Mineral mixture boosts profits in Iowa cattle feeding
Iowa State College experiments at Ames show a simple mineral supplement with the standard corn belt ration improves profits per head. Mineral-fed steers yielded the highest returns, with net gains of 3.21 to the head before hog savings and up to 9.69 when hog feed effects are credited. Silage outperformed alfalfa hay. molasses fared worst among tested feeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Afines
Danimal Husbandry
Iowa
John M. Evward
Chicago
Squaw Creek
Evvard
R. A. Penyson
College
C. F P. Curliss
Division of Agriculture
JT. M. Evward
Ashes
Cornbelt Meat Producers’ Association
Guiney Takes New Post at Brooklyn Creamery
Tripoli March 28 Guiney a former buttermaker at Potter Siding who hoped for a long rest has accepted a new position as buttermaker at the Brooklyn creamery Ta the job reportedly offers a strong financial return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiney
Brooktan
Tripoli
Potter Siding
Brooklyn, Ta
Women of Jubilee farm bureau meeting in Washington DC
Women of Jubilee farm bureau hold a meeting on Tuesday March 32 starting at 11 a.m. at Mrs. Olinda Orths home. Attending are Miss Neale S Knowles of Ames and Miss Elizabeth Hudson home demonstr at home in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jubilee Farm Bureau
Olinda Orth
Smith
Washington, D. C
Neale S. Knowles
Ames
Elizabeth Hudson
Farmers Letters to Editor Prompt Rural Comments
Readers address the Waterloo Courier with questions and comments to the Farm Department. The message invites submissions sent to the editor at the Waterloo Iowa office and provides a contact phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Frening Courier
Waterloo
Iowa
First Oats Seeded Near Gilbertville
Matt Krempgey west of Gilbertville began sowing oats Monday and reportedly led Black Hawk county in early spring planting. Prank Shares seeded 40 acres this week, followed by Peter Shares sowing on 40 acres yesterday at Mrs Henry Shares farm. Christ Schmitg also began seeding oats yesterday in the Gilbertville area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbertville
Marcel
Matt Krempgey
Here
Black Hawk County
Krempges
Peter
Seed Oats Giving Low Germination Warning
Farmers report seed oats test show poor germination after summer threshing and storage. In Fox township many say oats lack vigor while some from bin edges germinate better due to air circulation. Methods to test germination include outdoor soil tests and blotter setups. One farmer east of La Porte City sowed oats last Monday amid preparations for seed beds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ulrich
Cedar
J. L. Glean
Farm Bureau
Fox Township
Orange Township
Urban
la Porte City i
Uban
Hot Treatment of Seed Potatoes Advised by Expert
In March reports from Ames Iowa plant pathologist Dr E Methus state potato scab losses reach sixteen percent annually. The hot formaldehyde dip method to treat seed potatoes is urged and shows wide use in leading districts. Instructions cover a two and a half minute soak in 49 percent formaldehyde to 16 gallons water at 125 F, with two hours covered. Larger quantities allow scaled dips, and co operative dipping projects with heated dip stock tanks are recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
E. Methus
Iow State College
Kennedy
Clear Lake
Donald R. Porter
Greatest Holstein Cow Reported Dead
Segis Pieterite Prospect, once deemed the world's greatest milk cow, died at Carnation Milk Farms in Seattle. She held a 37 381 pound annual milk record and produced 17 943 quarts in a year. Three offspring sold for 35 000 dollars, with the final buyer going to Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Segis Pietertje
Holstein-Kesia Association of America
Seattle Wash
Japan
Marshal Fach O' France
Nations Dairy Show
Milwaukee
America
Seed corn ear test methods shared in Vermont bulletin
Extension specialists in Iowa report high seed corn tests from hundreds of samples but urge farmers to test at home. Two common methods are the sawdust box and the rag doll. The rag doll uses a marked cloth, six kernels per ear, and moist rolling to gauge germination in five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goutier
Black Hawk
State College
Ames
Iowa
Vermont Agricultural College
Woodlot Demonstration Planned in Black Hawk County
J. T. Bode of Iowa State College will visit Black Hawk County on Tuesday April 7 to plan a planting of trees on the Rial Rehder farm north of Waterloo for a woodlot demonstration. County wide shelterbelt planting demos progress with cooperators chosen by permanence of land ownership and reliability. Plans submitted for operator approval. planting to begin in April and extend over five or six years under extension service supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Bode
Iowa State College Lites
Black Hawk County
Rial Rehder
Waterloo
Warrens County
Bodo
Staph Banking Department
State Loan CO
St—Up
Phono
Notice of bankruptcy for Nettie Garland in Waterloo Iowa
In United States District Court Northern division Iowa No 1607 In re the estate of Nettie Garland bankrupt creditors of Nettie Garland of Waterloo and to the bankrupt Notices given that on the tenth day of March 1925 Nettie Garland was adjudicated bankrupt and the first meeting of creditors will be held at the court of bankruptcy in the Teat Titan referees in bankruptcy in the East Mace building in Waterloo Iowa on the seventh day of May 1925 at 10 a m at which time and place the bankrupt shall appear and creditors may attend adduce their claims elect a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business as may properly come before said meeting dated Waterloo March 47 1925 I L Jordan referee in bankruptcy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Es District
