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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1921
Page
19
Valleys Wool Growers assemble in Des Moines for the fourth annual convention amid optimism from W Warner of Bloomfield. He notes reduced hopelessness compared with last year and expects steady improvement in wool prices, citing cooperative marketing and postwar adjustments. War Finance Corp vows to aid Farm Credit with 10 to 20 million in debentures, boosting rural credit and facilitating orderly wool marketing.
Cresco Iowa December 13 A 65 cent per tree spraying program cost Gy 1 Bouka 65 cents per tree but yielded $13.55 more per tree. An Iowa State College expert led the demonstration in Howard County with lime sulfur and lead arsenate. Sprayed trees produced about 76 percent clean fruit versus 24 percent damaged on unsprayed trees. The article notes the program’s potential for future profits and calls for continued orchard care to prevent frost, scale, and pests.
The article notes the credit needs of Iowa wool growers, stating they are not properly financed. It highlights financial gaps affecting growers and mentions potential remedies or policy considerations under consideration.
Iowa State College poultry judging team placed second in the Western Poll Judging contest in Chicago while Oklahoma State College won first. Iowa State led by Beulah Mitchell, with Freeport HL’s top tie for second in egg production judging. Team members included Byron Boarman, John Pitt, and LeRoy Treloar as alternate.
Ames Ia December 14 Passenger rates will be cut by every railroad in Iowa for the annual farmers week and short courses at Iowa State college Ames January 30 to February 4 The Western Passenger association has authorized one and a half fare for the round trip for that occasion This news promises a large saving to Town farmers who attend the big winter meetings The average reduction in fare per person will be about 3 and for 1500 persons the sum will be at least 4500 There is growing interest in farmers week as it will cover economic and profitable production better marketing and better financing for the farm Hundreds of letters have been received by the committees in charge asking these questions be dealt with
Charles City reports a Floyd County poultry enthusiast urges revival of the county poultry association and plans for a big winter show. The writer notes strong progress in the poultry industry and widespread readiness to hold events across towns in the state.
Black Hawk County Farm Bureau lists the upcoming annual meetings across townships. Sessions begin at Eagle Township on December 13 at Eagle Center School and extend to Spring Creek, Cedar Falls, and Orange townships with venues including Fehl School No. 2 and Cedar Falls Commercial.
C W Rhinesmith urges Floyd county dealers to abandon rivalries and join a movement to improve poultry. He lauds Iowa's Waterloo show as a revelation of state breeding progress, claiming Iowa produces the best poultry and leads the field.
Eagle Center December 14 A county farm bureau meeting drew about 100 participants who opposed hard surfaces and immediate graveling unless a county gravel pit is opened. They favored graveling if the pit becomes available and a delegation will attend a Waterloo roads meeting with supervisors. Officers were elected: women Kate McGarvey head, Alice Kerr vice, Roy Gardner secretary, J. Conry clothing program reader. Men Lloyd Braun president, Ralph ONeill vice, Mark Humphrey secretary. M L Bowman and County Agent Burger attended. Marriage licenses listed for La Porte City Dysart.
A countywide dairy cattle drive begun by the Greater Waterloo agricultural department draws 20 head ordered with more bids. Farmers sign for grade Jerseys, Guernseys, and Holsteins as bankers vow financing and a 1,000 cow room is noted. A second focus covers farm roads with a policy plan to improve Black Hawk county routes before major highways.
In Hamilton County Iowa a decade of pig club work has shifted from market feeding to purebred herds. Willie Cottle, 18, on a Webst er farm, bought a foundation sow for 120 dollars and has raised seven litters, building a growing herd with his father. County leaders credit China Christenson and the county farm bureau for promoting the change. A community event at the opera house features music and readings, while local produce markets report steady prices.
Wheat prices weakened after an opening rally as European demand shifted toward Canada amid ample supplies. May and July futures slipped while dry southwest weather offered little support. corn and oats followed the downbeat trend with modest U.S. price quotes from Chicago Kansas City and Omaha markets listed alongside other grain notes and regional prices.
The report shows steady to 25 cent higher on steers with hogs advancing 10 to 15 cents. Slaughter cattle and veal calves mixed with gains. hogs steady to higher overall, with top red meat around 7.00 per 100 pounds and lighter weights near 6.90. Sheep and lambs limited demand with entries around 10.28.
New York stock market opened higher extending gains from the previous day as oil issues led the advance. Independent bheela and equipment stocks rose, with Standard Oil of New Jersey California Petroleum and Pan American up one point. Coppers and rails eased modestly while meats and livestock in Sioux City and St Louis showed varied strength.
In Dewar Iowa on December 14, mothers of school children and local teachers endorsed the hot school lunch plan suggested by Miss Elizabeth Hudson county home demonstrator. A Monday night meeting began implementing the plan, signaling community support amid local events and notices.
The Forum reopens its dance season next Saturday evening December 17 with the Imperial Players of Des Moines providing music. Chicago cabaret singer Ralph Neville will perform vocal numbers. The eight star musicians will mix dance tunes with vaudeville acts and demonstrations of new steps.
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