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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1924

Page

6

Harm Girls Ally at Byrnes Park Annual Gathering

More than 149 members and friends attended the Black Hawk Farm Girls Club event at Byrnes Park. Miss Josephine Arnfulst spoke on her France trip with Iowa’s champion canning citizen, with slides from France. A basket dinner followed as clubs listed officers, leaders, and demonstrations planned for the Iowa State Fair and Ames short course.

Black Hawk Farm Girls’ Club Byrnes Park Josephine Arnfulst France Iowa Champion Canning FL P. Rehmeier M. GC. A Gladys Fliss Clover Leaf Elu Ames Gladys Arnquist Live Wires Cedar Falls Dais Howard Ora Howard Emma Glassner L. Brown Miss Lantz I Kountry Klothing Klub Kw. KK Mildred Minish Roy Porter Black Hawk Club Black Trank Lawrence Copley Beavers Washington Ella Braun George Sundrelin Happy Hour Club Me. Vernon Vernita Branniger J. Henry Bennington Cedar Rose Marsh Waterloo Club Waterloo Alice Heidi Ralph Mitchell Eagle Township Farm Bureau

First Black Rust of Year Found in Southern Iowa

Donata G Fletcher, plant disease expert, notes first black stem rust observed on wild barley near barberry bushes in Ringgold County north of the Missouri Iowa line. Authorities urge eradication of common barberry to curb rust spread in the north central states.

Redding Salina Kan Jeferson Neb

Wrecked Barn in Crafty June Wind Storm

A near-completed barn at Meyer's farm, a $5,000 structure praised as the finest in the county, was wrecked by a Sunday morning wind storm. The 40 by 35 foot barn had only the main roof remaining to be finished when the storm struck.

Grugdy Center Ma Ting Tring Hoos Meyer

Farmers Demand Refreshments of Their Own

Farmers in Black Hawk County urge cooperative dairy practices. East Waterloo township passes a resolution asking that ice cream and dairy products sold at the county farm bureau stand be produced from milk distributed by Waterloo Cooperative Dairy. Copies go to George Mathes for action. parade plans for the Farm Bureau picnic include decorated autos and local clubs. Chautauqua Park picnic ground to host an event headlined by Charles E. Hearst of the Iowa Farm Bureau.

Black Hawk County East Waterloo Township Thea County Waterloo Co-operative Dairy Mathhes Farm Bureau Plente George Mathes Paniec Cedar Falls Charles E. Hearst Iowa Farm Bureau

Invasion Threat From European Corn Borer Looms for Corn Belt

A Chicago issued report warns the European corn borer could threaten U S corn production soon, potentially lowering yields and raising costs. The pest, already in parts of the Midwest, damages stalks ears and feeds on crops, prompting plow under of residues and crop rotations as key control.

Warm Weather Encourages Worried Farmers in Dry Season

Weather this week brought farmers some relief with 75 percent moisture, though heavy downpours caused field wash and exposed corn and fence damage. Fields remain very wet in places. alfalfa cutting will come soon, with growth similar to last season and roots reaching deep for moisture.

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Cook Travels for Shorthorn Journal

Mr Cook and two others from Independence Louisiana and Mr Davent left mid month for England. He goes to promote the Milk ing Shorthorn Journal which has been published here for years. He will trade trips there and this time takes his family to spend the summer vacation.

Cook Hoth Cecelia Independence Davent England

Farmers Editorial Inquiries Home in Waterloo

Readers invited to send questions and comments to the Farm Department of the Waterloo Evening Courier in Waterloo Iowa. Address communications to the Farm Department and include a phone contact for replies.

