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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1920
Page
2
May 24 to 29 forecast for Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri Valleys. Generally fair conditions with possible showers in the second half of the week over the south portion. Temperatures near normal.
Chicago market report shows estimated hog receipts at 47 000 and cattle 18 000 while sheep reach 14 000. Prices vary by weight and grade with heavy steers slow and bids lower, beef steers midrange, and lambs fluctuating. official Saturday totals list receipts of 9223 hogs 1896 cattle 546 sheep 272 calves.
Beach Wickham Grain Co lists futures for corn oats and clover with prices for No 1 yellow No 2 yellow No 3 yellow No 2 mixed No 1 white oats No 3 white oats and cash clover. Also notes a Swedish stoking device claims 1.3 tons of powered peat equals a ton of coal for locomotive use.
A Samson tractor owner disced 50 acres in one long day avoiding four men and four 30xi discs. Costs shown include 3126 dollars in horse drawn equipment and 1080 dollars for tractor and tandem disc. Question posed: can you afford not to own a tractor ad. MILK CAMPAIGN SUCCESSFUL: Over six months 31,000 people heard Iowa State College extension talks on milk value and 300,000 reached indirectly. Four to five thousand school children wrote milk essays. milk in lunches increased dramatically, aiding nutrition and weight metrics in rural districts. National federation prepares programs for bureaus on transportation, statistics, and publicity. first regional director meeting to be held in Chicago June 24. National offices opened in Chicago. President Howard and Secretary J. W. Coverdale join Ames official staff. C. E. Gunnells named assistant secretary.
A 1918 USDA chart shows about 50 000 pure-bred Holstein bulls not registered, with 80 000 cows but only 30 000 bulls. Jersey records 30 000 cows and 12 000 bulls, along with heavy losses in Guernsey and Ayrshire. Five scrub bulls exist for every pure-bred, and experts say replacing scrub stock with pure-bred sires would raise dairy herd production. One cause cited is under-developed distribution systems.
American Farm Bureau Federation will issue a uniform quarterly census of livestock feeding in cooperation with seven state and county bureaus. Ten day period marketing reports will follow, with Missouri Indiana Michigan Iowa South Dakota Kansas and Illinois included. First report due July 1, plus crop acreage data and coordinated federal estimates to aid farmers in market planning.
Mr and Mrs A L Coop and daughter Maurine travel toward Excelsior Springs Missouri for rheumatic artery treatment. Irene Pierce visits sister in Titus. George W Dempsey of Sioux City visits parental home. Mrs John Belville and Cecile visit Richland. Mrs A N Harris of Golden City visits Morgan Smith in Richland en route home. Mrs Wm Ruebsam visits Fredonia. Mrs L S Johnson and son visit Burlington. John Belville and Cecile join Glover Ferrell in Fairfield to visit Mrs Lafe Coop.
Miss Decela Wheelan visited relatives in Pleasant Plain. Mrs C R R Conner and her sons went to Havre for a short stay. Miss Ruth Armstrong of the junior high faculty recovering from appendicitis is reported well. The Fred Reid property on Clara Barton Street near the hospital sold to W C Harding, new schools superintendent relocating from West Liberty. The transaction was via Godfrey and Eldridge. Mr and Mrs John Bidwell welcome son John Milton Bidwell Jr born yesterday at the county hospital. Mrs Bidwell formerly Minnie Bowman.
Maryland farms for sale include 200 listed choices mainly in Frederick and Montgomery Counties. The dairy farm offers 319 acres, a large brick house, 50 by 96 foot bank barn, wagon shed, silos, cement cow stalls, outbuildings, springs, and 150 tons of hay per season, one mile from elevator and railroad. possession is immediate for 50000 dollars. Markwood D. Harp, Real Estate, Frederick Maryland.
Mrs. Os car Brock laments ad spend after 18 cents for a house for rent drew 41 replies. A long distance call and a visitor from Verdi occurred as telephone traffic kept her awake. A New Century leverless cultivator is advertised for 53 dollars at Masons. Mrs. Patterson of Winfield visits Mrs. Dittmars. the Melchers travel from Madison, Wisconsin to Keota for a funeral.
Oildag blends Acheson Graphite in neutral oils claiming unique propulsion. It promises engine power and wear prevention while reducing fuel use, carbon deposits, valve pitting, spark plug smutting, and oil consumption with superior lubrication and extended service intervals before overhaul.
A terse ad offers free removal of dead animals with a promise of immediate service. It directs readers to call at the service’s expense and mentions a truck will respond promptly.
Mrs Katherine Kurzbacker of Brooklyn writes she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during pregnancy to help her health and that her daughter Lydia Elizabeth was christened after the treatment The letter urges other women to try the preparation and cites testimonials as proof of benefit.
The ad claims catarrh stems from bloodborne germs and promotes 8.S. as an antidote to cleanse the blood and remove disease germs. It urges readers to seek free medical advice from Chief Medical Adviser at 101 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
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