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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1921
Page
12
Readers urged to address communications to Editor Fam Department at the Evening Courier and Reporter in Waterloo Iowa with phone contact 3330. The notice invites questions and comments from Farmers and the public about farm topics and local issues.
Prof. Finley of Iowa State urges cutting low producers to raise average herd efficiency. In Black Hawk and seven counties, 222,109 dairy cattle yield 3218 gallons annually per cow, with high grade stock concentrated there. Better feeding and sire selection can raise production and profits for farmers.
Des Moines reports a new beet sugar disease circospora hindering Iowa's industry. Two state plants closed due to economic conditions and disease, while Mason City’s Northern Sugar Corp continues with research led by W H Baird. Rainfall, sunlight records will be kept to study disease impact. yield and sugar content are down from last year.
Fargo ND November 22. Extension dairy specialist Max Morgan cautions farmers against buying blue ribbon or dairy type cows from Wisconsin and other states. He reports Missouri speculators leading cows for North Dakota buyers, with prices rising by five to fifteen dollars per head. Morgan travels to select good grade dairy cows at dairy centers at no farm cost beyond travel. Eight buyers from four states stayed at the same hotel during a recent trip, reflecting rising demand and higher prices for stock.
The Wyndale Park Farm Rhode Island Red flock earned a net profit of 66700 for its owners in October. Lyndale Park Farm near Janesville hosts one of Black Hawk County’s four top poultry record flocks during the same month.
Fred Miller a Holstein breeder near Grange township reported his herd of about 70 Holsteins passed the final federal tuberculosis test with flying colors and received a certificate for an accredited herd. John Cunningham, another Holstein breeder four miles from Blue House road, anticipates an accredited certificate despite mixed test results. In the final test one cow reacted but post mortem showed no tubercular lesions. the cow had twin calves, a bull and a heifer, due in about 60 days.
New York produces about one eighth of the nation's milk and orchard wealth, with one ninth of dairy output and substantial shares of potatoes and vegetables. The Empire state grows diverse crops, ranks second in fruit, and benefits from strong market access via five over 100,000 population cities and water transportation linking to Philadelphia Boston and Buffalo.
Grundy Center Ta Nov 22 J H Glass died Sunday from a paralytic stroke suffered Saturday at his daughter Mrs RR Clark's residence He was 77 His daughter and grandson Jack Clark survive His wife and four children had died years ago Also mention of Vernon Stover recovering from a gun wound and a Conway farm sale to W Stark with 176 acres in near Conrad. price not disclosed.
Temporary organization of Troop 19 of Waterloo Boy Scouts at Free Methodist church was perfected last night with boy leaders appointed. Troop 7 withdraws to reorganize its own group. About 25 scouts present. Scoutmaster Charles Collins absent. organization run by Assistant Scoutmaster Shutte and D. G. Palmer. Rev. T. J. Puller chairs the troop committee.
Jesup moves to affiliate with Black Hawk County Y M C A as local youths press for county connection. A Sunday meeting with Waterloo officials spurred a temporary committee to organize, with Supt Williams and others on the planning group. A Hi club and Boy Scout work are planned. a December conference will carry the delegation. Also noted is theCalifornian relocation of Mr and Mrs R J Jeffers and a door to door description of local civic events.
The Black Hawk County Purebred Holstein Calf Club started with 12 calves distributed to youngsters at the Cattle Congress grounds. J P Eves and County Agent Burger organize the club, with plans for yearly shows and records, aiming for two calves per member over three years, and promising breeder support from local farmers.
Soaring tax rates, up more than threefold in Waterloo East and nearly fourfold in Waterloo West over 15 years, are cited by two prominent citizens as a reason to install a city manager system. Tax Mills rise from 54.5 to 171.94 in the east and 53.5 to 261.84 in the west, illustrating drastic budget pressures. Marriage licenses are listed for several residents, including Dale Stevens and Blanche Hart, with other names and towns across Iowa.
