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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1923
Page
11
Fragmented readable text shows Waterloo Iowa Courier and Reporter page with faded lines about department communications and mail or address notes. Mentions Farmers fogs and board. Vague references to a plane code 5100. No clear events or people.
Independence Iowa June 26 More than 2 590 persons gathered at Buchanan County fair grounds for the annual Farm Bureau picnic. The program opened with a Quasque lon band concert. State Rep George Slemmon d spoke on agricultural legislation and introduced State Senator A Campbell who praised farmers and Iowa soil. Mike Wilkerson won a close boxing final and kept the silver cup two years running. Wrestling between George Thomas and Mason Wurtz ended in a draw. Other events included pie eating nail driving free for all races and children's contests.
A Iowa dairy industry overview notes historic shifts in dairy cattle and production rankings from 1870s to 1920, showing Iowa’s long leadership waning yet remaining a key dairy state. Clyde Bechtelheimer of Jawa Creamery argues dairying is not new, with past highs in milk, cheese, and butter production, and cites national organizations recognizing Iowa’s dairy role ahead of a July convention in Waterloo.
Holstein breeders plan a picnic at the Hargrove and Arnold farm near Norwalk Indiana on Wednesday June 27. Frank Lowden former Illinois governor and president of the Holstein-Silesian Association of America is expected as principal speaker. Attendees from Iowa and other regions may attend and there will be speeches and a chance to inspect the Hargrove Arnold show before it leaves for the etrendt.
Maryland banker Nathan Bailes, 77, requests a two and a half pound roll of Iowa butter via parcel post from Jesup Co operative Creamery, after reading about Iowa's million pound creamery. Iowa creamery officials note Iowa butter was shipped nationwide in 1922 and stress local consumption of state-made dairy products.
In 1922 Iowa importing creameries paid $48 462.12 for their products according to records of the Managers' association. The reported value is about 60 percent of the total U S corn crop value for 1922, as the association notes.
Thirty six Benton county farmers shipped 7500 pounds of wool to National Wool Warehouse and Storage in Chicago for the Iowa Fleece Wool Growers association. The pool handles wool for the year. prices firm with higher markets expected. A local buyer offered 49 cents per pound at the car door, above previous local offers. Selling costs through the pool run four to five cents per pound for freight grading storage insurance and commission.
Mitchell Juniors toured farms in Mitchell county Iowa for two days visiting Stacyville and southern sites. The Hazard Stout farm featured Dutch Belgian horses and a renowned Belgian stallion from Waterloo. Fred Ferguson aided with dairy demonstrations and filming for a countywide farm activities film. Harold Skacis reports about 22 boys with Herefords Angus Shorthorns Holsteins and Guernseys. Frank Reed Ames and George Munger commented on the calves and program progress.
About 50 boys and girls in Fayette county will participate in dairy calf club work as they travel to Oscar Gilley & Son farm near Fayett, Ja for a Saturday session to prepare for eliminations in the dairy judging team bound for the Dairy Castle Congress next fall and the chance to judge at the National Dairy Show.
Thirty nine Benton county youths signed up to feed pigs in the purebred gilt club. Members from Vintón and Belle Plaine areas compete for 75 dollars in Benton county fair premiums with awards based on growth costs records and feeding management. Prizes include trips to the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago and a short course at Ames.
Dr Laupland of Lowell Observatory announces a new star in the southern constellation Taurus. The finding comes from comparative photographic plates showing Hathink and Mogaler Nebula, with the star’s prominence tracked over dates and temperatures, noting changes in winter brightness and chemical composition as stars age.
New York and Chicago market notes dated June 26 show butter, creamery prices, milk, and poultry in New York with 20Gr 41 and 38c quotes, while Chicago cash quotes list wheat, corn, oats, and mixed grains. U.S. Liberty bonds and silver prices also reported, along with cotton futures and domestic grain movements.
Market notes show hogs up five cents from Monday with cattle steady. OCR text covers varied livestock prices, weights, and samples from June 26 with references to hogs, bulls, sows, and veal. Document lists multiple price points and weights, including 64 pound lambs and several dairy terms, reflecting a volatile midweek trading snapshot.
The New York Stock market opened with mixed declines across major sectors led by industrials and staples. Advances were scarce as traders weighed international tensions and domestic demand signals while key shares showed modest activity and some oil and steel listings fluctuated.
Omaha and Midwest market notes show cattle and hog receipts climbing with steady to higher quotes. Slaughter steers and heifers see bulk trade around mid to high range. hogs hold firm with top prices near ten dollars, while dairy and grain sections report mixed movements and price shifts across several regional marts.
Lawrence Mass June 26 Paying on the installment plan failed to complete a $60 fine after Sophia Sukalecky tried to pay down $100 in local districts court. She was found guilty of illegal keeping of intent and the balance of $50 was demanded. Sophia produced the balance from her stocking.
Linn County Holstein breeders will hold a picnic at the Dr Griffith farm Wednesday June 27. The program includes inspection of the Griffith herd judging dairy cattle a speaking and a ball game. The county association supports a Holstein calf club and exhibited five head at the Dairy Cattle Congress last year.
Waverly Iowa June 26 Bremer county interclub members and Bremer Cow Test association members plus others will tour farms Friday June 28. County agent D D Offringa plans a 10 a m departure from his office to visit several farms for idea exchange and inspiration.
Iowa creameries shipped 3,800,212 pounds of butter to Chicago in May, constituting 16.2 percent of all butter received there. Wisconsin led the trade with 1,405,636 pounds, placing Iowa second among states supplying the Chicago market.
Grundy County reports rapid corn growth in past week with plowing underway and plans to lay by around July 4. Earl Merritt notes corn thriving and most fields nearly reaching normal height though weeds are being controlled. farmers seek rain as hot winds persist, but no major damage yet.
Cedar Township Farm Bureau will meet Thursday evening June 28 at the Bewno schoolhouse. Men and women of the farm and any others interested will be welcome. A short program will be given with music. Refreshments of ice cream and cake will close the meeting.
Cedar Township Farm Girls club will meet tomorrow afternoon at the McLennan farm at 30 for a picnic. All members and their friends are invited. One Women of Union Congregational church will hold a chicken supper and an apron and cap sale at the church on Wednesday. The King of Norway is mentioned among the new ornaments.
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