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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1921
Page
13
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Cedar Falls notes indicate a growing trend of retirees moving back to farming next spring as city living costs rise. Nels Johnson James Thomas Jads Madsen and Jens Peterson plan to resume farm work while others consider returning tenants to manage land or stay nearby to assist tenants amid low farm prices.
Chickasaw County farms and the Farm Bureau celebrate a year of corn improvements and poultry programs. Seed imports boosted corn yields from 25 to 70 bushels per acre with wide farmer participation. Soybean and oats trials, plus notable poultry culling results, added value and cost savings to the county’s agricultural efforts.
In Jesup Iowa on November 29 figures show the Jesup creamery paid patrons for October with 44 9085 pounds of butter produced. Patron checks totaled 17 115.98 with J G Gibson leading earnings at 192 03 and Leander Minton at 171 65. Monthly butter price was 52 cents.
The Buchanan County Farm Bureau outlines 1932 goals with Roy T. Lee announcing a concerted purebred sire effort to improve stock and eradicate Canada Thistle weeds. Townships pledge support. demonstrations will train farmers to combat the weed and scrub stock to raise prices.
A concise proverb from Mr. Lee urges early action and prevention over later costly remedies. The remark emphasizes headlong action to avoid problems rather than removing issues after they arise.
Hazelton area notes describe farmer R C Lewis praising culling and feeding for a Barred Plymouth Rocks flock that yields high winter egg production. Guidance from A B Ward helps Lewis build a profitable poultry operation amid local farm reports and real estate transfers in Black Hawk County.
Farmers from Hardin Butler Grundy and Franklin counties will contest a district corn and poultry show in Ackley on December 6 to 7 with Prof W H Lapp Ames judging poultry and giving lectures. Women and girls on farms will enter sewing and garment making contests with over 160 cash prizes. Lectures will be delivered by Miss Pryal Baker and Miss Bertha Holden as part of the program.
A clipping lists numerous birth announcements including names such as Robert Roas Cora Bello Virginia, Margaret Batelia, Patricia Eten, Roger Loris, Max Kenneth, Helen Irene, Mary Gene, and Marlia Gene with birthdates in November. Registrars Fred H. Stearns and local addresses appear in the records.
Oberammergau villagers prepare for the Passion play after an 11 year postponement to 1922. Anton Lang again portrays Christus with other noted players such as Andreas Lang Judas Guido Mayr and Marta Veit. War altered cast and freever prices, with 100 participants and costumes costing over 6000 dollars. Moving pictures rights are blocked and prior offers to tour New York were rejected.
Sheriff E H T Wagner adds two arrests to his narcotics crackdown. Sherman Brown and David Moore were arraigned before U S Commissioner Dempster and held for the federal grand jury. They face charges of selling morphine to men and boys, forming a growing "dope ring" clientele in the city.
John Lyons, 76, died at his Shell Rock home at 11 a m after three months of high blood pressure. He lived in Shell Rock for years working as a stone mason and plasterer. Survived by widow and son Forest and four daughters Mrs W S Sutters Yorville J Yarie, Mrs Joseph Tryee of Chicago, Frank Lyons of Parkersburg, John Lyons of Waterloo, and sister Mrs M M Ailem of Greene.
In Clarksville Louisiana a Sunday school rally drew participants from multiple churches as Evangelist J D McMinn led evening events at the Methodist church. A citywide song festival and sermon followed with lecture series on the coming of Christ announced to begin Tuesday.
Wheat prices eased as investors booked profits, though reports from Argentina offered some bulls. Declines followed early quotes in May and December contracts, with corn and oats moving lower on colder weather expectations and sparse support. Provisions stayed steady but dull as traders weighed weather and supply factors.
William F. Smith aged about 66 dies after pneumonia at home near Waterloo. Surviving sons and daughters listed. funeral at Knappphone with Rev G B Shoemaker officiating. burial in Waterloo cemetery. Also Mrs Mauda Rackliffe dies after hip injury complications. August Hammel dies at 71 in Clarksville. burial plans pending. Anna Simmons dies at 34. other notes include awards and market quotations.
In Sioux City and Omaha market notes, cattle receipts with feeder demand and steer prices around 3.50 to 4.50, calves up to 3.50, cows and heifers 2.50 to 3.75. Omaha hogs see 11 000 head, mostly 1Sc lower, top 6.50. cattle receipts near 3 000 with steers steady to weak and yearlings around 10.00, bulls and veals steady. sheep and lambs lightly noted with mixed trends.
New York market notes show butter creamery extras and firsts at varied levels with eggs and cheese prices, alongside wholesale and retail quotations. Wheat oats and poultry stalls report higher prices for fowls turkeys and live birds, with state milk and cream prices also listed.
New York trading opens with gains across stocks and bonds as Liberty bonds draw buyers. Major issues show strength while tobacco and leather shares lag. Sears Roebuck helps lift bonds, and overall early action favors longer term debt. Cotton and coffee futures move. grains hold steady amid mixed demand.
Beef steers were generally dull and 15 to 25 cents lower as the Chicago market noted. hogs mostly down a dime with steady to lower price trends. sheep offerings remained active with steady to firm cuts and fat lambs trading near 10.26 and ewes around 6.25.
Kansas City Missouri cattle and hog receipts show varying demand with mixed price levels. Cattle receipts rise on heavy steers and yearlings with steady to higher prices. hogs steady to firm with lighter weights and sows easing. sheep receipts also solid with fat lambs and western feeders fetching slightly higher bids.
East St. Louis. Receipts 4 000. Cattle prices steady to active with bulk cannners at 2.28 to 8.50. Bulls and feeders strong. heifers and sows mixed. Pigs steady with values around 7.00 to 7.50. Sheep and other notes show varied demand with top packer bids near 9.90. Overall activity described as fairly active.
The Cincinnati Evening Courier advertises mail patterns for a toy bear in standing or reclining pose named Peter Rabbie. Patterns suit plush velvet flannelette drill and similar materials, with easy development and life like result. Three sizes 9 12 15 inches. 14 yard material needed for 32 inch size. 13 cents or 15 cents with stamp. Address and payment details provided.
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