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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1923
Page
15
The notice in Evening Courier of Waterloo invites readers to send comments to the Farmers entices mad comments invited addressing communications to Wdstor am Department. The item references the newspaper and its phone line 3236 for responses.
Farmers' Co operative company of Cedar Falls reports a $7,600 loan reduction in the last year. Louis Anderson, auditor, presented the satisfactory financials at the stockholders meeting. All directors were re elected except Jessa Jepson who declined. Charles Aitkins, Decatur NL, urged long term stability and cautioned against political ventures.
Prof Both of the agriculture department at Iowa State Teachers College notes growing inquiries about a spring course in co operative marketing for agriculture. He expects a large summer term expansion as schools seek practical marketing training to accompany production. The course will cover contract marketing and extensive study of its system.
Rowley Iowa February 12 juniors drew for calves as part of a Jersey club plan. Breeders from Buchanan County provided the calves with a provision that progeny will be repurchased by the donor farmers at the calves’ dams. Banks financed those without cash and local businessmen backed junior activities. HR T. Lee of the American Jersey Cattle Club helped with the drawing as J P Byes of the Iowa State Dairy Association and local agents aided the schedule.
McGregor Iowa February 12 4Thru as cooperative plan perfected by Interstate Power Company farmers in southwestern Wisconsin and northeastern Iowa gain rural electric service at a reasonable cost The plan shifts line construction costs to the farmer then the company takes over maintenance and service under a low rate model The arrangement aims to solve costly rural service issues and high losses from small lines with low revenue
A Hancock county farm sale in Britt Iowa drew $20 600 as the total bid, with a record high reportedly for the farm. A standout cow brought $230, while overall stock prices were praised as the best in boom days by attending farmers.
The text lists machines that require power from a plant to operate milking devices separators pumps feed grinders wood saws elevators ensilage cutters and household washing and saw ing machines along with other labor devices, indicating a demand for power supply.
Lillia of Iowa Second 61500 owned by W. W. Marsh posted 2,059 pounds milk with 5.101 percent fat, totaling 105.21 pounds fat, the highest January test for a Guernsey in Iowa. The seven-year-old cow has prior totals of 14,500 pounds milk and 773 pounds butterfat and ranks among 19 top Guernsey cows.
Webster City Iowa February 12 two big hog sales drew out of town buyers. Poland China hogs sold for a top price of 70 with strong average for 40 head. Chester White sale averaged 47.50 on 60 head with top 86 paid by O W Peterson. Buyers from Minnesota Wisconsin and several Iowa towns attended.
Ben Drenth a longtime Shell Rock farmer died Saturday at 11 p m near Coster He had left the Charles Toll farm two months ago to reside near Coster The funeral will be in the Aglical church at Coster tomorrow at 2 p m Interment nearby Survived by his widow nine children Sam Plainfield Mrs Henry Biel Parkersburg Charles Elvina Bayrama Bertha Johnnie Peter and Etta all at home He was 55 years old
Bennington Township bureau will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday February 14 at 8 p m in the Center schoolhouse. A Waterloo firm will present a radio program as the feature. Families are urged to bring sandwiches.
Chicago reports the Near East Relief runs the world’s largest orphanage in Alexandropol Armenian republic housing 19 000 children in former Russian army barracks. Dr Lincon Wirt international commander says the organization cares for 140 000 Near East orphans across its stores. The five mile square site holds thirty two old barracks repurposed as a town for the children.
London February. Leading voices weigh whether wives should work. Dr Mary Scharleb argues women can pursue professions without neglecting home duties, while actress Barbara Hoite opposes married women working. Other figures urge freedom to choose careers with limits for mothers.
Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria, a World War general, is named by Bavarian royalists as king in a planned reactionary movement opposing the French Ruhr invasion and seeking to restore Kaiser Wilhelm.
A fragmented quote argues that women should follow a profession as present conditions require. It notes early marriages as a positive trend and cites Miss Sybil Thorndike, a married actress with children, asserting a woman’s choice depends on her profession and years of study.
Water loo residents with acting dreams can audition for a Mack Sennett film at the Crystal theatre tomorrow from 9 to 10 am. L B Brager and Guy Woods seek seven principals and 50 extras for a one reel comedy drama featuring Waterloo actors and scenes. Women 16 to 45 may register.
The 1924 agricultural report shows horses on U S farms fell in number and value from 1923. Cattle, sheep, swine and other animals rose in headcount and value, while city horse losses were steeper than rural declines as motor vehicles surged from 1,711,239 in 1914 to 42,291,246 in 1922.
