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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1923
Page
13
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Washington July 19 The United States Department of Agriculture outlines five seed improving practices to raise potato yields. Mass selection field roguing and strain testing help produce uniform, productive seed without extensive progeny marking. Free bulletin 1322 available from the USDA in Washington, D C.
Iowa State College officials urge soil fertility and lime use to boost clover and alfalfa yields and crop profits. They cite organic matter needs, green manures, and acid phosphate as cost effective, plus a push for modern farm electric lighting with three way switches and integrated wiring.
Independence Iowa July 13 Special Forty of 849 cows tested by H C Headley in June produced more than 40 pounds of butterfat with ten exceeding 50 pounds. Butterfat prices ranged from 36 to 46 cents per pound. Beav er Valley Ruby Cornucopia owned by R W Fratzke led at 67.8 pounds fat in 1959 pounds milk. Other top cows include W Campbell J Allenstein and Muthaler herd members. Hospital Cows and Sherwood Bros herds also rank among the high producers with multiple purebred and grade Holsteins cited for June with the state hospital and hospitals’ herds placing in top ten.
Chicago report notes a persistent drop in horse numbers due to low returns, citing USDA data via the National Institute of Progressive Farming. It records stallion decreases since 1915, farm horse declines through 1920 to 1922, rising losses, and falling values for horses under one year to over two years, with total farm stock and value down since 1914.
Manchester Iowa July 19 Lieut Gov Hamill will speak at the farm bureau picnic in Manchester on July 26 at 1 oclock County Agent Robert Combs reports a basic game between Delaware county bankers and the farm bureau as a featured contest along with a pushball match between the north and south halves of the county and other youth events drawing ready spectators.
Ames Iowa July 19 The average Iowa farm hen lays only 54 eggs a year according to Prof H A Rittenbender of Iowa State College poultry department Since 50 eggs are necessary to pay the hen s expenses only four represent a profit By culling the average can be raised to about 165 eggs a year which leaves 415 eggs for profit After the average has been brought to 165 eggs by culling better breeding methods must be used to raise the average higher
Prof A L Haec ees a argues every dairy farmer should install a cooling tank to preserve milk and cream, cut losses, and improve quality. Using cold well or spring water as a cheap refrigerant, tanks deter souring, freezing, and spoilage, boosting value and supporting future grading and higher prices.
Chicago reports a week of volatile potato markets as city supplies rise and prices fall. Melons and watermelons stay strong while tomato receipts keep overall prices down. Georgia peach shipments peak with 200 cars daily. rail and bank activity also note weekly totals and Milwaukee grain quotes.
Manchester Ia July 19 The Delaware county fair at Manchester promises a great event Aug 28 31 with exhibitors and breeders preparing as stalls and pens fill. Farmers anticipate strong shows and premiums amid steady market optimism for commodity prices.
Chicago reports receipts around 48,000 hogs with prices around 11.50 for steers top, while Kansas City and St Louis show hogs down to 6 range and cattle trading steady to weak. Western markets note variable demand, with sheep and calves following seasonal shifts and packers adjusting bids.
Manchester Iowa July 19 A reward of $1 000 is offered by the Delaware County Poultry Association for the arrest and conviction of chicken thieves in this county. W B Dew editor of the Gresley Home Press is chairman of the committee appointed to make it dangerous for the thieves.
Waterloo township farm bureau will meet at Virden Grove school house Friday evening. An interesting program has been arranged, Herbert Sweitzer, secretary, announces, and refreshments will be served at its close.
A major fire on the John Klein farm near Washburn Indiana destroyed a large barn, silo, shed, and corncrib. Firemen from Waterloo assisted after discovery at 6 p.m. Neighbors saved the livestock. no animals were lost. The barn, rebuilt 10 years ago after prior fires, contained hay and this year’s crop.
Arthur DeVol, once a member of Hewitt’s municipal band and famed as a whistler, reappears in the city after about 15 years away. Now a vaudeville actor, he and his wife are booked for a musical act at Plaza Theatre next week. He arrived early to visit old friends, and his late father was known as a Christian church evangelist.
Chicago reports mixed grains with wheat turning upward after a volatile session. News notes strong Canadian influence and bullish sentiment from weather in the Dakotas, while corn movements shift as wheat strengthens. Provisions edge lower with hog quotes softening. Local quotes list No 1 mixed corn and various wheat, oats and barley figures.
New York traders opened with selective advances and broad demand for selected stocks. Foundation Co rose sharply toward record levels while Associated Drygoods and National Lease posted notable gains. Foreign exchange remained firm with gains in several bank stocks and mixed commodity postings across butter, cheese, and poultry markets.
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