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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
2
A Farmers Union meeting will be held at Pleasant Hill School house on Tuesday evening May 28. All residents are invited and county president will attend to give an address.
Chicago markets show receipts of 23 000 today with mixed grain prices and prospects generally steady to weak. Cattle receipts 3 000 with strong to steady outlook, hogs receipts 26 000 with slow trade and lower prices. sheep and lambs mixed with generally slow, weak demand and uncertain futures.
Chicago May 24 1918 grain futures close shows minor percent changes with declines and gains across contracts. October clover futures listed at around 14.20 with other grains fluctuating in mid point ranges and slight activity noted in the market summary.
Farmers halt corn planting as Friday rain dampens fields. Geo and Fred Schachner near 80 acres on Hamilton place choosing a wagon harrow for easy field travel. Henry Durian near ready then faces ground rework after rain. Be Coffey editor of Wellman Advance farms season and races daily to the office.
Frank Welte and his gang are grading road sections southeast of Wellman with teams repairing low spots. Drivers are advised to detour around the area until grading completes. The report notes manure spreading activity by W J Brown and hints at silage corn planting plans for nearby pastures.
Tim Farrier does the heavier labor while a boy assists and adjusts to farming life. Will Dawn runs an old grinder tied to a motor and claims it won’t stop. Tie Durwa buys a two ree plow to task the mules this summer. Brother A W Durwa hies corn on the Noecker place. J L Duwa sold hogs delivered to Kalona on Thursday.
Farmers report a generally good corn stand this year with widespread replanting needed mainly due to insect pests. Farm Bureau notes increasing seed orders and hints at continued coverage on page seven.
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