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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1923
Page
15
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Iowa needs more draft horses as prices rise, with breeders reporting higher values and a looming shortage. State fair board surveys show farmers hiring horses for planting, while Portfolios note surpluses in some areas and tightening markets in others. Breeders like Singmaster and Champlin cite increased demand and price gains, with reports of horses selling up to 690 and broader markets for high class stock.
Osage, Ta May 10 Indications point to fewer potato acres in Mitchell county this year with rising interest in treated seed. West county farmers used hot formaldehyde and other methods as neighborhood treatments were unavailable. Notable growers treated last week include Burton Stacy 500 bushels, Mrs Dieterichs 200, R C Rosenberg 1400, E R Heard 800, B J Hollatz 1000.
After a long search by Minnesota officials, cooperative creameries in Minneapolis and St Paul were raided as officials broke up alleged butter theft networks. Authorities report multiple arrests and forecast further actions as investigations target both local and higher-level participants in the operation.
Winthrop May 16 W Woodward has completed a jarce dairy barn and two silos on his farm two miles northeast of town. He cites proven results from a Wisconsin dairy project as the motive to install necessary equipment to handle dairy cattle successfully.
Mr and Mrs Russell Kline of Waterloo township credit poultry record keeping with improving their Reds flock. They follow guidance from a county extension bureau and Town State college programs, detailing mash feeds, scratch grain, trap nests, brooding practices, and bone meal to prevent leg weakness. They note pens for mating and careful incubation timing.
Bowman, residing on Bladyhawk Road, reports his herd of about 40 Holsteins passed a second TB test by government tester G. OC. Stong. The result may place the Bowman cattle on the federal accredited list for cattle.
In Illinois farmers face difficulty obtaining lime from quarries and winter shipping is troublesome. A warehouse system is proposed to supply limestone when needed, allowing farmers to handle it on their own schedule with a small added charge. The Farm Bureau supports this idea as a potential solution to increase limestone use.
Walter Cropley, an animal husbandry student from Sfonx City, took first in the annual beef cattle judging contest at State College Ames. Miss Brown, Hinsdale, and Ferguson share top placements. 106 students competed. Prof. Stephenson called the event among the closest he had seen with 14-point spread among the top 17.
Grundy Center Indiana May 19. In Grundy county Johnson area ran a Monday market with very choice steers. These steers weighed 1,480 pounds and brought about 105 dollars per cwt. Hog prices at market were around 98 to 105 dollars.
May 11 in Lincoln township John and Park Wearey tenants on the Ranson Estate plan to plant 135 acres of oats and 185 of corn. They work long hours, aiming to complete planting soon, with fields of grain and two acres of potatoes. A quake event is noted with casualties mentioned.
Hazleton Iowa May 10 A Hazleton Township Farm Bureau meeting featured W H Stacy of the Iowa Extension Service explaining rural development aims for a community hall. A June 21 follow up meeting was announced as organizers seek interest and a fundraising plan to build a $6000 hall with kitchen and dining area, possibly sharing space with a future school gym.
In Clarksville on May 10 the remains of Pred Davie Ciena, a Chicano, were brought for burial Monday noon. The town reported various relatives visiting, weather events, and a homecoming service at the Methodist church with 74 attending a church picnic.
Bristow residents record a string of social visits and errands including B W Snittfin and family shopping in Mandiy, Hewett family trip to New Hartford, Searle visiting son Wallace a student, and Mrs Hewett at New Hartford. Attendees and events span a church mission meeting, a two course tray luncheon, and a W M A session with district convention reports. Local travel includes trips to Amex and Toledo while gravel hauling crews work on road projects and a Mothers Meeting hosted by W T U with a talk on warfare topics.
Market report from Chicago details hogs trading five cents higher than yesterday with prices around $7.60 to $9.00 for various weights. Steers reached a top of $10.40, while buyers note slower demand and broad price ranges. Slaughter hogs show mixed demand, with packing houses bidding near $7.60 to $7.90 for common weights and heavier hogs pulling averages.
Chicago reports varied grain quotes with oats and Timothy seed plus rye and barley notes. Minneapolis and Milwaukee list wheat futures and spot values for No 1 Northern and spring, with corn and oats prices. Kansas City and Omaha show mixed corn and wheat bids. New York markets quote wheat and corn on export basis, copper and metal bids steady. Local notices include social events and a hospital update.
Otterville and surrounding areas report a bedridden farmer facing economic strain. Amid illness and shifting markets, neighbors note his stubborn resolve to keep farming despite adversity. Local auctions and hog sales attract buyers as community members hope for stability.
Markets rose on gains in industrial and rail shares as beans market moved with renewed activity. The Associated Press report notes advances in Steel, American Water Works, and United Fruit, with commodity and livestock sections showing mixed results amid irregular closes.
New York money market quotes show loans at varying terms with a 432/4325 range and prime commercial paper at 3 1/2 percent. Foreign exchange rates list Britain, France, Norway, Denmark, Switzerland, Spain, Greece, Ireland, Czechoslovakia, and Argentina with multiple bid figures. Potatoes quotations in Chicago and regional grain and hay prices follow, along with general market remarks and local clearings data for Waterloo.
A reader claims Walker's Walkee Remedy prevents White Diarrhea in poultry. The letter reports raising 500 chicks with no losses, noting stronger, faster feathering and vigor. A 60¢ box is offered with a money back guarantee and drugstore availability.
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East St. Louis livestock prices show varied sectors with cattle and hogs valued by weight. Readers see bids and receipts including beef steers cows and calves, with prices per hundredweight across flesh and draft categories and range notes on bulk and seasonal demand.
Livestock receipts at Kansas City total 1090 cattle and 1000 sheep. Higher prices noted for steers, yearlings, and cows with top cattle values around 7 554 dollars for yearlings and 5 007 for cows. Packer demand stronger. feeder bids steady. Sheep show gains with best lambs at 13 80 and yearling wooled stock near 44.36.
Opel meeting for Waterlo Golf players at Greate Waterlos association tonight forms a club aimed at promoting golf. Tonight's session is the second. reports will be submitted by the ways and means committee and the permanent organization committee. A slate for officers and a name will be selected for the next year. Initial announcement listed attorneys and municipal court members, but the group will open to all interested individuals.
New York and Chicago produce prices show limited changes across key dairy and poultry items. Butter creamery extra and firsts remain near prior levels while cheese and milk products steady. poultry values hold with modest shifts in roosters and ducks.
The text explains a germ called White Diarrhea in newly hatched chicks. It spreads quickly through the brood via yolk infection and multiplies after hatching. Prevention is emphasized, with early preventive measures as the practical method to control the outbreak.
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