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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1922
Page
12
Readers may send questions and comments to the editor of the Evening Courier and Reporter in Waterloo Iowa Address communications to the editor Farm Department and use phone number 3330 for replies This notice invites reader engagement from local agricultural readers.
Black Hawk county shows a strong presence on the cattle circuit with 24 herds aiming for major fairs and the Dairy Cattle Congress. Leading lines include W. W. Marsh’s Guernseys, Waterloo Jersey farm, Joe Golinvaux’s top stock, and Waterloo Jersey Farm’s recent circuit entrance. Local breeders such as Hess & Brown, Hudson Beef Breeders, and Minish-Griffith plan robust show campaigns across state fairs, with plans for further entries from Ayrshires, Angus, Herefords, and Holsteins.
U S Grain Growers Inc reports higher membership as solicitors cover five states in the first week. Nationwide total reaches 45 834 with Indiana Nebraska Iowa Kansas Minnesota leading followups as J D Pancake plans new drives in Colorado and Wyoming.
Iowa fruit growers push heavy use of sprays to protect orchards. Horticulturist Herrick warns dry arsenate of lead shortages while advising specific mixtures and timing between May 3 and 13 for cluster bud spray. Ames expert WJ Kocken notes pink blossoms signal spray to apply. Cherries and plums may be treated with apples if not near full bloom.
The report says purebred livestock yields about 40 percent higher earnings beyond breeding value. Using well bred sires raises saleability of offspring and overall profit. average returns rose 48 percent including sales of breeding stock and market animals. Profit hinges on quality and management, with records aiding selection.
Assistant Secretary C W Pugsley accuses county agents of misusing the franking privilege engaging in political and outside activities and aiding farm organizations He notes complaints reach Washington and cites calls from senators and representatives He mentions opposition from Farmers Union and a push to abolish county agents and repeal the Smith Lever Act plus looming costs and scrutiny. Also reports New York flour prices with various patent and straight grades.
Ames Iowa May College sheep owned by the State College were pronounced the best in the United States by W. C. Coffey dean of agriculture at the University of Minnesota after inspecting the grounds. Plans for a new sheep barn at Ames were designed by Prof. W. A. Foster for class use in sheep husbandry. The barn will be 130 by 40 feet with two 72 by 32 foot wings and start construction before summer, slated for completion next fall north of the swine pavilion facing the west.
Packers defeated the Rialtos 15 to 0 as Beard pitched a one hitter. Packers scored in six of nine innings, winning their second game of the year after beating Naumans 10 to 4. Negotiations continue for a four game series at Eagle Center next Sunday.
Durant Motors Inc plans to build at least 200000 cars in 1923, per a message from President C Durant. The release highlights 1922 assets of 333 million with 28557 shareholders and no debt beyond capital stock, notes a 14 year span for the parent firm, and cites a record fleet shipment and large star car contracts as the basis for optimistic growth.
Editorial notes from Waterloo Iowa dated May 6 reflect on an “Innocent” beer phrase and describe timberworking with pilot wedges among seasoned loggers. The section also reports various market items including silver prices, grain prices in Omaha and Minneapolis, New York loans, cotton futures, and dairy receipts for Waterloo Co operative Dairy.
Chicago May 8 Wheat prices showed a rally as bulls argued oversold conditions and larger Saturday shipments. Arrivals totaled 406 cars with 169000 bushels fresh deliveries, May and July futures moved up then fluctuated. Corn and oats also rose on weather and planting delays, while hog prices pushed up provisions.
Decorah Iowa May 8 O C Johnson of Decorah trustee of First National Bank of Decorah wills almost all his estate to a Luther College trust fund to support educated Luther students. The fund will terminate one year after his death. The article also summaries Chicago and New York market quotes and a local wolf crop report.
The Packers plan to host external teams on June 21 and June 28 as managers seek fill dates. Yesterday’s score shows Packers 15 Rialto 0 with Beard and Fienagan, Kir sey and O’Connor credited on Batteries.
In Glenwood on May 8 Judge Peters presided over the district court session for the case Lowa vs. Lewis Pillsbury. The 65 year old man was found guilty of assaulting his six year old daughter after about 90 minutes of deliberation. Sentencing will occur this week.
Receipts show cattle steady to uneven with feeders and stockers rising and hogs 16 to 20 cents higher in multiple havens. Sheep and lambs mixed as markets vary. bulk prices shift with regional demand and packer activity noted in Kansas City and East St. Louis reports.
The Omaha livestock market shows steady to higher demand with bulk 180 to 250 pound cattle around $10.60 to $10.45, 260 to 350 pound cattle at about $10.10, 1 151 pound steers topping at $8.65, and bulls vigorous. Veals steady, stockers and feeders firm, and sheep and lambs trading lower with early lambs near $16.90 and clipped ewes at $7.75.
Markets show mixed opening in New York with oil and steel firms easing while independents rise. Livestock receipts in Sioux City and St Joseph: cattle mostly steady to higher as fat cows and vealers trade firm, sheep receipts modest and market steady.
Market notes from New York Chicago and Waterloo report creamery butter and cheese prices fluctuating with creamery extras and firsts, poultry steadiness, and egg and sugar quotes. Regional granular prices include bids for butter, eggs, potatoes, and livestock with varying quality grades and regional receipts in May.
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