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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1923
Page
23
The United States Department of Agriculture released a report noting a 13 percent rise in cattle on feed in corn belt states as of April 1, 1923, compared with a year earlier. East of the Mississippi saw a 15 percent gain, west of the river 12.5 percent, with lighter weights predominating.
Fairbank Ia April 18 The Community Life institute opens with a young peoples social at the Methodist church at 8 p m Tomorrow at 1 30 p m several talks on community relations will be given L A Walters Buchanan county agent discusses Agriculture and the Community Fr W K Buell speaks on The Big Things in Today s Voc ation Prof J H Williams On The Public School and Community D A Road man and Dr G C Eickerberg address Community Co operation and The Community and the Church An open forum closes the afternoon A community motion picture program is planned at the high school auditorium Sunday services are arranged including Afternoon Worship at Oran Dr Road man speaks morning and afternoon A young people service is set for 4 45 p m and union worship at 7 30 with a special program The Institute invites the public to attend
Independence April 13 A few youths sign for junior pig club in Buchanan county. Premiums offered by the Buchanan County fair board aim to attract members ages 10 to 20. L A Walters county agent invites help to locate suitable breeds and individuals. Pigs chosen must be born after March 1 1923 started on feed by June 3 and exhibited at the county fair as breeding stock.
Bremer County agricultural exposition The Live Fair slated for August 13 to 37, 1928, with improved fairgrounds and renewed enthusiasm. The Big Four Fair association sets Nashua dates for August 21 to 24, while Fayette’s fair at West Union and Buchanan County’s exhibit at Sap sadente plan August events.
The Black Hawk Feeding company near Waterloo mills hogs from 1000 to 2500 head, feeding on garbage and corn to finish 240 to 200 pound pigs. Hogs are shipped to Sioux City and Ottumwa for serum production, with anti bodies developed at serum plants. The operation includes continuous waste collection, pens, feeding sheds, and a city ordinance on garbage disposal.
Chicago April 13 Associated Press reports settlers eye southern states for growth. Kentucky Tennessee and Louisiana offer vast arable land and resources, with climate and rainfall boosting agriculture and stock raising. The Mississippi Valley’s industrial development lags, but future expansion could rival global empires as orchards and canneries rise.
Independence April 13. A farmer near Buchanan, Warburton, proposes seed corn testing as a long term profit. He claims more than $60 a day possible from harvesting and selling fall crop after discarding diseased ears. Tests show diphthia mold reduces yields across Iowa counties.
Manchester April 13 four men have signed up for corn variety tests in Delaware county. More entrants are welcome as the program aims to compare seed varieties within the county. To enter send a small seed sample to the Delaware County Farm Bureau office for handling.
Delaware county wool growers are invited to a mutton feast at Henry Gilles Pie's farm one mile west of Manchester on Saturday April 21. Roy W. Snyder, sheep specialist, will speak on marketing and demonstrate docking castrating and shearing.
A condensed wire of mixed items notes Dr. George T. Harding praising Warren G. Harding, Borah on the League of Nations gospel, urging wartime law prisoners’ release, a steamship school for boys selling, Germany paying reparations, Uncle Jimmy Bu wards’ death, a boat sinking off Be lisio, Idaho politics on Henry Ford, and commodity and financial updates including metals, loans, cotton futures, and dairy receipts from a cooperative in Waterloos.
In April 13 boys and girls in Delaware county rural schools won free settings of eggs for a poultry club, as did neighbors in nearby counties. Eggs were supplied by leading poultry raisers in the state. With proper care the chicks should develop into finer breeding stock.
Charles City Indiana April 12 Don Catton a horticultural student at Town State College Ames has accepted a foreman position at the state fruit breeding farm. He will lead the work until September when a new foreman is hired and Catton returns to Ames to finish college work.
Henry W. Grout was reelected president of Farr View Cemetery association at a trustees meeting. Edward A. McFarlane remained secretary and Paul Eightmey treasurer for the coming year. Grout has led the organization for nearly ten years. A. J. Edwards, CG Platt, Ashley Dunham, Henry Jey and W. H. Langlas will serve as trustees. Plans to beautify the cemetery include planting trees and shrubs. twenty five hard maple trees were purchased and will be planted on the north side of the plot.
Unsettled trading in Liverpool’s wheat market sees May and July futures up as Western North America demand and European offers shape prices. Corn and oats follow wheat higher early, then ease with overall market sentiment trading mixed. close unsettled with slight gains for wheat while corn and oats retreat from early strength.
Commodity quotes show wheat and corn futures with mixed delivery grades and prices. Rye and barley figures listed alongside timothy, cloverseed, and provisions with nominal lard and rib values in Chicago on April 13. Market activity reflects multiple grades and unit prices across cereals and seeds.
Chicago and across major markets report hogs steady to higher with top bids around $9.50 for choice 240 to 260 pound butchers. Cattle and calves show generally firm to higher prices, while grain folders quote mixed wheat and corn values across Kansas City and Minneapolis regions amid April trading.
A buoyant opening session in New York stocks shows mixed gains as buyers push several leading issues higher. Strong demand from foreign exchange markets and upbeat signals from major firms bolster confidence, with DuPont and Stewart-Warner among notable winners while several others show modest advances. Potatoes firm in Chicago with white stock rising and other varieties steady as shipments move.
Daily price roundup from New York and Chicago markets dated April 13 and April 12. Butter creamery extras 48 to 50 cents, cheese and eggs varied. poultry and vegetables showing typical regional spreads. Market receipts list dairy products, poultry items, and regional price quotes with multiple brands and grades.
Russian educators who fled Bolshevism have opened a Russian scientific institute in Berlin under Professor Jassinsky. It offers philosophy, law, and political economy courses and is open to foreigners with German government approval. The institute aims to help Russian students abroad stay connected with Russian culture and business, with about 059 Russian students in Berlin high schools and an estimated 500 more whose studies were interrupted by the war. Henry Meyers of Dewar, Ta., is recovering after a serious operation at home.
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