Waterloo Evening Courier Waterloo Iowa

Flower Show at Ackley Planned

Ackley la June 14 Ackley will be in full bloom Sept 4 and 6 The second annual Hower show of Four County Agricultural improvement association will take plate and folks in the community have been preparing for it all spring Flowers grown in Butler Grundy Hardin and Franklin counties may be shown With exhibitors and business men of Ackley it is possible to present a flower show of real merit The entries will be exhibited in the show windows at the mer B2hiss n Show Thirty-two classes with prizes for gladioli china aster cosmos coxcomb dahlia zinnia snapdragon marigold perennials garden roses and house plants Three prizes per class first second third Special prizes for best decorated windows Most artistic vase of flowers one variety most artistic vase of mixed flowers and most artistic basket of cut flowers New York poor. New York June 14 Flour prices at the mills Quiet spring natenna 8 456.95 clears 5 003.50 soft winter straights 5 10 5.45 hard winter straights 5 90 6 465 patents 6 45 6 90 Clears 4 75 5 50 3-Weak domestic flocco Ohio 8 domestic pulled scoured basis 1 18 domestic Texas scoured basis 1 086 1 32 domestic territory staple scoured basis 1 22 Dairy receipts Waterloo Co operative Dairy company yesterday milk 926 3852 pounds cream 1 556 pounds

Es Moines United States Chicago Kvngary New York Ohio Mag Dake Doll Middlewest America Middle West Ackley Tnur-County Association Usade

Rural Ruminations on Farming Costs and Exemptions

A rural column muses on handling wasteful practices and tax burdens from apple scab, urging efficient farming to reduce costs. It argues that product value comes from economical methods, not high production expense, and stresses cover crops to protect soil and cut fertilizer bills.

Playground opening delayed after Waterloo protests

A meeting of the West School Board with Waterloo Playground Association representatives and nearby residents led to a one week delay in opening the Lowell Grounds playground. Protests cited destruction of gardens and fruit trees by children after supervisor hours, with an attorney representing residents present. The delay aims to reach a satisfactory agreement for all parties.

West School Board Waterloo Playground Association Lowell

Nurses Dormitory Sheltered by Runaway Dog

Student nurses at Presbyterian hospital report nightly protection from a stray dog guarding the front porch on Hammond Avenue for over a week. The friendly canine follows some nurses to the hospital, reads its collar when approached, and carries a Weenie tax tag issued in Buchanan County. A rope tether on the collar shows a break, suggesting the dog escaped detention at home.

Presbyterian Hospital Hammond Avenues Buchanan

Wheat Prices Jump After Government Crop Drop

Weekly grain review notes wheat surging after government cut of 1924 U.S. crop. Corn and oats rise, provisions up to 20 cents. forecasts of reduced yields spark demand and heat worries in the southwest. Canada harvest projections add to price strength. Export demand for grain improves.

Associated Press Chicago United States Canadian Northwest Southwest Ian

Butter prices show small boost in week trends

Chicago market notes butter production rose, center markets report about 7,000 fewer tubs, strong hogs and weaker cattle for the week. Hogs mostly 10 cents higher, prices for 170 to 180-pound butchers around 7.00 to 7.20, lighter weights lower. Cattle receipts about 1,000 with better grades down a bit, hides steady to higher. Market tone remains cautious with modest gains in butter and hogs contrasted by softer cattle sections.

Associated Press Chicago Kansas City Texas Omata Neb Ito Iung Saal Idehors Paule FE Louie Jung ST. Joseph Ioane Iia

Prices at Chicago and New York Marts June 14 report

New York stock market gains push rail and oil shares to new highs while utilities slip. Butter and eggs vary by grade in Chicago. New York oils and motors rise fractionally on internal market dynamics. foreign exchange opens steady with several currencies near prior levels.

Chicago New York Associated Press American ‘Car and Foundry American Waterworks Consolidated Gas United States Winongs

Heat Wave Drives Early Wheat Price Gains Across Markets

Severe heat in Kansas and western Oklahoma threatens the wheat crop, lifting prices in Chicago and New York trading. Reports show crop development in the milk to dough stage, with July and September futures reaching new season highs as market participants anticipate shrinkage in the hardest hit regions.

Associated Press Chicago Kansas Oklahoma

Furnished Kitchenette Apartments Available at Brockwell Arms

Mr Newcomer offers modern kitchenette units for rent at the Brockwell Arms for short or long terms. Fully furnished with linen, dishes, and silverware. Call The Waterloo Laundry Co Park Ave and Jefferson phone 541.

Brockwell Arms Call of the Waterloo, Laundry Co Park Ave Jefferson

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