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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1922
Page
11
Readers are invited to send questions and comments to the Editor in the Evening Courier and Reporter of Waterlog Iowa. Correspondence should be addressed to the Evening Courier and Reporter Department with phone contact 3330.
Grundy Center Iowa Aug 31 Grundy county boys trying out for the stock judging team under I W Plager have made rapid progress and after their next workout on Aug 5 will travel to Iowa State College Ames to size up college stock and receive further training toward honors at the state fair next month Three boys will be chosen to represent the county in the state fair contest While in Ames the lads will inspect the college and Macy county agent says anyone interested in joining the trip will be welcome The party will arrive in Ames in time to begin work at 9 a m The journey will then go via Marshalltown to the highway near Fair Mollies at the 1922 state fair judging is not the only activity Grundy county boys engage in Ten baby beef males will be in the cattle barn A Messer will have Angus cattle there Charles Baldwin will head the Hampshire ring and Arthur Runstog will have places in the Hampshire ring Hester Whites Girls club work received added impetus over a week 2860 when Josephine Arnauist state ladder of girls club work from Palermo discussed organizing methods in Palermo Palermo township Fairfield township entertained the Grundy group with 5 persons present Twelve women attended to discuss club work keeping poultry records has been another profitable focus with four farmers keeping books on their hens The poultry department at Ames balances monthly sheets and conducts twice yearly culls free of charge J L Johnston has completed the first cull at the flocks of Emery Davis and Henry Peterson Grundy Center H O Larsen Dike Cold Reinbeck
The 276 milking Shorthorn records submitted by July 1 this year, from 14 states led by Iowa, are published in volume seven of Milking Shorthorn Breeders Association. Cows of all ages show annual milk production of 1,633 pounds, butterfat 322.02 pounds, with an average test of 3.55 percent. The 276 milk records average 417 pounds and 264 butterfat records average 332.94 pounds with a 3.96 percent test. States represented include Pennsylvania, Minnesota, New York, Colorado, Ohio, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, New Hampshire, California, Oregon, Washington, New Jersey, North Dakota and Idaho.
Waverly July 31 dairy cattle have been brought to Bremer county since the year's start, Theo Thorson said. He notes growing interest in dairy farming, with butter production up about one third from last year. Some cattle were purchased in Minnesota, reflecting broader regional activity.
Eldora Iowa July 31 Or chard spraying has risen 600 percent in Hardin county this season says M E Olson county agent Six new spray rings formed in Union Eldora Jackson Hardin Hubbard and Iowa Falls bringing total rings to twelve in three years One third of county apples cannot be supplied locally and demand remains active In large rings 12 to 25 orchards cooperate to buy power sprayers Smaller groups use hand sprays with shared or individual machines Frank Clampitt reports 22 orchards at New Providence ring averaging 43 trees each Some orchards yield 18 to 20 bushels per tree Duchess Yellow Transparent Wealthy Prancense Russets Salome North Western Greening noted Ellova Hubbard ring president Emert reports good crop Carl Krueger Hubbard ring praises excellent fruit condition Henry Kuhlman demonstrates revival after spraying last season with a cherry bounty on six year olds
Arrangements were made for dairy value demonstrations at the Dairy Cattle Congress from Sept 44 to Oct. Plans include daily stage demonstrations by boys and girls at 2 pm and lectures on child development at 3 pm by experts from educational institutions. Dairy dishes will be served to attendees and mothers will receive guidance on weights and feeding for youngsters.
One hundred twenty five bankers farmers and business men will arrive in Waterloo at 6 a m August 17 from Ohio en route through Indiana Illinois Iowa Wisconsin and Minnesota on an educational tour. The party will leave its native state August 12 with five pullmans and a DagEaEal ear. They hope to inspect herds and creameries in several states to learn and observe. They will depart Waterloo for Ames at 11 a m on their arrival day.
Rockwell July 31 reports farm land activity in Cerro Gordo County. The Hasken farm of 160 acres west of Swaledale sold at 175 dollars per acre as part of rising local land sales. In Boone the canvass on subsidy questions shows a close vote with all townships counted.
