Farmers Score High for Milk and Cream at Waterloo Plant
Eleven farmers earned top scores for milk and cream under a new cooperative program at Waterloo Co operatives Dairy. A. W. Radnick and T. A Marmison from the extension service evaluated cans and sediment, with recommendations sent to farmers. The plant earned perfect scores for cleanliness and equipment and plans extend the program to other Iowa cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Co- Operative
Jikey Company
A. W. Radnick
T. A. ‘Marmison
Lows Extension Service
Glen Lichty
J. Trost
H. Blacher
Ke. Gates
TJ. Creighton
J. Poyner
Co-Operative Plant
Waterloo Co-Operative Dairy Company
Jie
Seeding Wheat and Beekeeping Rise in Floyd County
In Floyd County Iowa April 18 a Riverton township farmer George A Transworth finishes seeding wheat as others begin. Local reports note more farmers plan beekeeping this season with many hives surviving winter in good condition. Grass turns green and remaining snow aids wheat growth as spring work begins.
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Tles
George A. Transworth
Riverton Township
Oxyptus
May Shear Sheep Before Shipment
April 12. near Washburn, a farmer plans to shear sheep soon as shorn wool commands better prices. He has fed them all winter, with Kellogg shipping two loads in December and one over a month ago. Several people will be interested in the spring market. Charles City, April 1o. Alfred Rasmussen Watchinson Minnesota and family move May 1. Rasmussen a leading Minnesota creamery man. future cottage cheese maker for eastern markets. He led the state’s cottage cheese efforts and has run the cooperative creamery at Hutchinson. Fr. Tt. Wargon is the other partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Westoge
Charles City
Alfred As Russen
Watchinson
Minn
Rasmussen
Minnesota
Co-Operative Creame
Hutchinson
Tt. Wargon
Soils Vary in Value by Produce Ability at Iowa State
Iowa soils range from 20 to 300 an acre based on production potential. Dr Stevenson notes that soil value also depends on management practices and that data from 15 million acres show limestone and fertilizer use can boost crop value by substantial margins.
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Towa
Iowa State Colege
W. JE Stavensoni
Stevenson
Avid
Steven Som
College Agronomy Farm
Waterloov Gardener Advises Early Onion Seed Sowing
A Waterloo gardener favors starting onion seed early using Wack seeds rather than sets. He warns against burying seed too deep and sowing in wet soil, urges thin sowing to avoid thinning work, and notes dampening off risks indoors. Ed Bitel reports Fayette County farmers expect a hard winter and many gardeners prepare for spring.
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Waterloo
Bert
Ed Bitel
Hawkeye
Payette County
Fayettes County
Snowbanks Visible as Farm Work Begins Across Areas
Amid lingering snowbanks on pastures farmers across the region resumed field tasks and seed spreadings. In Hudson township and nearby areas, oats were sown as another wave of spring weather arrived, with activity spreading to Cedar Patch Junction and Waterloo Lower Township as crews worked to finish seeding before week’s end.
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Hame
Minish
Hee
Hudson
Hanington Township
Stark
Cedar Patte Junction
Yesterdas Peciue
Mattingly
Wateriooe Lowalship
Community Lime Crusher Busy in Buchanan County
Ray Sherrets operates a limestone crusher serving Independence and Liberty townships in Buchanan County. Demand for agricultural lime is high, with the machine set at a quarry on Ed Graham’s former farm in Independence. Sherrets will crush to order and move to new communities as demand passes. Farm Bureau speakers will conduct three meetings daily across the county May 24 and 25 to discuss lime, clover cultivation, and soil fertility.
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Independence
T.t
Ray Sherrets
Liberty Townships
Buchanan County
Hinestown
Sherrett
Ed Graham
Sherrets
Buchanan
Farm Bureau
Seed Corn Ballad and Market Prices Recounted
A rustic piece linked to seed corn lore reflects seasonal work and curiosity about kernel germination. The passage blends rural observations with a long list of market prices for grains, wheat futures, and agricultural commodities from Minneapolis and New York.
