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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1926

Page

7

Gilley herd dominates Fayete County Cow Fest results

Maynard report shows Gilley herd leading in Fayete County with high milk yield and butterfat for April. Gilley’s purebred Holsteins topped averages, while several cows exceeded fat production. members sold cattle, and upgrades like milking equipment were adopted. Other names include Lloyd Gilley and Frank A. Pugel with notable figures.

Maynach Fayete County Chris_ Duchelm Lester Uwolstein I . Gilley Gilléy Lloyd Gilley J Pox King Nathobm Iral Downing Broilers Gui E. Ds McClain

Geneseo Township Farm Bureau women extend extension project

Geneseo township hosts a summarized exhibit by Mrs Hart Ston of Geneseo showing the Geneseo Farm Bureau women’s extension service project. Leaders Mues Lee Merritt Rodney Speer Carl Stouffer Art Meeker Cole Starkes report extensive activities including 29 lessons 238 total attendance six meetings and 48 cotton dresses seven publicity items three lawnship meetings 14 foundation patterns and 31 trimmings.

Geneseo Township Farm Bureau Tamahiru State College Hart Ston Geneseo Township Conant's Park Gladbrook Mues Lee Merritt Rodney Speer Carl, Stouffer Meeker Robert Cole Earl Starkes Oo Ruimary

Buchanan Farmers Annual Picnic Set for Mid June

Independente May 1. At their last regular meeting directors of Buchanan County Farm Bureau announced the 1923 county picnic will be June 16 or 17 depending on which of those days a suitable speaker may be procured. Directors accepted Booster club invitation for farm bureau members to attend a smoker at Oreshalt Tuesday evening. May 25: J. J. Weber, Washington township director, won no prize this month for estimating the price of hoe water. his estimate at a previous meeting was 1 cent too high per hundred.

Independente Cuchinas County Ferm Bureau Booster Club

Women's clubs meet during week and notices

Seniar and Patiy meeting of Terloo Township convened at the home of Mrs Woot Maitis Thursday evening May 01. Waterton township convenes Wednesday afternoon May 14 with Mrs Wik Shaalle Mes. Program on furniture placement and lessons to be held at 4 oclock. Property update includes sale of 0 acres at Rand Tesup in May 11. Tenant VY Nansen on FW Harris farm bought 4. Wont di-acre lien west of Jesup.

Seniar Terloo Partin Woot Maitis Waterton Township Wik Shaalle Priedioy Welock RAND

Infection Hinders Spring Pigs In Unclean Yards

Reports from Independence Oklahoma describe outbreaks of sore mouth and hog cholera among spring pigs in Buell Tan county. Dr Hilfington, a federal veterinarian, explains causes and prevention, stressing yard sanitation, drainage, and sun exposure. copper sulfate used only under veterinary advice. Necrotic enteritis often devastates young pigs, with roundworms and hog cholera as major losses. control relies on sanitary measures and vaccination where possible.

Buel Tan County Lr. Hilfington Buffilugton Bufliggton Curtner

Farmers wives to get vacation at rural camp near Wapsipinicon

Central City Iowa May 11 Linn county farm women plan a summer camp for rural housewives expanding last year’s effort. Five counties Linn Benton Jones Buchanan and Delaware will send about eighty. At least 25 enroll soon to reserve grounds along the Wapsipinicon river near Wansie Y. The camp will be five days with no children allowed. Each attendee to bring toilet articles and bedding. men will manage at home.

Central City Linn County Wansie Y Wapsipinicon River Linn Benton Jones Bichanan Dela Ware Cedar Rapids Value OC Cammp

Corn Bought for Toledo Seed Test Station in Crawford Co

May 11 Crawford County corn testing progresses under County Agent Mills at the local farm bureau station. About 2,000 bushels of seed corn arrived from Dallas County for testing. more corn from Dallas is planned. Testing of seed is conducted by several men at Waterloo Courier building with results expected in a week.

