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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1929
Page
15
Farmers and officials at the Maxwell farm in Orange township debated whether damp corn shells more than dry corn using a George B. Miller picker. The demonstration showed a machine pull by an old Model T Ford, weighing 1750 pounds, but opinions differed on shelling rate and loss.
Hudson October 12 Bur Tom Wilson, vocational agriculture student, reports a net return of 102.73 on his yearly livestock project. He fed two Hereford heifers and a steer, bought for 45 and 60 and 50 dollars, total 311. The steer gained 720 pounds to 995, and the heifers gained 620 and 685 pounds, selling for 137.50, 138.52 and 137.16. Feed costs totaled 116.45 for corn and grain plus hay cost, leaving overall figures with feed and work.
The federal bureau of agricultural economics reports intervillage machinery and tractor stations in Russia for large-scale mechanized farming of peasants lands. Stations act as central bases with standardized tractors and repair facilities, contracting to perform most field work in exchange for a crop share. Since 1927 Ukraine’s Markevich organized the first station, now plans call for 102 stations in 1929 30, mostly in Ukraine and north Caucasus, serving up to 140 000 150 000 acres each.
Maynard mass Holstein breeder Pat Stewart announces Robert Stewart returns to Ames to resume college studies after directing Ionanna Farms show herd this season.
Ames Iowa October 12 Talks by Arthur M Hyde secretary of agriculture and Frank Lowden former Illinois governor will be broadcast from Iowa State College via National Broadcasting Company hookup on Saturday October 19 from 4 to 5 o clock towns people may hear on WOC or WOW President R M Hughes will introduce the speakers Hyde will discuss the national farm program The broadcasts include other programs from the American Country Life conference October 17 to 20 on WOI station with Governor Hammill Dr Gary C Taylor Frank Lowden and Raleigh N C speaker Dr Taylor among those featured
Secretary Arthur M. Hyde calls a Chicago conference at the Brake hotel on Get. 22 inviting 1,200 meat packers and wholesalers to shape a voluntary code of fair trade practices. The aim is to reduce waste, cut costs, ensure fair competition, and benefit producers, consumers, and the public. Dr. John R. Mohler will preside for the Agriculture Department.
Frank Whitney, Maynard's poultryman, left for Iowa State College for a week of study under the Iowa Poultry Improvement association. Afterward he will conduct accrediting work for hatcheries and flocks until February, then take over Maynard hatchery for spring hatching.
W F Schilling of Northfield Minnesota dairy representative on the federal farm board will address Cedar Falls commercial club banquet. More than 500 expected, with 300 club members invited plus 60 area creameries managers and 150 individual farmers. The talk will cover federal farm board dairy policy and broader work after a Washington meeting. The dinner at Black Hawk hotel precedes the address.
A Traer crowd of about 1,500 attended a pig crop training program on a Wednesday, with 2,800 weiner sandwiches and 100 gallons of root beer consumed. 4-H members, led by Miss Dorotha Saunders, showcased club work, including a marbleized paper project by Crystal township and a Jolly Sunbeams drill. David McKinley won hog calling, and awards were given for open and junior shows with 260 cars viewing the horticultural and livestock exhibits. A radio broadcast of a Chicago baseball game was also shown at the local theatre.
A scoreless tie accompanied by prize guessing games entertained crowds at multiple Traer businesses during the afternoon, providing lighthearted recreation as attendees tried their luck.
The seventeenth annual conference for extension workers farm bureau representatives and cooperative marketing associations will be held at Iowa State College October 14 to 17. County agents home demonstration agents and club agents from all Iowa counties and marketing and farming bureaus will attend. The program includes group meetings, general sessions, banquets, and talks by Director R K Bluss Dean A R Mann and others.
Hawkeye Iowa October reports the Hawkeye Farmers Elevator directors seeking cheaper electricity to run mill and elevator machinery. Over six and a half years power costs totaled about $14,000. Directors toured Charles City and Minnesota towns, then Albert Hohlmeyer, F C Campbell and manager Pfaund visited South Dakota for further inspections of power equipment and charges.
Greene defeats Riceville 27 to 6 on Riceville field. Bemus scored Greene first touchdown, kick failed. Chukker sped 50 yards for a TD and extra point. Greene led 13-6. Chukker added a 40 yard TD run with Schulte extra point. Fourth Greene TD came on a steady march with Chukker crossing for the score. A naturalist notes birds have sight far sharper than humans.
Walter G. Wilson of 643 Kernstreet, senior vice commander, was chosen to fill the unexpired term of A. R. Locke as commander of Eugene Clark post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, at a post meeting. Locke is moving to Racine Wisconsin. The annual election will be in January. A report on the lunch counter at the Dalry Cattle Congress noted the venture succeeded and proceeds will aid post relief work. The post will have its mess kit.
A fragmentary report notes Leon Clark Nae advancement and a January meeting. An auxiliary group is mentioned with Jagt night in Memoart. Mrs Milo Koch, Mrs Henry Newton and Mrs Dunt as chairmen are named, with plans for a December event and a National Home fund drive.
In Himpton Ott O Webb has been selected as cashier of Hansel Saving Bank after a long tenure as an automobile salesman. The move marks a significant career change for Webb and continues the bank's tradition of promoting from within.
Oct 19 report from Waverly Ta notes Cutford Har den of Waverly Junctions recovering in Mercy hospital after an operation for appendicitis. The brief item records the patient’s status and hospital care details.
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