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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1922
Page
13
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Clayton-Allamakee Jersey breeders held their first annual jubilee at McGregor with a tour of Rufus Kinsley’s 900-acre herd south of town and a river boat ride. Dairy expert H R Searles praised Clayton county for its 24 testing associations and strong Jersey stock, noting Kinsley’s herd as among Iowa’s best.
The Iowa State Dairy Association reports a strong shift toward dairying across counties despite a weak economy. Bankers increasingly finance cow purchases, spurred by grade calf clubs that introduced dairy cattle to communities. Plans for 1922 emphasize expanding calf clubs, purebred sire work, and cooperative efforts with state and county breed groups to boost the dairy industry.
Wheat prices opened near unchanged to higher amid Liver pool strength and a government report on insect damage. Prices in September and December contracts hovered near initial ranges as concerns about black rust in spring wheat and steady cash demand supported modest gains. corn and oats followed wheat with mixed starts and small advances. hogs pushed up, lifting provisioning quotes.
Minneapolis market notes show wheat receipts at 108 cars, with prices for No. 1 northern cash at 4.46 to 4.49, July 4.50, Sept 1.21 to 1.19. corn No. 3 yellow at 83 to 85, oats No. 3 white around 32 to 33. Kansas City prices list various wheat bids and corn figures, while clearing house banks report 12,216,550 in excess of reserve. Potatoes in Chicago market weak with mixed barrels and sacks. wool and hides quoted, New York flour demand rising. local organization officers and county agent noted.
Market report shows mixed cattle and hogs with week-to-week shifts. Receipts around 5,000 hogs and cattle stable to higher on feeders and calves, hogs up to 10c, top cattle at 10.25, fat cows 9.50, lambs and sheep not present. overall activity referenced by regional price movements.
Peoria cattle receipts show varied strength with top cattle at 14.60 and feeders around 10.20 to 10.60 while heavies reach about 9.90 to 10.30. New York bond prices close with First 4s around 100.82 and Fourth 4s near 106.93, silver trading around 42.5 cents per peso.
The opening stock market showed mostly higher prices with notable gains for Baldwin Locomotive and American Woolen amid mixed rail and oil movements. Foreign exchange and cotton futures edged higher while dairy and waterloo market reports detailed varying commodity prices and receipts.
Chicago market notes list Wheat No 2 red at 1.17 and No 3 red at 1.14, mixed and yellow varieties around 64 cents to 64 1/4, assorted corn and oats positions with varied quotes. Peoria receipts 27 cars corn with No 2 white at 63 1/2 to 64 and No 2 yellow around 64, oats 7 cars No 2 mixed 36 1/2 to 36 3/4. St Louis grain prices show wheat No 2 at 1.14 to 1.16, corn No 2 white 64 to 66, oats No 3 white around 39 to 39 1/4.
A party of farmers toured Geraghty’s Jersey herd near Marquette with Tobn Geraghty and sons Joe Ed Tom, praising their two successive state herd production titles. The article notes 35 cows, rising milk output, and fat yields from Daisy to Eva, plus the influence of cow testing and the goal toward purebreds.
Weekly livestock report shows hogs up 15 cents and cattle 25 to 35 cents higher. Chicago bids feature top hogs near 10.80, packed beef values steady to firm, and receipts around 4,000 to 4,500 head with varied trade activity across Chicago and St. Joseph markets.
Kansas City market reports July receipts for cattle hogs and sheep. Cattle prices mixed with steers higher on some grades and dull on calves. top steer price around 10.30. Hogs steady to up to 10c higher, price range near 12.00 for good weights. Sheep and lambs mostly steady to higher, mature ewes around 7.36, lambs up to 11.35 for native.
Oma stockyards report mixed receipts with hogs mostly steady despite 25 to 50 cent gains on heavy hogs. Cattle receipts 240 with steers stronger, yearlings up slightly, cows and bulls higher, veals up, stockers and feeders steady. Sheep and lambs firm with lambs carrying gains and feeders higher.
Raw market notes from New York and Chicago detail dairy items such as butter creamery prices at 31 to 40 cents. cheeses including twins and full fat milk products. poultry with dressed chickens and turkeys. eggs listed with near term values. lots of figures on different grades and weights. Includes references to steady prices, higher scoring, and wholesale levels with numerous price figures and case Counts.
Washington and Union townships in Black Hawk County will hold a joint farm bureau picnic on August 10 with the location to be announced. A special meeting of Washington Township Farm Bureau directors and cooperators was held at president Mrs. Georg Sunderman's home to plan the event and receive office instructions. the next regular meeting will be at Willan, and Peder Pedersen will walk before the luncheon time.
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