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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1923
Page
13
A fragment appears to be a letter to the editor from the farm community routed via the Waterloo Iowa Evening Courier and Reporter. The item references the Farmers Communications and a contact line for the Fam Departm, with a Waterloo area phone hint.
Brinkman Brothers Jersey herd at Fourth street road west tops may report for Pioneer Cow Test association with 5.74 percent butterfat. Glenn Lichty’s 18 Holsteins averaged 1,281 pounds milk and 49.3 pounds fat. top cow a 3-year-old Holstein at 4.4 percent butterfat from 1,906 milk. J W H Maust second highest, Wilbur Millar third. May total 366 cows averaged 879 pounds milk and 32.67 pounds butterfat. Government TB tests cover 5 more herds. 26 of 28 under supervision. Pioneer among state leaders in production.
An association of Clayton county creameries was organized at the court house last Friday to boost creamery operations. Officers named include William A. Carrier as president, R. G. Kinsley as vice president, and G. C. Runegnitz as secretary-treasurer. Eight creameries were represented, with 26 attendees, and plans to enlist all county creameries were set.
Four days of herd testing by federal veterinarian Dr. Strader last week covered 22 herds with 460 cattle. Fifty one animals reacted to the test, reflecting a local screening effort aided by closely situated herds. The process could save time and travel if all community herds signed up.
Waverly Iowa June 13 Bremer county 61st annual rally day for junior club farm boy and girl members drew a record crowd of about 300 parents and children. Activities included rural eighth grade graduates, county spelling contest, a noon picnic, and a two reel film The Adventures of Bi Jones at the Interstate Fair. Irene Wendt was elected county club president. Helen Tucker vice president and June Good secretary. New junior clubs formed in Washington township and in Douglas with leaders Rachel Miller and Mrs. Floyd Raisty.
Elkader Ia June 13 the second lesson of a five month clothing course was held in Mendon and Cox Creek townships and at United Brethren church Alteration patterns material cutting and fitting were taught Attendees will share the information locally All meetings have had good attendance and all day gatherings with picnic dinners at noon.
Clarksville Iowa June 13 report outlines Butler county junior clubs annual picnic and rally day at Pershing park. Miss Fannie Buchanan phonograph rep lectured on music and provided entertainment during recreation hour. Club work growing quickly with prizes from across the state including trips to the international livestock exposition in Chicago and seash prizes.
Mrs B M Bowen of Shell Rock is county chairman of farm women's work in Butler after a courthouse meeting. Mrs CG J Philo of New Hartford was elected secretary. Four sections name vice chairmen: Are dale, Clarksville, Dumont. Meetings planned quarterly. Miss Neale Knowles conferred with the group.
Allison Iowa June 13 Last Tuesday F R Winegar county agent brought his moving picture machine to Mavis Grove near Hampton and presented a special film for 160 members of Franklin County Girls clubs camping there Butler County lasso demonstration agent assisted and Winegar welcomed any chance to promote Franklin county work.
In Newton township Fanny Butterfield was elected president of a girls club, Elma Hermann became vice president, Ruth Maine named secretary-treasurer and club reporter. Little business was conducted. regular work begins at the next meeting Friday June 15 at Mrs Tom Maina’s home.
Girls of Fairbank township Buchanan county met at Mrs Mollia King Wilsons home to organize a farm girls club. Seven charter and three honorary members attended. Ruth Carter was elected president Lena Braun vice president with Helen Wilson secretary treasurer and Dorothea Nourse club reporter. Next meeting plans set.
Des Moines June 13 AP shows the weekly Iowa weather and crop bulletin reports rainfall improved the northeast quarter but overall corn conditions remain well below average. Corn growth is slow or replanted, weeds obscure plants, and Hessian fly damage persists. Oats and other grains progress well, strawberries fruiting, but rains caused rot. fruit prospects are good.
June celebrations honor young June Games at the Martins. Miss Effa Rourke hosts a gathering for Miss Vesta Harper as Miss Harper visits Waterloo. Mrs Jimmie Connor and daughter from Idaho visit relatives. Miss Leona Lau joins with Br. Tasene in marriage at Waverly. Park progress speeds with 200 workers and a new well. Leola Golding chosen as Girl Scouts education instructor. high school staff expanded. Frederika on state approved list and park dam completed. Frederika Park plans fish stocking. Clary brothers visit from Canada. Hurvitz back from I. S. T. Co. Cedar Falls.
Sumner Iowa items report Hazel Gass Davidson purchasing the Hen Ty Bathke house and taking possession. Lester Dickman of Minnesota dies. Loy al Smith hires at the post office. several visits and travels noted including Des Moines and Waterloo. Local births, marriages, and community events listed with school vacation, road work, and a few uncertain names. Market notes show copper up in New York and metal quotes mixed.
In St Ansgar Iowa on June 12 Mrs F Wilke and Magdaline Wilke planned Chicago visits. The Pred Zenamek family and Miss Msa Hansen attended the commencement in Hemrette where Lottie Zenamek graduated. Lars Peterzon family and Nina Jackson left for Dell Rapids in their car. J G Westenberger visited Rochester Hospital. his wife returned home. St Ansgar band opened summer concerts. Prof Yan Doren of the state university planned a summer return. Also New York flour prices listed for mills and varieties.
Miss Beatrice Decker will be honored with a shower Saturday at Mrs. W. A. Creontew’s home hosted by Miss Ria Greenigg and Miss Dorothy Smalling. The Woman’s Missionary League is giving a second shower Thursday at 1 PM at the Odd Fellows Hall hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Chittles Iatten. News from Janesville reports social and church events, travel notes, and community members attending graduations and picnics, with various visits in Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and nearby towns.
Chicago June 13. Wheat and corn futures moved higher on bullish Kansas crop outlook and French growth prospects. July wheat up to 1.09 1/4, but large selling pressure later trimmed gains. oats and provisions firm. Cash quotes show No 1 dark northern wheat and various yellow and white corn grades listed alongside oats, rye, and barley.
New York June 14 stock market buses with uneven prices. New York Central rose a point while Norfolk & Western and Canadian Pacific slipped. United States Steel advanced marginally. many industrials fell. Foreign exchange showed irregularities with several nations quoted.
Denver Iowa reports Armin Blaufuss returns from Elmhurst College vacation and will work in a drug store. Richard Bechoenbohny Clinton also returns for summer. Capt Eling Robeapolis to lecture Friday on sea duty with slides of war exploration. Proceeds aid Germany relief. Carstensons plan a 10 day Minnesota trip. Local church celebration at Yocky near Klingner. Pothast, Hesse, Matthias arrive. Pothast stays weeks for business. others return from Minnesota. Ernest Steege sells farm land to Seegers. Brandt operated for left leg blood clot, recovering at home. Kehe returns from hospital. Steege family in Minnesota. Meyers family fishing at Brainard. Wa terloo trip. bath team to play Wisswiekker at Waterloo on Sunday.
Auction notes from East St. Louis and nearby markets show mixed cattle and hog futures with small gains on some classes. Heavy gains listed for certain steers and hogs contrast with softer prices for others, including lambs and calves, amid varied regional receipts and market activity.
Kansas City livestock market reports on June 12 show cattle receipts strong with calves and yearlings up to 11.10 per hundredweight, top cows and bulls higher, hogs firm with dealers paying around 6.60 to 7.00, sheep and lambs trading up to around 16.00 for natives, bulk cattle values steady to higher, and stockers and feeders showing activity across grades. Bulls, cows, and vealers reflect improved demand while packing figures vary by class.
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