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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1921
Page
13
In Chicago May 31 the wheat market rose on government price support and repairs talks, with rain in the southwest aiding values. Corn and oats followed gains as shipments and elevator sales influenced close prices, while provisions moved with corn trends and market optimism persisted.
Markets show mixed activity with wheat and corn prices listed for several grades and regions. Steel and sugar shares retreat while copper and tin rise, and potatoes and livestock values are reported in various Midwest markets.
J L Jones of Waterloo was elected chairman of the seventh group of the Iowa Bankers Association at Cedar Rapids. W R Findlayson of Grundy Center was chosen secretary. About 15 Waterloo bankers attended the meeting, part of statewide events ahead of Des Moines’ June 7 meeting. Liberty bonds traded with bids around 7s and 4s as part of the financial page.
Livestock markets show hogs steady to 10c lower and cattle generally weaker. Receipts reach around 9,000 to 15,000 head with top hog prices near $8.90 and cattle tops around $9.75 for steers, while calves and stockers show varied demand. Regional reports from East St Louis, Omaha, Sioux City, and St Joseph detail prices, by class, with bulls and veal calves mixed.
P F Nugent attorney of Fort Dodge died after a weeklong illness. Born January 26 1869 in Aplington Iowa he graduated from Iowa University law class of 1893 and partnered with R A Wright before Wright became a judge. He married Jennie O Connor in 1894 and had five children Raymond Regina Kathleen Marie and Robert.
Posters must reach scout headquarters by noon May 16 with the contest closing May 15. Officials note many unique posters, including a Maurice Nugent example, focus on scouting themes and camp songs. Troop 14 of Northminster Presbyterian Church won the monthly efficiency banner for best overall scouting practices in April guided by scoutmaster C A Ralston.
Glasses sought for local resident E Buchan. Morrison to relocate to Tulsa Oklahoma. Spare tire stolen from Anderson home on Wellington. Hunter out of St Francis Hospital after appendectomy and home. Busby family leaves for San Francisco after visit. Mrs Geiger travels to Denver for ill brother. recently visited California. McGreevy visiting brother in Albert Lea while en route to Wichita for vacation. Frances Kober ill at East High. Leola Strope hospitalized for weeks. Mahnke warns Kudietz about dry cleaning rear building danger and 15 day vacate. Drainage district 7 records set for court review May 13.
Obituaries announce the death of Mrs. Alice Hannon at age 89 in Chicago with burial plans in Calvary Cemetery Waterloo. Survived by son W J Hannon and daughters Mrs Luke Jordan and Mrs Sadie Berne. Funeral at St Josephs Church and O Keefe Towne Funeral Home. Florence Barker and Lowell Flaherty services noted with times. Lieut Fred Becker’s body to arrive in Waterloo Friday for pending services Sunday.
The National Geographical Board in Washington on May 11 unanimously rejected proposals to rename Mount Rainier. The plan suggested names including Lincoln or Tacoma, but was not adopted.
With the Farmers questions and comments invited. Address communications to Editor Farm Department Evening Courier and Reporter Waterloo Iowa. Phone 330.
Sessions of the Third congressional district county agent farmer conference in Cedar Falls focused on maintaining farm bureau visibility. A. L. Middleton urged public education against outside groups while outlining financing methods and township organization, with E. R. Hunt and Murl McDonald speaking on grain marketing and county leadership. Representatives from ten counties attended despite poor road conditions.
Des Moines May 11. The Iowa State Bankers association holds rapid group meetings across the state this week. Secretary E H Cunningham of the Iowa Farm Bureau federation spoke at Ottumwa about farmers facing low prices for products and high costs of supplies. Creston hosts Thursday with Attorney General Ben J Gibson. Council Bluffs closes the week. President L A Andrew praised the Farm Bureau for fostering banker farmer cooperation amid financial strain and said a financial plan to supplement credit facilities is gaining strong support.
Mrs. John Wright of Huron South Dakota died near Ireton Iowa when a rough road caused her to be bounced against the car roof. The couple was en route to Correctionville for a relative’s funeral at speed. Wright’s neck broke instantly in the accident half a mile south of Ireton.
The South Dakota Farm Bureau releases its Quarterly Review detailing department plans on cotton pest defense and a Washington conference May 16. Missouri and Michigan reports show road programs and seed purchases. a Great Lakes waterway project gains approval. a new United States cotton marketing cooperative forms in Dallas with hopes for 3–4 million bales handled jointly.
Des Moines reports on the biennium ending June 30, 1920 show Iowa exporting 21 081 cattle 28 360 horses 1 053 mules 20 929 sheep and 97 dogs with no goats. Imports totaled 372 002 cattle 14 644 horses 8 391 mules 311 540 dogs 707 723 sheep and 18 dogs. Minnesota led in exports and imports to Iowa with large cattle and hog totals.
Virginia Farm Bureau argues farmers and cities share fate in postwar recovery. Farmers face debt and deflated prices while seeking thrift, better homes, schools, and mobility. It notes cooperative marketing plans to curb competing practices and link regions for fair profits.
Salt Lake City reports trail ing sheep from winter to summer ranges as an alternative to high freight costs. Flockmasters recall bygone days, with some bands driven hundreds of miles cross country instead of rail shipping. Secretary KR Marshall notes improving western feed conditions but warns against overdriving flocks.
Omaha report cites rising transportation and manufacturing costs plus weak overseas demand as keeping raw hide prices depressed. B Deutsch of a major U S title firm says overhead in tannery to retailer keeps leather prices from falling soon. Oversupply and weak European demand hinder any near term recovery.
Victor W. Flint, former Butler County farm agent, is elected county agent of Olmsted County Minnesota with headquarters in Rochester. He served three years as Butler County agent before resigning this spring.
William Kerr reflects on the Colombian treaty debate as summarized by the Literary Digest. He questions presidential and senate actions across party lines and ponders long term historical judgments and the idea that “an honest man is the noblest work of God.”
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