Champion Barrow in Chester Write Glass From Ames
Chicago, Dec. 1. Winners in the first competition in pigs and lambs at the International Livestock exposition were scientists from sericultural colleges. The champion fat Poland China barrow entered by University of Illinois, and the champion Duroc Jersey barrow from Oklahoma A&M tied for top honors in their classes. University of Kentucky won the wether lamb title. Minnesota and Iowa State leaders dominated Chester White and Berkshire categories. Alvin Helms of Belleville won the junior Southdown sheep championship. Judging focused on breeding classes with over 2,000 head entered and more than 300 awards handed out on opening day. Canadian entries took the champion Southdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cecil Stobbs
Purdue University
Turner Brothers
Lewtt, Jr
Alvin L. Helms
Belleville
Ill
Helms
Agricultural College
Ames Chester
University of Mlinots
Poland
China Barrow
Oklahoma College
Iowa State College
University of Minnesota
Berkshire Barrow
Towa State College
Chester White Barrow
Southdown Wether
Cecil Srobobs
Wheatley
Ont
Jan 8 Suggested as Annual Meeting Date of Co Farm Bureau
Black Hawk County Farm bureau directors meet at the courthouse for a monthly session. A committee reports on the annual meeting date and officer elections with plans to secure K of P hall for the event. Last year the gathering was in that building about a week later than the proposed date. Speakers and details remain to be announced as preparations continue at Cedar Falls and the bureau moves to a courthouse room in January.
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Black Hawk County Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Board
County Bureau
Iiske
K. of PL
Bureau
Cedar Falls
Watering
Lynch and Son Exhibit Beef Cattle at International Show
Lynch and Son chipped 10 head of beef cattle from Waverly for the International Livestock Show in Chicago. One Angus calf was bought from Frank Clay weighing unknown pounds, another calf sired by Fred Meyer’s Shorthorn weighed 9540 pounds before shipment. The remaining eight calves include purchases at Hudson and others, with heavier weights noted.
Poultry Show Set In Sumner December 9 Through 12
Sumner Kansas Dec 2 The Sumner Poultry Association announces its annual show will be held December 9 to 12 at the Cass Opera House. The event is expected to draw Bremer poultrymen and attract increased patronage this season.
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Sumner, Ja
Sumner
Poultry Association
Cass Opera House
Bess
Bremer
Farmers Letters to Editor Invite Comments
Readers urged to send questions and remarks to the Farmer’s Department at the Waterloo Evening Courier in Waterloo Iowa. Communications should be addressed to the Editor with a phone contact listed as 5100.
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Farms Department
Waterloo Evening Courier
Waterloo
Iowa
Phono 5100
Two Calves Exhibit Compares Feeding Costs and Returns
The United States Department of Agriculture highlights in an Inter national Livestock exposition exhibit how two calves one wood and one common differ from range to market. It shows costs per calf averaging 20.77 dollars with returns of 26.98 for the good calf and 15.72 for the common, explaining superiority due to larger gains and higher prices.
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Chicago
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
LY Colorada
Poultrymen form Co op to buy feed in Cedar Falls
Black Hawk County Poultry Record Co op elects H W Cleveland as president with Mrs W J Mohrs and Mrs Art Hansen named officers. Iowa extension agent W H Lapp outlines egg grading and shipping costs. The group plans a Feb 19 meeting to organize cooperative feed purchases and a consignment of Ames style feed. Two new members join including Fred Wheeler's flock in La Porte City.
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Cadar Falls
Dec
Black Hawk
Lapp
Iowa
New York
Tap
Orange Township
White Rocks
Fred Wheeler
la Porte City
Hans Hansen
Towa Girl Among National Winners in Essay Contest
Rose Sale Jackson of Mediapolis Nex Maines county was named one of four national winners in the American Farm Bureau federation essay contest on Why Should My Dad Join the Faro Bureau. Winners receive free trips to Chicago for the sixth national convention in December. Other winners include Wallace Collins of Maryland James McCann of New York and New Edmonds of Oregon.
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Chicago
Dev
Towa
Rose Sale Jackson
Mediapolis
Nex
Maines County
American Farm Bureau Federation
Faro Bureau
Farm Bureau
Dec. S
Iminnis
Wallace Cellins
Maryland
James McCann
New York
New Edmonds
Oregon
Iowa Farm Bureau aids livestock growers with valuation drops
The American Farm Bureau federation’s annual report notes that the Tawa Farm Bureau Federation led efforts showing Iowa livestock valuations were too high and helped secure a substantial reduction. It also cites local service improvements, transportation rate adjustments, better stockyards, and new freight routing for livestock shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Drc
Tawa Farm Bureau Federation
American Farm Bureau Federation
Fayette County Reports 40 Accredited Herds With TB-Free Status
In early December Fayette County notes 46 fully accredited herds free of tuberculosis. About 400 county herds remain under federal supervision after one or more tests.
