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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1924
Page
7
Communications are invited by the Farm Department at the Waterloo Evening Courier in Waterloo Iowa. Readers may address Editor Farm Department with their remarks and questions about farming issues.
The Dunkerton Iowa institute showcased over 700 ears of corn with 10 car class entries and 22 oats entries among other products. P G Holden from Vinton spoke on community life and tuberculin awareness as Will Lapp discussed poultry feeding. Judges included A G Larson of Cedar Falls and J Campbell donated silver cup for livestock winners.
Professor Iverson notes only 15 percent of Iowa butter scored above 90. 132 million pounds produced last year, with 15 percent below standard. He urges better farm handling of milk and cream, stressing cleanliness, cooling systems, and regular separator bowl washing.
Iowa farmers and the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Association promote rapid crop variety spread and certify pure seed. Soybean seed certification was approved during Farm and Home Week, extending the program beyond small grains. J. H. Petty of Elliott elected president with Fred McCulloch as vice president and Robinson as secretary-treasurer.
Nashua brief: six day old Mary Jean Haag died Sunday after illness weighing three pounds at birth. Robert Crainy died Saturday in Independence after moving there last fall. his wife predeceased him. Four daughters and one son survive him. Mrs L B Willson traveled to Waterloo for medical treatment Thursday. Mrs Leslie Parsons recently wed at Waverly has returned home. Olio Hosoi is a Cedar Valley hospital patient. Mrs Tf XII Crooks is confined to illness from a Follie.
Government veterinarian Dr A Howard tested the Angus herd of G F Johnson and Son near Hudson Iowa for tuberculosis finding six reactors in about six head. He has worked in Black Hawk County on government funds since Jan 15 testing herd areas with Stong county veterinary planning to clean up a township at a time. Snow and cold slowed inspectors and caused a pause after a trip Monday morning. Dr Howard previously worked with the state extension service and led a hog vaccination school last year.
Ground breaking for a milk condensery at Independence occurred recently as contractors arrived to start construction. With favorable weather they expect the building to be well along in about six weeks.
Cedar Township Farm Bureau women will conduct an all day nutrition course at Mrs. S. O. Smalling residence. The second lesson will cover important work on cereal foods. The meeting, led by township leaders in Waterloo, targets Feb. 12.
Cedar Falls will host a special Cedar Falls Good Luck Club gathering Monday February 11 at Mrs. M. B. Howe’s home northeast of town. A picnic lunch will be served at noon. The second nutrition lesson will be given and member initiation will take place. Members should bring dishes silverware and funds as noted at the prior meeting.
Poyner Township Farm Bureau will hold meetings Tuesday evening February 12 with George Mathes Black Hawk County Farm Bureau chairman speaking on the state convention observations. M C A secretary Reickmeier will show the educational film Fair Acres. musical numbers planned. women serve sandwiches and coffee. Women meet Monday February 11 for nutrition lesson two at Mrs Howe's home. attendance urged for all township women.
Mrs Calicot laments a failed matchmaking plan as Rowena visits. Rupert is praised as a kind brother while Prudence Wharton offers guidance in a genteel domestic intrigue. Rowena and Rupert's prospects hinge on subtle social games and affection amid family advice.
Chicago trading opens with corn futures down sharply on rumors of improved crop movement. May contracts slip to 81 41/2c, with exporters buying about 450000 bushels as pressure from Argentina wheat shipments weighs on corn and oat prices show declines across major markets.
Readable excerpts show varied dairy and poultry prices in New York and Chicago with Butter and Creamery items listed, alongside cotton market nerves in New York. Also includes wool, hides, milk plant receipts, and Minneapolis flour notes.
The opening of today’s market shows a spotty tone with selling pressure across many issues. Gains appear in a few names led by United States Steel and International Harvester while rails resist declines and bonds edge higher. the Brotherhood of First Pantheran church sets a 7:30 p.m. meeting.
A dense list of small ads from Waterloo includes low rate notices for newspapers, rug cleaning, shoe repair, clothing and dressmaking services, real estate rentals, the sale of goods, and job offers. It also notes lost and found items, and several sales pitches by local businesses like dining rooms, cafeterias, and boutiques. Various employment requests target canvassers, salesmen, and government positions with contact details and locations in Waterloo.
Hog receipts around 60 000 show slow demand with most weights easing 10-15 cents. Cattle receipts 10 000 with beef steer values uneven. some loads reported at 9.00 to 10.60 while fat cattle and stockers traded lower or steady. sheep firm on choice lambs with prices near 14.00 to 14.75. East St Louis and St Paul reports mirror softer tone with hogs 10-15 cents lower and calves and sows mixed.
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