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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1930
Page
2
The Chicago hog market opened steady today with early trade unchanged and late trading expected to trend lower. Hog prices for 240 pound and under hogs were showing signs of softening as the session proceeded.
The report lists bids and price ranges for hogs calves and cattle across weight classes from 80 to 190 pounds, with steady to fluctuating values for steers and heifers. It also covers grain futures and cash prices for wheat corn oats and hay in Chicago and Toledo with various grades and payment terms.
Grain area figures show corn prices rising with a high of 1.10 and a low near 1.00. Close values hover around 1.07 to 1.14, reflecting modest gains amid market fluctuations for futures.
Listed feed items include soy beans at 91-15 per bushel with notes on quality and a reference to Keiths beans. Raymond Garrett of Sigourney is mentioned with two examples of McQueens Soy Bean relation 15 guarantee. Other items include pig meals, poultry mounts, double duty worm tablets, Careys Farmers Best Latt, and pure blocks at 15e. The ad promotes fast orders and demonstrations of a new Prime Washer in the Ford window.
The motion picture Dance Hall adapted from Vina Delmar’s novel opens today at the Gotham theatre. Olive Borden stars with Arthur Lake, delivering a realistic tale of a ball room hostess amid rival suitors. Friday and Saturday feature Officer O’Brien with Lloyd in a Pathe all talking feature.
At the John Stewart farm an April meeting established a demonstration apiary and a Kalona Honey Co demonstration apiary will host an afternoon session with L. E. Gingerich. Both gatherings focus on summer bee care and management and aim to draw many beekeepers to gain up to date materials. Schedule a half day to attend.
Jaynor Charley Farrell and David Butler again team as screen sweethearts in Fox musical High Society Blues. The film opens at the Fox Theatre this afternoon and offers five song numbers plus a wraparound story that keeps interest to the final fadeout. Gaynor and Farrell perform but the production leans on a stronger, more varied plot and features supporting players including Collier, St. Hedda Hopper, Joyce Compton, Lomige Parends and Tauclan Little.
Semi annual Farm Record Check set for June 25 with Mr Stephenson, farm management specialist, in the county for four days. He will collect and compare 1923 summaries with state records to help farmers understand past performance and improve record keeping. A scheduling form will guide the record keeper on what to prepare before his visit.
Bee meetings for summer handling are scheduled for June 4. Mire Worthington, a specialist, will lead the forenoon session and coordinate the preparations for the upcoming season.
Rally plans by the LH Club emphasize a day of apple contests and activities at Washington City Hall on Friday June 6. The 4H program aims to provide value for every county girl and promises the best rally day yet with organized events and encouragement for all participants.
Garden pests are described as two types, suckers and chewers. Sucking insects attack leaf undersides and smother via contact spray using nicotine sulfate soap solution. chewing insects use arsenate pastes or powders mixed with water. Recommendations include nicotine sulfate with soap, arsenate mixes with water, hydrated lime, and lead powders in specified ratios to control damage.
Figures by John P Himmel of Iowa State College show 1929 gross income for Town farmers rose in hogs beef cattle and eggs but fell in calves wool and poultry versus 1928. Higher prices and timing boosted hogs and beets, while lighter weights and market timing reduced income in poultry and wool.
Brighton residents moved to Chariton this week. George Statler moved into the vacated house. Clay church painting by Haly White and Joe Frain. Clay township schools closed Friday for a joint picnic at Slay schoolhouse. Keith Barnes improving his house with a new paint job. Wellston school closed Saturday with a picnic. Homer Brinton Jr. ill with inflammatory rheumatism. Clyde Courtney entertained guests to an ice cream social. Roman Orkowski and daughter Helen visited Fairfield Saturday. Mary Edwards returned to Burlington after weeks with S. Hogans. Many residents planting for a second time this week. Keith Barnes and Ben Stout visited parental home. Nellie Black helped with house work. Largest water wheel at Hannah Syria claimed to be world’s largest, 75 feet diameter.
Farm Bureau schedule lists events across a week in June with names such as Ben Stephenson and Gingerich, demonstrations at John A Stewart's, apiary demos in Kalona, a rally at City Hall, and upcoming youth programs including a Girls' 41 Club convention in Ames and a Boys short course in Ames. The text shows scattered dates from June 2 to June 18 and references to farm record checkups and livestock tours.
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