Holstein cattle from Larsen herd head to fairs
In South Holstein, Ly Larsen of Dike Iowa shipped ten top Holsteins from his Waterlooo stock to dairy events. Aged bull over 2,000 pounds and daughter of notable show cows highlight the lot, purchased from various eastern Iowa lines. Bulls, heifers, and a young bull from Sherman Farm join the display program at east central fairs. H. O. Larsen plans no replacement show handler yet, continuing his family’s display history since 1917.
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Dike
Waterlooe
Towa
Larsen
Uggul
M. Barker
Carrollton
Mr. Larker
Fiheis
Fay Larsen
Waterloo
H. C. Larsen
Ike
Worum Maxie Dinoud
Fox
Ove
Peng :Bexten
Wie Larsen
H. O. Larsen
Ure Southmi
Ikea Sherman
Jesup
Sherman
Charles Smith
Tripali
I. Larsen
Laritn
Garkers
Kellesey
Richlawn
Nationaal
Richlawn Farm
Barker
RK. M. Bark‘r Tobacco Company
United States
Cedar Valley Fair Entries Boost Beef Show at Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls May 29 Special Cedar Valley Fair and Exposition and National Duroc Record station offer 100 for spring litters farrowed by March 1 1925. Swine class expected large with four head per fitter and prizes from 30 to 10 dollars. More than 2000 beef cattle entered, barns expected full for the Aug 11 to 15 show.
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Cedar Falls
Cedar Valley Fair and Exposition
National Durot
Junior Show Paired Exhibit Rules Pamphlet Published
A pamphlet by Dairy Cattle Congress and Ionas State Dairy association outlines rules for junior judging and demonstrations, with prizes for the Dairy Cattle Congress junior show. The pamphlet consolidates prior sheets, and material from the United States Department of Agriculture is being prepared. A junior club display will accompany the exhibit, highlighting all phases of club work.
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Dairy Cattle Congress
Ionas State Dairy Association
United States
Department of Agriculture
Farmers Questions and Comments In cc
Readers address editor with inquiries to the Farm Department at the Waterloo Evening Courier in Waterloo Iowa. The note directs communications to the editor and provides a contact phone line for related farming news and opinions.
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Farm Department
Waterloo Evening Courier
Wateroo
Towa
Oregon Jersey Cow Profits Above Feed Cost for Three Years
Corbett Oregon Jersey cow Poet's Mabel Mowat owned by Karl Hanne man completed four years of testing with 731.53 pounds butterfat annually and earned a net profit above feed cost of 2,760 over three years or 920 per year. The cow won three American Jersey battle club medals of merit and her milk, while noted for profit, is counted with valuable offspring.
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Oregon
Jersey
Mabel Mowat
Karl Hanneman
Corbett
Ore
Etty Trade
Sharp drop in wheat produce prices at New York marts
New York on May 24 reports sharp declines in wheat and butter markets. Prices for creamery butter and various dairy products show lower quotes, with state and regional milk grades drifting down. Poultry and eggs remain mixed in St Louis and Kansas City following regional trends, while cloverseed futures in Toledo move between bids and asks.
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New York
Wisconsin
Americas
Hennery
Pacific
Turkey
St. Louis
Kansas City
May Settlement Depresses Trade in Wheat
Chicago reports show May contracts delivering large quantities, triggering an early drop in wheat prices as month end settle outs and approaching holidays spurred profit taking. May futures slipped from opening lows to around 1.65 to 1.66, with July near 1.31, while other grains also weakened. cash quotes across exchanges reflected softer wheat and mixed corn and oats.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Hogs 15-25c Off Best Thursday and Cattle Strong
Hogs prices fell 15 to 25 cents from Thursday's best, with demand sluggish yet packing hogs steady to lower across markets. Cattle showed strength with most fed steers and yearlings steady, while heavy cows and cutters moved slowly. receipts at Chicago and Sioux City cited alongside market reports from Omaha and St. Paul Livestock, with varied price ranges for hogs, cattle, calves, and sheep.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Etlve
Ulleven
California
Etty
Omaha
Sioux City
Kansas City
Alfalfa and Lime Tour Planned for Black Hawk County
Farmers in Black Hawk County will tour 19 farms on Tuesday June 16 to learn about alfalfa seeding, lime use, and soil management. Stops include Jesup area marl pit, Fox township, La Porte City, Waterloo, Cedar Falls and Janesville with demonstrations by W W Marsh farm Iowa State College and Cedar Falls Commercial Club. H W Warner Iowa extension specialist will lead the tour with prior demonstrations at the Strayer farm near Hudson.
