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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1950
Page
7
May 25 Chicago Livestock Market reports show hogs with widespread declines under 50 cents, top hog price around 20.10 in sparse lots. cattle and calves steady to higher with high good and choice fed steers at 30.25 to 32.00 and 92.25 for a load of 1375 lb weights. Sheep and lambs show old crop slaughter lambs steady to weak with top at 27.00 and lambs around 26.50 down. feeders and stock cattle remain strong amid robust undertone.
Raising dairy calves with dry calf starters and a limited amount of whole milk proves economical by reducing feed costs while maintaining growth. The practice emphasizes starter feeds to supplement reduced milk intake and supports farm profitability.
Crawfordsville story about decorating with rocks and a husband, a fisherman, required to bring one rock per fish that gets away. The piece recalls Missouri farm days and nods to local Junior Decorators as eight eighth graders finish their school year with decorating chores before commencements.
The trumpeter swan, North America’s largest wild fowl, has a wingspan near eight feet and now numbers about 1500 across the Isles of Montana Wyoming and adjacent Canada after near extinction due to hunting fifty years ago.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows 1926 prices vs today for key goods. Building materials rise from $1 to $1.89, food from $1 to $1.51, textiles from $1 to $1.37, and fuel and lighting from $1 to $1.30.
Researchers note the critical stage is the silking date as three-fourths of earworm eggs are laid on fresh silks before wilting. Midwest planting dates are May 1 for field corn, May 1 for long season sweet corn, and May 15 to 18 for medium season sweet corn varieties.
Virgil Freed of Oregon State College reports IPC as a selective weed killer showing promise in legumes seed crops vegetables strawberries orchards and perennial grasses. He notes lawn use is in early stages but field results suggest value near 2 4 D in many crops.
A farm electrification specialist describes a magnetic relay based remote-control switch that lets farmers turn yard lights on or off from about six locations with simple push buttons. The unit is claimed to be economical to operate and easy to install.
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