bureau announces corn variety test plots for the year with three sites confirmed at BK Richards Cotter Columbus City township, Robert Barnes Letts Concord township and Thomas Fry Wapello Port Louisa township. Remaining plots will be in Elm Grove and Grandview townships with seed corn drop to farms or county agent by May 5.
We will suspend operations for a week due to health concerns. Printers are scarce, so the paper will be on break and the team will be treated by a doctor during the hiatus.
Kalona bakery owner Ivo Grady visited Riverside this week to scout a location for a new bakery. If plans proceed, Riverside may welcome a Kalona style shop soon.
Endeavoring to secure the building formerly occupied by the Live Wire Electric Co the location is viewed as a strong spot for a new business. If established Mr Dean currently with the Kalona bakery would relocate from Riverside to manage the venture bringing years of experience in the trade.
Kalona News reports the mayor enforced the standard first offense speeding penalty on his own son this week. He vows to apply the same treatment to other violators, warning drivers to slow down and be careful on the roads.
The Ames survey finds the average ISU student pays 674.38 annually for college. About 20 percent earn part of their way. Students in fraternity houses pay slightly more than nonfraternity students. Some could finance at about 400 a year, but that would limit social and campus activities.
The annual district conference of the Farm Bureau officers and directors at Mt Pleasant drew fifty attendees from counties in the first congressional district. Morning round table discussions covered development problems and expanding women's work. afternoon talks by Murl McDonald and C W Hunt highlighted Extension Department support and statewide Farm Bureau progress. Wool prices rise with Iowa fleece market showing gains. pooling advised for growers to maximize sales.
In Wapello and Concord townships the drive started April 23 and produced 28 new Farm Bureau members in Wapello and 13 in Concord. Concord now has 76 percent and Wapello 64 percent Farm Bureau membership. The countywide effort will continue until all nonmembers are interviewed and offered join. Louisa county orchards should be sprayed May 4 through May 10 with pink fruit visible, targeting apple trees.
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