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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1923
Page
15
Readers address the Farm Question column to the Editor of the Evening Courier and Deporter in Waterloo Iowa. Communications include inquiries and comments about farming topics.
In Vidora Iowa September 20 the Hardin County Cow Test association August results crown Martin New Providence with the highest producing Jersey herd averaging 9 pounds of butterfat from 13 cows. McCord Holsteins placed second 3120 pounds milk 86.9 pounds fat and Odier Holsteins third. Mrs Fannie Emeny Jersey herd fourth with 51 pounds milk 32.6 fat. Blossom Judith DeKal, a purebred Holstein, concluded the lactation year with 11941 pounds milk and 504.3 fat. 9 individuals followed Martin’s high cow, and 348 cows tested averaged 6.08 pounds milk 23.7 fat. over 40 pounds fat were produced by 31 cows.
The Nashua column records Mrs Hann man renting a home for Oct 1 move, Mrs Dalton visiting A J Blasier and H C Schell, and death of Mrs Clyde Heald aged 58 after cancer treatment in Waterloo. It lists numerous local visits, travel plans, schooling moves for Misses Janet and Dorris Neerdink, and other community notes amid a Japan relief discussion by Duke No Parry.
Tokyo reform voices and city leaders discuss changing attire and lifestyles for Japanese women. Mayor Nagata, praised as city head, addresses women’s groups on education, independence, and adopting Western dress while preserving tradition. A separate analysis notes shifts in agriculture and market conditions reflecting broader global trends.
Hogs in Chicago show uneven movement with prices up 5 to 10 cents amid varied receipts. Cattle and hogs see strong demand for heavy weights, with packers' demand supporting higher top quotes. sheep and lambs steady to firm as Western feeders and slaughter hogs influence prices across the market.
Grainy listing shows feeder steers yearlings and stockers with varied bids and receipts across Kansas City and Peoria markets. Prices quoted include fat cattle and hogs with shifts in demand and value. foreign exchange rates also reported.
An Associated Press report describes a new Iowa agriculture booklet aimed at eastern exhibitors. It boasts Iowa leads in corn and livestock, with vast agricultural gains and wealth surpassing gold mines, while noting low illiteracy and strong cultural libraries.
In Independence, Benton County held court Monday with four men charged with driving while intoxicated. Buscha faced a $500 fine or 150 days, while Loveland and Schafer received $100 fines or 20 days. Buscha paid part and arranged monthly payments. Ullom of Cedar Rapids pled guilty to intoxication and faced a $325 fine, then a separate DWI charge with $750 fine and costs. Local markets in Chicago showed yearling steers and hogs selling around $16.10 and $11-$13 per hundred, with Benton county boys and girls club stock also noted.
Bremer county dairy calf club members will ride a donated motortruck to the Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo. Calves load at Siline's Central Livestock Yards at 1 p m Saturday as part of preparations for the show the following Wednesday.
Local notices detail visits and travels of Huntington residents, church events, and civic matters. Rev Zike's return request and conference delegates, a Cedar Rapids trip, and Des Moines attendance are noted alongside family visits, student relocations, and a death of H. M. Becker with funeral details. Bank clearings, deeds, mortgages, and cotton futures are also listed for the region.
New Hampton Iowa September patrons report improved creamery deliveries after a cream project. The creamery shows a western extra on the New York market with high scores for several patrons including Mike Martz Jr and Ed Fankhauser.
M Forney a Waterloo feeder sold 17 head of steers on the Chicago market Monday. The 956 pound lot brought 12 50 per hundredweight. The Waterloo operator is noted for placing high quality yearlings on the market in January.
A hog cholera vaccination school will be held at the community club rooms in Towa Falls on Tuesday and Wednesday September 26 under the supervision of Dr Craft of the Towa Extension service. Farm bureau office of Hardin county offers details.
Washington Township notes list residents visiting S. M. Shafer and Waverly while M. Sorensen has recovered sufficiently to farm. S. Shafer and family along with Mrs. Fennie visited the W. Tayou home. B. Polk went to Des Moines for the Town Conference of the U D church. Hawa Braver and Pownshin attended church services and visited Mrs. Mowe’s father.
In Atlanta on Sept 20 Mrs. W I Scott and Ridley Justice, long-time platonic friends, clash over a revenge motive. Mrs. Scott wounds an expensive twin six with an ice pick in a garage, four tires punctured. both appear in Recorder Johnson’s court, each fined $10 and costs.
New York and Chicago price notices show butter and dairy items moving higher with varied state data and retail terms. Poultry and meats list irregular prices for fowls and turkey, while hardware market commentary notes steady demand and limited shortages ahead of 1933.
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