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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1924
Page
5
Letters to the editor from Waterloo area readers invite questions and comments for the Farm Department of the Waterloo Evening Courier. Include complete contact details and experiences related to farming practices and rural issues.
Albert Kemper of Muscatine High School tops the state high school judging center at Iowa State College with 3491 points. Muscatine wins livestock class. second in grain. Teams listed include Denison, Maxwell, Fairfield, Sargeant, and others. Kemper led among top individuals. Denison, Muscatine, Ames, Washington, Tipton among top grain standings.
San Francisco February 5. The Horse Association of America reports a steady demand for horses in motors age. Heavier draft and wagon horses rise, mulva demand grows for heavier types, saddle horses with symmetry and quality bring high prices. Over 18 million horses and mules work on farms monthly. 2 million in cities. Prof. S I Furlong says horses remain man’s servant and aid as long as Earth endures.
At Des Moines on February 3, M. E Springer, former Democratic state representative from Decatur County, was chosen by the Iowa Farmers Union to represent the group at the state capitol during the winter session of the general assembly. Springer aims to run again for the house from his county, succeeding Frank Garber as the union’s representative.
The sixth annual Four-County Farm Bureau and Community Meeting in Fairbanks runs February 7 to 9, bringing corn, small grain and home products from Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan and Fayette counties with premiums in cash. Exhibits must be in place by 8 p.m. Thursday. Friday features remarks by D. D. Offringa and E. S. Dyas, Dr. Forman of Ames, demonstrations by Elizabeth Hudson and Margaret Harris, and an afternoon program on corn and silos. Saturday includes poultry talks by Will Lapp and Mrs. Elsworth Richardson, a monster get-together, and favorite dish dinners families are asked to bring.
Allison Louisiana February 5 Farmers Co operative Creamery company closed its most prosperous year. Secretary's report read at the annual stockholders meeting shows 245566 pounds of butter produced and 216990 pounds sold on the New York market. Butter valued at 3110 015 and buttermilk 72929. Average butter price 46 11 cents per pound. Patrons received 91948 65 for cream, 17279 86 more than 1922. All officers re elected.
Independence indep Feb 5 dairymen in Buchanan county plan dairy feeding and management schools Feb 18 to 23 at Montihall Rowley Brandon Jesup Lamont Hazleton with one day sessions and corn and grain shows. Ames pair B G Churchill and C B Fraser will discuss raising dairy feeds at home and mixing home grown feeds.
Waverly Iowa Feb 5 Bremer county will stage two institute series and corn shows organized by the farm bureau with cooperation from Chicago Great Western railway Dates run Feb 20 to March 1 Likely venues include Waverly Readlyn Sumner Tripoli and Bremer There may be changes to the schedule The railway company will provide one car for a lecture room and another for corn displays and speakers.
Independence February 3 Buchanan County Holstein Breeders' association was organized after a meeting in commercial club rooms. Er William Gleim Iowa Holstein Friesian Breeders' secretary and J D Hadley Sumner treasurer attended. Officers elected include President Albert Sloan Rowley Vice President C G E Meythaler Independence Secretary treasurer Bare Independence Directors T E Wilson Rowley Richard Fratzke Loren Meylhalter Jesup Fred French Independence Harry Hintall Winthrop Harry Bacon Hazleton Will Ross Lamont. The group stressed keeping herd records and noted the state Holstein breeders' organization provides member services. Next meeting set for Monday February 11. all Holstein farmers urged to attend.
Des Moines reports a second Iowa Corn Growers state meeting set for February 15 at Hotel Savery. The group, formed January by farmers seeking a cooperative plan to stabilize costs and profits, aims to establish a permanent farmers’ organization with bankers and business leaders among early members.
Dunkerton Iowa February 5 Farmers Institutes opening in Black Hawk County were postponed to Friday afternoon due to storm and drifted roads. Plans shifted to continue other program parts with Dr KK Wr Stalder Ames expected for animal diseases talk. Hudson division to run this afternoon if speakers arrive, tax debate postponed to evening.
Reported 195 persons visited the Buchanan Farm Bureau office in January, with 325 letters written for agricultural work. County agent L. A. Waiters and project leaders in session noted the agent spent seven in the field, four in conference, and 13 days in the office. EL Miler, voting delegate to the state federation convention, filed a report.
William Farmer near here was elected secretary of the Iowa Draft Horse Breeders Association at its Ames meeting. Hudson Huddleston was re elected president with Charles Irving as vice president. E Fairfax was chosen to succeed Regis Lefebvre as director at large. Sibley and other four directors were re elected. Frank Keenan was elected district director in Corning with no other changes.
Anton Christiansen former fest er in Pioneer Cow Test association assisted in Wapsie Valley Buchanan county testing work for a couple weeks. Last week he left for Wisconsin with Mr Ferneaux Black Hawk county farmer. They plan to buy a carload of Guernseys and each take one half. They expected to be away about a week.
Des Moines report quotes State Senator Ethell Davis arguing May as a soothing word in permissive laws. He contends the word enables public officials to perform duties and favors balance between duty and convenience, contrasting it with mandatory shalls. He frames May as a Pilgrim era concept guiding lawful flexibility.