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Black Hay County
Thun
Locheud
Jesup
A. J. Wisddle
Fox Township
John McChane
Dallas Husman Place
la Porte City
Ilusman
Black Hawk County
E. B. Foss
W. W. Marsh
Waterloo
Litchfield Manufacturing Company
Adolph Otto
Cedar Falls
Strayer Farm
H.W. Warner
Iowa
K. Strayer Farm
Hudson
Iown State College
Best Demonstrator Among Farm Women Chosen at Meeting
Farm women of Black Hawk county gathered at the farm bureau office to select a county representative for the state fair. Demonstrations covered table arrangement, packing, and lunches with talks on threshers’ mends and related topics. The best demonstrator will assist with the South district at the state fair. Club girls also completed bread making lessons and will form a bread team for the Des Moines state fair, with winners earning a trip to the International Livestock Exposition next winter.
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Black Hawk County
Farm Dureau
South
Farm Bureau
Des Moines
Ames
Goan Not Growing But Farmers Are Plowing
The region reports heavy frost harming corn and oats with brown and yellow plant color. Some fields show little growth while others recover by stooling, and widespread replanting is down from last year as dry weather helps reduce pests. Farmers hope a bountiful rain and warmth soon to boost the crop, especially corn and oats in low, poorly drained areas.
Jesup Tour Highlights Ames Students Interest in Local School
Vocational agriculture and community development work at Jesup Consolidated School draws attention from a class of Iowa State College students led by H. M. Hamlin. They study classroom farming, poultry and crop projects, and school cooperation with the community, visiting Jesup creamery as the largest cooperative in town. The visitors traveled from Minnesota after observing in Ames and aim to gather practical ideas for their tour.
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Jesup
George Ekstrom
Towa
Ames
Minnesota
Banquet unites Frederika Fremont farmers with Tripoli men
Three hundred persons attended a Frederika and Fremont townships banquet in Tripoli opera house. The aim was town country cooperation. Rev. Koehler spoke, music was by R Leach, readings by Robert Mueller, vocal solo by Mrs D D Offringa, violin by Miss Oneta Baskins, with Peter McIntyre and A B Norman in charge.
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Tripoli
Fambireaus
Frederika
Fremont
Koehler
R. ¥. Leach
Waverly
Robert Mueller
D. D. Offringa
Oneta Baskins
Jefferson Township
Peter McIntyre
A. B. Norman
Wool Contracts at 35 Cents a Pound in Iowa
In Hudson Iowa on May 29 farmers with wool from a few sheep signed contracts with a Cedar Falls firm to sell at 35 cents per pound. Some farmers have not yet clipped their sheep and many expect higher prices around 40 cents. A Waterloo wool buyer notes farmers show limited willingness to sell their 2025 clip, with stock similar to last year and local sales around 30 to 31 cents.
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Hudson, Ia
Cedar Falls
B. S. Straver
Waterloo
Waslington Meeting Held in Janesville IA
Washington Township farmers hold their regular meeting Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd George. A program and singing practice are planned with refreshments of rye sandwiches and cake. Bran: $2.
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Waslengton
Janesville
Washineton Township
Floyd George
Bank Clearings and Deeds in Waterloo Week Ending May 28 1925
Waterloo bank clearings for the week ending May 28 1925 show totals of 26070.35 for one line and 185405.46 for another with 24.95 and 4 910.09 values. Deeds recorded for the week ending May 27 1925 total 46 530.93 with 4 910.09 prior, while vehicles and instruments show 5022 tied to date and 4510 last year. overall weekly totals and year over year increases are noted.
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Black Hawk County Abstract Co
Waterloo
Waterloo Clearing Jouse Association
Wee Husslag
WBF Gee
Talkers at Orange Say Co-Operation Is Farmers' Need
At Orange Center a 1100-strong gathering heard Dean Charles F. Curtiss of Town State College urge cooperative marketing to lift farming. He warned against production curtailment, cited rising land values, and emphasized inland waterways and cheaper transport to boost farmer earnings. local leaders and speakers from Iowa and Minnesota endorsed cooperative principles.
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Orange Township
Orange Center
Charles F. Curtiss
Town State Callege
Dean Curtiss
Evers
Iowa
Midwest
W. W. Marsh
Waterloo
W. I. Schilling
Minnesota
H. J. Hess
Prices on Galvanized Steel and Woods Offer Native Cypress
Advertisement-style line promising sizes and shapes in galvanized steel and woods including Redwood Cypress White Pine and Fir. Urges readers to compare prices before buying and mentions Cypress Wood Bernal storm-provoc TOWA Ss as a highlighted item.
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