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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1925
Page
9
Washington reports hog prices near the peak of a cycle with short futures through late summer. Experts say smaller market receipts in the next year will push prices higher, potentially spurring a 1926 expansion in hog production despite reduced breeding stocks.
Dr C F Osborne of Hampton sells six calves to Dallis Harrison for 1500 and a five week old bull calf to Abe Schlorholtz for 1000. Calves come from dams with strong milk records while one dam, June’s College Girl, shows test milk output of 7110 pounds over five quarters and butterfat 5286 pounds in the first quarter.
One hundred fifty people gathered at the Cedar Falls township arm bureau social in the A. L. Kreger farm last night. J F Coupe assistant secretary of the State Farm Bureau federation spoke on axelion adjustment and equalization while Mrs C M Fobes sang and the township ousan male quartet performed. Ice cream and pie were served, with profits aiding the Girls club funds.
Connecticut farmer Col. A. V. Barnes reports Fauvie’s Ivy, a senior four year old Jersey, established a 305 day world record with 722 pounds fat and 11.44 percent milk on 306 days, averaging 6.04 percent fat and earning gold and silver medals from the American Jersey Cattle Club. Ivy began testing at age two and a half, previously yielding 611 pounds fat and 9,201 pounds milk in 365 days, and later won second at the Eastern States Exposition.
Des Moines July 24 An organization of Iowa milk producers into a cooperative marketing association controlling 22 stations for manufacture and distribution of milk and allied products is forming after a meeting of representatives. The plan aims to stabilize production, create markets, and balance supply within the state, with no intended price rise.
Readers offer inquiries and remarks to the Farm Department as the Waterlon Evening Center hosts a 6:00 program. Aimed at clarifying farm policy and agency communications, the event gathers opinions from local residents and agricultural stakeholders.
Atlantic July 24. Bee men forecast the honey crop will be the smallest in decades due to feed shortages from a backward spring and widespread disease. Extreme heat destroyed clover and other feed while late Summer delays hinder recovery. Several producers report foul brood losses and other diseases reducing stands of bees.
Allendorf plans a new modern concrete elevator with a capacity around 23,000 bushels, aimed for use by local farmers. The Iowa non profit cooperative entity will operate the facility under farmer control with 1925 crop readiness hoped.
Chicago July 24 cattle and hog market report shows hog prices rising 10 to 15 cents on desirable lighter weights, while overall trade in cattle remains slow. Receipts total about 12,000 hogs and 2,909 cattle with mixed demand. top hogs around 14.45 per cwt, heavier hogs around 13.00 to 14.50, vealers to 290, cattle mostly steady with steers up to 18.25 and yearlings near 9.50 to 13.00. Sheep and lambs see lighter demand and prices weaker overall.
New York markets opened with broad buying in rails, utilities, oil and steel shares led by a sharp rise in railroad issues. General Electric and other leaders advanced as investors chased high priced industrials, with Mack Trucks hitting a record high and Sears Roebuck nearing new peaks as buy momentum persisted amid favorable earnings from Bethlehem Steel and a stronger rail sector.
Fourteen Black Hawk County poultry flocks averaged 43.7 percent production in June. Highest rate, 55.6 percent, credited to E. H. Snavely’s hens. Total month costs were 1329.60 with receipts at 861.70, including 394.14 from eggs sold. Records show flocks over 40 percent and owner Gh. H. Snavely.
In July 24 report by Associated Press, wheat futures rallied after initial declines amid crop damage reports, with September and December contracts finishing higher. Corn prices showed strength despite selling by speculators, supported by moisture shortages and improved hog futures. oats and soybeans held near late-session levels. Provisions rose with firmer hog values, reflecting overall grain market gains.
A Cedar Falls farmer Dr Mullarky sold oats at the machine for 35 cents a bushel. Quality and interest figures noted with first class quality. Mullarky aims to expand operations and markets.
New York scene notes July 24 show butter creamery and extras quoted with varied bits of pricing. Chicago reports receipts and assorted dairy and poultry figures, with butter, cheese, and turkey prices noted alongside potato and cotton market snippets for the day.
W C Leland in East Waterlon Township announced after threshing a 2T acre oats field that the average yield reached 68 bushels per acre, the highest on the acreage. He noted the crop weighed in a 32 inch wagon box and that yields were strong across the parcels, with an average value per bushel around five dollars.
Cherokee Iowa July 24 Oscar Treline Marcus eleventh district committeeman of Iowa Farm Bureau is the first to report threshing results Two barley fields averaged 690 and 47 bushels respectively a remarkably high yield Little of the grain raised locally will be offered for sale as most goes to stock raising
Etkader Iowa July 243 Special Congressman L J Dickinson to deliver the main address at Dairy Day July 30 at the county fair grounds. First dairy day in this part of the state organized by farmers creameries cow testing dairy breed association and county farm bureau. A big parade with floats, prizes for best floats, band concert ball game daily demonstration horseshoe pitching contests stunts and novelty races scheduled.
Charles City July 24 Fred Mitchell superintendent of Union stock yards Chicago is here visiting No friends in Charles City and Rockford where he formerly lived for a number of years Carrots in demand one Iowa grocer cannot keep supply of spinach and carrots since rural women study nutrition an educational project of the equity farm bureau The nutrition work is given by specialists from Iowa State college extension service Neon illness illumination and Turquoise references appear in context of decorative materials.
The Grey Clerk of Waterloo Iowa calls for sealed bids by August 5 1925 for cement concrete sidewalks along several streets as per Resolution No 58d adopted July 20 1925. Bids must include bonds and be on blanks provided. council may reject any bid and will open bids August 4 1925 at 7 30 pm.
Sioux City Iowa July 34 cattle receipts slow feeders steady fat cattle mixed ranges for steers heifers and cows with prices from 3.70 to 6.08 per unit. hogs receipts 21,000 steady to lower with bulk around 12.25 to 17.65. sheep receipts 100 steady.
Market notes list grains butter eggs and produce prices from Waterloo area firms. Entries include oats flour butter and various meats with ranges for cattle hogs and veal, plus hay straw hides and wool categories from Rath Packing Co. and other suppliers.
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