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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1917
Page
3
A guide on creating cool well ventilated cellars and attics for storing beets cabbages rutabagas and onions to extend winter supplies. It suggests crates barrels or bins for air circulation and recommends outdoor cellars or caves when available to store late vegetables and potatoes for a fuller winter food supply.
Mrs. Mary Wilcox of the New York School of Cooking extols dehydration as the best practical winter preservation method. She notes it saves flavor and juices, outlines DIY evaporator construction, and advises drying methods for carrots, turnips, pumpkin, squash, apples, apricots, peaches, and cherries. The piece urges canning, blanching, and storing in dustproof containers for long use.
Seed treatment with formaldehyde solution offers near perfect protection against seed smut at under 5 cents per acre, with minimal risk to germination yet protecting yield value. In Waterloo, Fred L. Northey, Chamber of Commerce president, farms three acres of potatoes, 30 acres of corn, and 16 acres of beans, tending a notable garden.
A farmer journalist recounts his alfalfa method from 76 loads of manure to soil inoculation and lime, detailing multiple crops, two cuttings by Nelson at five dollars a ton, Willow Lawn farm payments, and current yields of several tons per cutting. He notes first cutting over seven tons and strong prospects for the third growth.
Instructions outline preserving spring chickens and game birds by canning. Steps include cleaning, portioning, packing in jars with hot liquid, sterilizing under various methods, and storing in a dark place for later frying or serving.
The week saw 1 219 cars of potatoes from New Jersey, far above other states, with prices sliding as Eastern Shore Virginia and Maryland sold at 2.50 to 4.56 per barrel. New Jersey Giants moved 0.95 to 1.00 per bushel fob, cantaloupes totaled 945 cars, and watermelon shipments reached 2 034 cars as demand weakened and weather cooled.
Waterloo Jersey farm in Humboldt county sold Jersey cattle valued over 25000 to Charles W Ward of Eureka for starting a California breeding program. Ward, famed as a flower magnate, sought the cream of Jersey stock, shipping the herd to San Francisco. The sale included 25 head plus a prized bull, Financial Beauty King, bred on the Waterloo farm, with a sister sold for 2500 and calves reserved for life. The Waterloo operation, six years old, aims to produce the nation’s top Jersey herd and has sold stock to many states.
The National Dairy council urges American dairymen to save and increase milk production. Farmers are told not to sell cows for slaughter, to improve herds with well bred sires, and to cut waste. The message links dairy output to feeding children and supporting allies in wartime.
Harry Kiester of the Wil Ham Galloway company says Canada may send a large delegation to the Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo. He invites provincial premiers to attend, noting strong dairy progress in Alberta and British Columbia and good wartime conditions, with patriotic mood and labor shortages.
Aldus D Broughard an 18 year old arrives ready to enlist after earlier rejections over a birth certificate and guardian consent. A mistaken gender name caused delays but at Des Moines this afternoon the uncle relented and allowed the enlistment. Ward sails toward his dream of serving in the navy.
A district association of registered nurses was organized Saturday at the YWCA. Counties included are Butler Bremer Franklin Grundy Black Hawk Jiardin and Marshall. Mrs Wilhelmina Davis was elected president with 20 members. Other officers are Miss Nanna Colby vice president Mrs Edith Eightey Curtis Cedar Falls secretary Miss Roach Cedar Falls treasurer Mrs Floy Armstrong New Providence Miss Marie Brammer Hampton Sister Mary Petronilla Waverly Miss Mionié Harrison Waterloo and Miss Bertha Bishop Cedar Falls as directors. Several volunteers for Red Cross service were named as Mildred Williamson Nanna Colby Waterloo Mrs Curtis and Miss Nellie Porter Cedar Falls. Porter served on the Mexican border last year. The association will meet next Saturday.
An guidance piece on balancing diet for humans and animals emphasizing protein from animal sources, protein from legumes and cereals, and the role of sugars starches fats and water. It argues for a mixed diet, adequate protein, and high energy foods like corn wheat potatoes and rice. Water intake beyond meals is advised to aid digestion and waste removal.
Annual session of the Evangelical Association of Lawa begins on grounds near Coduc Falls with W. C. Lang of Waterloo presiding. Rev. F. C. Berger of Cleveland will preach the sermon and lead Sunday school work. Program includes Bible conferences, youth sessions, and vesper services led by Bishop W. C. Broylagel.
Patriotism in Washburn as Harry J. Wilds Fred E. Brown and Francis J. O Connor join the regular army. They report to Jefferson Barracks this morning while Corporal Elerbert W. Wall stops in Waterloo en route to Cheyenne. The Twenty fourth cavalry troop has been converted to an artillery regiment while keeping its regimental name.
George P. Burkhardt, a Washington township farmer, filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy before Referee George W. Wood. He lists liabilities of 4094.24 dollars and no assets.
The Hig Brother mission week will feature Grace M and Epworth league Monday with Central Christian youth, Rev. F. W. Court Tuesday, L Sarvay Wednesday, Mrs. A Burgens Thursday, Rev. H B Parr Friday, Rev. J. E. Johnsen Saturday, and services Sunday.
Society notes report Mrs. J M Storm hosting about 20 guests including Mrs Leet of Minneapolis and Mrs Chavez of Decatur for an informal knitting party with music by Pearl Headford-Williams and readings by Marjoria Lent. The Leet party visits Mrs Hagerman in Waverly and dines with Mrs Perrin in Clairsville. A Byrnus park reunion notes many attendees from Orange township and Waterloo, followed by a luncheon courtesy for Mrs Maria Wheeler of Clarion and a social class gathering hosted by Mrs Dorman Johnston. The Entra Nous club, Royal Neighbors, Sons of Veterans auxiliary, and a First Methodist departments plan forthcoming events including a thimble bee and luncheon.
Sunday school plans an ice cream social and penny sale at the church tomorrow evening. The U S Daughters will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. Scott Stauffacher.
In Chicago on August 27 Mrs. Fred C. Lotta of Indian Hill Golf Club leads the western women’s championship field as 131 entrants contest an 18 hole qualifying round at Flossmoor Country Club to reach the 31 finalists. Mrs Letts exempted from qualifying. Notable entrants include Elaine Rosenthal Mz Jonas Edwards Hadfield Chatfield Lee Allen and others from Chicago Milwaukee Sycamore and Kansas City.
Former stars of the Central Association have been recalled by the clubs that purchased them. Kenneth Penner, from Marshalltown in 1916, moved to Cleveland and later Portland and is recalled by Cleveland for another tryout. Hert Ellison, from Muscatine, bought by Detroit and moved to St. Paul, is recalled by the Tigers with strong hitting and extra base power noted.
The Waterloo Theatre advertises an evening of burlesque headlined by the Jolly Girls, praised as lively entertainment that blends popular music and clean comedy with bright costumes. Organized by Maurice Jacobs, the show aims to lift spirits during wartime.
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