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Fayette. In
Fayette
High Producing Dairy Herds Crown Pioneer Winners
The Malstein herd of Thomens dlansen topped the Pioneer Cow Text association with 428.4 pounds of butterfat per cow, followed by Hansen & Werner Hartk and Cunningham in second and third. Economy awards went to Knipp Guernseys, Miller Holsteins, and Slinkman Brothers Jerkeys, with Hansen herd again leading milk production efficiency. Individual leaders include Mable Ormsby Cornucopia and Jexny of Hansen & Merner, while 33 head were moved to beef and 64 cows sold for dairying.
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Thomens Dlansen
Pioneer Cow Text Association
Mgures
I. C
Knipp
J. W. Miller
Slinkman Brothers
Thomas Hansen
Will Mumper
Hansen & Merner
Thewis Mansen
Mable Ormsby
Jexfny
Llansen & Merner
T. Viansen
AA Hansen & Morner
George Cunningham
Wheat Values Break Heavy Selling Pressure
Wheat markets faced strong selling and late-day weakness driven by sharp declines in futures and bearish Argentine crop signals. December and May contracts swung with volatile openings, closing mixed or firmer in some regions while corn and oats mirrored the wheat action. Cash quotations across Chicago and other hubs showed varied bids with persistent drought concerns lending support at times.
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Associated Press
Daspire Etreneth
MPIC
Healey
Jcome
Livestock Assn to Pay $400000 Back to Farmers
Chicago reports the National Livestock Producers' association moved more than $120 million worth of livestock in the year ending August 31, 1924. It handled 93,766 cars with total rail and truck charges of 4,658,314.67, promising the earnings return to members exceeding 400,000 as loyalty grows to producer owned market agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Livestock Producers’ Association
C. A. Stewart
Waterloo district census shows 41538 farms in 1920
Washington December 2 The commerce department reports the Waterloo district in the 1920 census of agriculture for Town and county divisions. In the five district counties 41,538 farms were enumerated with Waterloo as its headquarters. Supervisor Fred L. Mabeo to oversee 124 enumerators.
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Waterloo
Washington
Department of Commerce
Siso
Fred L. Mabeo
Hogs lead cattle market with steady demand and strong hogs
Receipts reach 68 000 with hogs 10 cents above Monday's best while cattle stay steady. Hogs show active demand, with prices around 9.75 to 10.50 per cwt for various weights. cattle show strong weights and prime offerings up to 14.00, vealers near 9.00, and sheep at 14.25 to 15.00 for fat lambs and fat sheep sustaining steady trade.
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Onntnhors
Ooth
Gatt
Killin Aunity
Aevordtinege
St Paul Livestock Market Sluggish Receipts and Prices
Cattle receipts around 2200 with slow demand and mixed quality. Yearlings and calves show selective bidding with top feeders around 6 50. hogs and sheep also soft with packers bidding weak on fat lambs and fat stock. Calf and log prices vary by weight and class, with some entries showing steady to slightly higher trends.
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Louis
St. Louis
Omaha Livestock Prices Mixed as Receipts Rise
Receipts at Omaha auctions total 19 600 cattle and 14 090 sheep with activity showing varied demand. Cattle values mostly steady to higher with feeders and stockers firm around 8 25 to 9 20 per hundredweight and fat cows and bulls mixed. Sheep and lambs ease slightly with fed western lambs around 14 25 to 14 50 and ewes up to 8 50.
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Jong
Lewis
Kansas City Livestock Market Report Describes Cattle Hogs
Kansas City stockyard prices show calves and yearlings steady to strong with top veal and earling values around 1400 dollars. Hogs receipts around 72,000 with higher prices, packers paying up to 4.05 and most sales near 3.90 to 4.00. Representative sales listed by Lamson Bros. & Co. and H. A. Morey. Chicago cattle hogs and sheep totals are noted for Des 2.
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Kansas City
Lamson Bros. & Co
Marsh-Place
H. A. Morey
Chicago
Des
Waterloo
Eers
Winecloo
Rath Packing Co
Timothy Hey
Colin Bros. O
Market Report Signals Mixed Day in Steel and Rail Stocks
New York stock activity showed uneven price moves with United States Steel at 116, St Paul and New York Centrals rallying, and notable gains in United States Realty and several staples. Bullish pressure arrived from favorable trade news, textile revival, and strong freight figures for the week ended Nov. 22, lifting issues across rail, utility, and industrial groups.
