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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1923

Page

13

Cooperative marketing and cattle tuberculosis talk at Eagle Township picnic

About 150 residents heard Peder Pederson of Cedar Falls discuss cooperative marketing, finances, and the need to test cattle for tuberculosis. He urged home cooperation first, noted the potential for better grain prices with warehousing, and warned indemnities may shrink or vanish. County agent A A Burger explained area testing and indemnities available for tubercular cattle.

Eagle Center Tulka Pedersen Iowa Black Hawk County A. A. Burger

Holstein Breeders Confer with H W Gleim in Iowa

Waverly Iowa August 1 Harry M Gleim pedigree expert of Webster City and Iowa Holstein Winesian Breeders association field secretary held conferences with Bremer County Holstein breeders and fair officials. He plans state association growth emphasizing youth club work and prizes at county fairs for Holstein calf clubs while coordinating lectures on Holsteins and pedigrees for winter use. Gleim traveled from Mason City to Marion after Mason City stop with a fair in Marion noted.

Gileim Gleim Holstein Association Fred E. Ferguson Iowa State Dairy Association Mason City Marion

Chickasaw Boys and Girls Win at Mason City

In Mason City fair competition Chickasaw juniors excelled among five counties winning farm record displays. Arthur Upalim and Dorothy Marr led as top juniors with Bellirds Bessie Olson and Wayne Smith following, while George Agilura placed seventh.

New Tampton Sug Chickasaw Felows Mason City Fair Arthur Upalim Dorothy Marr Bellirds Bessie Olson Wayne Smith George Agilura

Italian Queen Bees Introduced to Strengthen Apiaries

Hampton Aug 1 BR N Stephenson agent of Chickasaw county received 30 Italian Malian queen bees to distribute among apiaries. They will be placed in hives not yet requeened to build strong colonies before the next honey season. Italian bees are said to cover more territory and lay more eggs than some other kinds.

Hampton BR. N. Stephenson Chickasaw County Wmne

Place High In Test Of Livestock Judges

New Hampton Iowa January 18. When Chickasaw county boys livestock judging team met competition at Northwest Iowa fair they came out third. Mason City won first and Mitchell second. Ralph Gott Wayne Smith and Edward Snyder were on the team from this county. This was the first time the boys entered a public contest and their training had been short. In olden times actors were forbidden Christian burial.

New Hampton Ja. Ave Chickasaw County Competiton North Lows Fair Mason Frank

Co op Pant Produces A Ton Of Butter Daily In Summer

Hudson Virginia August 18 Henry LaFrenz secretary of Hudson Co operative creamery reports high butter production despite lighter cows. May output 63 185 pounds June 65 977 pounds and last month 57 114 pounds show an average of about a ton of butter daily over the three months.

Hudson, Va Henry LaFrenz Hudson Co-operative Creamery

Delaware County Fair poised for record livestock exhibits

Manchester Iowa Aug 18 practically all stalls in cattle barns hog barn and poultry house are filled for the Delaware county fair Aug 28 to 31. A 50 foot poultry barn addition and plans for daily events including ball games bands and a minstrel curtain raiser promise a full week with children’s day opening, varied programs nightly, and daily stock shows and races.

Manchester Iowa Awever Waterloo Cedar Rapids Mississippi Valley League Dyersville Colesburg Greeley Delaware County Farm Bureau Clayton County Farm Bureau Hall Grandiego Dubuque Boy Scout Band Hopkinton Wells Orchestra Williams

Southern Circuit Chosen by Larsen for Holstein Herd

Dike Aug. 18 The Holstein show herd of H. O. Larsen, which left here nearly two weeks ago, will tour a southern circuit of fairs before returning to Grundy county. Fifteen head were taken. W. B. Larsen and two handlers accompanied the cattle. The herd impressed locals visiting the farm before departure and was shown last week at Anamosa, competing with Black Hawk County Holstein Breeders. Plans include an Amboy district fair with nine more fairs to follow in Danville, Indianapolis, Louisville, Springfield, Hutchinson, Oklahoma City, Muskogee, Dallas, Shreveport, and possibly the Cotton Palace in Waco.

Larsen Anamosa Black Hawk County Holstein Breeders’ Association Amboy Danville Indianapolis Ind Louisville Springheld Mfo Hutchinson Kan Oklahoma Muskogee Okla Dallas, Tex Shreveport Cotton Palace Waco, Pax

Scholarships for Noncollegiate Work at Iowa

The state board of education provides 50 scholarships worth 50 each for qualified boys aged at least 17 who have completed eighth grade to enroll in two year noncollegiate courses in agriculture or trades and industries. Tuition waived. open Sept 25. Applications to J R Sage, registrar, with farmer or trades sponsor and a banker and county official recommendation. Merit priority if applications exceed scholarships.

Ames State Board of Education J. R. Sage

Franklin County Farm Bureau Picnic Near Franklin August 21

Franklin County Farm Bureau holds its annual picnic at the fair grounds on Tuesday August 21 with parades and exhibits by boys’ and girls’ clubs. Calf and pig club members display stock while girls show sewing. A peak annual event for the Franklin County farm community.

Hampton Franklin County Farm Bureau Fair Grounds Pranklin County Farm Bureau

Mitchell County Juniors Defeat Cerro Gordo in North Town Fair Calf Show

Osage Iowa August 18 Mitchell County junior clubs won over Cerro Gordo in a five strings calf show at Mason City North Town fair. Herefords from Mitchell swept five firsts while Cerro Gordo showed three groups of calves. Carmen Lang, nine, won first and second in the Hampshire gilt class. Loyal Becker swept Duroc gilts and litter. Irvin Mauer led Aberdeen Angus entries with top honors. Cyril Bodensteiner earned second in the herdsman class. About 265 Holstein entries boosted the judging with Harold Whitcomly taking junior yearling Guernsey and Irvin Dieterichs Esther Cawellt winning senior Guernsey placings.

