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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1924
Page
2
May 19 market summary shows hog receipts at 64 000 with demand strong and prices up across weights. Cattle receipts 24 000 with steady to weak tone, mixed quality and sparse yearlings. Slaughter lambs show limited activity with slight gains on fat lambs and top quotes noted for heavier lots.
At the dairy cattle congress to be held November 1-16 in Waterloo, large silver trophies for best fruit and best vegetable displays will be offered by the International Shippers association and Henry Field of Shenandoah Iowa. More than 20 000 exhibits are planned with 17 states taking part and Liberatis band to perform 11 concerts throughout the congress.
The owner, facing the demise of a worn horse, reflects on the hundreds of dollars he would not accept for the animal during its life and the loss felt after its passing.
Chicago markets report mixed grain prices with No 1 hard wheat at 1.07 to 1.10 and No 2 hard at 1.66 to 1.138. Corn values span No 2 mixed 79 79% and No 6 mixed 75 76%, with several yellow and white varieties noting 74 to 80. Oats No 2 white 49%, rye no sales, barley 69 to 75, Timothy seed 6.00 to 7.25, clover seed 10.56 to 10.85, with lard 106.46 and rib prices at 10.12 and bellies 10.25.
Unfavorable planting and germination weather gave corn a lift and supported wheat. Buying boosted by light corn receipts, with July at 7 5 6 to 7 0 3 and other months edging higher. Oats firm with gains across months. Hogs lifted provisions slightly on higher prices.
Des Moines May 19 Dwight N Lewis Iowa Railroad Commission member says uniform danger signals may be erected nationwide and crossings gradually eliminated but costs are too high for state and railroads. He notes 17000 dangerous Iowa crossings and estimates elimination costs 40000 to 60000 dollars, urging steady gradual removal and public support for standardized signals over years.
Osage May 19 The first commencement in Penn college's second half century will be held Wednesday June 11. President Henry Edwin McGreen says this year brings the largest enrollment yet and gains in athletics and forensics. The baccalaureate sermon by Rev Naboth Osburn precedes alumni reunions and senior events including the class play The Honorable Crigh ton.
Ruth Clifford headlines the Fox Theatre in Mothers In Law a Preferred Picture with stylish wardrobes from America’s top modistes. The article notes her famed dress sense and predicts the season will favor elaborate brocades and span gles over chiffons. It also mentions railroads cooperating with state commissions to remove dangerous crossings and urges avoidance of new roads requiring railroad right of way crossing.
In Gothenburg on May 1, Swedish radio officials said the trans Atlantic link is nearly ready and would connect Sweden with U S stations. Engineers tested equipment and predicted service would begin soon, enabling higher quality long distance broadcasts for Nordic audiences.
The article describes using warm formaldehyde at 118 to 122 degrees F to prevent potato scab and black scurf with a water mix of one pint to fifteen gallons. It notes corrosive sublimate is effective but dangerous, requires a constant-temperature tank, and stresses full-strength formaldehyde and a reliable thermometer.
California universities the University of California the University of Southern California and Stanford University announce a new agreement governing prep school athletics. It takes effect immediately and bars lowering entrance standards to attract athletes plus prohibits athletic staff from soliciting prep players and disallows scouting trips. It also limits payments to athletes for work performed.
A major European communications station, among the largest in Europe, is receiving finishing touches and will open in a few weeks. It enables bi directional message handling between Sweden and America and has been under construction for over a year.
Cool weather hindered germination and growth of spring crops east of the Mississippi. Field work paused from Ohio Valley northward and eastward. Winter wheat progress was generally satisfactory to very good, with good rains needed in Iowa and the Great Plains. Corn planting lagged badly east of the Mississippi.
Emil G. Jonscher of University Place Nebraska declares Tanlac cured his run-down condition after months of dizziness loss of appetite and fatigue. He reports energy restored two years later and praises Tanlac as superior in the medicine field. Sold by all good druggists.
The western work progress was generally favorable except Iowa. Cool weather harmed corn. Ranges are starting slowly in the far western states, while conditions are generally favorable for livestock east of the Rocky Mountains according to the report.
Paris May 19 Gallahad winner of the Lincolnshire handicap defeated Epinard a crack French four year old in their featured match race at St Loud today in a decisive display.
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