Striking young men of similar age sought for film to be shown all week starting next Monday at the Crystal theatre. Prospective actors chosen by a grind and work begins immediately. Plot centers on a country boy entering college and a happy ending with marriage and a good job. No pay for performers. experience and fame potential. film to be developed in Des Moines and shown with Sennett’s New York release.
Obituary notices report Mrs. W. McCarthy of Independence died in People's Hospital after weeks of illness. The service was at St. John's Catholic Church with burial in Masonville. Also noted is death of Thomas Christiansen born Denmark who ran a grocery in Des Moines area. service at First Baptist Church with interment at Wilson Cemetery.
Margaret Hilton Winn, 68, of Shackley Grove area dies after a stroke. Born in Yorkshire Jan 10, 1843 she emigrated to America in 1854 and lived near Dubuque. Survived by husband William, six children, a brother James Brinskill, 15 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral at Spring Creek Church conducted by Rev. Thomas J. Hiwick with local pallbearers and interment in Spring Creek cemetery. Relatives from several towns attended.
In Tuskegee Alabama on a site linked to Booker T. Washington the government formally dedicated a rehabilitation hospital costing 2 000 606 dollars. World War II negro veterans will receive care for injuries or infirmities from service abroad with Vice President Coolidge as the principal speaker.
Receipts show hogs 30 to 40 cents under Saturday prices and steers 25 cents lower. Hog average prices around 8.00 to 8.50 per hundredweight with varied packing and feeder bids. sheep receipts 22,000 with noticeable slow trade and lamb prices down about ten dollars per head.
Livestock bids range across cattle and hogs with prices noted for fat cattle and steer trade,存 including Texas run and local natives. Reports show weights from 160 to 210 pounds and several price brackets such as 8.10 for certain weights and 14.25 top lambs with most around 14.06.
Receipts show 690 cattle with steers around 7 dollars and cows at 4 dollars. Hogs listed 23 000 with 160 to 220 pound hogs around 8.20, 220 to 280 at 7.25, packer sows 5.85, overall bids mixed and limited fat cattle noted.
Cattle receipts around 2 400 with a slow weak undertone. Fat cattle, hogs and sheep show varying quotes with limited demand. lambs and good fat lambs bring higher prices while some categories decline. Total hogs about 10 700 with prices near 7.60 to 8.00. Sheep receipts 31 109 with steady to lower trend and lambs showing strength for high quality stock.
Sluggish receipts at Omaha yard with cattle and hogs mixed. Beef steers down 16 to 26 cents, hogs around 7.36, bulk cows near 95.00, veal tops at 11.00, sheep and lambs steady to lower with prices around 7.00 for lambs and 14.70 for feed lambs.
The report lists prices for steers and yearlings at 4.06 to 10.00 per hundred, veal and pure cattle around 2.25 to 4.00, feeding cows 3.25 to 93.76, hogs at 6.75 to 7.60 per hundred, butchers 7.65 to 7.00, light, heavy packing hogs 7.40 to 7.60, and sheep 2.0 to 2.0 per unit.
In St Joseph Missouri receipts show 12 hogs with no entry sales as packers and shippers bid below the week’s close. Cattle receipts total 3,600 head with steers and yearlings trading around seven dollars, calves steady while stockers and feeders firm. veal calves strong. Two loads crocker yearlings noted with receipts totaling 8,000 but early selling slow and buyers cautious.
Winnipeg grain quotations show firmer prices with spring wheat and oats higher. Waterloo Co-operative Dairy reports milk and cream receipts at its Waterloo plant, detailing quantities and prices for butter and eggs among other dairy products.
A scrambled price listing from Kansas City and St. Louis reports poultry and produce quotes, including hens at 23c and springs at 27c, then shifts to potatoes, cars shipped United States total 854, and horse prices in East St. Louis with fluctuating bids. The garbled text includes several city stamps and date lines, reflecting a noisy 19th century trade note.
A mix of social visits, business travel, and minor incidents fills the weekend report. Betty Meek’s legal business notes, J B Falan’s upcoming purchase trip, and Mr and Mrs D W Peck attending a funeral mark personal and community activity.
Waterloo shows a seven day population rise with 10 families joining the city and 34 residents changing residence. The Retail Merchants Association records list 22 newcomers at various addresses, including Brockwell, 219 Stoker. Gaumner, 218. and Avalon, 1414, among others.
Harrisburg Pa Feb 13 Gov Pinchot announced he issued invitations to the governors of neighboring states to meet March 28 and 24 to discuss road policies and practices The conference will consider state road construction methods maintenance traffic regulation and related issues as part of a unified approach to highways.
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