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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1922
Page
15
The Evening Courier and Reporter in Waterloo Iowa invites questions and comments to the Farm Department. Communications should be addressed to Editor Farm Department and sent via the paper’s contact line. Local readers are urged to participate.
Government survey in Grundy Center Iowa reports completion of barberry eradication effort begun August 1. Over 2,000 bushes destroyed and more sprouts uprooted to curb wheat rust. farmers urged to remove any remaining plants to protect grain yields and prevent spread. The campaign, led by Iowa authorities, has reduced state barberry by 14,206 bushes in Townships and completed surveys in multiple counties.
Brown, president of the National Livestock Exchange, petitions in the United States district court in Chicago for use of affidavits amid railroad strikes. He reports livestock deliveries to Chicago markets fell sharply in the first week and even more in the second, causing delays and losses for producers.
Brown warns railroads must supply ample empty cars to move livestock before frost. He notes severe car shortages at Missouri river markets last two weeks, with over a third of offered stock unshippable. As president of the National Livestock Exchange he vows to push relief to avert immense losses.
August poultry records show White Leghorns led with 66.8 percent production from 67 birds under EB White in Waterloo. Fred Sanders of Gedar Falls ranked second with 3,656 eggs from 207 birds at a 57.6% rate, while Elmer Blough of Waterloo posted 34 birds for lower yield.
H E Diehl of rural route five owns twelve purebred and ten grade Brown Swiss cattle. His herd recently qualified for the government accredited list after passing two federal tests for tuberculosis without a breach. Diehl notes a spotless testing history over five years with veterinarians and asserts his stock maintains high standard. His herd includes notable Brown Swiss bloodlines and a promising two year old likely to feature at the Dairy Cattle Congress. Cream from the herd is processed and Milk sales occur as part of his plan to advance purebreds while culling lower grades.
Five farm houses are under construction this season in August in Bennington. Roark family expands their home to gain room and conveniences as the new house nears completion. Neighbors observe ongoing work and expect immediate completion.
Maxwell Iowa obituary notes ASA Turner a prominent farmer evangelist who aided P C Holden seed corn program. Born 1842 he served in the Civil War rose to officer, befriended black education efforts like Piney Woods and Laurene Jones, spent years teaching youth and promoting agriculture until his death at 86.
Elis Hotel Company to erect a brick two story mixed use building at 711 Sycamore Street adjoining the Mills hotel site. The plan includes a store front and a second four units for an apartment residence no hotel use. Construction by Andrew Striegel with work to begin soon.
Grundy Center reports interest in Mu bam a new annual sweet clover. Two tests were planted one quarter acre plots of various red mammoth and yellow white biennial sweet clovers on Dinnes and Weber farms. Both sites followed ordinary spring seeding. Observers may visit Dinnes or Weber to inspect progress.
John Schmidt of Bennington township proclaims buttermilk the best feed for poultry. He notes 600 head of poultry consumed 10 gallons of buttermilk, and he believes dairy byproducts promote rapid chick growth and healthy development.
Local court enters trial focus on possession of liquor after a raid at 22 Fourth Street West. Officers seized a small quantity of whiskey and empty bottles. defendant represented by local attorneys. Firearm and fever outbreak notes appear in the report with names and ages of affected residents.
Due to the deaths of Tay te Wilbur and Joli Cordes in a roadside accident yesterday afternoon, members of the unit are delaying the annual use of the United Lou Commercial Travelers planned for tomorrow.
The Lincoln high school building in Vinton Iowa was dedicated with morning readings and a tablet presentation. Afternoon music and speeches honored Superintendent Miller and Dr. Luckay. An evening program featured Attorney Arthur White and Dr. Palner, with performances by Miss Grace Baker, Mrs. G. M. St. Chair, and Robert Allen.
Readable text outlines New York Chicago produce activity with market notes on dairy, grain, and poultry. It cites Sept prices and receipts for various commodities, including milk, fowl, turkeys, and regional grain quotes, with references to Liberty Bonds and international markets.
Prices for hogs rose by 10 to 25 cents over Thursday with cattle showing strength. Market observers note overall demand remains steady and buyers show cautious optimism about near term trends across the livestock market.
Historical livestock market results from St Louis and Kansas City listing beef, veal, hog, and lamb values. Includes buyers bids, top prices, weight ranges, and trend notes with multiple firms and market centers.
The New York market opened with a broad advance led by heavies like Consolidated Gas and U S Steel as a late selling wave faded. Investors across rails and oils bought issues, while New Orleans and Texas markets showed mixed gains and notes on bondable paper, with futures and oils firming alongside notable industrials.
A readable OCR summary shows livestock and feed items with prices for hay timothy straw and prairie hay, poultry, geese and ducks, turkeys, wool, and hides. Listings cover bale weights and assorted animal categories with regional pricing cues and quality indicators.
Local notes report Tom Morris returning to desk at headquarters after a vacation. Michigan prospects and civic groups discuss meetings and associations. J C Wilbuy’s railway crossing death prompts company arrivals for testimony. Dorothea Wickham departs for Champaign to join University of Illinois psychology faculty. Citizens reference road safety near Cedar River park and other municipal items.
Fragmented text describes grain and wheat prices reacting to war rumors and political news. Mentions various named places and entities, suggesting volatile trade with uncertain outlooks and shifts in futures as markets respond to global tension.
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