Phillip Delagardelle of Fox township weighed a 15 pound cabbage head from his garden near Gilbertyville noting in the Courier farm section that 310 pound cabbages had earlier been grown, confirming his patch matched the record.
Alison Ia July 31 Butler county reports 37 boys and girls enrolled in a sow and litter club. County agent F B Winegar notes strong pig progress and interest in feeding and rearing. One boy owns 12 purebred pigs from a $25 gift, highlighting potential profits and educational value.
A barn on the William Sea east of Lawn, owned by Nick Koch, was destroyed by fire with four horses inside after unhooking from a harvester. Koch had just returned from the field to tend the horses when the fire, believed caused by spontaneous combustion of new hay, swept the structure. Neighbors helped save the remaining buildings.
Seven farm homes in the vicinity report losses exceeding 1000 chickens in the past week. The Oscar Johnson and John Strenke homes each lost over 200. A resident confronted the thieves, firing warnings as they passed the coops.
A. W. Hutchins of the National Chamber of Commerce told Rotary Club members at Hotel Russell Lamson that a man’s true measure lies in his willingness to serve and to express goodwill through civic duty. He urged business leaders to seek representation in Congress alongside farm and labor interests.
The Water loo Motor Club launches a long running program issuing parking freedom certificates to outside traders and motorists. Emblems adorn radiators as a publicity effort welcomed by local merchants and many neighboring towns within five miles. Registrations are monitored at a main office to prevent duplicates as farmers and other residents apply.
In a dim hall Teresan and Lionshoe share a tender moment as he recalls Teresa’s kitchen confession and presents a dream of an invention to showcase a future collage. He vows to unite them as Ma and Mrs Kay Ander, hinting at a hopeful life together.
Marion West Virginia July 31 The Associated Press reports an official tally from coal interests finds 64 of 72 nonunion miners and guards in the Herrin mine were dead wounded or missing, with 57 union casualties and only eight of the 72 escaping. State Attorney Delos Duty questions the over 70 figure and warns some claim wounds to fuel damage suits.
A long avenue once fashionable along Pier Street decays as industry grows. Teresa, born there, grows from shy girl to hopeful woman under a distant romance with J Benning Dan Dennett, while rivals like Kay Anderson watch from the shadows.
Washington July 31 The Commerce Department reports foreign trade data showing foodstuffs exports for fiscal year 1922 declined to 790 million dollars from 1,235 million in 1921 a drop of over 445 million. Wheat flour and cottonseed oil led the decrease while coarse grains rose. corn exports jumped about threefold to 116 million dollars aided by relief work and low U.S. prices. Rice exports reached 190 million dollars.
Chicago markets show heavy wheat receipts and mixed futures as July to December contracts move lower. Corn and oats slip with shipping demand slow, while hog prices buoy provisions despite broader grain declines. Rail strike prospects spark split opinion, with U.S. visible supply and market weakness shaping sessions.
Livestock prices across markets show hogs gaining 10 to 20 cents with Saturday closing higher. Cattle also climb on strong demand as receipts approach 6,800 at multiple stations, with top steers around 10.10 and yearlings near 30.00, while packers remain active and feeders inch higher across the board.
New York wires report favorable tone in stock prices with heavy buying lifting many issues. Crucible leads gains, while Mexican Petroleum and American Tobacco rise. tire and rail stocks dip modestly. Copper and sugar futures show muted moves as call money strengthens and raw sugar holds firm.
New York and Chicago markets report quiet butter demand with varied creamery extras and rising tub counts. Eggs show receipts around 28,425 cases with mixed price levels. poultry and fowl prices held firm or fluctuated slightly across regions. Local notes include Missouri and Kansas postings with unchanged butter and poultry prices.
A 1932 Waterloo market listing details dairy butter lard potatoes and eggs along with live stock prices. It notes pasteurized butter, Ackle butter and premium hogs. Hay timothy wild prairie bay and straw prices are included with poultry and hides also listed.
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