Iowa
Nettie Garland
Nettle Garland
Waterloo
Towa
Black
Tiawe
Leven
Committee Checks Tuberculosis Law in Iowa Counties
In Kossuth County Dr G C Stong was moved, testing paused in Black Hawk County, and a single man per township to verify tuberculosis status. The aim is to ensure Latio infected cattle moved during moving season are handled under state rules, requiring cattle to come from government supervised herds or be tested within 60 days by an accredited veterinarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossith
G. C. Stong
Black Hawk County
Iowa
Much Limestone To Be Used By Farmers Of Black Hawk Co
Survey results show strong farmer interest in procuring limestone for alfalfa fields. The Farm Bureau conducts the survey with deliveries planned for summer and fall. Fox township may use two carloads, Dunkerton two to three, Hudson four to five, Winslow two, with shipments near ordering groups across the county. Nearly all Spring Creek farmers have secured limestone from the nearby quarry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Wouniy
Farm Bureau
Fox Township
Dunkerton
Dudson
Winslow
Spring Creek
Weekly Grain and Provision Review
Severe price losses in wheat and corn mark a volatile week amid government inquiry fears. Wheat fell about 14 1/2 cents, corn 74 1/2 cents, oats 15 2 3/4, and provisions 52 cents to 1.42 dollars, withMay wheat dipping sharply as reports of federal action circulated. Butter prices drifted lower as production rose and stocks tightened, while hay and feed values showed modest shifts across markets in Chicago and St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Ig 2
Grouth
Buiter
Boston
aFree
New York
Philagelphisy liAlower
Wheat Slips On May Options Amid Mixed Trade
Wheat opened firm on export strength and foreign quotes but soon declined as selling pressure hit May contracts. May futures fell from early highs, while July also slipped. corn and other grains showed modest gains. Kansas and Chicago markets quoted steady to lower, with mixed activity in cash wheat and corn across major grain hubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kagso
Aitha
Ogether
Ullins
Kansas
Corm
Minneapolis
Wheat Prices Report From Omaha Neb
Wheat quotations from Omaha Nebraska show No 3 soft red winter and No 4 yellow BF prices for nearby delivery. Market notes include Newt Awhite and AMAT Ge as vendors, with figures 4225 and 440 cited among readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaia Grats
Omaha Neb
Newt Awhite
Hogs and Cattle Markets Steady to Up Across Receipts
Chicago and Des Moines reports show hogs and cattle trading steady to higher. Hogs receipts around 1,000 with top around 13.10, 12.70 to 12.90 most sales. cattle receipts about 123 with beef steers and yearlings steady to 15 cents higher, cows and bulls mixed. sheep and lambs softer toward week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatti An
Proria
Bob Nate Sele
Peoria
Seytsreeseteees
Neals
Jeeckers
Carier & Son
Barclay Timothy Nay
Kansas City
Kansas
OMABA
Neb
Sioux City
New York
ST. Paul
Ant S& Sc
Minn
Ned
Faromtugs
Nebes
Associated Prey
Chicago
Ted
Slansay City
Aize
Irregular Opening Sends Mixed Signal on Big Stocks
The New York market opened with uneven price movements as General Electric Baldwin United States Steel and several others edged up or down slightly. United States Steel and American Locomotive slipped while Bethlehem Steel and Copper issues held near prior levels amid dull trading and no clear trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
General Electric
Advat
Baldwin
Houston
Delaware
Hudson
Buble
Pawle
United States Steel Counion
Bethlehem Steel General Mouturs
New York Central
Ameri Jan
Omaha
Chicago
Unitad States Steel
American Cau
United States
Beinul
AU. Chom. & Dye
Ahi, Oar & Pedy
cAnicrigan Locesiative
Californian Pet
Nadian Pac
Leath, Ptd
Cerro de Tasco Chandler Mater
Iesmilentee
Ohio Chl
Northwestern Chie
Mil
St. F
Wmrep
Chile Copper
Cock Cola
Colorado Uel
Congoleum
Consolidated Gas” Car Plainers
Gulden
Crucible Steal
Cuba Cane Sug
Tavison Chem
Tu Font de
General Asphalt General Hpeeting
General. Motors Gt
Gulf States Steel - Houston
Hudson Motors Tlinoln’ Central Int
Hourvester
Marc
Pte
Kelly-Springfeld
Kennecott Cep- Lohleh Vailey
Louisville & Way
Mack Truck
Marland
Apex
Seaboard
Kan
Tex
Missouri Bay
Pld
Montgomery Ward War, Biscuit
Witional
St Joseph Livestock Receipts Show Week’s Market Activity
In St Joseph Missouri, week receipts include steers and cows and heifers with totals around 14,002 for cows and heifers and other classes. stockers, feeders, and lambs also appear in the ledger with varied nominal figures and values. The fragment lists combined figures across categories, indicating a busy livestock market with mixed receipts and values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Castle
Peoria Livestock Receipts Mixed as Market Stays Steady
Feeder and slaughter cattle receipts hold steady while calves show strength in Peoria market notes. Prices listed include several calves and cattle types with modest gains and unchanged bid levels from week prior.
