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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1946

Page

7

John Gamon Announces Supervisor Candidacy for 1947

John Gamon announces candidacy for nomination to the Board of Supervisors for a term beginning January 2 1947. He seeks Republican support at the June primary in Washington county and asks for voter backing.

Washington County Board of Supervisors John Gamon Washington Robert 8S WELTE Richmond Howard P. Miller H. M. Putnam Tama T. H. Huston Crawfordsville District Court Harriet Coulter

Markets Chicago May 31 Livestock Prices and Trends

Livestock activity remains steady with 3,500 hogs and 1,000 cattle traded. Barrows and gilts ceiling at 14.85, sows 14.10 with early clearance. Cattle and calves generally steady to very active. best weights around 17.00, averages near 17.60, top loads 16.50–17.25. Heifers scarce. beef cows 10.00–13.50, cutters 9.50 down. Sheep light. lambs around 16.75, other classes steady.

Chicago Produce Market Reports and Early Labor Strikes Mentioned

Chicago reports unsettled marketconditions for poultry eggs and wholesale prices on the mercantile exchange with specific current receipts and egg quotations. A historical note recalls 1786 Philadelphia printers seeking six dollars weekly wages, a precursor to American labor bargaining.

Mercantile Exchange United States Philadelphia

Sowing Poppies Advised For Easy Growth

The guide recommends sowing annual poppies where they are to grow and broadcasting seed when soil can be loosened about an inch deep with a rake. Seedlings endure freezing weather without injury, making early sowing practical.

Burglar With A Keen Sense Of Values Evades Cash

Milwaukee police hunted today for a burglar who climbed into Walter A. Imsey house and passed up 205 dollars and 563 dollars in cash. The thief took three white shirts from the residence last night.

Milwaukee Walter A. Imsey

Global staple foods supply most of world calories

Rice leads with 900 trillion calories yearly, followed by wheat 382, sugar 209, rye 164, barley 119, potatoes 99 and meat 62. This breakdown shows the energy contribution of each staple to overall global food energy.

DDT Aims at Complete Potato Insect Control

DDT kills all insects that infest potatoes including the potato aphid leaf hopper flea beetles and potato beetle. It can be mixed with a fungicide to provide complete protection with one application.

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