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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1924

Page

9

Women measured at Tripoli for county rally and fair

About 190 Bremer county women gathered at Tripoli schoolhouse for an achievement day and nutrition demonstrations led by Miss Margaret Harris. Nine members withstood questions and earned blue ribbons, signaling strong local engagement. Posters from six townships highlighted top entries. The group plans a state fair exhibit and aims to improve reporting of activities and outcomes across meetings.

Parm Tripoli Dune Lasar Brewer County Margaret Harris Inna

Frank Nourse Not Guilty of Robbing Land's Fertility

A jury in Fairbank township finds Frank E. Nourse not guilty of a charge alleging theft of soil fertility. The trial, held at Earl Miller’s home, featured testimony about Nourse’s farming practices including crop rotation and lime application. A large crowd attended. next farmers meeting is set for June 24 at Joe Pohl’s home.

Frank Nourse Fetrbac Frank E. Nourse Fairbank Township Earl Miller Ster No P Nourse Mr. Nourse Joe Pohl

Farm Department Editor Address Inquires Prompted

Community readers are asked to send questions and comments to the Farm Department of the Waterloo Evening Courier. Communications should be addressed to Edstor Farm Department, Waterloo, Iowa. Phone line 5100.

Edstor Farm Department Waterloo Evening Courier Waterlon Towa

Don’t Allow Weeds to Rob Strawberry Patch of Moisture Ames

Weeds steal moisture from strawberry beds and raise costs. Extension expert C Ys Haulainger notes a productive variety, recommends careful picking to avoid bruising, and advises timely transplanting, mowing old runners, and staggered watering to protect late-season beds.

Ames Sliys C Ys Haulainger Lows State College

Hearst to Address Farmers at Bureau Picnic Plan

Black Hawk County Farm Bureau directors discussed a June picnic plan with committees forming for program food and sports. They invited Charles E Hearst to deliver the main address but attendance depends on his prior speaking engagements. The meeting also covered membership drives tuberculosis testing and reaction to the McNary Haugen farm relief bill.

Black Hawk County Farm Bureau Greater Waterloo Association Charles E. Hearst Cedar Falls Iowa Farms Bureau Federation Iis Rellet

Dairymen Tour Planned in Hardin County

Hardin county dairymen plan a dairy tour on Wednesday June 11 starting at 10 a.m. from Iowa Falls city park. A basket dinner will be served at Silom Springs and the group will visit top dairy herds to study feeding and management. Bert Oderkirk extension specialist will lead the tour. farmers and families are invited to attend.

Hardin County

Buenzow Seeks Cow Testing Association for Bremer County

Waverly area resident Fred Buenzow has applied to the Bremer County farm bureau for information on forming a Cow Testing Association. He reports neighbors and about 10 to 12 others around Sumner show interest, aiming to organize a team with a goal of 86 members to start a local test group before year end. The Bremer county dairy effort is cited as advancing the county's dairy profile.

Waverly Buenzow Oran Farm Bureau Organ Ins Hiss Sumner Bremer County Bremering Association Bar

Lime shipments begin in Bremer County fields

Bremer County farmers receive the first lime carload at Bask Wing crossing near Waverly. Ernest Thos and F W Meyer report first quality limestone, with daily carloads following from Ed Acus and others. Tests show soil needs lime, aiding alfalfa and clover growth as stands improve and yields look promising.

George Prottengeler J. J. Martin W. H. Wootring Ewald Mueller George Moblda Frank Christopher Otto Walther William and Albert Wendt Bremer County

Township Picnics Planned by Fayette County Farm Groups

Farm bureau members across Fayette County hold annual township picnics in June at sites in Fremont Maynard Oelwein Jefferson and surrounding areas. Speakers include Charles E Hearst president of the state Farm Bureau and Mrs Ellsworth Richardson noted for rural talks.

Westgate Charles Wearst Cedar Falls Fremont Township Farm Bureau Tere Mr Hearst Town Farm Bureau Federation Fayette County Maynart Maynard Oscar Gilley Harlan Township Farm Bureau Charles EX. Hearst Fremont Township Oelwein Jefferson Township Warm Bureau Ellsworth Richardson Charles W. Hunt Iowa Farm Bu- Tean Federation Charles E. Hearst Richardson

Luttan Tells of Feeding Poultry

Waterloo Poultry association members heard J H W Luttan of Cuban Cane Molasses discuss feeding from hatch to laying and market condition. He covered scientific feeding phases and noted specialists who contributed to the experiments. The group praised his wealth of valuable information and experience.

Waterloo Poultry Association J. HW. Luttan Cuban Cane Molasses Company Greater Waterloo Association Lutian

Light corn crop seen as cutworms begin work in Barclay

John Ortner reports some replanted corn in Barclay township while others say cut worms caused seed rot leaving a likely light stand and yellowing corn. Oats in Barclay show promise. George Weliner claims a best stand from last year’s seed, predicting a heavy yield. nearby farms report poultry setbacks and mixed grain conditions amid broader market notes.

John Ortner Barclay Township Barclay George Weliner Mr. Oriner John Schmitt Will Shimp

Robin's Song Heard on Iowa City Radio Enlivens Address

An uninvited red breasted robin perched in an elm at the University of Iowa campus interrupted the WHAA broadcast of a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Join A. Ryan. The bird sang during the address attracting applause from several thousand listeners and radio fans claim it may be the first bird music broadcast in the country.

Iowa City University of Iowa WHAA University Join A. Ryan Washington, D. C England

Storm damages Council Bluffs with powerful gale

A fierce gale and heavy rain battered Council Bluffs Ion June 6 cutting electricity and telephone service. Farm buildings toppled in outlying districts and streets washed out in hill areas. A local Presbyterian vacation Bible school reports progress with meetings at the church and daily sessions starting Monday.

Council Bluffe Thin City Presbyterian Daily Vacation Bible School

Prices at Chicago and New York Marts Report

Chicago and New York produce markets show creamery butter firming to around 17 cents with extras near 19 cents. Eggs receipts at Chicago 17,466 cases with miscellaneous prices around 23 to 24 cents. Poultry and cheese quotes vary by region with Minnesota Wisconsin offerings noted and pork products trading in the low seven dollar range.

Chicago New York Buttar Chease ITA PLC Wisconsin Americas Pacific Coast Southern Railway Southern Southwestern Missouri Pacific West Penn Power American Warternworks United States Sono Line Kresger

Bank Clearings Bain Northwest 5 Chief Factor

Wheat prices fell on rains in the Canadian northwest and a quiet Liverpool market. Traders blamed Provident Coolidge’s stance on a proposed McNary Usagen substitute and port activity in Winnipeg offered brief support. Corn prices eased with warm weather and a good crop outlook, oats stayed firm on cash demand, and hog values dropped in provisions.

Chisago Liverpool Atlantic Provident Coolidge Winninper United States

Wheat Drops Sharply in Chicago and Midwest Livestock Markets

Wheat prices fall amid mixed Chicago grain quotes while livestock markets show varied signals. Hogs receipts reach new highs with stable to firm fat cattle demand. cattle and sheep trade glides through several regional markets with modest gains and steady pricing.

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