Crawford Co Toledo Farm Bureau J. Mills Dallas County Res Mills Crawford County Waterloo Ruwar

Indian Band to Assist Elbow Clubs Radio Work

An Indian band will help with Elbow Clubs radio broadcasting from Tama and Toledo stations. The group will replace the Selaffer orchestra on WOT in Ames Iowa, with Tama and Tearedo BLE chow clubs performing songs. May dates indicate the scheduled broadcast time and local participation.

Toledo Tams Selaffer Orchestra Tama WOT Ltowa State Coliese Ames Flay

Farmers Questions and Comments to Editor

Readers address the Editor with questions and comments directed to the Farm Department at Waterloo Evening Courier. The brief exchange indicates concern over agricultural policies and practical farming issues. Local readers seek clarification and practical guidance.

Waterloo Evening Courier Jawa

Commerce Kings Target Guernseys in Chicago Sale

Prominent buyers and breeders led by Charles M. Schwab Julius Fleischmann and Drew Tenbrocek prepare for a national Guernsey cattle sale in Chicago. high prices are expected with top prospects like Gladiateur May Rose Cherub and Langwater offerings from Marsy Miny Top Sule and Langwater farms.

Charles M. Schwa Guernsey Julius Fleischmann Ohio Drew Tenhroesek Langwater Langwater Levily Marsty Miny Top Sule W. OW Marsh Wateriov Gladiateur May Rose Cherub Penney Self Roger Shepard St. Paul Marshall Field Lil Huntington L. L Fred K. Babson Hinsdale Hopewell Junction N.Y

Better Winter Feeding Boosts Spring Dairy Returns

New Hampton, Iowa May 1st. Reports from Chickasaw County Cow Test associations show cows fed well in winter produce more milk and fat in spring. The Sumner group led April with top herd. 20 cows were dry, average 95 pounds of milk and 3.5 pounds of butterfat. Ten cows were unprofitable and sold for beer. Tester J E Deakins notes total separator loss of 9 dollars. Herd comparisons show March to April fat output rising, with income gains tied to feeding quality. The top producer was a grade Holstein owned by John Arnham in the Sia Tui area.

New Hampton Dickman & Shrank Sumner J. E. Deakins Onn John Arnham

Seed Corn Station at Jesup Closed After Test Run

Jesup seed corn station in the J. M. Barger building, managed by WS Dankay and WM Sullivan, was closed last week after testing 600 bushels of corn. In other news, Greene, Ly Spweinl reported cattle shipments and Powersville, Sninped a railroad trip to Chicago on Saturday morning.

Jesup J. M. Barger WS. Dankay W.M. Sullivan Dunlap SuLivan Powersville

Exports Boost Wheat and Rumors of Settlement

The article reports mixed wheat market activity with exports rising and rumors of an industrial settlement easing tensions. It notes higher May wheat prices around 3.25 and corn gains, while oats stay steady. Trading includes attention to open accounts over 100,000 bushels and ongoing weather and supply considerations. Domestic demand and livestock picture remain strong amid unsettled market sentiment.

Chheapge May Jr Nuur Minneapolis

Hog Scale Down and Market Report Across Cities

The report notes hog scale down with mixed prices and receipts across Sioux City and St Louis markets. Cattle and hog prices rise modestly as buyers show strong interest, with steady to higher bids on steers, heifers, and pigs. lambs and sheep markets remain cautious but steady as packers show demand.

Radio Big East Louis Livestock St. Louis IOC Tom Fla ST. Joseph Livestock St. Joseph Cnly i . Bel

Market Roundup Shows Mixed Stocks and Commodities

Stock prices fluctuated around noon with gains for Dupont General Motors and rubber shares while others like Goodrich and Atlantic & Ohio fell. Foreign exchange opened firm with sterling and Belgian francs firm. commodities including wheat corn and cotton showed mixed moves as traders weighed conflicting signals.

