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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1922
Page
13
Readers are invited to send questions and comments to the Editor in the Farmers Department of the Evening Courier and Reporter in Waterloo Iowa. Communications should include the sender's name and address for publication consideration.
Ames July 1 shows dairy breeders urged to show at county fairs. C B Finley of Iowa State College says showing builds stock value, benefits even bottom-ranked animals, and fosters competition. He emphasizes youth participation and county fair pride, with larger fairs like Des Moines and Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress as next steps.
Modifications to the Lloyd stock share lease, used in Iowa for seven years, introduce two new farm leases by C L Holmes. One, a stock share partnership, forms a landlord tenant partnership. the other, a stock share farm lease, shares profits without specifying exact divisions. Old cash and share rentals remain common, but stock share plans gain traction as farming enterprises require varied capital outlays.
Worth county agents report four co op shipping societies active in the area. B W Ludwick county agent notes increased business and activity across the Worth county shipping ventures in Northwood Iowa dated July 1.
Iowa farmers adopt upstairs hog housing in Sac City and nearby farms. C C Brown pioneers the setup with an inclined access from cattle quarters to a dry warm loft, while Orville Lee & Son build a larger barn with two sunlit upstairs hog rooms to house hundreds of stock pigs for market.
Multiple farm groups report rising shipments from their districts. The Hansontown Fertile organization lists 30 regular contributors while Northwood association notes steady member activity and two weighings last week. Dealers warn favoritism may favor buyers or active associations as hog supplies stay tight and prices fluctuate.
Decorah Ia July 1 More than a half million pounds of butter were produced at Decorah Farmers Ice Cave Creamery in 1921 totaling 688357 pounds from 641 pounds cream with an average overrun of 22.57 percent Patrons received about 404 cents per pound for butterfat while the steamery got 3825 cents per pound on butter paid out 225106458 dollars to patrons during 1921 and indications point to a new record this year expected to surpass last year by a liberal margin
Fragmented OCR text mentions potatoes, byway, ships, Alabama base, North Carolina, Norfolk, and price figures like 330 and 495. Readable content is sparse. no clear event, date, or named individuals. Produce a concise item noting unreadable OCR limits and partial mentions of goods and locations.
Iowa State College Extension Service and Farm Bureau held two big farm picnics in Sac City and Cherokee where Prof K Bliss spoke from the station. Bliss outlined extension work, including 17 two day short courses for cooperative livestock shipping leaders reaching 220 associations, plus poultry and farming education efforts.
Iawa county launches the largest street pig club in the United States with 152 boys and girls joining in the effort. The effort marks a notable community achievement as the club grows under county leadership.
Towa stood second in May butter shipments to Chicago with about 4.4 million pounds sent that month, figures from the Bureau of Markets show. Northeastern Towa contributed the bulk of the total, reflecting regional output and distribution patterns.
In Vinton a baby reportedly swallowed a needle while at home and was taken to a local hospital. An x-ray failed to locate the needle, and doctors prepared to monitor the child. Nearby notes report court records of marriages and divorces, a lake fishery project, injuries from an accident, and various local happenings.
Jacob Selzer, longtime Independence resident, died suddenly while seated at his supper table, age 60. Born in Germany, he lived in Independence for two years after moving from New York City. survived by a wife and several children. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at his home, with burial in Woolson Cemetery.
A stream of brief items lists travel, visits, and family events. Residents welcome relatives, report hospital stays, weddings, teach hires, and moves. Names include Mrs C Barker, Miss Maria King, Myra Giesey, Miss Phoshe Morten, Gladys Sprague, Mae Kade, and others with ties to Iowa towns Denton to Wellburg and Nevada.
A scrambled report hints at hotel business dealings involving Sella Gudney Hotel and Gedney work, with references to WWiegdeen burrs and Hoss tfotel empany. J. A. Dewey and Mrs. Tenses head a trades bow that has operated for several years amid unclear parties and arrangements.
The farm department urges quick action against cabbage worms as heads form. Apply spray to undersides of leaves to avoid poison entering the cabbage proper. Use powder arsenate at recommended rates with water and dissolve soap to aid leaf coverage. Protect heads as they form to prevent reseeding.
Local notices indicate Ames voters will decide in March on a cable television franchise with official details and dates available from city authorities. The item notes the involvement of residents and city officials in processing the franchise submission and public inquiry.
J N Horlacher and Son, large livestock operators in Hiren Vista county, report cattle bloat from alfalfa. They fed 260 Nebraska ad Valeri steers corn soybeans silage alfalfa meal and lost six to alfalfa bloat. No prior similar losses known in nearby counties.
In Bristow Tn the week, families hosted guests at Rev Kirumer’s residence and Mother's Day weekend services drew large Sunday school attendance. Residents welcomed travelers from Outrageville and Des Moines, while Harriet Crows resigned as clerk in Arnold's store to retire to Clarksville. Local real estate moves include J B Needhin selling PLT. AVES property and Woodworth remodel plans. A county meeting and prizes at a Bristow Warman event punctuated a busy week.
Operative Livestock Shippers joined Horlacher at market noting third and fourth cutting hay and highlighting corn silage as superior for cattle. Horlacher claims well-bought cattle are half sold once placed in feedlots and stresses feed efficiency and profit. Espe serves as secretary and field worker for the state shippers' association.
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