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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1923
Page
15
Addrees communications to Editor Farm Department Evening Courier and Reporter Waterloo Iowa. Phone 5160.
Ames April 26 The Iowa State College cattle feeding trial reports standard cornbelt rations with shelled corn red clover hay and black salt plus one and one half pounds of oilmeal yielded the best per steer profit at 4.65 with 120 days gain, while silage and non silage groups varied. Prices for corn cottonseed and silage outlined with several groups showing losses or gains per head.
Sudden temperature swings and severe storms in March grew heavy crop damage across towns in Iowa. The cold month set new low records with 25 to 30 inches of snow in the second week, followed by blizzards that hurt farmers. Losses include about 1,000,000 in young hogs, rural milk shortages, and wildlife freezing. Rail and road traffic faced major disruptions, and coal shortages continued.
Promoters of the Eldora co-operative creamery elected a board including A. B. Veline, John Long, G. C. T. Emmert, Earl Brooks, and A. D. Davis. Articles were adopted and incorporation authorized. Five cows will supply the plant, with plans to sell more stock and equip a fine creamery.
Iowa State College expert H D Hughes says rape provides quick pasture and balances corn, ranking with alfalfa and medium red clover. Three methods of growing rape are described, with spring sowing yielding the largest returns though midsummer sowing is possible but doubtful. Dwarf Essex seed advised for corn.
In Tama and Clayton counties, Iowa, farmers plan trials of ten soybean varieties to gauge hogging value, silage use, and hay for livestock. Jim Pendry notes many varieties exist and results depend on selection with field plots at Dysart and Clayton farms. A fall meeting will compare growth, maturity and profitability.
Frank A. Wisner of Ames heard a WOI Iowa State College lecture on incubation. Key points: compare incubator thermometers with a reliable cynical thermometer, and aim for evaporation rates of about 1 ounce per 10 days early, 2 ounces by day 12, and 3 ounces by day 18. Heat and ventilation must regulate evaporation, and accurate thermometers are essential.
In Butler County Iowa farmers report heavy pig losses from severe weather last month. Frank Ilill near Shell Rock lost most sows and Ed Johnson seven miles west saved sixteen sows and two pigs, turning a modest gain into a hopeful sign for spring porkers despite widespread damage.
In April 26 report from West Union, farmer S. B. Carter ships his 1922 tobacco crop from West Union to Viroqua Wisconsin for pooling with the northern Wisconsin crop. The season saw no major storms, though March cold damp weather delayed shipments, totaling about 15,000 pounds.
Old potato prices eased as new crop arrivals expand. shipments of old stock declined while states report higher new stock, with Idaho Wisconsin Minnesota and Maine leading in shipments. The USDA notes a possible decline in US plantings versus last year amid weak southern demand and limited consumer outlets.
Black Hawk County farm leaders plan to consider the area plan for tuberculosis testing of cattle at their May meeting. Dr G G Stong oversees testing in the territory and dairy farmers in Wisconsin push for a 1 million dollar eradication program as four dozen counties already test under the area plan.
Des Moines April 26 A federal crop report shows corn acreage rising across Iowa and the nation with a 2.6 percent gain from 1922 and 3.2 percent above the five year average. Increases are driven by the western belt and far west states, while North Central up 3 percent, West North Central 8 percent, and Far Western 20 percent. Other crops show mixed changes including spring wheat down 5.5 percent, oats down 2.6 percent, barley up 5.7 percent, and tobacco up 10 percent.
Wheat prices at season peak in Chicago trading lifted by profit taking and mixed markets. Reports show cash quotations across Chicago and New York futures with No 2 yellow and white varieties quoted firm to steady, while Oats and Corn show mixed movements and ongoing supply signals.
St Louis wholesale notes from April 26 show grain and produce quotes including red wheat at 1.46 and 1.36, No. 3 red, along with oats, barley, and corn bids. Waterloo Co-op reports dairy receipts of milk 27,457 pounds and cream 3,393 pounds, with butter price details and hogs, horses, and livestock quotes for delivery at Bath Packing Co. by wagon or truck.
A brisk, if uneven, trading day shows pockets of activity despite a quiet overall mood. Major names such as American Sugar, Consolidated Coke, and Pacific interests moved, while some industrials drifted. Market breadth remained narrow with notable gains in selected issues and firmer tone in certain commodity shares.
April 26 Chicago markets show hogs steady with 10 cent drop from yesterday and cattle receipts around 4 000. Prices rise for some ranks then slip for others with veal and lamb quotes mixed. notable gains in some heavy steers while feeders remain flat. Market activity includes packers, shippers, and buyers adjusting bids across multiple lots and weight categories.
Cattle receipts 1700 and hog receipts 3000 reported from Paul Livestock South St Maul Minn and East St Louis Ill with steady prices for beef cattle steers Texas steers pigs with top hog price around 8.15 and per hundredweight ranges for calves sheep and lambs.
Receipts at Sioux City Livestock report 6,000 hogs with steady to lower prices. Bulk sales center around 7.40 for butchers and 5.25 to 7.00 per hundredweight for feeders. Several feeder figures noted, with pens and weights varied.
Receipts totaled 140 head with steady to firm bids. Top price for cattle reached around 64 with medium and heavy calves around 9.00 per hundredweight. packers showed active demand while dairy and feeder classes weighed on prices.
Today reports firmer wool quotes with domestic consignments including Heece Ohio and Texas scoured basises around 1.23 to 1.48 per unit and territory staple at 1.45. Hides are listed with limited detail noting brown steer and other terms in small figures.
Advice on preventing White Diarrhea urges starting treatment at hatch and using safe intestinal antiseptics. It warns against rank noisense remedies like Mercuric Chloride and Antimony Arsenite, noting many lack knowledge of their dangers. Emphasizes safe, nonpoisonous remedies to destroy the germ.
Mrs M Bradshaw of Beaconstield Iowa writes about her experience with Walko White Diarrhea Remedy. She claims two bio packages treated 300 White bran dettes and reduced losses, noting chickens grew larger and healthier after use.
An old advertisement urges immediate action against chick diarrhea. It promotes Walko as a preventive measure with a 30¢ trial box and a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Distributed by druggists for farmer use.
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