Stock Exchange Altho & Fimber Wadson Jordan Dodge Pierce Arrow White DuPont General Alolors United States Studebaker Van-Ameriain Hadble General Motors General Electric Goodrich Ansricun — Woolen Barnsdall A Botany Mills Poundasion Atlantic Chesapeake &, Ohio Sit Southwestern Missouri Norfolk & Western Sterling Fimel Allied Chemical American Can American Car & American American American Tobacco Dumerican Woolen sAnacondy Copperarmour HE B . Atchison Atlantic Coast Baldwin Locomotive Baltimore & Ohio Bethlehem Steal California Metroleum Canadian Pacific - Central Leather Ptd Cerro Dco Pasco Chicago Erthaestenn Mil Ste Paul En Chicigzo R. T. & Pacific Chile Copper Chrysler. Corp Coca Cola E. Solorado Fuel Consolidated Grs Crucible Steel Cuba Dodge Bros Atre du Pont de Nemours Eric Railroad Famous Player Fish Rubber” Foundation Coa General Asphalt General Electric Great Northern Ptd Gulf States Steel Hudson Motorg Tlinois Kan Central Huey N. VN Etereford Westinghr Liberty Toney Brinks Hee Patckers Ander Fron Barclay & Sona Cahn Bros S. Eee bomroGn

Board of Trade Cash Quotations May 11

Wheat and grain prices listed with various grades and numbers. Includes No 2 mixed and No 2 white with values around 60 to 86 cents, barley around 70 cents, oats and oats sample grades, cloverseed at 28 dollars and provinces at 15.40, horses around 18.12. Prices reflect mixed lots and standard quotations from Chicago markets.

Associated Press Deere Leee Tuly Testis Chicago Co. Etka Sensi Nord Soe Ryn Laré Athos Elles

Dr George J Mack Improves at Home Recovery

Dr George J Mack is reported improving and recovering at his home at 914 Jefferson Street after a week of bed confinement due to illness from complications. The update notes his condition has stabilized as rest aids recovery.

Mack George J. Mack Loibe Jefferson, Street

Provisions and Receipts Across Cheese Poultry and Beef Trades

New York May 34 lists mixed commodity notes from several creameries and markets. Receipts cover creamery products, cheese, poultry, beef, and sheep with varied price movements and volume figures for multiple regional operations including Chicago and Kansas City. The report cites 12,904 tubs of creamery products and 7,500 hog receipts with price ranges and bulk lot figures for steers, yearlings, and sheep, noting general steadiness or slight increases in several categories.

Chicago Burka Elysee Kansas City Kansas Chy Butte Creamery JM Hisher

Filson Opposes Haugen Farm Relief Bill Debate Stalls In Congress

Washington May by AP Representative Tilson Republican leader from Connecticut urged opposition to the Haugen farm relief measure warning it would ruin treasury funds and fail to pass. The House delayed voting stage as the Republican steering committee planned to read the Haugen bill first before substitutes and allowed time for amendments, pushing final action toward the weekend.

Washington, D. CG Uy -2 Wilson Connecticut Mide Tilson

May Festival Queen Crowned at Teachers College Event

The May Festival at Teachers College featured athletic contests between men's organizations and a baseball game with Wesleyan University. Mrs. Elfa Porter of Grand Junction was formally honored as queen in a midday ceremony around 1 p.m.

Wesleyan University Elfa’Porter Grand Junction

Rents Farm Sells Lime At Three Per Ton In Iowa

Hopkinton Iowa March 11 Selt ing limestone crushed by a portable crusher in Delaware county inspired a farmer to rent his farm and enter the lime business. Lux fashioned a device from a junked car pump to create air pressure of 40 to 44 pounds enabling the pump to operate the lime drill.

Hopkinton Delaware County Lux Wowets Fhatton Limeston Lax

Lime And Legume Meetings In Buchanan County Schedule

Independence Iowa May 11 The Iowa Extension Service will hold two meetings daily for five specialists in Buchanan County on Monday and Tuesday May 24 and 25 to discuss lime and the growing of legumes. The farm bureau will be in charge.

Independence Iowa — Extension Buchanan County

Orchard Spraying In Benton County Last Week

About 400 orchards were sprayed last week in Benton County with 2 percent spray rings in operation. Two rings operated in Char, Eden, LeRoy, St. Clair Fremont township. One ring served Everes township except Florence, Polk and Homer. Spray material was contracted through the Jews Fruit Growers Association.

Vinton. In Benton County Char Eden LeRoy St. Clair Fremont Township Evers Township Florence, Polk Homer Thru Jews Fruit Growers Association

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