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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1923
Page
5
Waterloo Cooperative Dairy reports 1922 annual results at Armory hall. From Jan 6 to Nov 1, 1922 the dairy received 8,309,409 pounds of milk producing 408,245 pounds of cream and 266,826 pounds of butter with sales totaling $181,920.69 for butterfat and $107,554 for cream.
Jefferson Townshin Farm Bureau held a favorite dish dinner in I C O F hall to plan a carn show and institute on January 24 25. Committees are named for premiums corn and small grain livestock with listed members.
Independence Jan Gur Stoddard of Westbury township reports poultry profits for 173 laying hens totaling $544.10 with feed costs $216.25 and total value $760.35 for eggs and birds. He gathered 24 665 eggs and raised White Leghorns after selling Rhode Island Reds.
Dunkerton and Hudson in Black Hawk county plan two day institutes this month with shared speakers. Hudson dates January 24 25 and Dunkerton January 25 26 feature talks by W H Stevenson C Hardy and G Nourse on farming economics and health clinics led by Prentice and Anna Drake. Health and poultry discussions aim to attract local families and farmers with private consultations announced for Fairbank and a large February program to follow.
Black Hawk Township Farm bureau endorsed a campaign for purebred sires in all livestock classes at their annual meeting in Hudson. A county plan to involve all townships may be devised. County corn yield contest details were outlined by A. A. Burger, aiming to raise yields by about one bushel per acre.
The Black Hawk County Farm Bureau holds an all day meeting at Armory Hall on January 18 starting at 10 a m The first order of business is electing officers for the ensuing year A noon picnic dinner follows with Waterloo business men invited After lunch the program resumes at 1 30 with a welcome by Charles E Hearst president of the county bureau a response by Hermann Miller president of the Greater Waterloo association music readings and talks by local figures including AL Burger and M L Soeth The programs committee is chaired by W I O W Hotchkiss and includes several Waterloo Cedar Falls and Bennington township members and ex officio home demonstration agent Elizabeth Judson.
Independence Iowa January 9 The Gono Township Farm Bureau program committee used college students home on vacation to stage a Wednesday afternoon program at Gone Center church. Gl en Polk Maud Polk played piano and violin, readings by Wilma Boles and Wilma Gardner. H J Boles led a round table on liming. Charles Polk spoke on Farmers Hope. G W Lauer spoke on soil care and corn raising. F W Horton Iowa Farm Credit discussed farm finance. Maud Polk closed with a piano solo. Mrs Grave 3 Miller Jackson Wyoming mayor and major aided the event.
Waverly Iowa January 9 H Wehling of Bremer county claims longest butter whinker service in town. He resigns from Knit Tel creamery after 23 years of steady work. Directors and patrons regret his departure as he plans to move to a farm on March 1 to focus on purebred Chester White hogs.
Hudson Jan. 9 Bert Strayer a farmer near here specializes in supplying several kinds of seeds. He reports better times as the seed buying season opens and says orders exceed those of the past few years. Strayer planted Black Eyebrow soy beans this year believing they will aid farmers. He notes soy beans may provide higher protein than oilmeal and could help dairy cattle and hogs. He favors northern soy varieties after poor results with early southern types.
Clemens chief of Dubuque division of the United States internal revenue department arrives in Waterloo with deputies Boysen and Clark to investigate delinquent 1921 income tax returns. They will operate from the federal building and remain through Feb. 1, aiding in 1927 return filings. C M Williams of Menlo is named revenue collector with Waterloo Post Office HQ to replace J A Foselman whose resignation takes effect December 31.
A roof fire at 18 Glenwood Avenue occurred around 5 am today. Firefighters responded and caused minimal damage. Insurance ad for Bronson Insurance Agency appears in the notice. Readlyn Ia items list community events and local announcements from Jan 10 to Mar.
