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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1923
Page
19
Two hundred fifty parents and children from Grundy County farms attended a junior club rally and picnic at L. W. Plager’s farm. Speakers from Iowa Extension urged keeping youths tied to agriculture while showcasing purebred Shorthorns and farm projects.
At Briden Farm near Janesville Iowa field tests show sweet clover roots form many nitrogen nodules when inoculated with river soil and when lime and manure are applied. A narrow fertilized strip along a path yields a denser stand, suggesting three year lime and manure applications improve growth and palatability. Alfalfa and soybeans are also grown nearby with variable stands influenced by limestone.
Des Moines reports the 192X tuberculosis cleanup program heads into July with state and federal funds. Cass, Malcom, and Barger will oversee county allocations, totaling values from Adair to Wright. Each county receives a specific allotment based on livestock population, with extra incentives for counties achieving a clean bill of health.
Des Moines reports show state dairy and food inspectors completing a short course with a staged store display. Old and new inspectors reviewed compliance and sanitation, highlighting improvements and remaining gaps. The program consolidated hotel, weight, mess, and oil inspections with dairy and food work, reducing staff from seventy to thirty.
In Fredericksburg Iowa twenty one of twenty eight cattle on Mrs John F Steege farm south of town reacted to a tuberculin test conducted Monday. This marks the highest infection rate in four Chickasaw county herds for some time. Mrs Steege regrets loss of cows but is relieved her children will no longer be exposed to tuberculosis through milk.
Thirteen Benton County Baby Beef club members judged cattle on a tour with stops at L A Kolsto farm near Newhall Ben Christiansen's tarsi near Norway and Henry Schmucker's farm Aberdeen Angus cattle featured. A picnic followed and plans for a county rally on June 28 and a later trip to Ames for practice judging at Iowa State College were announced.
Fayette County Shorthorn breeders plan a July 6 picnic and annual meeting near here at Fred Roth-Haverger farm. A speaker on power pupiness will discuss topics. Breeders and interested guests expect a large turnout for the event.
Extensive preparations for a Benton county farm bureau picnic are in progress this summer. The definite date is not set, but August 15 is the most likely day with a national figure possibly as the speaker.
The report notes renewed export demand and European crops easing fears, lifting Chicago wheat futures with September and December bids. corn rises on scarce shorts and mixed hedging, while oats and rye show strength in related markets. Cash quotes in Chicago and New York reflect steady to higher prices across wheat, corn, oats, and barley with regional fluctuations.
New York June 22 The market saw price advances as buy orders and favorable conditions returned after a windstorm. Shares and industrials moved higher with gains in several key issues, while dividends remained a point of attention. Market observers note broad distribution of gains across sectors and a cautious but positive tone ahead of further trading.
Western market quotes show cattle and hogs unevenly steady to lower across multiple districts. Prices span calf and steer categories, with feeders and sows noted. regional totals include Sioux City and East St. Louis listings with mixed gains and declines.
New York and Chicago dairy and produce price lists report Butter at creamery extra and standard rates, with milk and cream figures, eggs and poultry terms, and a dairy cooperative notice. The Daily update records wholesale figures, with quantities and price spreads across multiple items and regional markets.
The notice lists Waterloo rail connections with Illinois Central and Chicago routes. It notes outbound and inbound trains to Des Moines Omaha Sioux City Fort Dodge and Minneapolis Saint Paul with various departure times from Union Depot and St. St. depot. Local and express services include connections to Dubuque Omaha Sioux City Cedar Rapids and Kansas City.
Mt Vernon town notes include hospital updates for Claude Cha and Alpert Brinker remains convalescent at Sartor hospital. Mrs John Bolte seeks treatment at Sartor hospital for gallstone issues. Birth announced Roy Ceperly’s son at C Bickey farm. County farm picnic planned at Chautauqua Park Friday. Virth family reunion held at Antarette Park. Wine hosted Hap ar club. Mrs Amanda Jordan discharged to M Knapp home for full recovery. Household events include East Tanesville Ladies Aid gathering and visits from Henry Becker of Mason City. Home demonstration meeting well attended with plans for a new club name and rules. next meeting four weeks hence with poultry demonstration.
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