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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1925

Page

9

Seed corn price and shortages spark debate in Josto Ia

Josto Iowa reports seed corn clarity as Charles Roth offers 600 bushels at 8 dollars per bushel. Black Hawk County agents foresee demand near 6000 to 18000 bushels next spring. A seed corn testing station could cost about 5.75 dollars per bushel with shrinkage.

Black Hawk County J. L. Yvan Black Mawk County Loro Ubau Uban Farm Bureau O. K

Franklin County Gets 40 Hereford Calves for Clubs

Ames Iowa December 16 Special two carloads of Hereford calves were purchased from the Matador ranch Texas and shipped to Iowa for use in the boys and girls baby beef clubs in Greene and Franklin counties. John A Day Ames representative Town Beef Producers association and R J Kinzer secretary American Hereford Cattle Breeders association Kansas City arranged the purchase. Each county will receive 40 calves Greene county to be distributed this week and Franklin county to arrive next January. The calves are of high quality from a herd with purebred Hereford sires used for 35 years.

Ames Matador Ranch Texas Iowa Greene Franklin Counties John A. Day Town Beef Producers’ Association R. J. Kinzer American Hereford Cattle Breeders’ Association Kansas City Greene County Franklin County

Farm Bureau elects Sam H. Thompson president

Sam H. Thompson of Quincy becomes president of the American Farm Bureau federation for a two year term under the new constitution. Circulating reports from Chicago suggest major policy shifts, and a lawyer expert in cooperative marketing may rejoin the federation fold amid mixed opinions among farm leaders.

Sam H. Thompson American Farm Bureau Federation Quincy Wih Chicago Farm Bureau Hin Pathies American Barn Bureau Federation Thompson

Bumper Corn Not Feeding Town Livestock

Independence Iowa December 16 The corn shop is not used to keep breeding stock in best condition in Buena Vista county. Ar Baker of North Dakota Agricultural College Fargo returned after inspecting several herds of Milking Shorthorns. He criticized Iowa towns for poor rations but noted a bumper corn crop to feed. He found some wonderful cattle in Iowa despite lack of corn in their rations.

Independence Buehsnan Ar. Uaker Auinat Usbandey Extension Forea North Bako Agricultural College Fargo Baker Black Hawk North Waler Towa North Dakow

Top Cows for Test Ass'n in Chickasaw Fed Ration of Oats

November report from Chickasaw No. 2 Test association highlights top cows and herds. Holsteins lead with high cow owned by J. L. Triplett producing 1,320 pounds milk and 3 pounds fat from ground oats. Second high cow owned by Fr. Clements produced 1,230 pounds milk and 51.7 pounds fat. High herd of nine grade Holsteins owned by William Levan averaged 30.6 pounds fat. second herd of purebred Holsteins owned by H. M. Herrick averaged 28.7 pounds fat. Overall, 46 cows averaged 48.5 pounds milk and 18.3 pounds fat. 25 cows produced over 40 pounds fat, with some exceeding 50 pounds. All separators in the association yielded about 15.70 dollars of butterfat value. A nearby Chickasaw No. 1 report listed Herrick and Ledwig as top herds, with Whitcomb’s herd noted for high butterfat in a prior year.

New Mampton J. DL Triplett Fr. Clements Wiliam Levan H. M. Herrick Chickasaw No. 1 Association H. H. Herrick G. A. Ledwig G. P. Whitcomb Fredericksburg

Corn Growers Set Out Their Objects in Formal Programs

Des Moines Devils report the National Corn Growers Association outlines its aims to reduce production costs and secure profits for corn belt farmers. It seeks price stability for farm lands, expanded use of corn in domestic and foreign markets, and dissemination of cost, acreage, and market data. The group calls for a legislative program to protect agriculture and cooperation with farm entities to strengthen city farm ties.

Des Moines Dev National Corn Growers Association United States

Waterloo Township Christmas Meeting Friday Night

Waterloo Township Farm Bureau plans a Friday night gathering at Virden school on Dec 28. A program by the Girls club and a community Christmas tree feature, with everyone invited to bring a gift for the tree. The event includes a victory report from the recent fair and a charity-style social with a long-table dinner served by club members.

Waterloo Cedar Valles Fair Guneis Euky Hustlers John Silver Santa Claus Farry Dunwald Chi Silver James Bergstrom iAeidt

Rural schools adopt farm accounting in Buchanan County

Iowa farm accounting becomes part of seventh and eighth grade arithmetic in Buchanan County starting January. W. J. Galloway from Iowa State College trains teachers on farm accounting and business methods as part of a broader farm bureau program to improve farm management and records.

Buchanan County W J. C. Gilloways Iowa State College Iowa Galloway Buchanan County Farm Bureau Jewett Waters Furn Farm! Bureau Bushanan County

Argentine Wheat Market Murky Reports Send Prices Up

Market in New York and Minneapolis reacted to disputed Argentine trade act figures released today. Wheat led gains with Dec at 1.75 to 1.70 and May near 1.70, while corn and oats declined earlier before late firming. Provisions firm on upturn in buying, with mixed grain quotes across Chicago and regional markets.

