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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1924
Page
7
Edlisor Farm Department in Waterloo Iowa invites questions and comments from readers. Communications should be directed to the Waterloo Evening Courier and include a phone contact for reply.
Fayette Iowa February 14 B A Stohr won first place in Fayetej County Cow Test association No 4 for January with 2 cows producing 62.9 pounds of butterfat from 1176 pounds of milk. The report by tester George Ronne notes 31 cows exceeded 400 pounds of butterfat and 17 produced over 50 pounds.
Six carloads of Holstein cattle from Cass farms Sumner Ja arrived here Tuesday and are at the Dairy Cattle Conger Sales barn. The cattle will be dispersed at the Cass herd sale at the dairy show grounds on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week February 19 and 20.
In Cedar Falls on February 14, Peter Ericksen sells 52 steers and 4 heifers to Rasmus Morgensen, a local cattle buyer with three loaded cars for Chicago markets. The steers averaged 1200 pounds and are headed to the Chicago market.
Holstein banquet planned for February 21 at Orange Consolidated School for Blackhawk County farmers and breeders. Event aims to boost Holstein business, free admission, includes wives, national speakers, and possibly an afternoon illustrated film. Solicitation of any nature barred.
Jewell Princess Johanna a purebred Holstein owned by H M Herrick Fredericksburg topped the Chickasaw County Cow Test Association results for January with 176 pounds of milk and 4.7 pounds of butterfat. Herd averages led by Mr Merrick's 10 purebreds at 1815 pounds milk and 47.2 butterfat. General findings note cold days reduced output and skimmilk fat tests raise concern over losses. Legumes and better feeding methods gain attention among dairymen seeking local improvements.
A booster meeting for Fayette County Girls clubs and mothers will be held at K of G hall in Oelwein on February 16 starting at 10 a.m. Nonmembers are invited. The program begins with a club film, a 11 a.m. business meeting for election of county chairman and committee, a 1 p.m. dinner, and 15 minute stunts by four county clubs from 1 to 2 p.m. Miss Josephine Arnaquist will speak at 2 p.m. The event aims to organize 1924 work and boost activities.
B Moody reports 259392.95 pounds butterfat sold to Tona Farmers Creamery in New Hampton Iowa on Reb. 14. The 1423 annual summary shows receipts of 59392.9 pounds, payments 233138.04 for butterfat, hauling, labor, coal and more. Butter shipped 320477 pounds to eastern markets. Patron payments 58680.53. retail sales 4139.04. Average butter price 42 cents per pound.
Tama association of Tama Iowa announced on February 14 that its farmers shipped cattle and hogs to the Chicago market. Two cars of cattle and six of hogs were represented, marking a major movement from one of Iowa’s largest shipping points.
Dairy farmers prepare for a Black Hawk County Guernsey Breeders association reorganization with a 2:30 p.m. meeting on Saturday February 23 in the Greater Waterloo association rooms. John Sly secretary says special arrangements will allow all Guernsey owners to attend including mixed breed owners. Fred E Ferguson ISU dairy field secretary will assist, aiming to complete business quickly and boost calf club efforts.
County agent L. A. Walters visited the Hachanan Baby Best club and reported calves averaged a 40 pound gain in December. He notes feeding calves is challenging but the youths show growing confidence and perseverance, despite early troubles.
Dunkerton Iowa February 14 Boys and girls judging contests at the consolidated school were held this afternoon after being moved from Feb 5 due to weather and road conditions. Finchford Jesup Judson Orange Dunkerton entered two teams each in boys and girls divisions with separate hors and tris events.
Readable text notes a gathering of the G and B Dairy Calf Club to be held Saturday at the town hall. Include details mention club members from nearby counties and a dairy association representative expected to attend.
Wheat markets showed an upward tendency with May and July futures advancing after an irregular start. A tariff rise possibility, firm overseas quotations, and steady buying on downturns supported gains before sales pulled prices back. Corn followed wheat higher amid fair arrivals and cooling strength. oats weakened slightly. hogs supported provisions.
St Joseph sale reports uneven demand with cattle receipts around 4 000. Steers top near 3.40 while cows and heifers range 3.00 to 3.25. Stockers and feeders around 3.59 to 3.65, calves and lambs noted at higher prices.receipts steady to higher in SHERI market segment with some top bids listed.
Peoria market reports very light receipts with cattle and hogs steady to unchanged. Horses and mares priced around 14 to 16 hands with values steady. buyers note light demand.
Hogs traded 10 to 15 cents higher with early buyers active. packers mostly inactive. Top hogs brought 7.35 dollars with various weights averaging around 7.10 to 7.25. Cattle receipts 9,600 with beef steers and fat stock mostly 10 to 15 cents higher. top mature steers hit 11.60, yearlings $23.20, mixed loads $16.00 to $12.25, cows 4.75 to 6.00, bulls 4.75 to 5.00. Sheep receipts 12,000 with killing classes strong and fat lambs around 14.50 to 14.85, tops near 15.00.
Receipts across cattle hogs and sheep show varied demand with prices mixed. Beef cattle steady to higher while hogs trade 10 cents higher with lighter weights leading gains. sheep and lambs generally firmer with top lambs reaching around 14.50. Representative market summaries include Sioux City and East St. Louis with notable top figures and bid ranges.
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