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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1923
Page
15
Letter from readers to the Editorial Department at the Evening Courier and Reporter in Waterloo Iowa invites questions and comments on farmers issues. Readers address inquiries via the newspaper contact.
Des Moines May 12 reports show mixed crop concerns with actions by Secretary Herrick of the Iowa horticultural society remaining hopeful. Apple prospects estimated at 80 to 85 percent of normal, raspberries and plums reported hurt but overall fruit outlook described as good. Washington crop notes indicate wheat rye and hay may be below average, while Iowa winter wheat shows good growth and pasture and small grain may benefit from recent rains. Land sales near Winterset, Madison county priced at 247.50 per acre. corn quotations at country elevators 65 to 70 cents per bushel.
Emery Lee, a young farmer northwest of Jesup New Jersey, started a Jersey herd. The foundation includes six cows, five from Cedar Crest Jersey farm Waterloo and one from Campbell farm. The Campbell cow is Noble of Oakland lineage. Lee breeds to Campbell herd sire You'll Be Bobbie, a 1922 two year old champion.
A crowd gathered at the Bennington township schoolhouses for the May bureau meeting. Students from districts five and six performed while committees were named for the farm labor membership drive. G W Van Dran spoke on Near East Relief and how residents can donate corn and clothing to support orphans. The next meeting is set for June 13 at the same time.
In Reinbeck on May 12 an unusual mother on the William Ranft farm raises baby chicks and old ducks with the same care a hen would. Ranft plans to trial capons for brooding on a larger scale next year.
E Walters near Grundy Center shipped 33 baby heeves to Chicago and received 2 back for 1500 dollars. The load weighed 12460 pounds, averaging just over eight cents per pound. Traer reports land sale: 80 acres bought for 300 dollars per acre with immediate possession.
Reinbeck Iowa May 12 Arthur W Runtt west of town sold his Chester White boar pig Pat Messser bred by the Runtts for 1000. The purchaser is Detroit Creamery Hog Farm Mount Clemens Michigan and the hog was shipped there this week. The seller says the boar is an exceptionally fine animal and not the only good hog he has coming.
Inquiries flood the W F Parrott Jersey breeder office about cattle for sale. The Cedar Heights herd holds a world class milk record with Fi nancial Winnifred's Prize at two years old producing 14 476 pounds of milk and 665 butterfat. A bull calf will be shipped to John L Tennant of Memphis Missouri by Monday. sired by Beauty Kime, with blood from Financial King lines. Another Beauty King sired bull from Winona Sensation line expected to be sent soon to J C P Thomas in Rowline Green Kentucky, as attorney Mr Phoviss prefers fine cattle.
In 1845 William Wilkinson received a Mexican War land warrant from the U S government granting a Salt Creek township farm in Tama County. He and his brother Anthony are noted as Tama County’s first settlers. The property has remained with the Wilkinson family and is now occupied by A Wilkinson, born on the farm 57 years ago, who continues to reside there.
Pioneer Cow Test association based in Orange township endorses home grown feeds for dairy cows. Anton Christian sen tester notes the group’s long history and best practices, highlighting home grown seeds supplemented by linseed meal and cottonseed as beneficial. Members Elmer Callies and John Cunningham report returning to their former feeding ration after trials.
The article notes Buchanan county shipments of nine purebred Jerseys to South Dakota to strengthen a dairy herd by Gilkerson of Armour. It details sires and descendants in the herd, with W. J. Campbell assisting and praising Iowa Jersey cattle breeders.
A brimming Brandon page records visits by Mrs. J Jewel and Branden Max at the home of her daughter, Sunday socials, and a Midsummer night program at the M B church. It notes a baseball game where the Legion team from Vinton beat Brandon 6 to 5, plus commencement at Brandon school with seven graduates.
Residents and visitors. Mr Brings of Rockford visits. Grace Stockdale and Pauline Gerhardt attend Christian Endeavor convention in Waterloo Cedar Falls area. Junior senior banquet held. senior play Nothing But the Truth set for May 18. Travelling greetings include Trev Wedel from St Paul and families moving to Austinville Reinbeck and Waterloo.
Wheat prices eased on news of renewed rains threatening the winter crop in three states. July future fell to 1.04, corn also declined, while oats held steady or dipped. Provisions softened as market activity dipped amid cautious trading and lower buying interest.
Morning grain quotations show varied bids for wheat corn oats and rye across Chicago Minneapolis Milwaukee Kansas City and Peoria with price ranges for No 1 northern No 2 yellow No 2 white and No 3 white and assorted futures for May July September and other maturities. Reports include receipts and market conditions with noisy OCR but indicate steady to firm tendencies in several markets.
Residents return from California and Cedar Rapids. funeral attendance in Rockford. J O O F session held with good turnout. Local women host a supper. Cedar Valley hospital operation for a West Union area child. Nurses in training at Iowa City. misfortune noted with a death in Minnesota. Real estate transfers and taxes highlighted as local concerns.
In St Louis May 12 wheat quotes show No 1 mixed with No 3 red at roughly 1 33 and 1 37 metrics. No 2 yellow around 1 20. oats with No 5 white at 46 45?. No 3 white around 46 50. In New York May 12 foreign silver and Mexican dollars quoted, indicating market activity in precious metals.
The Chicago summary notes improved crop conditions yet grain prices fall this week amid weak export demand. Corn and oats drop while wheat shows further declines as moisture and planting progress influence the market. Provisions retreat with grains in a broad price setback.
Omaha Neb May 12 receipts 3500 active cattle and hogs led by top hogs at 7.48 with bulk butcher weights. Cattle show higher quotes across steer and heifer lines with bulls and vealers firm to higher, lambs and feeders noted steady.
Market notes show cattle and hog prices with gains across several categories, including yearlings up as much as 150c, fat steers around 9.40, stockers steady, and sheep receipts strong. Dairy and wool reports accompany grain and foreign exchange data, with cotton futures opening firm and mixed commodity prices across regions.
The New York market report shows widespread price declines across industries as traders react to thin demand. Major firms including Coca Cola and General Motors appear among the days’ notable movers with mixed gains and losses, while bond and commodity sections reflect cautious sentiment and small net inflows.
A weathered York New York market page reports on butter and poultry prices, with figures for creamery products and farm stock. It notes a market pause from short supplies in butter and mixed results across regions including Chicago New York and Philadelphia with various price points and gains.
In Waterloo Iowa city council meets in special sessions May 4 1923 and May 7 1923 for appointments plumbing inspector and cement claim payments, with roll calls, votes and adjournments. Officials present Buck Howard Levingston Link Tibbitts. absent Register and Buck.
The livestock market shows hogs steady at 7.90 for top, with cattle advancing. The data list includes various prices for hogs, cattle, sheep, and lambs, with entries for feeders, veal, and market receipts. Strong activity noted in trades and stocker cattle with mixed prices across categories.
Receipts numbered 1,006 for the week with cattle and hogs showing varied results. Steers and yearlings mostly steady to lower, cows and canners mixed. hogs edged higher on some grades while lambs and lamb cuts fluctuated.
Receipts 1200 cattle and calves with mixed guides show steers strong and bulk around 7.50 8.00, cows and heifers higher. Calves steady near 7.50, fat sheep and wooled ewes priced around 7.75 to 9.90 with demand noted as uneven.
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