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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1932
Page
2
In Chicago on May 10 the hog market slid 10 cents, top at 3.70, with receipts about 23,000. Cattle were steady to mixed with calves firm, stockers unchanged, and sheep steady with lambs at 6.25 to 7.00 and spring lambs up to 8.00, as buyers anticipate a recovery Monday.
Combined hog receipts at 21 yards and 7 plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for 24 hours ended 8:00 A M total 20 300 down from 15 900 a week ago and 13 500 a year ago. Prices vary by weight from 2.00 to 3.25 for most categories with heavy weights around 2.70 to 3.10 and light weights 2.50 to 3.00.
Chicago dairy market data shows butter at 14 385 tubs with various quality extras 16 to 18 percent. Eggs tally 27 864 cases with current grades 11 to 13 percent extras and firsts 12 percent. Cheese notes list young Americas and hens at 20 percent and older categories at 13 to 15 percent.
Des Moines Iowa May 16 A wife who works in her husband's business is not entitled to workers compensation benefits unless on his payroll under a contract like other employees The state industrial commissioner ruled in the case of Mrs Josephine Reid wife of Dudley A Reid publisher of the Valley Junction Booster Express She lost an arm in her husband's plant and claimed benefits arguing she was his servant The commissioner found no master servant relation existed and that no employment contract was shown, with her labor merging into the family fund
Grain table shows May open high figures for Wheat Corn and Rye across months. Entries include May July Sept Dec values for each commodity with numbers like 54 and 57 in Wheat and 29 32 34 34 in Corn and 37 40 44 in Rye, plus irregular trailing figures and low close values.
A brief summary notes grain receipts with Wheat at 40 cars, Corn at 48 cars, and Oats at 44 cars. The figures list cargo totals by grain type.
Cash grain prices at Chicago on May 10 show Wheat values around 2 red 56.44 and 3 red 55 percent with mixed and yellow grades near 55 to 57 percent. Corn ranges include 2 mixed 31 to 32 percent and 3 yellow 31 to 32 percent with various yellow and white grades. Oats observed at 24 percent for white grades and barley quoted 45 to 56.0. Rye reports no activity.
An airedale dog swept into the sea from a steam drifter near Eigg Scotland swam seven miles to shore. A woman doctor cared for it until a fisherman owner from the Lossiemouth fishing fleet claimed the pet.
Community brief from the Journal's subscription representative D F Macon highlights local happenings. Short items cover happenings in nearby towns, with notices on events, meetings, and community announcements.
Residents report mushroom gathering near Bethel church and deliveries by Arthur Ruebsam. Community mentions include airplane Macon construction at Akron Ohio, rain totals around Glen Huston and Sam Curry, farm visits by many locals, and the May 20 1932 Columbus high school graduation of John H. Johnson. William Jugenheimer obituary notes a Havre area death.
The Hoosier Farmer reports progress in cooperative marketing amid adverse conditions. National figures show rising membership as regional and national sales agencies centralize activity for cotton dairy fruits grains livestock nuts poultry and wool. The Farm Board urges strong farmer support to realize value now and in the future.
Rex Beresford notes pork producers gain 8 to 10 percent faster in good pasture with full fed corn and protein supplements. Pasture lowers feed cost per pound of pork by 15 to 20 percent versus dry lot. Alfalfa pasture tops for yield and quality. red clover close behind. bluegrass weak in hot midsummer.
Brass on a permanent pasture will do well to put in a temporary seeding this year. Dwarf Essex rape may still be sown to pinch hit for blue grass or rye when hot weather comes. Sudan grass is the best summer pasture for the hot dry season and can be sown from late May to July. It yields a huge amount of forage for hogs and should be managed by grazing hogs and cattle together to prevent rank growth. good pastures are essential to lower hog costs and maintain health.
A dairyman compares two cow testing association records from Washington County showing one herd of 19 cows averaged 205 pounds butterfat and $166.06 over feed cost, while a 9 cow herd averaged 380 pounds and $266.22 over feed cost. The smaller herd earned $100.16 more despite fewer cows. The article urges farmers to adopt cow testing to stop leaks and stay profitable.
Guidance suggests applying calyx spray when about 95 percent of petals have fallen from apple flowers, likely around Thursday in Washington county. Weather must be clear for spraying on dry days to maximize effectiveness.
May 19 C T A meeting. May 19 Miss Tr xonning for 4H leaders lesson. May 24 Miss Barker 4H girls rally day preparation. May 25 26 L G Allbaugh farm accounting session.
A fragment notes a purchase of the Perch eron horse farmery owned by Howard Hopping. It lists a service fee of 16 dollars and a contact name Glen Dunbar with a Washington state area code and Brighton location.
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