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Associated Press
New York
United States Steel Common
St. Paul
New York Centre
Hebhiehem Steel
United States
Ite
I and Hudson
Manhattin
Otis Sleek
Frisco Common
Austin Nicholy
Ralts
Studson
Manhattan
Atchison
Katy
Neynolds Tobacco
Universal Pipes
Chalmers
Kupnéenkeimer
Southern Pacific
Kansas City Southern
Wabash
Inore Textile Mills
Tell
Ballimore & Ohio
Unite States Realty
Universal Pipe
Remington Typewriter
International Harvester
Blathiesun AlKaki
Red Chemical & Dye
Ican Lan
American Car & Foundry American Locomotive
American Smart, & Rely
American Sugar
American
yAmerican Vobacca
American Water Works
American Woolen Anmeand
Copper - Atchison
Atlantic Coast Line
Baldwin Locomotive
Ballimora & Chig Fethtehem Steel
California Petroleum
Canadian Pacife
Central Leather
Pid Cerro
Dé Pasco
Eee Pesenee
Chandler Motor
Chesapake
Hudsaun Motecs Ilingis Gentral
244 International, Haryvestes Int
Mer
Mat
Invincible OF
Welly-Springfield Penneccott
Lehigh
Waller - Louisville & Nash Mack Truck
Mariand
Stone
Slissouri Pagine Ptd
Montgomery Ward National Biscuit
Northern Pacific - Pacific
Amn
Pennsylvani, Phi
Pureo Ir
Steel Reynolds Toch
San Fran
Seaboard Air Line
Sears Roebuck
Sinclair Con
Sloss-Shell, Steel Steuthern Preifle
Southern Ty
C- Standant Oil Cal
Standard OM
N. J. Stewart Bwarner
Studetaker
Texas Co
Texas & Pacific
Union Parific
United Cruze
U.S
U. S. Rubber
U. S
Utah Copper
Wabash Pid
Westinghouse
Willys-Overland
Waomworth
Produce Prices at Chicago and New York Marts
New York markets show butter steady to higher with creamery and extras quoted. cheese and eggs mixed, Wisconsin and Young Americas products listed. Chicago reports ample receipts with cheese, butter, and poultry pricing. St Louis and others note similar dairy and livestock movements with hogs up and cattle steady.
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Chicago
New York
Behe
York
Wisconsin
Kansas City
Dee
St Lower
St. Louis
Waverly News Brief Highlights Local Events and People
Waverly Iowa reports the Pacify company becomes Cerex Syrup and Ice, William Zunker will be local ice distributor, families to move to Waverly. Red Cross seals sale by American Legion auxiliary. A M B church musical and numerous social events noted. County treasurer-elect bills Emil Brandt as deputy treasurer, various visits, gatherings, and church activities documented. Thanksgiving travel and local society meetings fill the weekend narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Pacify Extract ‘Company
Cerex Syrup & Artificial Ice Company
William Zunker
Waterloo
Yunker
Red Cross
American Legion Auxiliary
M. B
Woman's Club
Wil Koch
Dr Groening
Airs
Fuhrman
Charles Bills
Las
Emil Brandt
Denver
Charles Dick
Chicago
Charles Neubauer
Carda Ir
Mra. Dick
Wiveériy
Lutheran Centre
Bation
Maynard
WOO
Davenport
B. J. Braulick
Oelwein
Wartbure
Dubuane
Rebekah Lodge
Dea
P. Cameron
der Mothes
Cameron
Waverly Publicity Company
A. H. Sauerbrei
Strawberry Point
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Chester
Glass
Ames
Co. Farm Bureau
Lynch & Son
TWA
Graveland
Preston
New Cugnolzanci
Fayette County
Cowo
Pioneer
Thetys Mialisen
Wolstens Deuet
Dovlinge
Drouth
Argentina
Marley
Tod
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Minneapolis
Minn
Kansas
Toledo
Universad
Hh. An
Peoria
OMAXA
Omaha
Neh
ST. Joseph
Nsw York
Texas
ST. Paul Livestock
Omaha Livestock
Kansas City Livestock
Oeti- Tranter
Goa
Foreign Exchange
Dre
France
Belgium
Holland
Norway
Ie Mitre
Switzerlaand
Spain
Austria
Brazil
Montreal
Liberty Bonds
Liberty
Sioux City Livestock
Sioux UY
Sisady
Minnesota
Igaho
Timothy
Mabel Donovan
Dessie Brown
Margaret
Cedar Rapids
Monica Woods
Dorothy Pulconer
Helen Zoller
Edward Zoller
Gates College
And
Stirs
Zoller
Emma Krumweide
A. Cavanaugh
Dumont
George Anderson
Miss Mallory
Holstein
Margueritereckner
Pocahontas
W. H. Breckner
George Sager
Breckner
H.W. Bally
Jack Wright
Dubuque
Wm. Brock
Hugh
Clarion
Bert Marsh
Grand
James
Ann
Lockwood
Lockwood Beed Home In Bipton, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Havenstrite
Celia Selbig
Fort Dodge
Ekendall
B. J
Keath Neegere
Waterloo Homes
The
Investment Securities
Thone
Commercial National Bank
Tise
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