Police report a colored man at large after Austin Booth of 610 Mobile Street found his home broken into and a Smith and Wesson revolver stolen. Entrance likely gained by a rear window. bloodhounds traced a suspect to a streetcar but no capture.
The Waterloo branch of the NAACP met at African M. B. church and elected Edward Milla as president Rev G W Nesbit as vice president Frank Bright as secretary and Mrs M F Fields as treasurer The executive committee will be elected next meeting A housing conditions investigation for colored people at Iowa City and relief plans were tasked to a committee The NAACP chapter included colored and white citizens.
City council may appoint a successor to Lewis Miller park commissioner who died yesterday. With R Leffier absent in California, only A C Sherwood remains able to act if needed. Early council action expected. Reception honors G V Y Orr as he heads to Indianapolis. Joe Sheridan gifts a fountain pen. W H Garman Dr R F Hurlburt A F Gates comment. Albert Scholin Max Nash piano. Esther Harmon reading. Beverages served after program. Sergeant Wilds file for probate of Harry A Sargeant will naming Elizabeth as wife and life tenant of remaining real estate to their child.
Local notices report a dancing party at the auditorium on Thanksgiving night hosted by the Armeri can Legion. The piece also mentions residents moving to Main Street South and other community events. Obituary notes for John Peter Wilhelm Weinberg reveal birth in Germany in 1846 and death in Clarksville on Nov 19 1921 with funeral services held Nov 23.
Wheat prices rose early on scarce offerings and rain in Argentina with bullish signals from Australia and moisture worries in Kansas. December and May contracts fluctuated but finished near session highs while corn and oats also firmed on solid demand. Chicago cash quotes showed varied grain values across futures and cash grades.
Waterloo markets list flour spring wheat winter wheat butter lard potatoes and various dairy and meat items with prices and notes. Local buyers see fresh creamery butter artesian butter lard and quotes for hogs cows horses hides and poultry amid a broad assortment of staples and farm goods.
New York markets report firm prices for dairy and produce with receipts around 7 009 tubs of creamery products, various scores and freshness noted. Butter and cheese largely steady to higher. live poultry and turkeys show modest gains, while potatoes and grains show mixed shipments and prices across states. Cotton and loan rates also briefed with slight firming and rates for primary mortgage and notes.
New York stock market opened with Mexican Petroleum leading foreign issues as heavy buying pushed some early gains. Gulf States Steel and other major industrials showed mixed moves with profit taking in high priced issues and a generally irregular closing expected.
Beef steers steady to higher with improved quality. top per cwt around 12.50 to 15.00. Hogs mostly higher, bulk trading near 4.80 to 6.90 per cwt with steady to higher tones. Sheep and lambs opened steady to higher, fat lambs and feeder lambs showing gains amid light volumes.
East St Louis market notes mixed livestock activity. Cattle show steady to strong demand for heifers and veal calves with top veal around $9.05 to dry butchers and $8.75 to pack. hogs slow with few heavy weights sold near $7.19 to $7.50. sheep receipts about 3,000 with best western lambs $9.00 and native ewes around $2.00 to $3.90. Prices reflect cautious buyers and lighter weights in mid November trading.
Receipts show 4000 native cattle with higher bids for good steers and stockers, 1050 pound vealers steady, bulls up to 6.50 to 6.26, feeders steady. hogs at 22,000 receipts with packing at around 6.20 to 6.65, sows steady. sheep and lambs slow but steady with lambs near 9.00 and ewes around 2.68.
Sioux City Iowa and Omaha listings show cattle receipts around 3 000 at Sioux City with steady to firm bids on steers and fat cows, veals and calves varying. Omaha reports hogs mostly 10 to 15 cents lower with top around 6 65, cattle receipts about 5 000 with steadier to higher prices for beef steers and feeders, and sheep figures with open lambs lower then strong close. St Joseph notes hogs around 8 50 to 8 85, cattle steady to firm, calves and cows mixed, sheep and yearlings active.
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