Parrott traveled to Chicago to meet Matt Parrott & Sons Co. J. 5, Frank Hoss left for Redlands California to assist a seriously ill father. Miola Neal recuperating at home. Dr W A Kresensky visiting Louis Kresensky home. Miss Marie Drew leaving for Des Moines to clerk in the Senate. Jacob Levingston plans Chicago trip for business, will return Sunday. H C Barton attends meeting on proposed commerce legislation in West Moines. G M Reid in the city on railway work. George and Mrs Killinger return from Chicago. George LaTier and son go to Des Moines for infantile paralysis treatment. Edward Bodholdt assigned to eastern government work. Bartley from Bartley & Podicorn consulted Iowa Falls on federal building. Thieves at B T Steuben plant found they stole nothing. Miriam Whitney returns to LeMars. John Dabel’s horse runaway near Tripoli. Harry E. Stroud resigns as city clerk. Ice Whitney to succeed. Kirk Stewart missing from drive list. captains to be named. First Luther officials corrected: Hals elected elder, Brennecke trustee, Schmolt custodian. J J Hall reelected. Grace Le Cates touring west district schools on dental care slides. Iowa Street closure after scaffolding accident near triangle flats. Mrs W A Shony visits Vinson for birthday of 80th. mentions Tilford lineage.
George E. Pike, new Kiwanis president, declares the club to be a vehicle for service to mankind, social uplift, and education, not a social group. He outlines committees, honors retiring president W. P. Kerwin, and invites members to Alexander Frank’s Waterloo Theatre event with tickets and orchestra for a Thursday supper and dance.
In early trading, wheat prices opened mixed as sellers and buyers debated supply expectations. Key figures referenced include traders for Corn, Provisions, and Cereals, with analysts noting potential shifts in demand and seasonal effects on the market. Prices edged higher, then slipped as the session progressed, signaling cautious optimism among participants.
Chicago cash quotations show varied prices for hard and mixed grains, including flags for white and yellow corn, oats, and barley with fluctuating bids. New York and other city reports list grain receipts, bond and clearing house data, plus foreign exchange and livestock notes, reflecting a broad market snapshot.
Financial desk reports irregular activity on a New York exchange with broad gains across Atlantic, American Can, United States Steel and others. Traders note short-interest shifts, concluded by price boosts in both steel and tobacco shares amid strong turnover and interborough certificates.
New York and Chicago today list diverse farm items with noted prices. Eggs, fowl, turkeys, butter and dairy products appear, alongside miscellaneous produce and market receipts. The text references regional markets, several prices, and local notices about people and events in multiple towns.
Waterloo markets list spring and winter wheat prices, hogs, cattle, hides, straw and feed, with entries for Dal. Dhl. r. F3.00 and other commodities. Local notices include farm steward changes, residents visiting, funeral details, and community announcements from Waterloo and Littleton areas.
Kansas City livestock market notes show varied feeder and slaughter cattle prices, with steers and heifers trading around 8.60 to 8.75 per 100 pounds, bulls and cows listing mixed values. Receipts totaled several thousand head across categories including calves, yearlings, and hogs, with several weight classes showing steady to higher demand in parts of the market.
Sioux City market receipts total about 2600 with steadier overall tone. Cattle: steers and heifers mainly lower but ranges show up to 8.65 for top steers, cows and calves trading around 2.78 to 7.50 with varied weights. Hogs and veal notes indicate prices near 6.00 to 8.50 for packers and feeders, with stags and western region bids around 6.80 to 8.50. Sheep: receipts about 1009 with ewes around 7.50 and lambs near 11.30.
Receipts at 8 000 head in mixed cattle and sheep trade show steady to firm action with varied demand. Cattle demand steady to higher with most lots in the 250 pound range trading around several dollars per head, while fat steers and feeders move at steady to firm prices. Sheep and lamb receipts near 15 000 with prices steady to strong, lambs trading around the mid seven dollar range and ewes also showing stable value.
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