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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1922
Page
11
Readers are invited to send questions and comments to the Farm Department of the Evening Courier and Reporter in Waterloo. Communications should be addressed to the Editor Farm Department and may be directed by mail or phone to the newspaper office.
Des Moines reports corn remains dominant in Iowa as farmers rethink burning corn for fuel. H H Cunningham of the Iowa Farm Bureau notes rising feeder stock into Iowa feedlots, with 90,000 head entering in two months and records of 14,200 in late February, signaling a cattle feeding revival and potential market strength despite high farm corn supplies.
A Canadian Holstein from Quebec produced 32,632 pounds of milk and 1,439 pounds of butter in 12 months under official test, a combined Canadian record. Only Legis Preterite Prospect at Carnation Farms, Seattle, has surpassed it globally. Canadian dairying has surged, with past records held by Bella Pon of Brantford Ontario.
Congressman Ramseyer of Iowa has introduced a resolution in Congress urging action on a copper French truth in fabric bill. The document claims broad support among wool producers, consumers, and manufacturers, with a majority of House members reportedly in favor.
In Dubuque and nearby counties, Louis J. Pape and Charles A. Mark exemplify building purebred Holstein herds from a small starter. Pape started with three yearling heifers in 1908, added a prospect bull, and now runs the Valley Star herd of 33 with a $9,000 value, selling progeny over 14 years for about $10,925. His herd, federally accredited, emphasizes patient growth from modest beginnings.
J B Wilson of National Smece and Wool Bureau of Amarita say the Copper-French truth in fabric bill has broad backing from hundreds of organizations nationwide. They claim a few profiteers in the textile trade masquerading wool as all wool hinder progress through technical protests in Congress.
State horticulture leader R. Herrick of Des Moines will lead pruning demonstrations in Lester and Ira Finch farms in Lester township and Dunkerton Consolidated School on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Elizabeth S Hudson brings Herrick as home demonstration agent. Music, speaker, and movies directed by F P Rehmeier will form the program.
Farmers Co operative company of Dike publicized eight months of 1821 to 1922 activity totaling 106294.32 dollars, with farmers paid 67790.43 for corn and 24319.51 for oats. Directors reelected, new department manager named, and a livestock shipping merger approved. A separate note covers a cheese demonstration in Fairbank attended by a large crowd.
L D Waid head of the dairy marketing department of Ohio Farm Bureau reports half of 72 million dollars of dairy products in Ohio last year were marketed cooperatively. He notes co operatives drive efficiency and farmer returns across the state.
Chicago March 20 The American Wheat Growers exchange plans a 160000000 bushel wheat pool across 10 states including Kansas Oklahoma Texas North Dakota Nebraska Colorado Montana Washington Oregon and Idaho. A Kansas City meeting earlier this month formed the committee to complete the plan. The United States Grain Growers Inc will hold its first annual convention here tomorrow with no clear indication of a wider union.
Poultry health notice from the Iowa State College extension outlining diphtheritic roup causes, symptoms, transmission, and control. It describes membranes in mucous areas, signs such as neck extension and pale combs, and recommends culling severely affected birds, disinfection, and a specific treatment mix with mercury bichloride and dry mash. Also includes a brief, unrelated New York money market report.
Ames March 20 Serious loss to corn in central and eastern Iowa may result from moldy seed corn unless precautions are taken. Botany and plant pathology expert Y B Methus cites tests across five counties showing 9 to 23 percent of seed ears unfit and about 11 percent entirely dead or severely weakened by mold.
March 20 Chicago three bandits raided the Marcus Nishman pawnshop in the heart of the black belt and escaped with jewelry valued around 100000. A car dropped off three men who forced Nishman and clerks Joshua Fishman and H. Cohen to surrender. Robbers emptied the safe and showcases into a white bag before fleeing.
Frank Budlong, residing at a small local hotel, was sentenced to 30 days in the city jail by Municipal Court Judge O B Courtright after pleading guilty to assault and battery against a hotel employee who said he had been drinking moonshine. Two other intoxication cases earned suspended 30 day terms with parole and liquor refrain conditions. Five traffic violations remained on the docket with one bond forfeited.
Creston Iowa March 20 M H Stephens principal of Creston high school was exonerated in court from assault and battery charges brought by Virgil Kittieman s mother who claimed he struck the pupil when removing him from the assembly for refusing to conform to the lies of the school The defense motion to dismiss due to lack of evidence was sustained by Justice Pickett The school board and Santia A W Crane stood behind Stephens the public watching the case in suspense also noting a birthday party for John Burger with a surprise gathering and luncheon afterward.
Vendors are notified that WM. HOLLAND and FRED BARRELA will be at Harry Fee's feed barn in Waterloo on Wednesday March 22 to buy good commercial horses weighing 100 to 1300 pounds. They seek fat, glossy, well-haired horses aged four to ten years and offer premier prices, promising to pay from 20 dollars per head more than any competitor. Bring horses in early for quick cash.
Washington March 20 Republican leaders directing congressional campaigns met with President Harding to discuss treaties from the Washington conference. The pacts, now before the Senate, are viewed as a major administration achievement and likely to be used as an issue in the November elections.
In a Shanghai winter reception honoring Jacob Gould Schurman, Wa Ping Pang charged world powers with responsibility for South China’s northern military actions. He condemned the Washington conference for fearing illegal governance and said China must be recognized by the Canton government to end the south’s fight for recognition.
Chisago March 20. B M Jewell chairman of the railroad employee department AFL asked the railroad labor board to adjourn current Wage hearings until carriers comply with the transportation act and hold conferences. He charged carriers made no effort to negotiate with employees. The board plans to hear arguments tomorrow.
Markets in New York and Chicago on March 20 show varied trading across dairy eggs poultry and cheese with receipts and price ranges. Notable figures include creamery butter around 40 to 42 cents, eggs about 23 to 24 cents, and live poultry prices ranging from 18 to 30 cents for various categories.
Wheat markets rose on optimistic export prospects and favorable winter crop conditions. Chicago and New York grain quotes show May and July futures up, with mixed results for corn and oats. prices firmed on news of U S exporter activity and anticipated supply shares for Europe and Canada.
Livestock market notes show hogs up 10 to 20 cents and steer prices 15 to 25 cents higher on Saturday receipts. Reported bids range with hog top around 10.60, steers near 9.50 to 10.00, and mixed cattle and lamb sales across Sioux City and East St. Louis offerings. Several markets record higher volumes, with beefty stockers and feeders also gaining modestly.
New York trading opened with mixed to weaker prices as copper, iron, and steel shares lead declines. notable losses hit United States Steel and International Paper amid subdued copper and textile sectors while foreign exchange showed weakness against last week’s levels.
A scrambled livestock and market brief from East St. Louis and New York notes hogs receipts steady to higher with hogs at 6.50, calves around 4, and cattle near 7. It also lists horses and mules with draft and pony quotes and silver and Mexican dollar values in New York trading on March OTC figures include $14 for a top price and a range of mule heights and prices.
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