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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1926

Page

7

Tama Co Women Achieve First Clothing Project Day

Tama County women celebrated the first annual achievement day for farm bureau clothing project work at Canami’s park Cast of here with more than 190 attendees. Ruth Minturn judged exhibits from six townships praising demonstrations by James Tanes, Frank Saul, and others. Mrs Claus Raum led ties, while speakers from Grundy, Marshall, Bremer counties urged efficient home life and pride in rural progress.

Bether -Gladbrook Tama County Patwerk Canani’s Park Nan Farm Bureau Park Cabin Ruth “Minturn Howe Marshall Gount James Tanes Frank Saul Grant Migs Makink Claus “Raum Falks Kinghbam Yckingham la Ming Adessor Hagedorn Lin Lias Howard Walter Wilson Pey Harold Coun Ae ‘D. Miller Grundy Dent Geneseo Gertrude Ownes Iowa “Extension Service Z. R. Mills Grundy Mareshall Bremer

Steck Announces Backing for Haugen Farm Bill

Daniel J. Steck commits to support the Haugen farm relief bill in response to farming community questions after the board meeting of January directors. Steck from Jawa vows to back the relief measure and assures supporters of thoughtful consideration and action.

Steck Haugen Ujick lMawk Janoty Fara Harenu Daniel J. Steck Kenatey Jawa Hag Steck Indey

Seed corn supply tight as planting nears

Scores wait until last minute to secure seed corn for spring planting in Iowa's Black Hawk, Cedar Falls, and Waterloo regions. Farmers rush to purchase from multiple sources as demand spikes and stock moves to capacity. Seedmen expect a strong market for replanting and corn varieties arriving from various locations amid last summer’s poor conditions.

Waterloo Cedar Falls Waterloo Station Clevesb Lake Hlinois Central Railway

May township meetings and club gatherings listed

Farm bureau meetings are set across Vernon Bennington Dunkerton and Lester townships for May with events at McElroy Gresham and Dunkerton schoolhouses. A home talent play at Dunkerton, a county cowtesters conference at the farm bureau, and a boys pig club event in Enete township are planned with extension specialist Oderkirk expected to attend.

Farm Bureau Mty Farm Burean Bort Oderkirk Pig Elyh Enete Township

Dairy Club Members Judge Holsteins At Gathering Saturday

Dairy club members of Black Hawk county judged a Holstein class Saturday afternoon at the Orville Hamer farm in Ora Lawnship. Juniors showed interest and progress noted by expert Wy save a clay rose. date details pending. Roland Pergisen reported from the bureau. Hack Hawk and Murette will begin work.

Black Hawk County Orville Hamer Farm Ora T Ward Tapi Bureau Roland Pergisen Hack Hawk Marga

Feed Cutworm Poison Bran to Save Garden Plants

Entomologists advise using poison bran mash to control cutworms in vegetable gardens. Mix 16 pounds wheat bran with half a pound poison arsenic or fluoride, one quart molasses, and water to a slurry. Scatter the bait where worms hide to avoid feeding pets or livestock. Another method surrounds plants with a tin can collar.

Jowa Sinteese

District Meeting of Bureau May 26 in Bremer County

Bremer county holds a district meeting of the farm bureau on May 26 at the Mason-Wilding with Waverly officials, Bremer leaders, and state officers expected. Howard McCaffree and M O George appear in program roles, with readings, singing, and a cornet quartet planned. Some 100 Bremer farm people attended a similar conference earlier, and plans for county bureau development are anticipated.

Bureau Bremer County Wavec Wnmey Lgireau Lowia Carssioniel Wistrick Wilk Fe Thin Counts Teuty A. Wallaes Wr Farmer Des Moines Haatee Farm Howard McCaffree Bremer County Farm Bureau M. OW. George Janesville Farmer Waverly Cornet RV Teach Tart Stuffeheam Drew Fr. Kramer Howard Kellny Offringy Chatrinsa Smany Waterloo Waverly Bremer

Better Sires Gain in Farm Livestock Movement

Washington June 16 reports 150 new members per month join the Better Sires Better Stock campaign by the Bureau of Animal Industry. From January to March 1921, 450 livestock owners enrolled, totaling 16,650, with members receiving national literature and a lithographed sign "Purebred Sires Exclusively Feed on This Farm." Other agencies strive similarly, though progress remains hard to measure.

Washington Bureau of Animal Industry United States Sgriculture

Hog Calling Test at Bremer Picnic Featured

Bremer county members organize hog calling practice as part of a Bremer County Farm Bureau program. The event, to be held June 1 in Waverly, features judges, demonstrations, and an emphasis on calling hogs during feeding time. Local school children plan a parade as part of the celebration.

Rendion Bremer County Memiers Becwuse Anita Piewie Bremer Gouots Offringa Waverly John Tanantul Tripali Summer Waverly Denver

Phelps Purchases Lime for His Land

A garbled notice describes Phelps at 112 Kingharal Howlevard near Part City and Grondon, seeking lime and sweetener for soil treatment. It references applying a curative to acidity with Vimestene and sweet clover as a soil amendment to be plowed under.

