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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1918
Page
2
Chicago market notes show mixed cattle hog and sheep quotes with receipts in the tens of thousands. Prospects vary across grade lines with light mixed and heavy shipping cattle and hogs all listed, plus future receipts and market directions.
Futures prices for May oats, July oats and October clover teas are shown with small percentage changes. The report lists values from Be W Wagner & Co of Iowa City and Chicago dated May 14 1918.
Gracious testimonials from Mrs T Neurever of Eau Claire and Mrs D Gilkeson of Youngstown praise Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for curing severe coughs croup and whooping cough. The ad asserts the product relieves irritated throats chest soreness and bronchial coughs and emphasizes decades of use.
Chas Shaffer filled his silo with nine acres of corn producing about 450 bushels. He fed silage instead of hay reducing hay use by 20 tons worth $500. He plans corn and soybeans to refill the silo and improve protein, while dairy creamers note New York demand for Iowa butter and government orders boosting prices.
Howard Benn estimates wintering 41 cattle on 100 tons of silage costs about $20 per head. Silage at 7.50 per ton and corn fed valued at $15 per head. no manure credit. Market allows profit now, but Benn would still favor silos for cattle over wintering.
In May 14 report DPS Movies notes the government plans to buy 3.0 to 4.0 million pounds of Iowa butter from about 100 creameries for delivery to New York within ninety days. The purchase pays 3 cents above New York price and will be stored long term. W. B. Berney helps coordinate with state and federal inspectors to ensure quality and proper canning under government methods.
Washington May 14 The federal trade commission will investigate the production and supply of agricultural implements and the prices farmers pay. A senate adopted resolution authorizes inquiry into unfair trade methods and conspiracies to control prices and whether farmers pay unreasonable amounts for farm equipment.
The county reports 2,041 farms on 315,367 acres with average farm size 154.5 acres. Corn yielded 4,615,427 bushels and oats 1,741,274. Hogs numbered 9,975. cattle 41,176. cholera losses hit Jackson township hardest at 1,396. Data include crops, livestock, hay, wheat, and farm infrastructure totals.
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