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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1922
Page
11
Readers are invited to send questions and comments to the Editor Farmers Department of the Evening Courier and Reporter in Waterloo Iowa. Communications addressed to the editor should include phone contact.
Production cost records from Town Farm Bureau show varied results across Shelby county farms. Cattle generally lost value, hogs and poultry offered limited profit, while corn and oats costs remained high. The study highlights misaligned returns on labor and capital across farm types.
Guernsey breeders prepare for Guernseys Day at Independence with a full program on Tuesday in Buchanan and nearby counties. Speakers include W. Marsh and J. Ferguson, dairy experts from Iowa State College, followed by a noon basket dinner, Guernsey milk serving, and a special motion picture demonstration at Sunny Brook Farm showcasing dairy and beef differences. The Buchanan Guernsey Breeders Association backs the event, which last fall drew broad attendance and benefits for local breeders.
Clear Lake Virginia October 23 An other farmers cooperative livestock shipping association formed this week as local farmers signed reducer contracts to deliver livestock to the local association for shipment to market between now and December 1923 Nine two man committees were appointed to canvass the county for more members Farmers in this area market from 1 000 000 to 1 800 000 pounds of livestock each year H Welker R H Holt A Raw J 5 Hammond and John Zook were elected directors Roy F O Donnell organized the association as agent of Cer Gordorenty on York tren BTR SILVaR etc Forelen War Mexican dotlarea 71c
La Porte City farmer C. M. Snyder runs a 100 acre tract three miles northwest of town using poultry, cows, and hogs for profit. He remodels a poultry house with angled roosts and a bottom trough for easy cleaning, emphasizes cleanliness to curb disease, feeds pullets a mash of red dog flour oats bran and tankage with skim milk, keeps litter dry with sand, and highlights alfalfa for feed and feed savings.
M. C. Garman operates an orchard on a shared basis with George Mingle, four miles northwest of La Porte City. The 25 year old orchard yields Tallman Sweets and other varieties. one spray kept fruit clean though other sprays were skipped. Garman plans fall pruning and cleanup to remove insect harbors. Grapes, plums, and cherries provide canning options. grape vines regrow from four root groups after pruning. The piece notes high quality peaches this season and mentions insect control and winter prep measures.
Cedar Falls notes a proposed hog cholera vaccination school in Blackhawk County possibly in December rather than spring. Seven farmers paying $5 each are needed to begin, with mail to the farm bureau office to start preparations. Burgers cites farmer interest and questions as justification for the program.
Donaon TA October 22 stations in the county closed October 1 after taking daily observations since September. The brief item notes a fire stations or stations involved, with unclear cause and timing.
Ames Iowa October 23 no swine feeders day this fall at Iowa State College. Public demonstration of feeding experiments postponed as work continues Tast r experiments. Cattle feeders day will be an extra large event next spring with a large feeding experiment comparing corn silage hay and supplements.
Dr Willian L Beachler preached that salvation hinges on the church’s divine commission to proclaim it. He urged believers to emphasize God’s plan of redemption, stressing Jesus’ sacrifice and the church’s role as heralds to a world in need of the gospel.
Salvation Army will canvass residential sections of Waterloo starting today to raise funds for the next year. About $8,000 is needed with $3,976.74 subscribed by Friday. Canvassers aim to recruit more supporters, with trials showing success and extending to La Porte City and Cedar Falls. Commander Alfreda Swanson was in town coordinating with local corps and state headquarters staff.
Leon Lese aged 18 faced arraignment in municipal court on a statutory charge involving a child of five. He was held to the grand jury and transferred to county jail after failing to furnish bail. Police report says she confessed when confronted by the alleged child. Local officials noted attending initiation ceremonies of Lourdes circle in Davenport.
Markets show butter steady with creamery demand and varied extras while live poultry and turkeys move modestly. Chicago and New York spot bids reflect firm prices for creamery butter and dressed turkeys, with grain futures and hog lard valuations noted alongside Western egg and potato movements.
A charge congregation gathered at Gree M E church on Sunday to hear the first sermons of Dr Ailen B Curran who took over after Dr J J Lockwood moved to district superintendency at Upner Town. The morning theme was The Hidden Life and the evening sermon titled The Easy Yoke and the Light Burden featured Miss Mildred Gleason as soloist. Special music by the choir included Garrett's In Humble Faith and Holy Love.
A chaotic Reuters style report describes wheat hesitancy in Chicago and mixed futures in Liverpool trade. It notes frost in Atlanta affecting supply, forecasts higher corn and oats activity, and December contracts fluctuating with unsettled near term demand and lingering uncertainty in the grain market. Strong entities include France and US market players, with varying price signals for corn, oats, and provisions.
Market notes show Iowa steer prices at 13.50 with hogs mostly rising a dime. The report cites slow trading, quality cattle on the path to market, with calves and feeders showing varied demand. Packers' bids around 9 to 11 dollars for certain lots, while other stockers and lambs display mixed strength and steady to firm tones in limited ambling activity.
Livestock receipts at St Joseph and nearby markets show buyers steady to higher on hogs and cattle with mixed wholesale bids. Feeder steers and cows fluctuated, lambs and veal steady, while lamb and sheep markets vary by yard, with notable activity in western and midwestern auction houses and markets in East St Louis and Sioux City.
New York trading opened with broad gains in oil, retail, and steel shares led by Mexican Petroleum rising to a high before retreating. Industry-wide selling pressed prices, then centers rallied late. closing was heavy with widespread declines and spotty activity across major issues.
Market listing from Waterloo Coop shows prices for flour spring and winter wheat, butter, milk, potatoes, and cattle. Includes hogs, hay, and hides with specific per unit values and delivery notes from Rath Packing Co. Avon. Local farm commodities and animal prices detailed for buyers and sellers.
Receipts include about 11 000 hogs and 12 000 lambs with varying loads. Hog prices held near steady to higher with top at around 29.00 while light, heavy and butcher weights showed broader spread. cattle and sheep quotes mixed amid shipment and reserve levels.
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