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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1920
Page
2
Chicago November 1 opening market reports show cattle arrivals estimated at 19 000 with 2 108 holdovers and hogs estimated at 17 000 with similar holdovers. Prices rise widely across weight classes and categories with top hogs around 13 60 to 13 75 and cattle varying by grade.
Grain prices show mixed movements across wheat corn and oats with Dec and May contracts fluctuating. Regional quotes from Toledo St Louis and Chicago reflect cash and futures values amid election related Market Board session disruption.
Iowa prepares to vote on state and national tickets with a high city turnout. Registration shows women comprising 38 to 48 percent in eight cities, averaging about 40 percent. rural areas may differ as advance registration is scarce. Friday’s surge may boost urban voting by 55 to 100 percent in some locales.
Analysts forecast a 1916 style turnout surge with rural and semi rural voters up about 40 percent and city turnout 70 percent higher, totaling around 770000. Harding could claim a 150000 to 200000 plurality if the trend holds, while Cummins and Kendall appear weaker than the national ticket amid a strong straight-ticket push.
A St. Louis jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff then was dismissed and adjourned to a nearby case. The defendant's attorney accompanied them. About an hour later the jury returned to court seeking a new decision.
A schoolgirl proudly tells her family that she has picked Lester as her beau during her first term. The mother questions the claim and asks if Lester knows, to which the girl replies that she chose him regardless of his awareness.
Advertises J. M. Lord & Son Fall sale of Duroc boars and sows at Ainsworth November 25 with home-trade stock emphasis. Notes Ames herdsmens course starting Jan 10 1921 at Iowa State College for purebred livestock care. Includes farm extension notes on county agents, rat control, and pig exercise to prevent knuckling.
An Iowa agricultural note says spring wheat benefits from a full fall plow to create a firm seed bed, aiding moisture retention and uniform harvest. The expert stresses soil preparation is as crucial as seed quality, with fall plowing yielding better results than spring plowing. When land is currently in corn, spring sowing is advised, but best gains come from fall soil work.
A Swiss stop watch features extra dial marks to show at any elapsed moment the corresponding one hour output. The Indianapolis News notes this timing device aids precise work timing and efficiency.
Chicago dispatch summarizes agricultural authorities findings on farm tenancy from 1910 to 1919. Oklahoma shows a 7 percent decrease, Wisconsin flat, Illinois Minnesota Nebraska and Ohio report declines or mixed shifts. Ohio and Wisconsin discuss ownership shifts amid rising land prices and new farm openings.
A historical note describes the tradition of eating hot cross buns on Good Friday dating to early centuries. It mentions beliefs that buns protect homes from fire, bring prosperity when hung in kitchens, and ward off evil when hung over the front door.
The Iowa City Daily Press and the Iowa City Daily Citizen end their separate runs to unite as the Iowa City Press Citizen an independent daily. The Press Citizen Co will be incorporated with 80000 capital with S. E. Carrell owning three quarters and E E Johnston retaining one quarter Johnston retires from active work but will contribute to columns.
Iowa county farm bureaus pass resolutions urging members to follow grain price declines. Secretary KE Cunningham of the Iowa Farm Bureau had urged action. About 200000 farmers exist in Iowa with 140000 bureau members, the officer notes.
The piece notes that withholding grain from the market could distort Iowa markets nationwide and that farm bureau leaders may set trends for other states. It mentions a national marketing committee study, rising dairy profits due to grain slump, and strong dairy areas showing steady cash flow through weekly sales.
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