Prices at Chicago and New York Marts Produce
Prices at Chicago and New York Marts show butter, eggs, cheese and poultry with mixed demand. Butter ranges from 46 to 46 1/2 cents per pound creamery extras. eggs around 26 cents. cheese and varieties show scattered prices. poultry including turkeys and ducks quoted with small variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Pacite Coast
Cubs
Brlux
Outiry
Geere
Ducks, Co
Cotton market opens lower with mixed futures
The cotton market opened irregular in New York with May and July prices down. May at 24.58 cents, down 5. July down 6. October 24.47, down 11. Wool prices steady to lower on various grades. New York flour markets show mills steady with spring patents at 8.55 and clears near 7.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
York
New York
Police Drag River for Author of Joins in Farewell Note
Des Moines police search the Raccoon river below the Great Western bridge after a man’s farewell note signed “R. Schupp” is found on a city bridge. divers scour the current and river banks as a possible body may be downstream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Birth announcements list several families and newborns
Birfes and Mrs Albert Ray Moore announce a son Albert Ray Jr. Other births include Dorothy May Van very, Eleanor Faye Mosing, Johm Du hyle, Dewey Warren, Bert Carl and Myra Blednor twins, Clyde Harber and Eva lyn Etebecea, Emelda Margaret, Donald Fran, Fau ne Tene, Edith V Minaihth, heirest Vamvik, Virgil Fred, Farline nex, Margaret Amanda, and other newborns with dates from March and February across multiple locations and households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Ray Moore
Kingsley
Albert Ray, Jr
Lee E. van Very
Third West
Dorothy “May
Ole Martin Mosing
Second West
Eleanor Faye
John Buchan
Johm Duhyle
Atu
Doniald Wiliam Loney
Casebrer Heights
Dewey Warren
Aik
Wildlas
A. Dewees
Bert Carl
Myra Blednor
Air Aind
Henry W. Merrisath
San
Clyde Harber
William
Bisbee
Parker -East
Evalyn Etebecea
George Francis O'Can
Waterloo Township
Emelda Margaret
Henry William Brows
Donald
Fran
Henry G. Kuehn
Anee
Faune Tene
Walker Wiylen
Sunnyside
Itchard Doughes
Tha Firth
Elden Grapp
Bennington
Edith V Minaihth
Robert Mathing Wilson
Fasaterion
Heirest Vamvik
Albert Funk
Benningtop
Virgil Fred
Hay Cecil Milter
Vinton
Farline Nex
Floyd Williamson
Nor- Pal
Colorado
Margaret Amanda
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Segis Pieterite
Cnite Congress
Tome
Carnatios Farms
Cattlea Congress
Gorn
Rehder’s
Black Hawk CO
ST. Louis Way
St. Louis
Aford
Howell
Gal Close
Treovisioun
Lily
Gates
White
Barney
Provisiona
Kansas City Gratin
Splake
Waterloo Sapere
Strom Stinard Bros
Westy Iges
Waterloo “Co
Butte
Drlesian
Leghorn
Eapolis Grain
Mareh San
Northvers
Tana
SISGU
Coffer
Getfeos Rias Santos
Deyoty
Earch
Holland
Pete 'Sez
Sweden
Denmark
Wwitzerland
Greece
Poland
Toledo
Fed
Alsuke
Aujaust
Ec York
Liberty Ie
Washburn Weashburn
Margi
aTee Kramen
Ble
B. Jennings
Mra
Ania Miller
Sapehtar
Waserion
Spart
Ursin Mither
Golinverux
Mike Nucent
Ike Gret
Renard Kemp
Waterlos
Wraneis Nugent
Cedac Rapids
Joseph Thirty, Jr
Cotter Place
Trifian
Leo Los
Fezsineess
Lin
Shiv
Kansas City Livestock
Atatess
Price Rane
St Louis
Manly Trading Limited
Tavara
Wisconsin
Michleitn
Halle Musser
Filom
Idaho
Russats
Sue
Finco
Ohio
Texas
Birfes
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