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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1923
Page
11
North Dakota Agricultural College authorities explain that red rust forms on wheat produce the majority of damage while black rust spores persist and spread mainly on straw and barley hosts. Damp cool nights and hot days favor the disease, which can impact kernel weight and wheat quality.
Six of 116 Black Hawk county record flocks reported for June exceed 60 percent production. Leading flocks are E. H. Snavely’s 25 White Leghorns at 80.6 percent with 605 eggs. J. P. Muncey’s flock at 64.4 percent. Fred Sanders White Leghorns at 56.4 percent. White Wyandottes, White Rocks, and others also show strong results with varied earnings and egg receipts.
Chickasaw county stock shows splendid flesh due to excellent pastures. Abundant low land provides grazing in July and August. Cattle and hogs in prime condition though milk may be slightly reduced. Large flocks of chickens ducks and geese feature farming this year with spring fries ready for market. Some farmers ship spring chickens to eastern markets by express to capitalize on high prices.
The Ploud County Farm Bureau Picnic will be Aug 3 in Rockford with the American Legion picnic and field day. Local merchants provide a $250 acrobatic stunt. Rudd Sand and Nora Springs teams will play baseball. Two visiting speakers will conclude the afternoon program.
Wichita July 17 diversification to real panacea for grower of grains. J C Mohler Kansas state board of agriculture says diversification is the remedy for an over supplied wheat market. He urges changes in farming methods and greater home consumption to absorb surplus.
A department of agriculture study notes China has 69 million farmers and their families, forming most of the population. It covers 2.1 billion acres of land, 212 million cultivated, including 43 million acres rice lands and 16 million acres gardens. China leads in rice tea silk beans and grain sorghum and ranks high in tobacco and wheat. It produces large cotton for commerce, rivaling Egypt and British India.
Spring Creek Farm Bureau met at Walter Fehl's home with district children participating. Dr. Fred Sage of Waterloo gave the principal address, and Mrs Sage spoke on duties. Elizabeth Hudson urged more signers to base Black Hawk county on an area for bovine tuberculosis testing. An ice cream social at J A Kerr’s home on July 82 to raise funds for a state air exhibit.
Walter S Eb ling offers practical advice on mower maintenance emphasizing sharp knives, worn ledger plates, and guard replacement. He lists seven steps to maintain cutting efficiency, noting that a mower’s life hinges on cutting parts and proper fit rather than gears or the truck.
James Olson of three miles east of New Hampton applies oldtime farming methods to boost a former poor white bean plot to full 100 percent production. He uses deep plowing, maximum fertilizer, crop rotation, and annual clover seed sowing to feed cattle and improve cream output. Olson reports strong corn yields, high oats averaging 60 bushels, clean yards, and a mixed herd of grade cows, hogs, and Rhode Island Red chickens on 80 acres.
Wheat prices slide as September contracts fall while reports of potential rust damage in the northwest weigh on sentiment. Markets show brief rallies but close unsettled with prices down across months and grain futures mixed against dampened demand and arrival figures.
St Paul Minnesota July 17 Governor J A O Preus said he would attend a wheat price conference if invited. He commented on urging farmers to sell to push wheat prices but declined to commit to the plan.
Chicago reports show hog receipts 28 000 with prices rising to around 8.00 for top 190 to 240 pound hogs while 250 and heavier varieties trade down. Cattle receipts 18 000 uneven, top matured steers around 11.60 with vealers down about 2 60, and sheep trading mixed across markets including East St Louis and St Paul with lambs 13 50 to 14 25 and sheep steady to lower.
Wall Street opened with muted activity as most shares edged lower while a few industrials advanced. United States Steel and related majors weighed on the market amid domestic business concerns and election jitters in Minnesota, with many leading names trading off from yesterday’s levels. Call money moved at 4% as trading continued into noon with scarce big gains and pockets of strength in select issues.
New York and Chicago publish price lists for dairy butter and cheese, with notes on milk fat and creamery items. Butter mostly steady with varied quotes, cheese irregular, fresh market items include specific farm and regional references, and Liberty bonds data appear alongside commodities.
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