Hogs show slow start after opening gains
Chicago market reports opening hogs steady to higher with gains erased by day’s end. Slaughter prices at midweek levels, weights around 200 pounds, with buyers cautious and supplies mixed. Cattle and sheep also mix, with lighter demand and limited sales across major terminals.
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ST. Paul Livestock
Su Paul
Minn
Snk Lntehars
Heathy Fry
Garly
Stock changes drive gains for sellers in wide market
A chaotic stock note from New York describes rising buying and selling activity with several firms aiding the surge. It notes prices reaching 118 on some issues and references utilities, gas, and railway stocks along with broader market movement and sector leaders.
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New York
Urisk
Srogkirk
Etsar
Nancy
Reson
General Motors
Jay
Curether
Pane
Dupont
Ateohigeny
Luce
Rat
Ohio Rethicham Sterites Pet
Canadian Pac
Lenk. Pfit. i de Museo
Shesypeaulers & Obba Chie
Northwest Chie
Ome Tehile
Comer Ryster Corp. de Cola
Colwada Fuel Consolidated Cas Corn
Cruuibls
Steek
Cubs
Pri
Tiodie Brocht Punt de Electric Jtow
le Ugay Matuns
Ls Wisk Rubver Foundation
General Asphalteral Mhecticaneral Motors
Sram
Norther Prt
Stites
Steet Undson Maetors Hingis
Bette Vadley
Wilfin & Martand Cl
Mid-Waontinat
Mitasouri
Old Montgomery Ward
Heal
York Central
Northern Pacific
Pan Am
Rep
Ie. & Steel
Sim
Hanrat
Stuideloiter
F& Pielti - Tobueen
Pradac Union Pacifie United Cigar Castler
Ind
Aloette
Era Eber Westinghaus
Wilys
Provisions and Market Notes Across Cities and Goods
A dense field of commodity prices and market reports spans New York dairy items, Wisconsin milk products, poultry and eggs price shifts, and cattle and hogs receipts. The notes mention butter and eggs markets, livestock bids, and intercity quotes with several city stamps such as St. Louis and Kansas City, plus foreign exchange figures for a range of nations.
Wheat Markets Jump on Eastern Buying Amid Heavy Volume
May wheat surged five cents as eastern buyers and large volume trades lifted prices. Market chatter noted strong demand and speculative interest, with futures and spot bids higher across major exchanges. Corn and oats followed suit as supply concerns and hog values supported grain markets.
Board of Trade cash quotations note mixed listings
Fragmented quotation list from the Board of Trade shows mixed entries with numbers and color codes like yellow and white and references to quantities and item codes. The text is garbled with several unclear terms and lacks coherent context or identifiable events.
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Board of Trade
Offringa to Talk in Bennington and Farm Bureau Gatherings
The East Waterloo Township Farm Bureau meets at the Hewitt home on Thursday afternoon April 15. Women studied furniture refinishing at Cedar Falls club meeting on April 15. Bennington Township Farm Bureau plans a April 16 program with county agents D. OM Vinga and J. L. Uban on the program. The Cotton market reports show a steady to mixed session with several price points and futures updates.
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East Waterloo Township
Bennington
Omaha Livestock Prices and Grain Report
From Omaha Nebraska dated April 13 the market listings show hog receipts about 12 500 with prices mostly steady to 15 cents lower for butchers within 1040 pound range and various weight classes. Cattle and calves receipts about 8 500 with weaker to lower prices for fat cattle while veals are steady to lower and stockers and feeders steady. Sheep receipts around 41 800 with fair native lambs steady to strong and clipped lambs rising, with multiple price ranges listed. Grain bids include No 3 hard wheat around 1 1 2 and 1 16 to 1 16 per bushel and corn bids in the mid 60s per bushel.
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Chicago
Hitliur
Slaw
Praguckly Nealthy
Gulifernia Springens
Omaha
Neb
Bologna
Olowes
Dorking Poultry Breed Named After English Town
The Dorking breed derives its name from the old English town of Dorking England. It has long been prized for its fine table poultry qualities and cherished for generations.
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Dorkingin
England
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