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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1923
Page
11
Readers address the Editor and Courier staff with questions and comments. The missives mention waterlogging issues and call for coverage, urging timely replies to community concerns and local farming impacts.
The Warren township junior corn show in Bremer, Indiana drew students from nine district schools and drew praise from county agent Ralph Winegar for promoting club work. Prizes totaled 23 dollars with many awards for yellow and white ear entries, and farmers and merchants highlighted local support.
B M Sherman of Charles City, a noted Jersey breeder, was elected president of the Iowa States Dairy association at the annual meeting in Ames. C W Wentworth was re elected vice president F W Stephenson of Oelwein became secretary and Fred Hinz of Ames treasurer A legislative committee of W W Marsh J H Cleverly and Wentworth was named. Shore birds formations discussed amid prairie conditions.
Ames February 3. The agriculture department sketches an ideal farm plan with 40 acres oats 71 acres hay 20 acres pasture 86 acres corn. Estimates show potential returns including 206 from poultry 200 from 20 stockers 20 from 10 dairy cows and 500 from 29 sows plus labor value.
W A Robison sold a 15 month old Milking Shorthorn bull to Joseph Lengeling of Breda Carroll County for 110 dollars. Lengeling, with county agent L A Walters, toured five local herds and traveled 63 miles to select the site. Carl Walter of Quasqueton previously owned the bull and sells bulls around 75 dollars, keeping his heifers for himself.
H. D. Hughes of the Ames farm crops department is signed to speak on the feeding value of white versus yellow corn and on sweet clover and alfalfa. Prof Hughes will judge the corn show and H. R. Smith, renowned livestock expert, will discuss tuberculosis in livestock along with other topics. The program, for February 21 to 23 at Channes City, is nearly complete with many features announced.
Clark Mountain of Des Moines was re-elected president of the Town Guernsey Cattle club at Ames meet. Joe Golinvaux of Waterloo now secretary treasurer E Clark is vice president. June 6 summer meeting at Dubuque with picnic and Guernseys. Members may invite Wiscon sin breeders. Illinois cattle may exhibit. Membership fees raised to 50 cents per purebred and 25 cents per grade. minimums set. A trade mark request to American Guernsey Cattle Club and a legislative committee appointed.
Marble Rock defeats Greene in a high school boys basketball game. The report notes gospel of local happenings including a marriage in Greene, a new farm manager appointment, and robberies at Smith Drug Store and Witlick Meat Market.
Benton county leads Iowa with 15,000 bushels of certified yellow field oats for 1922, while Woodbury follows at 4,000 bushels. Of 37 farmers certified, over one third hail from Benton. Names listed include George Possaht S E Walwey Gerald Palmer H A Haerli bur John Deefer and Chris Kingel.
Independence Illinois February 2 Prank Bantz who lives four miles from here has bred corn for years He crossed Reids with Goldmine to develop a desirable rough type He notes rough corn can yield deeper fuller kernels while too rough needs careful selection There will be differences on new or old ground when choosing seed Also from Shei Rock Iowa February 3 J W Coster Archie Reynolds hold a joint Poland China auction at Frank Hill s Hill Crest farm Tuesday afternoon featuring breeding stock Sows to farrow in March April and May
A Wartburg hall disturbance interrupted an evening with reports of ceiling and pantry damage from a blast or explosion. Mrs Esthel Caye traveled to Sumner to visit relatives, while G A Grossman and Henry Raseneier led a stockholders meeting in Des Moines for Lowen National Insurance.
Nashua residents return from visits to Watshou and Waverly. neighbors attend church fundraisers and Legion events. Local illness updates include Mrs Braing White improving from kidney trouble and others seeking medical exams. several families travel for care and support.
New York City markets show varied readings across dairy and poultry. Butter, milk products, cheese, and eggs display mixed quotes with several specialty grades and promotions noted amid fluctuating demand. Poultry including turkeys and chickens shows price dispersion with regional contrasts and wholesale receipts cited.
