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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1923
Page
13
Community readers address the Editor of the Waterloo Courier in Iowa to comment on farming and agriculture matters. The missive includes a mailing address and a phone line for correspondence.
Washington July 20. Experts say alfalfa is not yet in its heyday. With almost 10 million acres harvested for hay, researchers note cutting timing and methods heavily affect quality and yield. Studies show later cuts and basal shoots influence stand longevity and total output over years.
Soils department at Town State College recommends pasturing and light trampling as top methods to reclaim shallow peat soils less than three feet deep in the Wisconsin drift area. Drainage is essential, followed by deep plowing to bury heavy material and bring up nutrients for productive pasture with alake clover and timothy.
Iowa farmers, facing high freight costs from distant shipping points, are turning to local limestone crushers. Operators report grinding costs of 2 to 2.50 dollars per ton, but long haul savings and better road access make liming more practical. When regional limestone is plentiful and rail service is sparse, on-site rock crushers may become the sole method to supply farm lime.
The soilsmen say this method will yield a fair hay crop but pastureting will benefit the soil more by reducing peat decay and keeping the ground firm.
Grundy Center Iowa July 20 W D Wilson and Will Ossey bought the Isaac Coffman farm of 160 acres at 150 an acre and resold 11 acres days later for 155. They also bought 267 acre farm south of Stout from Madison Arewell estate at 130 an acre. Unimproved land sold for 200 per acre Paullina Iowa July 20 Albert J Meyer sold south of town to A F Brown for 200 per acre. This shows northwest Iowa land still worth good money.
Demonstrations of poultry culling will begin next week in Tama County and continue to mid August. The county agent notes past culling reduced production costs and increased egg output, with specific schedules listed for Highland Renard Lovig Frank Lacuna Ray Singin and many townships including Crystal Buckingham and Clark.
Linden residents report Mrs. Andrew Lee visiting Mrs. Carrie Peterson and a trip to Chicago relatives. J. W. Chapman and sons Emory and Earl returned from Elm Lake after fishing. Frank Kline of Ossian visited Friday. James Taylor sought treatment in Town City. R. W. Andersen and daughters Lillian and Mildred visited Mrs. Carrig Peterson. Beesley's son born to R I Z Beesley.
Benton county farm bureau schedules its annual picnic for August 14 at the Z. G. Shaw farm in Big Grove township. Committees were appointed July 12 by J. T. HHS, with chairs named for refreshments grounds police decorations and various contests. The program includes horseshoe pitching girls club demonstration community singing and speeches by Mrs Joslin and C W Huntsley.
Dr Pammel of Iowa State College identifies fourteen weeds including quack grass Canada thistle and wild carrot as targets under Iowa weed law. Cut or destroy by July 15 to Aug 16 or face township orders and charges to property owners. Control methods include clean cultivation deep plowing and cover crops with careful consideration advised.
An interview on a train from Moscow to Petrograd quotes a state railway official about grim options for Russia’s youth. He states salaries are too low, pushing ambitious men toward speculation or banditry, and argues speculation can lead to broader economic progress. He compares Russian pioneers to Wall Street forerunners aiding America’s rise.
Mrs. O. J. Kellogg, a full-blood Oneida, criticizes U S government policy toward American Indians. She speaks at a Six Nations council at the Onondaga reservation, arguing education within an Indian framework is essential for improvement, not merely assimilation. She cites her studies and travels to advocate a self developed, modern education system.
Wheat prices fell at the open as hedging demand dropped and selling pressure rose in early trading. The market showed mixed movement across July to December contracts while corn and oats followed with decline before late session gains. Provisions eased on lower hog quotations amid profit taking and shifting receipts from the central west.
Hamburg reports emigration from its port in May rose to 6,891 people, more than three times May 1921. Of the May total 4,811 were Germans, compared with 2,864 emigrants in May 1922, including 1,516 Germans.
Albany July 20 Gypsies seventh sons and soothsayers are forbidden to ply their trade in this state after September 1 by a new law. all forms of fortune telling weather forecasting are punishable by a fine of 250 dollars or six months imprisonment or both.
Twenty five persons were injured when a heavily laden municipal bus crashed into a trolley car in New York. The collision sent the bus onto its side and passengers were thrown into chaos as rescue efforts began and bystanders aided the injured.
The first photograph reaching America shows Kno Ts i Chi the leader of the Shanghai to Peking railroad bandits who looted a train and kidnapped foreigners including several Americans who were later freed. Lloyd of International News Service photographed him after escaping capture.
Chicago markets reveal mixed grain quotes with wheat variants ranging from No 3 hard to yellow, cocoa prices for corn and oats, and nearby notes on barley and cloverseed. New York and Milwaukee sections show wheat, corn, oats, and hay values, with livestock and wool market updates from Omaha East St Louis and Boston.
New York July 20 Prices rise at the open with broad gains across industrials and specialties. Strong early advances push United States Steel and Reading higher while transportation shares show activity and demand strengthens, reflecting renewed speculative appetite and improved market sentiment.
Waterloo traffic updates show trains in and out with schedules to Sioux Falls Albert Lee and Dubuque. Foreign exchange at New York includes demand figures for Britain France Germany and Brazil with multiple currency quotes. Dairy receipts at Waterlon Co op Creamery record milk and cream totals.
Receipts total about 47 000 hogs and 3 000 cattle with hogs averaging 160 to 200 pounds and prices around 7.40 for select loads. Cattle show weak to uneven demand with beef steers and yearlings trading lower and stockers and feeders dull while lambs remain mostly steady to lower.
Receipts total about 1000 cattle and calves with slow to weak demand. Fat steers near 11.00 for high grades, cows around 4.25 to 7.00, calves about 8.00. hogs down about 2.0 to 4.0, most weights strong butcher and bacon hogs. Sheep steady near 7.0 to 9.5 with natives 12.50 to 7.00 and breeders up from 6.50.
Kansas City and Sioux City livestock markets July 20 show mixed cattle hogs and sheep results. Cattle receipts steady to firm with calves and canners varied, hogs mostly lower, sows and feeders steady, and sheep buyers cautious with prices near steady. Sioux City market prints moderate cattle demand with steady stockers and varied prices for cows and bulls, hogs mixed with lower tops, and light sheep activity with prices around steady.
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