Osage Cerro Gordo County Mitchell County Juniors North Town Fair Mason City Cerro Gordo Healves Mitchell County Carmen Lang Mitchell Hampshire Loyal Becker Hereford Stanley Dieterichs Theodore Dieterichs Ralph Lesch Thelma Harrison Aberdeen Anguscalves Irvin Mauer Haymond Mauer Cyril Bodensteiner Loretta Cowghlin Raymond Conger Angus Shorthorns Herefords

Open Day to Start Fayette County Annual Exposition

West Union Iowa August 18 The Fayette county fair opens next Monday with farm girl exhibits from Scott Jefferson and Smithfield townships. Harlan girls display clothing. Swine department expects 700 pigs. Fifteen thousand dollars in premiums races and attractions. Hanna and Miller of Waterloo to showcase fancy show horses daily. Parking improvements and calf clubs expand participation. Junior judging features gold medals for beef and dairy winners.

West Union Fayette County Scott, Jefferson Smithfield Township Harlan Farm Bureau Hanna & Miller Waterloo Guernsey Fayette

Plans for Annual Washington Union Picnic Completed

The Washington Union township farm bureau picnic will be held on Tuesday August 21 on grounds near the Washington Union bridge. Committees announce a program with sports being arranged for all and a picnic dinner expected to rival the program in popularity. Families will bring baskets and members invite folks from other townships to join.

Washington-Union Township

Buttermakers Meet In October Amid Market Uncertainty

The report notes butter producers plan an October gathering, while market activity shows sluggish demand and liquidation pressures. It cites prices for December and other futures, with government actions affecting expectations and shipments. The piece mentions weather and war impacts, along with provisional forecasts and storage considerations.

Missing Cedar Rapids Girl Located in Chicago

Margaret Wenzel, 15, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gdoward Wenzel, was found Thursday night in Chicago with Charles McAllister 23. Police say she was possibly under the influence. Her parents notified, brothers traveling to bring her home. Authorities noted she took $40 from home. A Tavella Morris 15 accompanied her and faces inquiry.

Cedar Rapids Inn Margaret Wenzel Gdoward Wenzel Marion Margaret Corbinle Tavella Morris Wenzel McAllister Chicago Charles McAllister

Hogs and cattle prices steady at Chicago market survey

Receipts at Chicago bids show hogs strong with ranges around $8.60 to $8.65 for top cuts, while mixed packing hogs and sows trade from $6.20 to $8.90. Cattle demand holds with beef steers $11.25 to $12.00, feeders steady to higher, veal calves steady, and stockers varied. Sheep prices also firm with lambs near $12.50 to $14.00 and natives around $11.00 to $12.50.

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Grain Market Mixed As Wheat Outlook Improves

From New York and Chicago reports the weekly grain review shows mixed results with wheat lifting on bearish and bullish factors. Gains in wheat futures are supported by reduced domestic winter wheat acreage expectations and lower Canadian yield forecasts, while imports and export demand remain uncertain.

York New York United States Gomared Canada Germany Europe

Waterloo Trains In and Out and Market Notes

Waterloo and Omaha markets report mixed grain and livestock activity with receipts and price ranges. Cattle and hog markets show higher bids for fat yearlings and steers while hogs stay steady. dairy and poultry notes touch on butter quality and rising hay prices amid broader production trends.

Butter Prices Continue Rise in Week of Aug 16

The butter market saw continued price increases as the week ended August 16. Demand rebounded, stocks tightened, and fresh butter shortages loomed while holdings rose by over a quarter of a million pounds compared with the previous period. Foreign exchange rates and various depots are listed alongside commodity notes and transport schedules.

Associated Press Chieago Star- Ine

Oats Yield 71 Bushels Per Acre On Dullard Farm

West Union Iowa August 18 Oats on an eight acre plot yielded 71 bushels per acre for J M Dullard after threshing with a small separator size 20x34. The separator averaged 74 bushels per acre. Loads of sheaves were hauled into the wagons and the machine had to be paused to unload at the bins. Johansen near Dullard averaged 26 bushels from two acres. The small tract produced 1534 bushels per acre last year. Will Moore shows at Decorah and Waukon fairs with many prize ribbons for his exhibition flock.

West Union J. M. Dullard Johansen Dullard’s

Enraged mother punishes man who kissed her daughter

In Council Bluffs Mrs. A Christianson took a gun, found William Taylor, beat him in the yard, and brought him home to report to police. Taylor, 62, was fined 25 dollars on assault and battery charges after the child Pearl testified he had molested her on several occasions. The girl described being lured into his car with money offered for candy, while Taylor claimed he meant no harm.

Council Bluffs A. Christianson Pearl William Taylor Taylor

Bachelor Sued for Not Marrying in Grundy Center

Miss Bethel Newkirk of Davenport sues John Bern of Reinbeck for 25900 damages in breach of promise. She claims he pledged marriage last May, postponed to July 3, and then refused. Trial set for September term. Bern described as a 45-year-old retired farmer. Newkirk, about 30, living in Davenport. wedding planned in Davenport.

Miss Newkirk John Bern Davenport

Produce Prices in New York and Chicago Today

New York and Chicago price quotes show dairy and poultry markets with creamery, whole milk, and butter prices down to 41 45c ranges in New York while Chicago lists creamery extras, firsts, and varying poultry figures. Eggs and milk prices appear as nominal wholesale levels with limited detail. regional receipts and market status noted as unchanged or steady in segments across sessions.

New York Chicago Dinftatton Creamery York Aue Osteen St. Louis Egge Hutter Tata Enone Blers

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