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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1939
Page
7
Iowa predicts a record crop of over 700000 bushels of home grown certified hybrid seed corn for next spring. ISU agronomist Joe L Robinson says more than 18400 acres produced seed this year, with about 77 percent of Iowa’s total corn in hybrids. A list of certified seed growers will be available mid October.
The National Association of Manufacturers says American industry demands peace to protect democracy and prosperity. It opposes war driven profits, urges policies aligning prices with costs, and cautions against emergency rhetoric undermining free institutions.
Hogs 10 000 head slow to strong with bulk 180 to 270 pounds at 7.85 to 7.10. 270 to 300 pounds 7.65 to 7.90. 330 plus sows 6.50 to 7.25. Cattle 4000 head plus calves 1000. Fed steers and yearlings strong. grass type steady 6.50 to 8.50. Best load yearlings 10.25 plus. Heifers 10.90. Cows 5.50 to 6.50, cutters 4.75 to 5.25. Stockers dull. 25 cent weekly decline. Sheep 6000, lambs weak to 25 cents lower. native lambs 9.00 to 9.25. Slaughter ewes 2.75 to 3.75. Estimated tomorrow: cattle 1,000. hogs 6,000. sheep 4,000.
In White Oak on September 21 George Augustines are installing a fire proof roof on their house. Henry Luers and his son are setting up a windmill. Guy Mayer of Denver joined them for dinner at the Lloyd Luers home. The Luers family attended rally day at Clay church. Mr and Mrs John Daering visited Carl Daering home.
Peru has finished a third major housing batch for workers, adding new dwellings to accommodate additional families and improve living conditions in urban areas. The completion marks progress in the government’s social housing program.
The Chicago market notes mixed corn prices from 57% to 58% with one yellow grain at 57% to 57.14 and several yellows and a white at 65. Oats show mixed bids from 35% to 36%. Corn receipts total 390 cars.
Farmers and locals in Pilotburg report varied farm tasks including Herbert Campbell and Orva Scott hulking clover, Stanley Mouser doing cement work, and Frank Stransky with Carl Anderson building concrete walls. Visits from relatives and birthday celebrations accompany the community update.
The Kalona Community club invites wives as guests for the fall first meeting at the High School auditorium next Monday evening. An information contest will feature the program with participating guests.
Chicago market report shows steady conditions with 7.2 percent receipts rise. Produce: fresh graded firsts 18 percent, extra firsts 19, current receipts 16, dirties 14. Poultry: market firm, 1 car, 87 trucks, ducks 12, heavy hens 17, spring chickens 14. Other prices unchanged.
Heat kept breaking records late in the season with 100 degree days on the 13th to 15th and strong winds. The state weekly average hit 76.7 F, 12.8 above normal, with 94 percent sunshine and almost no rain. Corn suffered drought and wind damage, soybeans and winter wheat planted late faced drought, and pasture, water, and livestock conditions deteriorated across many counties.
The Journal carries Pillsbury promotions this week in the Thursday food section. Pillsbury flour is widely distributed in the county and available at local stores as the fall campaign starts.
Uruguay shipped more than 75,000 tons of refrigerated meat to other countries in a year marked by a 193 percent rise in exports. The figures highlight strong demand for Uruguayan meat in international markets and reflect expanding trade under growing global appetite for preserved refrigeration.
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