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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1923
Page
15
Readers are invited to send questions and comments to the Editor of the Evening Courier and Reporter in Waterloo Iowa. Communications should be addressed to the Fam Departmen and may be directed to the page 5100 area of the paper.
Waverty Virginia April 17 The Cheater Son Plainfield herd led Bremer County Cow Test figures for the year with an average of 406 pounds of butterfat from 10 685 pounds of milk. The report shows high returns from fat valued at 40 cents per pound yielding about 162 per cow in best herds and a contrast with poorer cows showing strong profits despite lower milk yields. Carl Kuethe Waverly second, Wylam Sonward cow third, and Chester Son in several high positions. Williams becomes Bremer County new tester after Ames training.
Farm women of Waterloo township will hold a special meeting tomorrow April 18 at the home of Mrs Waldo Hotchkiss. A regular program includes kitchen efficiency and equipment arrangements. Elizabeth Hudson demonstrated Waterloo and Cedar Walls kitchen gear and their uses, with photographs taken.
Independence Iowa April 17 Approximately 1 860 pounds of milk are produced daily by the state hospital herd of Holsteins near Independence for about 1 200 residents. No cream separator is used. a clarifier handles all milk. The institution plans to add purebred cows this year and may showcase cattle at fall shows. Some animals were purchased from Hargrove Arnold Norwalk. The Wapsie Valley Cow Test association tracks the herd, which includes prize cows and a notable bull from Cornucopia lineage. The farm operates on 3 200 acres with corn silage and mixed feeds produced onsite and labor recruited for farm work.
Iowa farm statistics show 15 percent more cattle on feed April 1 than two years earlier. Of steers on feed, 6 percent exceed 1,400 pounds. Severe March weather caused pig losses of 50 to 70 percent per breeder estimates. Winter wheat fared well, at 87 percent of normal in Iowa, with state labor scarce as farm help remains tight.
Whiting Inn April 17 Iowa's first secretary of agriculture Raymond W Cassidy, named by Governor Kendall, brings farming and cattle breeding hands on experience. The Iowa native, 41, trains at Ames and runs a ranch near here with ribbons and cups won at fairs. He plans to consolidate the department, trim overlapping bureaus, and weed out unnecessary state workers, but only after becoming familiar with the task.
Fairbank Ta April 17 Patr bank Co operative Creamery carries on a scoring contest among its patrons this year. John Sucher buttermaker a bellaver in high quality butter helps this effort. The aim is to point out how to raise cream quality for better prices. Fairbank Commercial club supports farmer welfare and offers prizes for the highest scoring produce.
April 17 Rowley Idaho. Buchanan County reports seven federally accredited cattle herds. Federal veterinarian Dr Kerr tests Casper Strefttmatter’s herd, declaring it free of the rou to sign the final test.
Indépendence Iowa April 17 The long talked of farm directory for Buchanan county is being compiled. Questionnaires go to each farm bureau cooperator in townships to list every farmer in school districts with telephone number exchange owner or renter distance from school type of livestock raised and other details. Advertising is planned for farmers who provide information and the farm bureau seeks cooperation.
Allison Iowa April 17 The Alson Shippers association met at FRL Winegar’s office to review last year’s work noting good business. Knute Esne secretary of the Was present and discussed future plans. Butler County fair director Dumont April 17 S.S. Austin elected to fill a vacancy caused by Frank Kilson’s resignation. Committees for departments chosen and spraying demonstrations scheduled by county agent R Winegar for Butler county with dormant spray for oyster shell scale.
Eagle Center residents report April events and travels as families welcome relatives from Dubuque and nearby towns. Corrine Refart visits Gilbertville while Mrs. Matt Willsworth plans a Rome trip following a goiter operation. health improves for Grampa Mulien and John after influenza. Mrs. Pauline Schahon visits Nick Retter home as Mary Shafer travels near John Heine, who remains seriously ill.
Mt. Auburn Iowa area residents discussed visitation from Vinton and Waterloo, church activities, school group outings, and local business changes. Families moved, visitors arrived, and several residents returned from trips while the community prepared church programs and hosted socials. Eight carloads of stock shipped to Chicago highlighted local commerce amid assorted personal notices.
Waverly Iowa items note Carl Strottman named agent at Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern station with Sara Oliver Spencer as his A unit. Rev J Byrne of Vinton and Rev T McDonald of Grundy Center visited Father Collins and Father McDonald’s parents. Mrs C A Fo pleurisy improving. Mrs and Colling spent week in Nevada Ta. Rev Peter Connolly left Memhy hospital for Auburn. Clark Rasine departed for southern trip via Memphis and Atlanta.
Nashua reports the death of a longtime Nashua resident who moved to Ames City about a year ago and died Thursday at Cedar Valley hospital in Charles City after treatment for a condition. Also noted is the Friday death of Mrs. Hugh McMahon at her Nashua home from cancer, with surviving family including a husband and two daughters. Various local movements and visits are mentioned, including families in Nashua, Charles City, and nearby towns, plus funeral and travel notes for relatives and friends.
The report notes a surprising wheat shortage driving price gains in early trading. Market data from Chicago and New York show mixed futures with May and July contracts advancing, while receipts and foreign exchange influenced sentiment. regional grain quotes from Minneapolis Kansas City and St Louis reflect firmer prices and cautious demand.
New York April 17 Stocks show strength amid mixed trading with gains in New York Centred Bauthern and Stewart Warner lifting totals. Butter and wool prices rise while sugar and petroleum vary. Trading closes at modest gains despite uneven bids as investors react to early session weakness.
Kansas City livestock market report shows hogs slow and steady, with top hog prices around 9.65, mixed cattle and calves trading with gains and declines across weights. Sheep and lambs steady to higher, with notable activity in 10000+ head receipts and daily shifts in packer demand.
Summary of cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts from St Louis and East St Louis markets on April 17. Steers and fat cattle show firm to higher tone with top prices near 9.25 for fed steers and substantial ranges for cows and bulls. Hog and sheep trading numbers indicate slower hogs but strong sheep lambs as packing demand remains steady.
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