Chicago reports moderate wheat gains driven by farm credit progress and futures trading after Lenroot bill vote. corn prices rise on Argentine yield expectations and U S visible supply, while concerns about winter wheat and weather persist. Cotton and flour markets show minor moves amid broader grain activity and export demand fluctuations.
The report notes subdued export demand for wheat with price activity in Chicago and New York futures showing little momentum. Traders watched May and July contracts as markets faced broad uncertainty, while oats and provisions held steady amid mixed commodity signals.
Market reports show cattle easing for the week while hogs rise 10 to 20 cents. Receipts vary by market with Steers and Heifers generally lower and veal calves steady. hogs show stronger daylight across regions and boxed meats mixed in latest trading.
Omaha Nebraska stock market notes show receipts near 900 with steer prices around 6.90 to 7.85. Cattle and veal demand appears steady with heifers and cutters softer, sheep and feeders mixed, and veals firm amid cautious trading.
Mumps affects Wong the Little son of Fred Meyerhoff. William Shimp suffers severe two weeks. Arthur Hartong leaves Monday for Canada where his caverns reside. Royal Neighbors meet Tuesday evening with refreshments. Martha Ellis and daughter j Mertle visit Waterloo family. Albert Holdiman's condition unchanged. B C Heleman and wife arrive from Sita Barbard. Harry Turner children ill. Helen Krahn and Knit James wed Jan 26 at Mrs Mary Stebbins Daliveri. Groomsman works in Savoy cafe in Waterloo. No further scarlet fever cases. Archie Shimp attends Dr G Bo Ward funeral. George Hears of Mount Vernon visits with mother. H W Rudolph and son Russell shop in Waterloo. Birth announced for daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allen Fort Lodge. Marie Smith Horn. Mrs Allen formerly Miss Marie Smith Horn. Brother Charles Bellmer announces Feb 1 daughter. Ice pack 12 inches thick from Wyre river. Q Myers butchers beef earlier week.
Two members of a life insurance firm relocate to Manchester from Dubuque and plan to settle here. They join the Manchester Commercial club and will move families when houses are found. The piece notes staffing changes at nearby stores and club activities, including the Mill Grange anniversary and lodge events.
In Claraville and nearby towns, Crawford Knipp won an ace in the Incal Scene contest with Miss Gladys Wilder and Miss Jayla Tay also taking top spots. Day won first overall. Mrs H W Stine and family hosted visitors from Rt T Smalling Janesville. Woodward amid family illness updates. local obituaries and birthday gatherings noted among Cedar Rapids and nearby residents.
Raynond Indiana representative Joe O Conner takes a job at Mason City. Trev. Father Kunkle was ill for several days. Mr and Mrs W F were surprised at the George home with games and visiting. They will live in Flora, da where he will work for the J C railroad again. Women's Missionary society meets Thursday at Mrs Marble’s home. St Joseph's youth plan a home talent play The Toor Marched Man Friday and Sunday. Ostorators from Waterloo paint at the Methodist church. Large crowd attended Elmer Trible home party Thursday. Pearl Reese from Minnesota visiting Mrs Grover Snide. Steve Giedstone and Ed Carroll tended their bee houses. Geneva Parker won first prize in the final decorative contest at Independence last Friday night. The gospel team from St Car with the Y secretaries conducted two services at the Methodist church. The senior class enjoyed a party at the Glen Parker home Monday. Friends and years helped move all household goods Thursday.
The declamation contest at the high school Friday evening drew a large crowd and featured many first public appearances. Waverly local figures Charles J. Vassler, longtime Yre County resident, died at his Garnet Kansas home.
New York trading opens with a broad revival in prices led by General Electric and United States Steel. British sterling and foreign issues firm, with notable strength in Independent stores, Vanadium Steel, and American Tobacco amid a wide array of advancing issues.
The Associated Press reports a weak trend across four leading butter markets due to heavy production and high prices. Buyers pulled back, with prices slipping 1 to 2 cents by week’s end amid excess creamery shipments. December exports show butter at 361,700 pounds and cheese at 2,960,551 dozen. market spreads vary by city.
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