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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1921
Page
13
Evening Courier and Reporter of Waterloo Iowa notes readers may address questions and comments to the Farm Department. Latest issue provides contact guidance via postal or phone avenues for agricultural inquiries.
Washington hearing on consent decrees against meat packers sparks conflict between farm groups and government. Critics say decree limits farmers use of packer machinery for distributing fruits and vegetables, while supporters defend regulatory oversight as public service. Representatives argue decree lacks constitutional basis and should be revised or repealed.
The Clarksville farm sale on December 16 realized about 2000 dollars from hogs, cattle, corn, and oats. Cows averaged 60 dollars, Duroc sows sold up to 38 dollars, spring shoats brought 26 dollars each. Corn topped 28 cents a bushel, oats at 291,. Lunches served. Albert Revitz assisted auctioneer A. A. Walrath praised the event as one of the year’s best.
Ohio Virgo wool growers and the Ohio Sheep and Growers Association plan a gift of a dark blue pinstripe suit to Warren G Harding. The wool pool processed seven million pounds to mills last year, with policy to supply cloth but no farmer to consumer clothing trade noted.
In Wallsburg Mora! Grundy farmers discuss high dairy earnings with milking two and a half cows earning about 500 dollars in November. Milt Tjaden cites milk prices near war levels and low feed costs. Harry Schwager plans to start milking in Wellsburg. Henry and George Frasher earned 122.33 dollars in October from cream from 12 cows.
In Iowa four hundred five farmers joined U S Grain Growers on individual contracts in the past week, boosting Iowa totals to 1,240 members and 46 affiliated elevators. Notable signings include Story county farmer John W. Coverdale, and Humboldt county solicitors report early leads. Efforts in Plymouth and Gray counties show high activity as counties vie for top participation.
Mount Pleasant Iowa December 10 The final dispersal sale of purebred stock from the Mount Pleasant Canning company at Henry County fair grounds drew strong bidding. Cumberland Gift a famed Shorthorn sire sold for 3500 while a reported 40000 offer was refused earlier. Vil lager's Last and other top stock changed hands with prices ranging around 14000 and 1015 for a top cow and an elegant white heifer. Vendors reported high interest despite market downturns and bankruptcy.
Mt Pleasant Iowa December 16 Mrs George Lun ker gathered 24622 eggs from 254 hens an average of 122 eggs per hen and 501 more than Iowa’s average Poultry experts credit feeding culling and dry mesh for success County Agent Don Fish culled 2116 birds from Henry County flocks reducing losses and boosting production after inspection
Cowan and Pattison, local poultry fanciers, captured top honors at the national Dark Barred Rock show in Chicago. Their flock scored 36 points, with 14 birds sent and most placing well, including second best pen and multiple cock and pullet placements. The pair operate a poultry plant near Rainbow Drive, just west of the Cattle Congress grounds.
At the annual Indy County Hampshire Breeders meeting Dirks reported on pig sales and stock for breeding. He noted three fat barrows weighing about 1 200 pounds and sows for breeding, with $66 investment deemed well spent. A. Cowie was elected president, Peter Myer vice president, Lf Brown secretary treasurer, and Dirks and J R Lyon as directors.
The Grundy farmers institute met in Dike on Wednesday and Thursday with main speaker M A Brouser from Ames, focusing on eradicating weeds like Canada thistle and quack grass, plus notes on state corn station work. Miss Bertha Golden and Dy KA W Stouder of Ames spoke on boys and girls clubwork and common livestock diseases found on Iowa farms. C S Macy, county agent, organized the program and brought speakers.
Urbana Ul Dec 10 Agricultural products moved to market with unusual speed this fall. Wheat led, apples, potatoes and other goods followed as carloads rose sharply versus last year. By Nov 12, apples 36,525 carloads vs 21,188. celery 7,315 vs 5,836. white potatoes 128,458 vs 108,335. Grain movement surged, with Kansas 66 percent and Oklahoma 12 percent marketed by Oct 1, against 40 percent a year prior. Northwestern crop marketing kept pace. September grain receipts at Minneapolis and Duluth totaled over 47,590,000 bushels, one-fourth higher than last year. Terminal stocks nearly triple. Economic causes cited include farmers learning price risk and necessity to meet debts, prompting earlier marketing to raise cash.
The Sandman story by Mrs Fla Walker features Miss Goosey Goose and three ducklings outwitting Fox in a sled ride from a hill to the barnyard. Goosey schemes to turn the ride into a safe escape, foiling Fox who planned to seize them for his woodlands home. The tale ends with Fox stranded at the bottom as Goosey quips that he is not such a goose. Grundy Center Iowa Dec 16. The farmer’s mortgage lifter claim is noted along with sugar market brief dated Jan 19, 1921.
Davenport Iowa area report notes a public sale at Thrifer farm Utica Ridge road where corn sold for 99 cents a bushel, bought by farmer J Keating. Prices had recently dropped from around 34 cents at public sales in the region.
Constance faces a love choice aboard a sea voyage amid family illness and fears. Austin and George vie for her heart as she weighs duty, distance, and a looming decision while the stormy Atlantic backdrop tests loyalty and resolve.
Livestock prices show cattle uneven for the week with hogs up 25 cents. Receipts estimate around 3,800 head, steadier steer category, heifers and culled stock mixed. Feeder cattle and stockers inch higher while hogs show firm tone. prices touch several dollars for select lots and feeders.
Livestock receipts and hogs led lower and higher price shifts at St Louis and Kansas City markets. Feeder and calf prices were mixed with vealers around 21.00 and feeds lower. cattle and hogs showed modest gains in some lots while others softened amid a volatile trading day.
New York market notes show unsettled receipts and mixed quotes across dairy and poultry. Butter prices edge up at creamery and packing stations while fresh meats and eggs display steady to unsettled changes. Clearing House reports varied demand and dealer activity across major markets.
A garbled listing describes cattle sales and livestock items including yearlings and cows. Mentions buyers and sellers, livestock brands, and market actions amid unclear details. Names and places are unreadable, but the item centers on auctions and livestock offerings.
The Associated Press reports mixed grain prices with wheat down after a thin trading week. Corn and oats show small changes while provisions vary. Weather disruptions in Kansas Oklahoma and Texas dampen moisture levels and weigh on markets. Export demand supports grains despite German indemnity expectations and British stock declines.
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