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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1923
Page
13
Readers are invited to address questions and comments to the Editor Farm Department of the Evening Courier and Reporter in Waterloo. Communications may be sent by mail or delivered by phone to 3330.
Black Hawk county plans at least four farm girls clubs with local tenders this year following a meeting with Miss Florence Forbes. The program aims to sustain work through the season, expand memberships to roughly 12 per club, and explore trips to the Iowa State Fair or Farm and Home Week at Ames for outstanding participants.
In 1922 Hardin county had 12 girls clothing clubs with about 200 members and requests to organize more. Many clubs met regularly through winter while others plan spring work. County-wide club communities met to outline 1923 plans and suggest leaders.
A county agent explains winter state legislation on bovine tuberculosis testing in Iowa. Changes include indemnity reductions for reactor cattle, a shift toward area testing funded by counties, and compulsory testing if 75 percent sign up. Black Hawk County could lead in area testing if passed, with packers paying premiums for tuberculosis free hogs.
The Agriculture Department tells Iowa growers that planting potatoes before corn yields more. A five year joint Iowa State Experiment shows earlier planting boosts yields and allows earlier fall markets with better prices. Farmers are urged to plant potatoes in early spring rather than after the corn is in, as potatoes tolerate lower temperatures than corn.
In Canton Ohio Marels 20, Joseph Warry 23, a self confessed murderer, faced the option of the electric chair or life without parole for the murder of Mrs Elizabeth Rich and another person. He elected life in the penitentiary today.
Eldora Iowa March 21 Mrs H L Burges writes on women in Hardin County Farms Bureau demonstrations. Learnings include making a dress form labeling jars from its top, crafting paper dolls and baskets, repairing a window light, wrapping mop handles, and testing a dress form joke by men. Also how to make white cake and carrot pickles, over hats at millinery, color and trim with various materials, and how to cook potatoes in ten minutes. Five can ride a one seated buggy in rain. Union Providence women noted as cooperative.
Waverly March 21 Bremer County women attend unusual week of meetings led by Miss Neale S Knowles state leader of home demonstration agents. She discusses project work and methods to gather reports at seven venues. readings and talks inspire farm women as they anticipate sessions in Jackson township Janesville Hor ton Readlyn Washington Frederika and Readlyn sessions conclude Saturday.
Grundy county plans six girls clubs this year following visits by Miss Florence Forbes town Extension Service. Four groups met. Margaret Palmer was named temporary chairman of the Patermo group and Lilian Baldwin chosen for the Washington club. Alma Johnson to lead the Dika group. Elizabeth Weber chaired the near Stout club. Poultry clubs recommended for practical training. Mrs. O A Holeman assists with organization.
In Waverly Iowa on March 21 1930 meetings for the fourth lesson in food and nutrition led by Miss Margaret Baker of the Extension service were attended by 42 women. The sessions on March 13 14 covered meat and eggs preparation and luncheon planning with cooking principles reviewed. The first day met at Carl Kuethe home west of town and the second day at Readisa Henry Griese home with 21 and 13 participants respectively.
On March 25 at Mrs Ed Lagosehulte's home women in Warren township will attend an all day meeting. They will study milk and cheese and prepare part of the luncheon as a demonstration. Attendees are asked to bring sandwiches made from whole wheat or graham flour.
A group led by Omaha Union Stock Yards officials and Omaha Chamber of Commerce members left Los Angeles after meetings with local stockmen. The tour aims to boost western business ties with planned returns via Ogden Salt Lake City and Denver on the way home.
Denver reports motion of residents from Nesting place to Seman Meyers residence and notices a death of Henry Mobling aged 64 with services planned Friday. Mentions visitors Clara Hein Maria Reinbold Augusta Morey Viola Morey and others. weather storms caused travel disruptions. school dismissals due to storm. confirmants examined at Lutheran church. local business Schneider Bros contracting much work for the season. stock shipments to Chicago.
Karl Fitkin visiting from the United States Pavy. about 100 Nor s in yards during Sunday storm. Mareice McMurrarhsa began section work. Fourteen hetow zero noted Sunday night. Rural carrier rotes and delays mentioned. Church attendance set a local minimum. P A Decker elected acting director to succeed H a Sherles. School tax figures in district. Preparations for cantata on Easter. Rural Carrier Shepani missed east route Monday. Mrs Bertha Johnston and Mando Griner noted. Several farm hands started season. increase in shop sales and leggings. Milk and cream receipts at Waterloo Co-operative Dairy: milk 27,843 pounds, cream 1,895 pounds.
Buying on the art of houses with cistern connections spurs a late upturn in wheat and other grains. Higher Liverpool prices and a stronger dollar lift export demand while receipts remain light. Market closes mixed with May wheat around 1.22 to 1.23. corn and oats show modest gains and declines across several regions. Provisions weaken as supplies and demand shift, with futures in Chicago and New York reflecting cautious sentiment.
New York reports show cabbage prices easing while onions rise as stocks shrink. A broad market surge in several commodities followed recent shipping data, with Midwestern yellow corn and eastern stock up while cabbage and onions driven by supply concerns and speculative demand.
Manchester March 29. Dunham sworn as member and the board organized with President Graham and Treasurer Dutton. Committees named including teachers, rules, courses of study, and school staff. American Citizenship themes planned with Knights of Pythias support at Manchester High School. three medals to be awarded for themes chosen by Principal Weems. Community notices include relocations, illness, deaths, and local events across Manchester and surrounding towns.
March 21 reports show mixed produce pricing across New York Chicago and other markets. Butter and eggs steady with receipts totalled 284 955 pounds while poultry remains steady with firmer firsts and lower miscellaneous items noted across regions.
Market notes report hog prices down about 25 cents while cattle also ease. Hog weights range mostly 225 to 300 pounds with bids around 7.00 to 8.60, and slaughter hogs near 8 dollars. Cattle demand soft with steers and heifers lower. feeder and calf prices irregular. Sheep and lambs show mixed gains with some higher bids for light, clipped lambs.
Livestock market notes from East St. Louis show varied quotes for cattle and hogs. Prices include cows around 5 to 6 dollars, bulls near 9 dollars, yearlings and calves reported in the mid range, and hogs fluctuating with several lots around 6 to 9 dollars per hundredweight. Receipts listed at roughly 19 000 head with mixed weights and notable offerings from bulls to sows.
South St. Paul Minn March 21 cattle trades show steers and heifers around 8.55 per cwt with cow and calf values near 425.8 while calves at 9.40 top and hogs 16 to 236 pounds priced about 8.4 thousand dollars per load. Sheep and lamb receipts show best fed western lambs around 14.50 with some 14.25 sales. overall receipts steady to strong.
At St Joseph Missouri on March 21 buyers reported receipts of 26 000 cattle 4 309 sheep. Cattle prices showed log 20c lower packer top 4 20. Calves sold 10 to 60c higher with best veal calves around 9.00 to 9.50. Sheep receipts 4 500 with fat ewes steady about 5.74 and lamb bidding weaker.
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