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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1925
Page
9
Ray Peverill of HL G. Peverill farm argues better care and operating habits cut costs for tractors. He details daily maintenance, oil handling, carburetor care, and fuel efficiency while cultivating oats on 71 acres with 48 gallons used.
Track farmers of St Ansgar Iowa report onion fields planted by mid April, about two weeks earlier than usual, with an increase in acreage over last year and early work underway in the region.
Waverly Iowa April 17 A Bremer County Cowtest association No 1 reports what may be the state s highest annual average for an entire cowtest group The average butterfat 310 pounds and milk 323 pounds per cow over 240 cows PH Schmadeke Clarksville wins top herd honors with 448 7 pounds butterfat and 12 86 pounds milk per cow The Chester sons Plainfield place second with 418 8 pounds fat The high cow is a seven year old Hat Holstein yielding 14105 pounds milk and 557 pounds butterfat in 11 months Feed cost 80 58 yielding a profit of 149 067 Schmadeke credited for selecting herd stock from recent purchases.
Iowa farmers in Black Hawk and eastern counties welcomed rain as a starting relief after a dry spell. Oats look refreshed and small grain seeding progresses. corn planting could be early with a likely large acreage. Farmers in Fayette and Hardin counties report varying moisture needs and benefits from the showers.
United Press reports Iowa on feed cattle down 15 percent on April 1 from a year ago and 4 years of data show declines across the corn belt. Agricultural statistician Leslie M. Carl warns only skilled feeders may profit from late summer price prospects, as corn prices may not fall enough to aid feeders and total marketings may fail to reflect a shortage. Shipments of stocker and feeder cattle into Iowa for the first three months of 1923 were about 75 percent of 1924 levels.
A remedy for white diarrhea and coccidiosis in poultry, popular among patrons of their hatchery, is described as originating from the Country Gentleman and the state agricultural experiment station. It lists mercury compounds and sulfates with precise weights for one gallon of water to be given during the first weeks, then thrice weekly for coccidiosis.
S. G. Denner of New Hampton was elected by the Butler County Farm Bureau to replace R. F. Winegar as county agent. Winegar resigns to pursue commercial work after years of service. Denner, a recent Iowa State College graduate, begins May 1 and is already gaining familiarize with the territory and farmers.
Forestry expert J T Bode from Ames notes Arbor Day focus on woodlot value and forest conservation. In Black Hawk county he surveys Rehder farm plans for two irregular low spots near a stream with about 1000 rapid growing trees and guidance on spacing and planting practices.
Sumner April 17 Hadley plans to leave Iowa Monday morning to become secretary of the Ohio Holstein Friesen Breeders association with headquarters at Cleveland He expressed hope for strong local backing and noted his prior work with Cass farm and the state bank of Sumner Also reports on Peoria Livestock Waterloo markets and local grain and butter prices
Wheat futures closed with gains as foreign markets firmed and domestic demand showed improvement. May delivery rose to 1.624, July to 1.42, while corn and oats climbed on stronger shipping demand and a smaller Argentine crop estimate. Cash quotes in Chicago and New York varied, with futures actions reflecting a volatile session amid easing hog values.
Chicago hog receipts 24000 with slow steady to 11¢ lower prices. top hogs $13.05, bulk $12.05 to $12.90, sows around $11.00. Cattle receipts 3000 with steady to higher bids on medium grades, bulls and calves mixed. Kansas City reports mixed hogs at $12.25 to $12.50, sheep steady. Sioux City and St. Joseph show varied declines and steadyness across cattle and hogs with top hogs near $12.40 to $12.50 and calves firm.
New York April 17 The opening for stocks shows uneven price shifts with fertilizer issues advancing and chemical and railroad shares mixed. Otis Elevator and Nash Motors rise while United Railways and Atchison lose ground as markets react to commodity trends and a bear move on Durant stocks.
Fred Peterson of Grant ligh Way east of Vorte City reports his plum trees bloomed first this season. Two of his trees bloomed early on Tuesday week and by yesterday were full and undamaged by cool nights. Peterson, a retired railway man who served 36 years with Illinois Central, trims affected parts to combat black knot. The farm bureau meeting at Meoink drew many attendees with talks on farming and demonstrations. next meeting set for May. Ploy A county recorded total $2256.84.
Readers are invited to address the Farm Department comments to Editor at the Waterton Heeuing Courier in Waterton Iowa. Provide clear questions or remarks via mail or phone for publication.
Report of grain and livestock prices from Chicago and New York markets dated April 17 notes butter and cheese prices across several creameries, poultry figures, hogs and cattle receipts in St. Louis, and potatoes and coffee futures. It mentions Liberty bonds and a completion note on Vise Belgium Germany border town restoration.
Readlyn April reports a Maxfield township dairyman, G W Schweer, asking $150 for a Guernsey cow after two outsiders visited. Schweer notes he will charge more for his Guernseys in the future as demand evolves. New York sugar prices also noted with minor changes.
Prices for Cypress Redwood White Pine and Fir lumber offered with a prompt price list. Customer urged to compare and let the dealer demonstrate value before purchase.
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