Phelps Ot Phelps Kingharal Howlevard Hye Hein

Farmers ask questions and comments invited

Readers invited to send questions and comments to the Editor Farm Department Walterlag Eveolog Couriar Waterlon Wa terlon in Wa terlon Wisconsin. Include a return address and phone contact for replies.

Romme Walterlag Eveolog Couriar Waterlon Tawa

Wheat Declines Amid Drops In U S Visible Supply

Chicago markets showed a downward drift as a 1,492,600 bushel drop in the United States visible supply influenced prices. Frost fears and forthcoming cold weather weighed on wheat, with spring wheat weaknesses briefly checked by a smaller winter yield reported. Corn and oats moved differently as limited offerings steadied prices, while provisions held firm on higher bids.

Chicago United States Cuimuhy Dakota Minnesota

Grain and Provisions Prices in New York Market

New York markets on May 10 listed diverse grain and provision items with color coded lots. Various varieties of corn, wheat, oats, and mixed feeds appeared with differing weights and prices across multiple entries.

Nwew York

Board of Trade Cash Quotations Report

The column lists commodity prices by grade and type including No 1 White No 2 Mixed No 3 Yellow rye barley timothy seed clover seed and provisions with figures such as No 1 White 42% to 42.4 and rye 860 and provisions like Bard 15.22 Hibs 17.00 Bellies 18.12 with assorted bid and ask quotes for futures on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Chicago No. Nord Lee

Demand Sluggish but Hogs Advance in Markets

In May 10 market notes hog receipts reach 37,000 with slow demand for several weights but hogs show gains. Porkers in 200-225 pound range bring around 314.65 to 314.00 per hundredweight, large bulk packs steady. slaughter pigs near 14.40 while light weights hover around 13.80. Cattle and calves show mixed activity with fat cattle and feeder stock generally weaker, while lambs and yearlings show variable pricing and limited demand. Overall receipts: hogs 21,000 to 37,000, cattle around 92,500, calves 3,200, and sheep variable.

Bourn St. Nary Ini Ss. K Hoss Anasas Uyeres Colorado

Stock Prices Fall as Market Sees Heavy Selling

New York stock activity sharpens after Britain’s general strike signaled a bear market. Volume rises, led by motor, rubber, and auto shares amid reports of lower U.S. steel orders. Major issues including General Motors, U.S. Steel, Bethlehem Steel, and DuPont slide. California Petroleum and Gene Asphalt among rare gainers.

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Sioux City Livestock and Market Prices May Report

Sioux City market notes show cattle activity with steers and heifers steady to higher, stockers and feeders mixed. Sheep and hay market review by the U S Department of Agriculture notes higher prices driven by pastures and demand, with regional markets showing variability and multi city price references.

Washington, D. C Nwicket Review I. S Department of Agriculture Nordiwest

Waterlos Markets Trade at Mixed Cattle and Grain Prices

In Kansas City and Minneapolis markets, cattle and hog values showed mixed moves with lighter weights and prime grades supporting tops, while lambs and sheep remained weak. Grain and sugar markets also shifted, with visible grain supply down and refined sugar firm, as livestock and farm items crossed regional reporting lines.

Provisions Prices in New York Market Report

New York milk and poultry provisions quoted with varied prices for butter creamery products eggs and fresh and frozen chickens turkeys fowls roosters and related items. The data reflects receipts by the market and price levels across multiple grades and categories from several suppliers.

New York Avestern Hennery Liv Brosters Seth Ursts LDU Americas

Prizes Offered to Juniors by 4-H Clubs Railways

Chicago May 10 Highly educational prizes are offered by Rock Island railway for trips to the fifth national Boys and Girls Club Congress in Chicago next December during the International Livestock Exposition. Twenty trips will be awarded to the most outstanding youth in 11 states, selection by agricultural extension authorities with cooperation from the US Department of Agriculture. The 1,200 champion farm boys and girls from across the United States will attend the national gathering, with notable speakers and trips through major livestock shows and city landmarks.

Chicago Rock Islami Railway Purose Feluly Agricultural College Sunpervision United States Department “of Agriculture United iStates Rathering G. L. Noble National Committee On Mile Square Lincoln Park

Proper Use of Land Could Help Solve Puzzle for Farmers

Oskaloosa May 10 The town association of economists and sociologists heard Dr Richard T Ely say too much poor land should be devoted to trees and pasture rather than wheat and corn. He argued farmers are hard up from high production costs and that dumping surplus on foreign markets will not solve the problems. Diversification of land use is the only salvation for agriculture.

Oskaloosa Richard T. Ely Town Association of Bly

Randolph boy nets over fivefold hog business profit

Randolph, a year of hog farming earned Hans Nielson a $501 return from a $60 investment. He bought a broad sow, joined a pig club, and sold animals for $261 with hogs on hand valued at $240. His father then put him in charge of the family swine herd.

Randolph Hans Nielson Mans Hans

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