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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1943
Page
7
Markets report Chicago May retail hogs 14.50 to 14.80 for 180 to 330 lb, sows 14.60 to 14.86, cattle and calves active early but late week gains erased, fed steers and yearlings mixed, heifers 13.50 to 16.85, good to choice weaners 14.50 to 16.00. Sheep index shows fat lambs 15 to 20 cents lower week, Western lambs 15.75 to 16.15 and No 1 2 skins 14.60 to 15.25.
Eggs market firm and unchanged with receipts 31 541 cases. Extra firsts 38 percent and firsts 37 percent. Current receipts 2514. Dirties 4 checks 3346.
In Chicago May futures, corn prices show varied quotes with multiple lots, including 1 yellow at 107 and 2 yellow at 107, while oats list several white and yellow lots with differing percentages and a 6414 figure.
Chicago May grain quotes show wheat at 144 to 148 range with various maturities. Corn steadies around 105 for Sep and May contracts. Oats around 60 to 62, rye near 90, and rye and other grains listed with small fluctuations.
A historical overview notes farmers learned from the last war and now pursue conservation farming to boost present and future output. Contour farming doubled corn yields in tests, saving time and fuel. contouring could raise belt corn production by 100 million bushels. Strip cropping increased tomato yields in West Virginia, and proper range management boosted calf weights for a West Texas rancher.
A farmer plowing near the Skunk river found Ned Allison 19 of Little Rock Arkansas the Iowa Wesleyan College Army Air Detachment student missing since the April 28 plane crash. Searchers had faced high water but river levels fell allowing the discovery Friday morning.
A May calendar lists May 19 for Sarah Jane Lemon estate sale of household goods at 455 E Madison St. May 13 notes a closing out sale. May 15 covers T H Riley estate selling household goods in Crawfordsville.
Farmers participating in the AAA program focus on soil conserving crops and land uses. Conservation is shown as vital for meeting 1942 production goals and easing 1943 demands. The lesson from past years is clear: conserve now to keep land resources intact for future yields.
Domestic consumer demand for farm products will rise in the coming months. Ground planted to corn loses nearly half the normal rainfall. Over 215,000 tons of food are represented by the game caught by sportsmen in a year.
London reports the Tunisian campaign near completion as Allied forces gain sea access and plan a European invasion before winter. Soviet actions against the Caucasus intensify while Axis radio frames the losses as a delaying retreat, with Berlin and Rome confirming the Tunisian collapse.
James Edward Meeks 91 died at his home near Menlo Iowa after a long illness His family notes he was bedfast this week and will be buried in Elm Grove Cemetery Washington He was born in Delaware County Indiana and lived in Riverside Iowa before moving to Kansas and finally settling on a farm near Menlo He survived by his wife two daughters nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren Also mentioned is a local ordinance from 1943 detailing city official salaries in Washington Iowa including the mayor city clerk police chief and other posts signed by Mayor R L Lytle and City Clerk W H Fulton
Mr and Mrs Ralph Zeck and Mrs John Wesphal Jr left for Menlo Kansas after the death of J E Meeks aged 84 Marion Timmins stationed at the U S Coast Guard Wasque Point Edgar town Massachusetts was due to arrive today for a furlough with his parents Clarence and Grace Timmins of Lexington community
Estimate shows 44% million dozen eggs used to create egg powder for export under lend lease. One egg from every ten sent to markets, highlighting distribution and supply chain impact during the program.
Mr and Mrs Isador Houseal report two sons serving in the military. Robert J Houseal RM380 care of Fleet Post Office New York City NY is listed. Samuel I Houseal 43 J N2 Grider Field Pine Bluff AR is also listed with an updated address.
The article notes a growing shift to plastic construction for safety razors with an explicit prohibition on copper plating. It highlights material trends and regulatory or industry constraints shaping production choices.
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