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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1921
Page
2
Daily market reports from Chicago detail estimated receipts for cattle hogs and sheep, with holdover figures and price ranges. Beef steers and cows show varied weights and quality lines, while lambs and yearlings list price spreads. Official yesterday totals accompany shipments and receipts for hogs cattle sheep and calves. The notice also includes a brief Chicago markets blurb.
County Agent H M Fedderson reads the resolutions from a recent Ames conference of livestock breeders. The measures urge cooperation among breeders, fair bidding, prudent culling, market development for purebreds, and finance solutions for farmers and breeders. The list also covers tuberculosis eradication and education via county fairs and local shows.
Residents of Woodlawn seeking special care for their lots in the 1921 season must notify Mrs. J. B. Crail. The seasonal charge is $2.00. The work is supervised by the Washington Improvement League committee including Mrs. J. B. Crail Mrs. Henry Eicher and Mrs. Manton Hebner.
The county reports 4 herds tested with reactors removed as the program expands. Due to scarce funds, many wait up to a year for testing. Wellman distributes milk tester information, urging all city suppliers to have cows TB tested. the 89th General Assembly funds limited testing.
The listing shows prices for eggs fresh laid by the dozen, cream butter by the pound, and poultry items including geese ducks and turkeys. Prices are given per pound or dozen with old roosters and various birds included in the seasonal market quotes.
John Patterson came back to his Washington home with Mrs. Patterson and the children after visiting at the James Patterson home. Mary Manners and Nellie Manners spent the day with Mr and Mrs Sebert Jones near Washington. Several local families including Rev G W Hanna and daughter Emmeline and others visited Washington yesterday while fishing parties have been active on the creek this week.
The term limerick is said to derive from an old Irish song current in Ireland. The song contained a verse contraction and the place name Limerick appeared in the refrain.
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