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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1922
Page
15
Farmers questions and comments invited by the Evening Courier and Reporter Waterloo Iowa. Readers are urged to address communications to the Editor Fam Departme and provide clear correspondence. Phone 3330 uses the station line for inquiries.
Waterloo Jersey Farm in Iowa earns praise as a leading dairy breeding institution with high producing cattle that outperform national averages. A survey by the American Jersey Cattle Club cites their cattle, especially those sired by Financial Beauty’s King, as ahead of the country’s average, reinforcing the farm’s production focus and strong show ring performance. Pat Raymond Carr manages the herd on Rainbow River, with records listed for various age groups and cows demonstrating the farm’s continued breeding success.
Clyde, Bob, and Roy Combs, three brothers serving Fayette Clayton and Delaware counties, are praised as state leaders in farm bureau work. Clyde in Fayette builds strong county organization, Bob in Delaware spearheads poultry and breeding efforts, Roy in Clayton expands membership and crop programs. All three are Ames graduates and noted as top models for Iowa agents.
A University of Illinois report classifies dairy cows into thirds by butterfat output. The lowest third averages 124 pounds annually and is termed boarders, the middle third 198 pounds, and the top third 278 pounds or more, with implications for owners’ profits.
George J. Baker of Barclay township Black Hawk county says pigs two to three weeks old can eat ground corn. He feeds ground corn to early pigs then lets them run with sows again. He advises pasture and green feed, weaning pigs at nine to ten weeks, and limiting sow feed to dry rations to dry up the sow.
Wall Street Journal notes Congress contemplates a separate agricultural credit form within the banking system. The piece argues longer maturities are needed for farm notes to self liquidate, likening farmers to manufacturers and stressing production cycles. Also brief local notes on Mrs. Bella Hammer, Rodney Corwin, Will Otto accident, and the Farmer Friday picnic.
A seal found far from home navigated 2000 to 3000 miles to reach MT VERNON waters. Researchers note the remarkable voyage and the animal's persistence as it traversed oceans and coastlines back toward familiar territory.
A capacity crowd attended the Farm Bureau Women style show in a big tent at Farmer Wednesday May 4. Carrie Manes Decker Allie Mischler and G W Morris led the event praised for its up to date fashions and entertainment mix. Township representation to the county school picnic at Waterloo May 13 was approved with E Morris named cheer leader. The program featured piano solo, readings, a ukulele duet, and a character sketch by James Ulrich B T Moon James Justice and J W Barron.
Karl C. von Lackum with C. H. Gilbert and Wendell Webb will speak to Waterloo Boy Scouts Saturday at 7 p.m. at the YMCA for the first session of a scout radio school. The YMCA antenna and gear will be used in demonstrations. Von Lackum is named director of the radio course and expert examiner in the subject.
Albert Sherwood, park commissioner, said he favors B B Wilson furnishing 50 black walnut saplings for public parks but the board has not arranged care or planting. He noted shrubbery is laid out and the commission will review the issue at its next meeting.
Waterloo Boy Scouts form armies north south east and west for a 1:30 p m campaign against rats. troops compete for leadership in kills and number of scouts while cleaning streets and disposing ash piles. over 500 pounds of glass collected this year as scouts advance civic duties under one good turn per day. funeral party greets Husman in Waterloo after electric accident. Whittier PTA meets with Miss Updegraff to speak on primary work and elect officers.
John M. Stahl argues in May American Review of Reviews that crop and animal insurance by the government is the only antidote to the inherent uncertainty in farming. He notes wartime ship insurance showed a substantial net profit, and says government action could stabilize prices and improve distribution, though courage and experience are required.
The May export total reaches 22 million bushels, nine month total 135 million, vs 13 million and 36 million last year. National City Bank notes potential to beat 1900s high of 213 million bushels, with 1921 exports at 93 million dollars, 1900 year 85 million.
Mt Vernon township reports the first field corn planting of the season with abe Corn planted on the William Corwin farm on Monday May 1.
Waterloo bank clearings reported by the Waterloo Clearing Hours association show totals for the week ending May 3 1922 with daily figures and comparisons to 1923 and 1920. The report includes deed and mortgage activity figures, and instruments filed to date, plus foreign exchange rates from New York on May 4 for major currencies including Great Britain France Italy Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland Spain Argentina Brazil and Montreal.
H. F. Carroll files suit in municipal court seeking sale of a jointly owned car with George W Carroll and division of proceeds. He cites an agreement to divide as unachievable by him and asks the court to order liquidation.
Bristow and surrounding areas report visits from guests including Mrs Bolts and Bay salk at the Henry Finke Jr. home. weddings births and illnesses are noted with Emma Voigts undergoing appendectomy in Hampton hospital and Mrs Burroughs recovering from illness. A golden wedding for Mr and Mrs Young is celebrated in Butter county with seven children and numerous descendants. Local hog shipments to Chicago, baby chick mortality, and upcoming civic and religious events appear alongside community updates from Orchard and Mason City areas.
Hogs up 15 to 20 cents, cattle mostly steady to higher in Chicago and St Louis markets. Receipts near 8,000 to 20,000 with lean calves and veals firm, and lambs in California showing $16.50 per head. Top hog price around $10.65, other markets cite $9.85 to $10.60.
Oil issues rise and fall with trading on May 4 as Standard Oil of California slips while Mexican oils remain firm, other sectors like secondary motors and Transit's readjustment plans influence intraday moves. Peoria hogs and potatoes in mixed U S regions also show price shifts amid a broad commodities snapshot.
New York and Chicago markets show butter and eggs firming with creamery extras quoted around 34 to 38 cents. Cheese, milk, poultry and turkeys list varied prices while cotton futures opened steady and closed barely steady. spot middling cotton at 19.75.
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