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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1923
Page
13
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Farm editor notes Benton County farmers advancing with rotations to build soil and feed. Beef cattle and dairy interest rise with select beef herds and several breeders aiming to exhibit at county fairs. Hyland Guernsey dairy near Newhall operates a three unit milking machine serving 38 cows. breeders including Schmuecker Stewart Folsto and others plan county fair displays. The Chicago Drovers Tour stopped near Dysart noting strong horse and cattle activity. farmers report rising debt repayment and savings balances as credit tightens.
An Iowa farm near Waterloo reports seven baby pheasants hatched after a female was injured by a mower. The birds thrived under natural feeding, showing vitality without extensive human care. Experts note pheasants resist domestication and fare best with insect diets in open ranges.
The Oelwein Butter makers association holds its sectional meeting Thursday July 12 with co operation from the Oelwein Chamber of Commerce. Gold silver and bronze medals will be awarded for top butter exhibition scores and top butter judges. The program starts at 2 30 pm with invocations and welcomes followed by various addresses on dairy topics. A banquet at 6 30 pm includes further talks and medal awards by Prof Mortensen and others.
Miss Elizabeth Hudson announces dates for poultry culling demonstrations in Black Hawk county. Demonstrations run July 10 to July 27 in Janesville Union Washington Cedar Falls Waterloo and Eagle townships with a specialist from Ames to cull record flocks later.
Grundy County Farm Bureau announces a farm bureau day connected with the Grundy County fair. The event on Friday, September 7, features a committee including L. W. Plager Claus Hoodier F G Erickson and Mel Dora Shirk and D W Campbell.
Hons states that service in the year exceeds last year as farmers who have not raised colts for years breed all their mares this summer. There are few young horses in the county, needed to replace the old stock.
Des Moines report from July notes the seasonal emergence of the tent caterpillar and gooseberry leaf spot. Iowa State Horticultural Society secretary R S Herrick urges spraying with Bordeaux mixture and arsenate of lead for currants, gooseberries, and potato crops. He describes tent caterpillars on fruit and shade trees and suggests kerosene torch methods for small nests while avoiding leaf damage. Potato pests, including potato bugs, are discussed with arsenate of lead or Bordeaux mixture for control. timing and egg development are outlined.
Washington July 6 announcement says feeder and stocker cattle will be vaccinated against hemorrhagic septicemia or shipping fever at public stockyards. Vaccination at cost with vaccines from the USDA and trained veterinarians, about 10 cents per head instead of ten percent, funded by exchanges and stockyards to be reimbursed by shippers.
Pittsburgh observers report scientists led by Dr. John A. Miller plan a Mexico eclipse expedition next September to study corona motion. Large 18x18 inch cameras with 6 inch apertures and 15 foot focal length will capture two simultaneous images for time checks, weather permitting.
Chicago July 6 AP reports hog prices up 25 to 40 cents with steers advancing about 15 cents. Receipts total 24 000 with 8 063 left over. Cattle and sheep show varied gains with best Western lambs around 16.24 and native cattle trading higher on strong demand.
Firmer stock exchange trend noted as rails gain on earnings and car loadings. New Orleans Lexan and Mexico advance while Abnola Contra rides. buyers cover shorts as cash money opens at 4% with higher prices for poultry and dairy products in New York markets.
London July 6 The Royal Geographical Society intends launching another Everest expedition next year. Lord Ronaldshay said the prior attempt proved a camp at 25 500 feet possible and gave grounds for hope of success in the next ascent.
In Chicago on July 1 an inquest will be held into the deaths of Helen McDaniels eight and Marion McDaniels four who are said to have swallowed poisonous chemicals from fireworks on a dare. Police reports say the girls ingested the substance yesterday while playing with friends.
The fruit market reports show watermelon popularity rising with summer demand as Georgia Texas Florida and California ship heavy loads. Cantaloupes shipments near season end while North Carolina and Oklahoma show light moves. potato supplies decline.
Chicago and New York grain markets show wheat rising late with support from export activity rumors. Prices swung with September and December contracts, oats and corn also moved, while Chicago cash quotes quoted varied grain levels across No. 1 and No. 2 classes.
A German manufacturer runs a brief advertisement in the Creamery Journal of Butter Makers Publishing Co. Waterloo seeking American dairy business. The ad promotes a foreign cream separator and clarifier and notes it was crafted with attention to reader psychology.
Grundy Center July 6 Ninety three flocks of poultry listed for culling this summer. Mr Brunken in Grundy county since June 22 will cull through mid July and remain for more flocks. R E Macy Iowa Extension service Alles to cull record flocks July 23 24 25 in Grundy county.
Receipts of cattle hogs and sheep across major regional markets show mixed results with gains in certain classes. Notable figures include higher hog values at East St Louis and Kansas City with cattle and calf prices steady to higher, while grain and feed markets reflect fluctuating prices across corn and wheat futures.
July 6 market notes recount butter receipts at 14 392 tuba and creamery products, eggs with 16 662 cases, poultry prices for turkeys and ducks, and potato shipments totaling 54 cars. Oklahoma freight prices cited, beef cattle and cobbler products listed with Mack and Bay references.
Omaha Neb July 6 The market lists hogs with bids around 1.46 for packers and 6.50 to 4.60 for sows and lights. Cattle and calves show steady bids from 8.76 to 3.00 for cows and cutters. Native lambs and fed lambs reach 14.00 to 15.75 with feeders at 13.00, while other items include butcher and thin stock movements and various weight classes.
Warsaw updates show minister Grabski announcing a balanced trade budget with exports exceeding imports. He cites the Polish mark’s introduction in Upper Silesia stabilizing the currency and direct tax returns aiding revenue, while unemployment falls.
Ad copy urges clipping dogs to beat the heat. Offers power clippers for all breeds at Dr. Scott's Dog Hospital located at 311 East Sixth Street YP. Also promotes Perfection Dog Food marketed as best for hot weather.
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