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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1921
Page
9
Readers are invited to send questions and comments to the Farm Department via a copy to the editor at the Exeiting Courier in Waterloo Iowa with telephone contact 3330.
The Farm Editor argues against imposing a fixed 8 to 12 hour farming day. He notes the entrenched resistance from unions and the sun itself, and cites studies by University of Minnesota and US Department of Agriculture. Data show dairy workers often long hours despite mechanization, while the overall farm day varies by season and task.
From the Hanna homestead near Cedar Falls road, B F Knapp, son-in-law of the Hanna family, produced over 300 bushels of yellow dent corn from less than three acres. He credits meticulous planting and weed control, noting the field has been undercrop without commercial fertilizer for decades. The Knapps are linked to Black Hawk County history through the Hanna family, with local pioneers and historic landmarks cited.
A farmer moves about his home as corn wagons head to fields. The rhythmic beats of the loads against sideboards echo the transformation of corn into commerce and industry. The passage contrasts daily toil with the broader value of agricultural produce.
The 1921 International Livestock Exposition in Chicago from November 26 to December 3 shows rising entries and a larger exhibitor roster. Amid industry challenges, the event is praised as comprehensive with quality displays across cattle swine and sheep, grain and hay exhibits, highlighting renewed confidence and merit.
The Chicago livestock market will be closed Friday November 11 in recognition of Armistice Day. Yards will be open and all stock shipped in will be cared for. The Omaha market will open as usual with a one hour pause from 1 a.m. to noon.
The Iowa State Beekeepers association annual convention will be held in Waterloo December 15 and 16, organized by Black Hawk County Beekeepers. About 100 beekeepers from across Iowa are expected, with key speakers including E. W. Atking of Wisconsin and Frank C. Bellatt of the American Beekeeper.
Black Hawk county dairy stock is sought across the country. J Ames Burbanis reports orders for two carload lots, with buyers from Eldora seeking Guernseys and Jerseys, and a Montana buyer wanting Holsteins Jerseys and Ayrshires.
Baracas venter 1a appears in Barclos Center scene with families listed. Visitors Brandom and siblings H G Turner hosted at home, while Mr and Mrs Conrad and son Cletus visited Sundar in Waterloo. H A Cummings and daughter Elsie spent time with Susie Jones, and James Stewart and wife called in Waterloo. Other brief items mention Husking tasks and local families in Nesbit and Waterton areas.
Three years ago today and tomorrow the Courier office stayed on duty to publish every update as the armistice was signed. Newsmen printed an extra edition and the town celebrated with parades, bands, tears of joy, and a city holiday proclaimed by Mayor Thompson.
A compact lesson note from the Moody Bible Institute instructors BI ROV PLB FITZWATER D.D. editor and contributor outlines a Sunday school topic. The text references religious study and instruction aimed at Sunday gatherings with emphasis on moral instruction and scriptural interpretation.
In this lesson on Paul’s defense before Felix, Tertullus accuses Paul of sedition and heresy while Paul testifies to his faith. Paul argues he worships the same God and scriptures, denies the sedition charge, and claims the temple sacrilege claim is unfounded. Felix, impressed yet corrupt, delays judgment hoping for a bribe.
Mrs Frank Kerr underwent an appendicitis operation Friday and is recovering well. Mr Child of New Hampton visiting his mother while his Chicago hospital treatment continues. Ernest Livingston improving after typhoid fever. Halloween party at Grant Dickman home with games and luncheon. Frances Hurmence visited Independence relatives. Roz Aubrey of Waterloo and Edwin Ladwis of Bloomington with families nearby. Catholic women held a church basement chicken dinner. Senators Carroll and Tibbitts attended the National Session convention in Kansas City. Alvin Sommers doing fall work on Walter Schmudiach farm. Paul Kepplin and children Orin visited Fred Kelley’s home Sunday.
Grain prices opened lower on a heavy old and new corn supply and dry southwest weather offsetting wheat. Reports of rain in Australia and a Milan grain loss weighed on futures while cash buying supported declines, with Chicago quotes showing mixed, unsettled moves and corn slipping before staging a slight rally.
The report records pork nominal price and lard at 9.00 dollars with 9.0 percent, ribs at 6.09 dollars with 7.75 percent. It notes VALE oats started percent to me off in May 87 percent, and that provisions were easier in line with grain as rally power waned.
Minneapolis Mint data shows Wideau Receipts at 233 cars with cash, No. 1 northern at 1.24 dollars, 1.26 percent. Desember at 1.18 percent. Man 4 at 1.16 dollars. Com No 3 yellow 41 cents. Oats No. 8 white 28 to 25 cents.
New York reports a $120,090 alienation suit against Jack Dempsey by Patures Claeed Karel Steady and Albert Siegal. Siegel alleges Dempsey persuaded Bee Palmer to leave his home and has harbored her since. Dempsey denies the charges. palmer previously married Siegel in Davenport last March.
Waterloo area financials show bank clearings totaling 1,322,629.06 for the week ending Nov 30, with prior weeks and years listed for comparison. The item also notes obituaries, births, visits, high school basketball plans, lyceum events, and local market prices for grain, dairy products, and livestock.
Parkersburg reports a Dressenul twin's death and a recovery, several local families moving between houses, illness updates, travel to Clarksville and California, and social events including a Willard Nall house party and a Meagurt evening. Local clergy, Mr Novehrus, and buyers advertise a sale.
Cattle prices 15 to 25 cents lower, white hogs up 10 to 15 cents at Chicago. Cattle classes uneven with top yearlings and fat cattle listed. bulk vealers $8.50 to $9.00. Hogs mostly higher with mixed quotes and loads of medium weight pigs. Lambs steady to firm with feeder lambs and ewes showing modest bids. overall activity appears weak in some sectors.
Kansas City market news shows cattle receipts around 2500 with sales mostly steady. hogs receipts 4600 with prices steady to 16 cents lower, best 190 to 220 pound packer sales around 7.00 to 7.10, sows offered at about 5.70 to 7.78. sheep and lambs receipts 2000 with lamb prices rising to 2.09 for native yearlings and 4.40 for medium and good westerns, feeders not offered.
Receipts: cattle 4600 hogs 8500 sheep 1500. Cattle: steer prices steady, calves 260 lower, top 9.25. Hogs: steady to 10c higher, light weights 7.75, butchers 7.40 to 7.75, sows 6.00. Sheep: light demand, lamb sales steady, natives 8.00, best lambs unsold. Also Omaha and Sioux City listings with varied bids and top prices included.
Nov 10 reports show butter steady to firm with varied creamery and packers’ bids. Cheese weak as receipts rise. eggs and poultry mostly unchanged across regions with mixed farm and city market quotes.
New York Nov 10 The stock market showed uneven movement amid continued sales and short covering. Mexican Petroleum rallied briefly then faced pressure while Standard Oil of New Jersey and other domestic issues rose modestly. Copper, steel, and equipment shares firm. rails and some utilities improved. overall opening prices were higher but closing was irregular as investors anticipated holiday effects. Liberty bonds quoted at noon with various maturities showing changes.
Nov 10 report from Fannsville notes a Rally Day at the Methdist Episcopal Sunday School with a parade and new paid singers in services. Mrs Joe Garton to spend weeks near Greene. Henry Outhwaite ill for some time. Miss Ids Robbing, niece of Batt MES, to run a poultry venture and large scale industry. Schools plan Armistice day program.
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