Warren Kimsey of Kiwanis International, based in Chicago, served as guest at a Waterloo Kiwanis luncheon held at Hotel Russell Lamson. Discussion covered forming a new club at Delwein with 20 to 25 Waterloo members expected to attend. Mrs Emma Tollman East spoke on conserving national beauty spots. Three new members, S. M. Wallace J White and Lee Roseman, were initiated. Vocal numbers by Plaza Theatre trio. Local notices mention a farm bureau gathering near Plainfield and other community events and dates.
Chicago reports fresh upturns in heat today with new top dry goods records for the season. Liverpool activity and reduced visible supply support bulls, with May wheat opening higher and July futures reaching new highs before gains eased. Corn and oats followed suit with notable strength as hog values steadied provisions firmed.
Receipts at the Waterloo Co operative Dairy Company plant yesterday show milky output at 19,274 pounds and cream valued at 59 pounds per could be misread.
Des Moines reports say Speaker Joe Anderson, famed for mildness, keeps discipline in the town house of representatives. In a recent session two members clashed loudly. Anderson interjected with a pointed question and a subtle jab, prompting a return to decorum as one member yielded the floor.
A 24 year old man Charles Tilton will face city court on a charge of attempted assault on a 12 year old girl. A citizens posse chased and captured him after neighbors aided the girl and her sister. The girl positively identified Tilton and police noted the neighborhood rush to help.
Creston February 5 Mrs Dan M Wimmer 50 died from blows to the head allegedly struck by her husband A 3 year old child was found unconscious The husband lay dead with a towel around his neck A large meat knife and crowbar were in the house Investigators call it murder or death by own action Both were last known to be alone in the home
Chicago market notes show receipts around $9,000 with gains across hog classes led by heavy weight and packing hogs. Prices quoted for main hog categories range from about 7.10 to 7.36 per cwt with steady to firm demand, while steer and sheep sections show mixed gains and slow late arrivals. Describes fat lamb futures and cash grains at Chicago, with No 2 wheat at 1.15 and corn at varied bulk quotes.
ChicagoFab5 Eyes Higher prices for eggs and butter hold steady. Poultry costs rise with fowls at 19-28c, springs 34c, roosters 150, geese 18c. Cheese unchanged. New York market shows similar firmness with 12,687 tubs of butter and 35 36c for Brsts.
Market reports today were greatly curtailed due to wire trouble caused by Stetin. Only a few wires remained in operation, used to carry important news and link commercial agencies to prevent total business paralysis. Prospects then indicated most trouble would be cleared by tomorrow, restoring normal telegraph service.
Memorial services for the late Woodrow Wilson are planned in Des Moines with sessions in the House and Senate during Wednesday. An address is expected from Rep. Gallagher of Iowa County and Sen. White of Benton County. Governor Kendall may issue a proclamation designating a statewide memorial day once a national mourning date is set.
New York stock scene opens higher with oils in front. Cosden up a point, U S Steel adds 2 points, Day S23 Chemical falls heavy. Market sees profit taking among tobacco, rails and specialties while steel stays strong and call money opens at 4 1/2 percent with an irregular close. Potatoes and farm prices listed for Chicago and Wisconsin markets, with cattle and hog quotes from Rath Packing Co. and various farm staples.
Forest City Iowa February 5 Fire swept a restaurant harness shop store and storage building near the town center causing about ten thousand dollars in damage A strong northeast wind hindered firemen efforts to save the structures and threatened the entire business district for a time
Sidney Iowa Feb 5 police found the body of a man about 45 near the Burlington tracks half a mile south of Mt Paul He has not been identified and may have fallen from a freight train Cards in his clothing show the Fox Manufacturing Co Kansas City and the L C Garey Manufacturing Co St Joseph Mo mattress manufacturers
Sioux City, Iowa, Feb. 5. Mrs. J L M Hendricks, a well known society woman, was found guilty by a district court jury of selling dope. She faces sentencing by Judge C C Hamilton on February 16. The jury deliberated about four hours.
Des Moines reports tentative plans for the Des Moines Auto Show with a budget around fourteen thousand dollars. The show dates are set for late February into early March, with judging and contracts tied to the fair association.
In Auburn Iowa on February 5 Mrs. B C Abbott visited Vinton while Arnie Abbott Bernart and Bradley Hopper families spent weekend in Cedar Rapids with relatives. A baby girl named Virginia Airs born January 30 to Mr and Mrs CMM Haincille Jan. 30, second child. Oliver Amburn and daughter Emma visited Cedar Falls. Helen York returned from Porte City to spend weekend with family. Dale Crooks and James Davis noted in the region. Grundy Center reports a five month old death, residents visiting Reinbeck, and new storefront work by Banse and Lamar. Local reports include Delbert Fritz recovering, Pat Chilman planning a Wellsburg oil station, and John Buskohl injured.
A dense grid of announcements includes lost items such as a black leather handbag a mink fur press and a dawn colored leather purse plus warrants for delivery of advertisements and the need for male and female help with opportunities in sales office work and sewing. It also notes a funeral attendance call and a Walterton Lodge meeting as well as automobile ads and household services.
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