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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1924
Page
5
Readers may send questions and comments to the Editor Farm Department of the Waterloo Evening Courier in Waterloo Iowa. Address communications to the paper and use provided phone line for inquiries.
The Buchanan County Farm Bureau re elected Frank Bantz as president at the annual meeting. R Nelson was named vice president, Harry Holt secretary, and Fd Everett treasurer. Mrs Mellie King Wilton led the women’s section nominating, with Mrs James Frush president, Mrs Carl Nourse vice, and Mrs J P Sprague secretary treasurer. The president praised cooperation and outlined upcoming projects including baby beef club, pure bred calves, poultry work, demonstrations on butchering and home meat processing with an Ames specialist, and breed sow demonstrations. Additional plans cover farm bureau picnics, township standardization, and farmer institutes across the county.
Charles City reports from the state extension indicate about 16 percent of seed corn tested early is unfit for planting. Frost and September weather caused mold and late maturity, reducing germination. Early testing advised to discard unfit ears and allow time to locate a new supply for next year.
Farmers in Bryan Township Farm Bureau gathered at Fred Foote’s home to discuss seed corn prospects and Ford disease testing. T A Nordlarsen from the Java Extension Service gave a brief report on seed corn conditions in other parts of the state.
Mt. Pleasant Iowa January 8 Nine years ago Newell D Moore bought a purebred Percheron mare for 212 59 Now grey and strong she stands with a suckling foal at her side Moore has sold over 1100 worth of horses from her stock and keeps several fine progeny in pasture Two large mares from the herd weigh 1820 to 1920 pounds with a colt and a foal in waiting Demand for sturdy heavy hauling horses remains high prices for capable work animals rise West reports few buyers and corn belt farmers fetch up to 850 per head for larger heavy horses Moore advises raising a few for heavy trucking if one has access to a ton stallion.
Fort Dodge Iowa January 8. R A Pearson president of Iowa State College urged relief for farmers forced from unprofitable homesteads and urged government action. He proposed government buyback of abandoned homesteads at fair prices and expansion of irrigation projects to support agriculture while stressing cooperation and education to strengthen farmers’ position.
Independence Iowa January meeting at the farm bureau office will report results from 41 samples, 100 kernels each, taken across Buchanan County soils. J A Nordhausen notes the survey aids understanding of corn seed vigor and where to adjust varieties. Tests at Ames indicate many kernels show low vitality after wet fall and frost.
Washington DC January report from the United States Department of Agriculture lists five main causes of red clover failure: soil exhaustion improper seeding unsuitable seed diseases and insect enemies and improper treatment. The bulletin notes lime and phosphorous limits and urges manure use and soil amendments. copies of bulletin 300 are available while supplies last.
The Iowa Baby Chick Association approves a state seal to certify high quality chicks. The move aims to inform buyers that shipments meet association standards and will be used in advertising. An educational meeting is planned in Ames during Farm and Home Week with all hatcheries invited. Charles Laros of Grinnell serves as president with H Ward of Independence as secretary treasurer.
Chicago telecast series on the livestock and meat industry, arranged by the National Livestock and Meat Board with KYW, draws broad interest from farm folks and businessmen across the country. R C Pollock, board managing director, says five talks remain, with the fourth set for Thursday January 10. B C Brown of the Chicago Livestock Exchange will discuss livestock locations. Waterloo Poultry Association to meet at A C Willford’s feed store tonight for business items and a social, IL HM Littan to help serve refreshments.
In 1924 a dairy calf club was organized in Black Hawk County inviting local youths to join as members. The initiative aimed to train boys and girls in calf raising, dairy practices, and cooperative work, with plans for future exhibitions and county-wide participation.
The Rhondda Welsh glee singers arrive for a concert at Eiree Congregational church this evening. Musical director Tom Mor gan leads the ensemble with soloists Jnkyn Jonesly and David trees. Program includes Harlech Welsh air To Army The Wanderer Macushin Me The Light That Shines, and The Making of a King from Welsh National Anthem plus America.
Nes Moines January 8 County Attorney Vernon Seeburger faced a citizen petition calling for an investigation into Valley Junction Mayor GG I Yount amid an information charging attempted murder. Also named in the information were police Chief Jeff Pauls and deputies Ralph Bruce and Paul Gardner. The filing relates to a raid in which two men were shot one critically. The county attorney asked Sheriff Windley to obtain affidavits.
County board members met in an extra session to ease congestion in the treasurer’s office. The vehicle license call actions have filled space, making it hard to store 12,000 sets of number plates and new tax receipt books.
New York and Chicago market notes list assorted produce and dairy items with varied prices. Entries reference butter milk eggs cheese and poultry, noting receipts and market conditions in multiple regions. Chicago and Kansas City figures appear for dairy and meat products, with fluctuating quotes and common terms like firsts and extras.
Wheat prices fluctuated amid mixed buying from Missouri River and Chicago areas as reports from Argentina failed to bolster sentiment. May futures varied around 1.08 to 1.09, with oats and corn gaining modestly while hog prices softened. Cash quotes in Chicago, New York, and Omaha showed scattered bids and steady to firmer grain values amid light arrivals.
Receipts and prices for cattle hogs and sheep at St Joseph and Waterloo markets. Cattle seen steady to weak with steers and heifers around 6.00 to 10.00, lambs at 12.50, hogs topping near 7.15 delivered plant prices, and dairy and produce notes from local cooperatives. Also lists butter lard potatoes horse hides and miscellaneous market quotes from Sioux City and New York financials.
Chicago market: hogs 10 cents lower, receipts about 84 000 head, paling to mostly lower. best 225 to 390 pound butchers at 7 35 to 7 30. packing sows and slaughter pigs mixed, light pigs about 7 20s to 7 30. steer and yearling trade steady to higher in parts, bulk weak fed offerings 7 6 to 8 0. sheep and lambs 25 000 receipts, fat lambs weak to 15 cents lower, feeding lambs steady, good to choice sheep around 10 50 to 13 45.
Kansas City market roundup with receipts and price ranges for cattle calves beef steers and heifers hogs and sheep. Reports show mixed demand with best handyweights steady while dull or lower for some classes. top prices recorded for veal and select hog and cattle lines. Also lists Omaha and St Paul yard figures and New York flour prices and Waterloo dairy receipts.
New York opening shows firm tone with early gains in industrials and rail issues, led by Marland, American Sugar and American Tobacco. By noon profit taking pulls prices back from intraday highs as foreign exchange and bond activity shift, with some blocks like Pan American and Gulf States slipping before close.
A pasted classified page lists rates for one day and longer ad runs, plus a long block of small ads in all caps. It includes many Lost and Found entries such as a brown and white rat terrier, keys, a gold ring, and a typewriter repair kit, alongside WANTED ads for help, housing, and services, and several announcements and notices.
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