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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1924
Page
26
The annual Farm Bureau reports from Black Hawk, Buchanan, Bremer, Butler, Fayette, and Grundy Center counties detail lime stone shipments, alfalfa trials, and nutrition initiatives. Farm agents logged hundreds of visits, meetings, and demonstrations while women led nutrition and clothing programs reaching thousands of rural residents.
Jesup Iowa December 31 Tabilee Community Club will hold an all day meeting Monday at the home of Mrs Anton Schildmeier. Miss Elizabeth Judeen home demonstration agent and FL Ubsa county agent will attend. Members are urged to invite their husbands to join.
Farmers foresee a tighter swine supply in the coming year as 1924 corn yields and hog production wane. Despite heavy market runs, higher prices are expected as breeders and feeders note reduced numbers, rising demand, and emphasis on quality stock to attract buyers.
Fredericksburg area cooperative creamery plans a new plant in the coming year pending board approval. The existing facility operates with a sinking fund of 6541 dollars and reported 225,377.65 dollars paid for millet and cream during the year ending December 1. The report, by secretary T. Triplett, notes production totals include 3,643,536 pounds of butterfat from 806,244.9 pounds of fat. 1314.38 pounds of cream purchased. butter manufactured at 10,871 pounds. costs, yields, and average prices are detailed, with butterfat paid averaging 48 cents. An annual patrons meeting is planned at Alla Vista, Ta, December 31, with notices of related plant meetings to follow.
Cedar Falls reports strong farmer demand to purchase corn through the co operative elevator though few farmers have corn to sell. Oats yielded fairly well but sales lag as farmers hold grain while feeding more goats this year. An Orchard, Ta. dealer shipped 10 car loads of corn for local farmers, Osage area sees about 30 car loads sourced externally. The annual meeting of the farmers cooperative elevator will be the second Saturday in February.
Cedar Falls Township announces a postponement of a planned program by the Falls Farm Bureau and Cedar Falls Commercial Club. The event will be held Friday evening January 2 at Cedar Falls. The program remains as originally planned with a basket lunch served afterward.
According to a county annual report, 160 defects were found in 134 babies at five health clinics last year. Seventy three percent were rural whites. Clinics sponsored by the Farm Bureau provided examinations free of charge under the extension agent Miss Elizabeth Hudgon.
P C Taft outlines expansion of rural junior club work in Iowa for 1925. He cites 30,990 juniors in 1924, compares 17,090 in 1923, and notes plans for stronger clubs with recreation and learning projects such as games and activities. The Black Hawk dairy rally and local clubs show high participation and premiums.
Poultry records from Black Hawk County show an average of 2.6 producers per flock and a yearly total of 244,564 eggs produced. The average feed cost per hen was $1.40 and average egg receipts per hen were $2.90, with total receipts around $5,980.35 from the reported flocks.
Readers address the Editor Farm Department at the Waterloo Evening Courier in Waterloo Jawa with questions and comments about agriculture policy and local farming issues. The note emphasizes direct communication to the newspaper for public discourse.
A Northeast Java dairy outlook from 1925 notes improved long term prospects despite a poor feed year. Key points include a shift to better cows, continued high production from last year’s herds, and expected stable or slightly lower butterfat prices. Local breeders expect above normal production in some areas, with demand for breeding stock rising and dairy routes proving reliable despite weather.
An 11 year old from Qedar Paths township and a 12 year old from Chen Jn thi are chosen to represent their county in a junior short course at AM. They will compete in events and be mentored by local organizers as part of the county youth program.
President Pearson of Iowa State College outlined five rural life essentials in a Washington address to the American Association for Rural Progress. He urged careful business methods, soil fertility, secure homes, and patriot civic work as the era shifts from low-cost production to efficient, market-focused farming supporting state and national prosperity.
George Mathes, president of the Blaris Mawk County Farm Bureau, may offer his resignation to the board of directors at an upcoming meeting in March. A committee is to consider his re election at the annual session, with a vote planned for the meeting.
Raspy OCR yields a dated Denver scene with names and events. Mentions Christmas, Miss Viola Heileman, a church pulpit, and local residents visiting relatives in Denver for the holiday season.
Fragmented OCR reports a rural incident with references to Emerson, Lame feeding, and a 1,000 dollar amount. The text mentions Lenny Mainerson, Comingdal, and a cabin event tied to misreported weights and costs. Details are unclear due to corrupt input.
In Bremer County dairy news, A G A u b is noted as unpopular with this farmer amid a Farm Bureau cattle show. The herd of Al Alderson near Tripoli finished third in a cow test event. Davy Farestin cites the history of Thinered and Sevohs ban, as Mer Anderson’s herd, with sires and daughters tracing to test-eligible cows, shows strong inheritance. Anderson sold 3500 worth of reading stock, aiming to sustain hay, cattle, and dairy operations for the herd improver and future offspring.
Reports indicate a 12 percent increase in butter production costs at Iowa co operatives with supply shifts and demand factors. Officials expect steady winter production despite nationwide declines early in the season, noting tighter supplies and potential price firmness for butter.
Twelve farm girls within the county joined club activities sponsored by the farm bureau to learn home tasks and gain practical skills. The year saw 112 girls enrolled, with leaders in each club guiding demonstrations, parliamentary training, and several entered college. A county rally in Waterloo and an achievement day highlighted the season as ten girls attended a shore course at Ames with expenses mostly covered.
United Press report notes Iowa Farm Bureau federation plans to discuss foreign markets for American farm products at its annual convention next month. L. G. Michael, former Russian adviser and current U.S. government official, will speak on this issue, with other notable experts to address farmers on key problems.
Gurwin Ta December 31 reports an outbreak of hog cholera in Tamia county with infected herds near Gurwin and Montour. Some farms report losses up to 30 hogs, though officials say the threat may be less severe than typical for this season.
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