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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1922
Page
19
Black Hawk County farmers join a county wide crop improvement program testing corn varieties and oat types under uniform field conditions. A. A. Barger coordinates experimental plots with multiple farmers evaluating yield moisture and maturity against starchy seed effects.
Buchanan Farm Bureau’s May meeting in Independence discussed selecting a successor to resigning agent R. T. Lee, with 15 to 20 applicants from state college at Ames. The board plans to hear more candidates at its May 25 session. County agent salary reduced to 1800 dollars per year. Des Moines reports state board of control to plant large crops on state farms this season to meet needs, noting variable potato yields impact costs.
The article advises using at least two varieties of commercial fertilizer with occasional manure and lime to avoid sour soil. It explains fertilizer numbers like 3-11-2 and stresses light, frequent applications. It also notes tomatoes can be grown for slicing or canning and highlights recent tomato developments.
A horticultural note traces the tomato’s rise from a rare novelty to a staple across millions of acres, with dwarf varieties and staking tips. It then highlights Hunnemannia fumataefolia, the yellow bashful poppy, praised for tall stems, bright flowers, and long-lasting cut blooms, advising sun and spacing for best growth.
A large Bennington township turnout of over 250 attended the Farm Bureau gathering at Center schoolhouse. Peder Pedersen spoke strongly on the Bureau’s sound, conservative and progressive path, with Mrs. Friedley noting the record crowd and planning monthly meetings. County agent A A Burger announced the TB eradication effort and a film program to support the drive. Merle Burk and Gresham School contributed a playlet and reading, with Ruenell Sage and Mrs. Friedley chairing the evening.
Corwith Iowa May 6. C J Sauera displayed a pair of still born Siamese twin pigs exhibited last week. The animals were joined from the head to midbody with one head two tongues three eyes seven feet two spinal columns and two tails.
Ames Iowa May 5 F H Leinbach Belmond won first place in the state wine judging contest for junior animal husbandry students at Iowa State college with 115 competitors. Second went to J H Hilton Ames. 9 S Wheeler Caldwell NJ third. O B Felton Fairmount IN fourth. Eight hog classes judged incl Duroc Jersey Hampshire Berkshire Chester White Poland China. Top 20 will form squad for intercollegiate wine judging next year at Peoria Illinois.
Ames Iowa May 5 A poultry culling and judging school open to all Iowans will be at Iowa State College June 12 to 16 marking the third annual course. Experts led by H A Bittenhender will present results from latest poultry experiments and focus on selecting hens for breed type and egg production. The final day covers poultry diseases.
International horticulture delegates will gather August 16 to honor Jesse Hiatt of Madison County who developed the Delicious apple on his Peru area farm. The event, tied to the American Society of Horticulturists and Southeastern Iowa group, will include tours of Iowa State College Ames and nearby farms, emphasizing historical value of the Delicious apple.
Third District Farm Bureaus from all counties in the district will hold an all day convention in Cedar Falls on May 10. Attending will be county farm bureau officers four directors, county agents and township directors. Murl McDonald BE B H Cunningham and A L Middleton will attend. The gathering will cover work activities and problems and each county bureau will report its membership and plans. A Cedar Rapids meeting for the Fourth district follows the Cedar Falls event.
Algona Iowa May 5 Dairy day will be celebrated at Algona Thursday May 11 a big special program including the regular monthly butter scoring contest which is usually at Ames will be features C R Conway secretary of Iowa Butter Makers association H D Reynolds Mason City J J Bruner and A W Rudnick Ames will be principal speakers Spray ring started Grundy Center In May 5 Twelve farmers from Conrad and Beaman have purchased a power sprayer co operatively and already have started a ring edting Cr Macy county agent is an enthusiast of the spray rings and is hoping he can organize more before the season is over Shorthorn sale Black Hawk County Shorthorn Breeders association planning big sale first week in June W D Strayer Hudson secretary in charge sale at Cedar Falls sales pavilion WAshington Township Washington Tip May 3 Rev and Mrs Hursh spent Thursday in home of Mrs Hurshs brother Clayton Cook Bremer county P E B Alxey Janceville did papering for RR Ford and B Renner Rev Mr Hurah and Mr and Mrs Fred McElheney attended the funeral at Sewell Baysinger Waverly Saturday Mr and Mrs McElhaney and Mr Baysinger were cousins The program given in No 2 school well attended by patrons netting 16 George Corin week end in Joe Corwin home Mr and Mrs B S Pattee William Wing and their families Lea Warren Waterloo and Mr and Mrs F L A Wing Cedar Rapids were visitors in S M Shafter home Sunday
London reports a new fad from M. Coues promoting autosuggestion to cure ailments from headaches to mumps. Followers include performers and officials, with a simple ritual using a knotted string spoken softly to induce improvement. Judge Landis cannot attend Cedar Rapids opening due to other commitments.
Hog prices rose up to a dime while cattle feeders showed steady to higher values in Chicago and Kansas City reports. Hog weights 190 to 350 pounds traded around $9.00 to $10.60 with top bids near $10.46. cattle receipts around 3,500 to 6,000 with beef steers and veal valves trading $4.00 to $8.40 and $9.00 tops for select loads.
A mixed set of market reports and local notes from Washburn Kansas City and Minneapolis plus livestock updates from Shell Rock and Omaha. The item records grain prices for No 2 and No 3 classes, wheat and oats receipts, and cattle hog and sheep movements with scattered local happenings and social notes.
May 5 report notes irregular early trading with gains in Houston Oil offset by declines in California refiners. Utilities strengthen later as traders take profits, while oils, shipping, and department stores show varied moves. Strong performers include Baldwin, American Woolen, and Famous Players with notable activity in New York Central and others.
Market listings for Waterloo Indiana detail bids on live stock including hogs veals lambs and horses. Prices cover premium hogs early onions potatoes and hay as well as hides and miscellaneous farm goods with quotes and packing house references.
Reports from Chicago describe temporary emergency storage facilities on railroad tracks as negotiations proceed. Wheat trading opened with scattered May activity, slipping on Argentine export pressure while May and July contracts moved between marginal gains and losses. Corn and oats trended easier with wheat, while deliveries and receipts showed active movement and unsettled prices.
Call money ease reported with high rates and renewed lending, 20 day bills firming at 4 percent. Primary loan terms show 4% four months and 4% six months, while prime rates for paper remain elevated. Domestic fleece and hides show firm prices amid mixed supply. wool and Texas scoured leather products listed with modest gains. Flour futures slip at mills with fair demand and mixed patent prices ranging roughly from 6.25 to 7.75 for various grades.
A mixed Appleton style market bulletin outlines butter creamery receipts and prices in New York and Chicago. It notes butter at 37c to 38c in New York and 38c to 45c in Chicago, with creamery extras at 36c to 38c and various cheese egg and poultry listings. The bulletin also lists wholesale prices for potatoes, fruit, and meats across the two hubs, including tomatoes and miscellaneous items, with upward pricing hints and regional shipment notes.
Lloyd J. Loonan of Waterloo announces a private sale of Polled Shorthorns including 4& choice young bulls in colors red roan and white. Sale located at a private farm eight miles southwest of Waterloo, two miles east of Hudson. Sale held at noon.
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