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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1921
Page
10
Questions and comments invited for the Farmers column. Communications should be addressed to the Editor Fam Department at the Evening Courier and Reporter in Waterloo. Telephone line listed as 3330 for contact.
Ames November 16 eight hundred Iowa farmers and agents attended a talk by Prof. M. Evward of Iowa State College outlining feeding experiments with mineral mixtures in swine. Results show breeding gilts on bluegrass pasture performed best for cost, alfalfa and rape pastures also effective, while mineral supplements improved fattening pigs but not breeding gilts. Tests began July 1 and will continue. Habam clover found inferior for hog pastures though valued for soil fertility.
A farmer should leave his land more fertile and productive for his children through improved cultivation fertilization and new seed varieties He should raise better stock through better feeding and breeding While crucially he should foster a stronger community with good roads churches and schools and a spirit of cooperation rather than reverse action credited to A W Blair.
McIntosh County agent O M Osborne reports barbed wire fence telephones are being installed in two sparsely settled communities none had a telephone before. Installations use worn tubes for insulation at about twenty dollars per farm for instrument and line. The system enables round table discussions, quick contact with the agent, and rapid outbreak alerts for pests like army worms or grasshoppers.
Washington reports the War Finance Corporation has organized several livestock loan companies including a Moscow Albuquerque entity with 500000 capital to aid New Mexico livestock. Similar firms planned in Kansas and Texas aim to ease market pressure and curb aggressive sales, with Montana already benefiting from liberal financing.
Hayes farm near Hazleton showcases extensive electric modernization. Electric milking machines, cream separator, lights, water system, and vacuum cleaners streamline chores. Three workers operate the 394 acre property while Hayes promotes high wages and skilled labor. He milks 50 cows now, plans for over 70, and values education and efficiency to lift his rural home into a modern era.
Farmers debate whether turning under snow during winter plowing benefits soil fertility. Some believe the snow adds organic matter and nutrients when decomposed, while others see no clear effect. The writer seeks practical experiences from those who have tried winter plowing and snow incorporation.
Readlyn La. Miss Bertha Steidtler daughter of Fred Steidtler wed Hmli Spier son of Mr. and Mrs. John Spier at Zion Lutheran church at 2 p m on Thursday Rev Paul Kumpf officiated in a large gathering Bride wore white satin with georgette over drape and full length veil Bridesmaids wore pink and the ring bearer wore white The couple will set up housekeeping on the groom's parents farm Nearby events note residents visiting and local marriages with other couples and community notices
The report shows gains across wheat, corn, oats, and hog markets as dry weather boosts buying. It details Chicago quotations, regional grain prices in Kansas City Missouri and Omaha, and livestock receipts and prices in Sioux City St. Joseph and Minneapolis with mixed advances and steady to higher bids.
Commodity and grain prices, butter receipts and creamery levels, wheat and oats prices, copper and lead quotes, plus local notices from Osage Geneseo Waterloo and Toledo. Mentions butter, eggs, cheese, coffee, cocoa, sugar, foreign exchange, liberty bonds, and local births and injuries alongside farm updates and social notes.
Stronger on many issues as opening day in New York trading sees gains in rails and equipment shares. Leading and major stocks such as Norfolk & Western, Southern, and Northern Pacific rise amid mixed prices. several major industrials and consumer firms post advances while Royal Dutch/Shell and other firms show cautious moves. Volume and breadth underline a resilient session with mixed sector leadership across steel, chemicals, and autos.
Orie J. Small wedding to Miss Ruth Cagley announced. Hazel Bord returns. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Lindquist and child visit Joe Griffiths family. Horton Cemetery Society event Thursday with Mrs. Fred Carley as host. Several locals travel to Waterloo and back. Twin girls born to Glen Scoles. Mayme Orcutt and others visit Nashua. Reuben Bartlett ill. Harland assists. Charlotte Foster visits from Dysart. Additional local social notes and arrivals.
Miss Junia returned home from Waterloo Friday noon and visited until Monday morning as Armistice day closed schools. Several locals journeyed to Fayette, Waverly, and Ohio for various events. Rev Mr McNary’s family hosted visitors from Mason City and Chicago, while Harlan Kemp and others returned from Des Moines.
The market shows cattle slow to dull with hogs 10 15 cents higher than yesterday. Tender and high grade cattle steady to lower while feeder and fat lamb prices vary. Early bids see limited movement as producers note slower demand and cautious trading across cattle hogs and lambs.
Kansas ILL MO OV markets report cattle steady to lower with several classes showing weakness. Beef steers around 2.50, stockers and feeders up to 6.0, hogs active and higher with many at 7 to 7.85, lambs steady to strong with feeding lambs firm near 7.90, receipts about 5,000 hogs and 5,000 sows.
East St Louis market reports show receipts around 3,400 with slow buyer interest. Cattle including cows and stockers steady to lower, hogs mixed with top around 150 to 180 per hundredweight and lighter weights down. Sheep and sows in light demand with lean quality noted at 7 to 9 dollars per head.
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