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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1918
Page
2
Chicago markets show receipts and prices across cattle hogs and sheep with strong prospects for some classes. Reports list varied ranges from light to heavy shipping grades and notable gains versus yesterday with hogs and cattle showing strength and steady to higher prices overall.
Grateful mothers share experiences with Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. Mrs T Neureuer of Mau Claire Wisconsin reports a severe croup attack cured after other remedies failed. Mrs D Gilkeson of Youngstown Ohio says the remedy relieved a persistent cough in her little girl. Lemmon's Pharmacy Washington promotes the product as effective for adults and children with coughs colds and bronchial symptoms.
Sir Herbert Charle, a noted British general commanding the troop, believes the German offensive will be checked and that British lines will hold while driving the Germans back.
The Journal reports on the County Farm including a new machinery shed with doors on two tracks, a new 600 Wyandotte chicken house, incubators, and free movement for mature birds. It mentions white pigs, planned boat sale, orchard spray plans, Mr. Beatty’s large garden, barberry issues, and wheat stock figures from 1918.
County Agent Fedderson secured a seed lot from Bert Dill near Wellman and continues to seek additional reserves. Farmers mostly hold their own seed, so if replanting is unnecessary these reserves could be released to others needing to replant.
Commercial stocks of wheat in the United States as of April 1 1918 totaled 29 124 278 bushels. The figure covers 5476 firms including elevators warehouses grain mills and wholesale dealers and is about one third of the stock held on April 1 1917. The Chicago Board of Trade later reported 4 695 000 bushels as of April 6 1918.
The survey covers commercial stocks of wheat corn oats barley and rye plus flour and substitutes. April 1 1917 on hand data and present stocks show corn 33 million bushels oats 46 million barley 14 million rye 4 million. Percentages of April 1 1917 stocks: corn 104 per cent oats 76 per cent barley 142 per cent rye 140 per cent. Wheat and oats fell, while corn barley and rye rose.
The wheat flour stock including small amounts of whole wheat and graham totaled 2 318 847 barrels, Sd percent of last year. Stocks of substitutes flour and meal from non wheat grains are higher than a year ago, with corn flour and meal totaling 35 million pounds, about 200 percent of the April 1 1917 level.
In a town survey M. J. der tagged fifty five Kaiser barberry plants and about 425 feet of hedge. Most have been removed by owners and residents are urged to eradicate all Kaiser barberry to protect nearby grain yields. The location is posted at the county agent's office.
Washington Farmers Union members invited to a meeting at Woodman Hall on Saturday May 11 at 8 oclock. Representatives from UU B yards Chicago will speak on cooperative live stock shipping. All members urged to attend and trade early. William Sutherland president I. H. Habenola secretary.
The article recounts the 18th century walking purchase in which William Penn allegedly claimed land stretching inland from the Delaware River for three days. After a day and a half, Penn reportedly declared enough land and had walked about 40 miles.
Doings in their neighborhoods feature brief notes on happenings around Washington County. This summary highlights community updates and local snippets from area volunteers, clubs, and residents.
Richmond May 6 The Holy Trinity church congregation raised a flag pole at the school Saturday afternoon. Various local residents appear in notes of injuries farming activity and social visits with mentions of farm work, barn construction, Red Cross praise, and community events through early May.
Reports include John Wagsoner buying a Ford last week, visits by Mr. and Mrs. Dave McNeese of Keota, and Ee B Bennett doing carpentry for R S Woodford at Clay. Other items note travel to Washington, Richland visitors, Kate Black sewing for Mrs. Shaffer, Leo Johnson’s enlistment, Dale Leppert’s ladder accident, Glenn Singleton’s return from Camp Dodge, and Richland seniors presenting a play titled The Touch Down Jeanne Reedied notes on a sister’s illness.
May 5 notes Mrs Har ry Rittenhouse and Mrs Bessie Rickey with daughter Wilma visiting Washington guesting at Mr and Mrs Gary O Laughlin. Mrs Milt Dennison and daughter Cecile plus Charles Dennison of Camp Dodge entertained at IL B Donaldson home. Martha McGuire weekend at Sam McKee. Blanche Scott to Minneapolis for medical treatment. Plowing Bee for J C Carris churned through sod. Harry Donaldson of Lincoln school finished 5th grade exams Friday.
Several Coppock residents attended a convention at the Eureka church. Mr and Mrs W R Davidson and children visited relatives in Washington. Lou Fete and Annabelle Turner are involved in recent property sale. The Misses Helen McCarty and Edna May Hayes visited Coppock friends. Matt Will sold property north of Coppock to Mrs Annabelle Turner. Emma Carpenter helps with housework for Mrs Lou Fete and the new baby. Farmers have planted little corn, fearing Jack Frost may return.
A big turnout at Eureka on May 7 for a Sunday School convention featured a four piece orchestra with Mavel Snider on organ Grover Walton John Walton and Glenn Beenblossom on strings Wilber Peenblossom led the song service Rev R V Pike led prayer and multiple addresses recitations and solos by local participants highlighting church and Sunday School relations and visions.
Sfealy the county secretary of Crawfordsville and others enjoyed the singing led by the orchestra. Much credit is due L. A. Grossenp and all who helped for the excellent program. Officers for next year are P. P. Wenger president Will Saville vice president Mrs L A Bible secretary Mrs L A Crosscup treasurer.
Crawfordsville May 7 Lee Shaffer came home from Washington after a weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs John Shaffer whose health remains about the same. Mr and Mrs Samuel Gordon and children of Winfield visited relatives here. The War Savings Stamps committee plans a drive this week, urging preparation.
The Red Cross sale Saturday totaled 80.74 dollars as reported by the Washington County's Only Daily, READ THE EVENING JOURNAL.
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