Chicteo APJ Wrlett Inter Chicago Is.salis Corves New York Dean Paints

Fayette To Send Fifty Junior Farmers To Short Course

About 50 rural boys and girls from Fayette county will travel to Ames for the annual junior short course during Christmas holidays. Mrs. Will Ponsar of Harlan Township reported at the Payette County Farm Bureau annual meeting that nine girls clubs were active with 103 members enrolled. She noted 17 of 20 townships will have women’s work next year and a home management project will be studied by farmers wives. The event drew 259 attendees and featured cartoons and musical selections. BW Lodwick, county agent, also reported on bureau work.

Payette Fayette County Ames W. Jr. Hatch Oelwein Jefferson Township Payette County Flersons BW. Lodwick

New Credit Banks Ready to Loan on Warehoused Grain

Des Moines reports show corn under warehousing act totaled 63 000 bushels, far below last year, with expectant sales and expanding warehousing boards in Polk and Webster counties. Bankers ready to finance farmers using warehousing certificates, per State Secretary Mark Thornburg after a meeting with bankers from Fort Dodge and Des Moines.

Des Moines Yesterda Mark G. Thornburg Ponthantas Webster Thorburg W.gadd Fort Dodge TW. A. Laira

Farmers Seek Input To Department In Waterloo

Readers are invited to send questions and comments to the Farm Department of the Waterloo Evening Courier. Communications should be addressed to Eritere Farm Department, Waterloo, Iowa, and may be sent by letter or phone at 5100.

Eritere Waterloo Evening Courier Waterloo Lowa

Chicago Board of Trade Cash Quotations December Prices

The Board of Trade cash quotes list varied wheat and corn grades with prices, including No 2 hard at 1.22 1.74 and corn grades ranging from No 2 mixed to No 4 white around 70 to 75 cents. Lard and ribs trade at 14.34 and 14.87 with beef prices near 14.50.

Board of Trade Chicago Provistasg Belltess

Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices in Chicago Market Report

Chicago market report shows mixed hogs with high bids for 200 to 300 pound cuts reaching $10.75 while larger packers push to $11.30 for select mids. Cattle receipts around 3,000 with steady to firm tone on short fed and yearling stock. calves weaker around $9.00. Sheep receipts 1,000 plus, lambs mainly $13.00, ewes lower. Representative sales listed by Lamson Bros. & Co. for December 1 in Chicago and St. Joseph markets.

DIX Rusch Ciont Chicago

Industrials Sold and Rails Bought in Broad Market Move

New York stocks opened higher as railroad shares led the advance while investors reduced industrials to chase rail issues. Chesapeake and Ohio rose to 43034 amid consolidation hopes. Chrysler and Hudson fell, DuPont declined, and American Safety Razor slid. Call loans unchanged at 5 percent.

New York Chesapeake and Ohio Eric New Haven Rock Island Allied Chemical & Dyes American Can - Res sAimerican Car Jimeninan Leceanos American Smelt American Sugar Chicago Mil St. Paul Pacific Chile Copper Chrysler Corp Coco Cole Colorado Consolidated Crucible Steel Cuba Dodge Bros. A du Pont de Nemours Zulecttic Crurie Fallroad Fish Rubber Foundation General Alpha General Elen General Motors Se Iron Org Great Northern Gulf States Steel Hudson Motors Combustion Eng International Harve Marine Pre Int Nickel Kerry, Valley Steile & Nashville Mack Truck Matt and Oil Mid-Continent Petroleum Bio Kan Texas Missouri Pacific Pfd Montgomery-Ward National Lead New York Central N.Y. Noel & Hartford - Norfolk & Western American Northern Pacific Pacific OU Bovey Car Esm Avant Pierce Radio Corporation Reading Rep St.ool. & Lanren Seaboard Air Igary Roebuck Leer Oil Southern Pacific Southern FR Stiendard Stewart Warner Sturies Texas & Pacific Telacca Products Unio Pacific Kee GO. S. Castor Pipe Aleghal Rubber Shegh Weeees White

Sioux City Livestock Receipts Show Strong Feeds and Cattle

Sioux City receipts include fat steers and yearlings with prices around 8 to 10 dollars, cows and heifers listed, stock yearlings and calves noted, while Peoria market reports hog receipts at 5500 with gains and tops near 11.92. Cattle and veal also cited with varied prices, reflecting active trade across regional markets.

Sioux City Livestock Sioux Cit Dee Killers ANG Stokers Sironte Toserair AG

Surprise for Lions at Thursday Luncheon Event

Koch, in charge, announces a promised entertainment program for Lions Club members at Black's Tearoom lunch Thursday at noon. He is from outside the city but withholds the entertainment type.

Énib Black's Tearoom Koch

Omaha Livestock Market Receipts and Prices

Receipts show 9,000 cattle mostly steady to higher with top cap at 10.75 for 140 to 200 pound gilts and 209 to 2000 pound butchers at 10.40 to 10.60. Sows pass 9.25 to 9.50, feeders and stockers mixed with steady to higher pricing. Sheep receipts 0,000 with lambs at 15.25 to 15.50, ewe tops 28.80, feeders strong. bulls and veals steady to firm. Also includes cotton market notes from Chicago and Minneapolis flour prices and shipping figures.

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L. G.Ralensiefer Feed Co Offers All-Season Laying Hen

An economical hen that lays year round is advertised by L. G.Ralensiefer Feed Co. The blurb urges readers to get theirs, mentioning Ford's Kill-The-Basket and a contact phone number 5048.

FORD L. G. Ralensiefer Feed Co

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