This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1926
Page
9
I S Strayer of Hudson Iowa shipped a carload of Manchu soybeans to a Chicago seed house, the first such carload from northeast Iowa. The 862 bushels, worth 1 584 per bushel, came from 40 acres of soybeans, with 300 bushels of Manchu and 400 bushels of Black Velveton still at home for seed.
More than 309 acres of alfalfa and sweet clover will be seeded in Tama county this spring per Tama County Farm Bureau. About 150 tons of limestone ordered by the county farmers to aid soil correction. The 300 acres of alfalfa will replace existing clover as part of the spring planting program.
Floyd County Poultry Association plans its best show with $120 in premiums. The next annual event is scheduled for December 9 with four silver cups valued at $60 each and $60 in cash. Officers include OG L Excotss as president and Chris Stawards as vice president, with secretary-treasurer Mr. Vicks and directors Wilfred Rivers and Frank Bre Tone.
Greene Iowa March 26 partial OCR notes describe the first spring plowing by a farmer four miles west of Greene. A four-horse gang plow worked soil in a small field while a strong wind blew across wet ground. The plowman wore a long lined coat with a protective collar for the wind. Weather hints say spring work will begin soon if warmer days arrive.
At a Bayle Township Farm Bureau meeting hosted by John Kaufman, farmers discussed tax reductions for rural property. Speakers cited year to year decreases and plans to press state officials for lower valuations. Delegates noted Chicago Livestock Producers’ Association actions and anticipated a price downtrend across agricultural sectors. The Eagle meeting plans include recruiting all local farmers and inviting experts on hog marketing and poultry production.
Holstein breeder H C Larson consigns four top cattle to Clark's Classic at Fond du Lac and West Salem in April. At both venues about 400 head of America's finest registered Holsteins will be offered. Other consignments include Hargrove Arnold at Norwalk and Simons of Wisconsin.
E E Blough flock report shows 3 629 ergs produced in February with 50 percent production. Total costs $405.71 and receipts from eggs $5, receipts from Snaul poultry total $823. Eight of the flocks averaged over 39 percent with Mrs Blough leading at 50 percent and Mrs Kuheh second followed by M Russell Kilne.
March 26 Guthrie Center reports seed corn tests show only about 70 percent germination on some samples, with warnings to farmers to test seed before planting. County agent A Scafferd urges careful planning as poor stands could cost 6 to 12 dollars per acre. In Oxford and Solon regions, seed sales and testing drive seed quality concerns amid 9.50 dollar per bushel prices and a surge in demand for seed corn.
Bristow dairyman Han sen notes a slow eating cow in Butler County that boosted fat production this winter after being kept in a separate stall. The cow now yields around 66 pounds of fat monthly with a grain-to-milk ratio of one to four, improving profits by reducing feed theft by neighboring cows.
County Agent J L Oban reports farms in Black Hawk and nearby counties seeking hired help with letters from state officials and 14 operators on file. Despite a steady stream of placements, demand remains high for experienced workers, with office near courthouse steps.
Chicago reports foreign markets lending strength as wheat and corn rise sharply. Traders note profit taking and slow reactions yet broad gains persist, with deliveries constrained by weather and shipping tightness in Liverpool and St Louis.
Grain and provisions reporting from Minneapolis with prices for wheat flour and related commodities. It lists assorted grade names, weights, and market figures, including No. 2 red and yellow wheats, white wheats, and Minneapolis flour, with prices and delivery notes in a condensed trade snippet.
Chicago and New York markets record higher receipts and prices for dairy and eggs with mixed gains in butter creamery extras and firsts. Wool and poultry prices steady as cold storage and freight terms influence livestock and egg availability.
Chicago March quotations show wheat and corn prices with various grades and qualities. Barley and oats appear in mixed listings, with rough figures for yellow and white varieties. Seed prices include Dorothyseed at 6.77 and Cloverseed at 28.34, reflecting commodity trading notes.
Receipts show hogs at 72,000 with varied weights and prices from $10.85 to $15.10, average yesterday around $11. Cattle receipts 4,000 with fat steer activity dull, prices around $10.50 to $14.50 for feeders and packers. Sheep receipts 11,000 with very slow sales, lambs near $14.00 and outsides around $9.00 to $10.00.
New York stock activity showed an early decline then a sharp rebound led by United Fruit Hudson Motors and General Motors as investors covered shorts. Industrials and utilities fluctuated with notable gains in steel and automotive shares while market rates remained steady amid broader rally signals.
Prices from Waterlooo Mills Co and Rath Packing Co list wheat corn oats and barley with quantities and bids. Livestock quotes include steers heifers cows bulls veals prime hogs and packers under and over 400 pounds, plus hay and wool items from Barely & Sons and local tanneries.
Butler County Iowa sees rising farm girls club activity with seven new townships forming groups. A recent leadership training drew 20 participants including an Iowa Extension Service leader. Canning is the year’s main project and a large exhibit at the Butler County Fair is hoped. Boys club work also grows with a big livestock group and a poultry organization at Dumont, plus several smaller groups.
In Cahage notes, corn and wheat faced uneven demand with small repairs offsetting cash demand while buyers remained active for long grain. Wheat strengthened on rumors eastern buyers sold short and large mills sought spot supplies. Argentina’s shortages cited. Cotton opened lower across May July and October futures amid light demand and broad selling pressure in Chicago and New York markets.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.