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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1948
Page
7
Notice directs readers to contact Wayne Marston at Notiche Cars 628 or see him for genuine Skelgas service. The terse item references T3126 and urges action.
Sam L. Park of Des Moines warned 1,000 delegates at the Iowa Restaurant Association convention that current price levels will strain restaurant operations. He cited meat price spikes from packing house strikes and said prices have jumped sharply in the last 10 days, threatening affordable meals for customers.
National Safety Council finds men suffer most accidental deaths by about seven to three. Women approach men only in falls burns and poisoning, but still account for less than half the total in all categories.
As late as 1760 it was commonly believed swallows hibernated in the Charles River area of Massachusetts. Ancient lore held birds wintered in caves or lay buried in marsh mud.
Iowa State researchers report cover crops seeded in corn and other crops reduce soil erosion across months August to May and May to June. Legumes and grasses add organic matter and nitrogen, boosting soil resilience and corn yields in the following year. A seeding plan uses an endgate seeder broadcast before laying by the corn with weeder cultivator attachments to cover seed and aid growth.
Sweet clover and alfalfa can boost soil nitrogen and organic matter if well fed. Legumes consume phosphate and potash. they thrive in soil limed to correct acidity and calcium supply.
Tests at Newton field Illinois show well nourished legumes yield gains. Sweet clover on limed and fertilized soil adds 63 pounds more nitrogen and more organic matter per acre than lime-only plots. Strong tap roots break plow compaction and push mineralized matter deeper, improving tilth 18 to 25 inches deep and aiding subsequent crops.
Chicago market notes show hogs 11 000 head slow with declines 50 75 cents under 390 pounds and uneven gains over 300 pounds. Top hogs at 22 50 sparingly. cattle 7 000 with steers and yearlings up about 50 cents. top steer 1140 pounds at 35 25. Sheep 1 600 with lambs and ewes summarized. prices varied by weight and grade.
Poultry 18 trucks, market steady with no price changes. Eggs Browns and whites mixed 41 751 cases, market steady. Extras 70 80 percent. A 4515 46 extras 60 70 percent A 43 4415. Standards 4016 42. Current receipts 40s, checks 36.
Chicago May grain table shows Wheat May to December ranges with highs around 248 and lows near 222. Corn midyear readings peak near 284 while oats hover around 114 to 115 with late adjustments.
The Rath Packing company will present a wage proposal by Friday to the CIO United Packinghouse Workers union after a conference failed to reach an agreement. Striking workers who returned on April 17 received a nine cent hourly raise, while another company, John Morrell & Co., offered a nine cent raise pending union consent to conditions.
San Francisco May 19 Henry A Wallace third party presidential candidate renewed his call for bilateral talks between the United States and Russia to end the cold war. He alleged the war is kept alive by international business cartels and fascist influence worldwide. The remarks were made at a mass meeting led by Harry Bridges of the west coast CIO longshoremen's union.
Wheat prices quoted higher with futures but no sales contracts. Corn No 1 yellow 239 and No 2 yellow 23519 2389. Soybeans No 1 yellow track 423 and No 2 yellow 417 track country station. Prices reflect futures movement with limited spot trades.
Howard O. Selby of United Farmers of New England argues dairy farms averaging 6000 pounds per cow are subsistence level. He suggests 7500 pounds per cow annually as achievable and closer to economic norms seen in other groups nationwide.
Horses under treatment do much better at pasture than in stables if the weather is suitable. If sick horses must be stabled quarters should be clean and well ventilated. Be gentle in dressing wounds clip closely or shave the hair around the wound and make sure that no discharge from around the edges is carried into the wound. Proper drainage of the wound must be assured.
Old sailing skippers saved pieces of worn rope and twisted yarns from used strands to make chafing gear and protection for the ship’s main lines.
Kenneth Peterson of Minneapolis shot a massive Mallard drake weighing over six pounds, claimed to be the largest duck taken in Minnesota in 25 years. The sighting and measurement were noted by local hunters and wildlife observers.
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