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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1919
Page
7
Fragmentary notes indicate drought impact on pasture and staple crops. Estimates suggest hay yields at 60 to 70 percent with continued concern over vegetable outputs and overall crop condition amid low rainfall.
A national convention explored the clearing house concept for the negro community, with discussions wrapping up as the event concludes tomorrow.
Retail price reduction efforts show little impact on the city market where growers sell directly to buyers. Yeasts at 60 to 80 cents per peck, plums at $1 per peck, tomatoes from 2 1 4 to 6 cents per pound, sweet corn about 70 cents a dozen at times, Duchess apples 7 to 8 cents per peck, and handpicked apples 75 cents per half bushel reflect a market resistant to price cuts.
A weekly crop report from the Illinois Central Railroad notes soaking rains and cooler weather improved corn, with Black Hawk county as the only area below normal due to drought. It details yields for wheat, barley, rye, fruit, and a promising grape harvest, while cabbage and onions are set for strong returns.
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