U.S. Farm Price Index Dips in March and Related Markets
The federal bureau reports a three point drop in the index of farm prices for the month ending March 15, with the index at 108 from 111 in February and 84 a year ago. Prices received to prices paid stood at 84, down from 87 and 70 respectively. Hog prices averaged 8.10 per 100 pounds, corn 82.7 cents a bushel, and wheat 85.5 cents. cotton 115 cents a pound and potatoes 43.6 cents. Poultry and dairy prices fell while meat animals rose to the highest level since 1930, and hog slaughter was the smallest in over twenty years.
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Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Washington
PNC Ou Ett Skee
Bureau
South
Oelwein Creamery Plans Ten to Fifteen Thousand Expansion
The Oelwein Creamery seeks a expansion costing ten to fifteen thousand dollars with work to start soon after a deal with the Great Western Railway. The project adds a 54 foot deep by frontage building, converts the old creamery for offices, and houses butter making into a new department. Officers listed include A W Stewart president and YoY King vice president.
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Epecta
Gore
Oflwein
Orluein Farmers Cooperati Er Creamery Association
Griest Western Railway
W Stewart
Arta Maretin
Horoma
Dipeus
Fred Hoantatermaiker
Frank Sohin
Dr Purves Golden Medical Discovery Promises Strength
Mrs. Albert Vorwerk of St Paul Minnesota reports a cure from fatigue anemia and headaches after using Dr Purves Golden Medical Discovery. The tonic marketed as a dependable vegetable supplement claims to build healthy flesh and improve rest and energy with tablets and liquid forms available at druggists.
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Albert Vorwerk
St. Athens Ave
St. Paul
Mimn
Exemption Of Sales Tax On Fertilizer Refused By State
Iowa State Vegetable Growers association failed to obtain sales tax exemption for fertilizer used on peatlands in twenty north central counties. Association cites peatland phosphate and potash deficiencies and argues fertilizer purchases are for manufacturing, not sale. The board of assessment and review denied the request.
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Amesap
Iowa State Vegetable Growers’ Association
Iowa
State Board of Assessment and Review
C L. Fitch
Association
North Central
W A. Hendrickson
Estherville
North Tama C T A Averages 30.4 Lbs Butterfat In March
March dairy results for the North Tama Cow Testing Association report 394 cows on test averaged 810 pounds milk and 394 pounds butterfat. One hundred fifteen cows produced over 40 pounds butterfat. top cows from Toe Cheaker and Toe Chezik herds yielded 2381 and 2584 pounds milk with 1024 and 872 pounds butterfat respectively.
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Specia
Toledo
Tama
Toe Chezik
Western Horses Average $71 At Lazleton Auction
Edward Carlson of Montana sold ten head of western horses for an average of 71 dollars with a top of 81 at the Lazleton area community sale last week. Broad sows brought 22 and 23 dollars, potatoes 75 cents per hundred pounds, 1933 crop cuts 58 cents per bushel, two corn planters 5250 and 25 dollars, plows 15 to 20, a small tractor 9250, and harness 34 to 46 per set.
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LETON
Edward Carlson
Montana
Hoh Nicholson
Sil Ea
Eggs Move Into Storage Despite Reduced Receipts
A government report shows egg production in four major markets fell 18 percent in early March from a year earlier, while receipts declined 10 percent. Prices firmed, and storage stocks rose. analysts cite high country costs and optional short term storage as factors.
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New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Farm Auctions Set Across Two Counties This Week
Frank C Russell closes out sale on Thursday April 4 three miles south Springville. Frank Houser closes out sale on Saturday April 6 two miles south Walford.
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Frank C Russell
Springville
Frank Houser
Walford
Straw dogs wipe out flock near Urbana
A stray dog attack at Lynn Burrell farm one mile west of Urbana destroyed a flock of sheep. Local authorities and neighbors report the event occurred recently and are assessing losses and safety concerns.
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Gazette
Urbana
Lynn Burrell Farm
Argentine Corn Imports Reduced and Varied Shipments
Last week US ports saw 220000 bushels of foreign corn arrival, lighter than prior weeks as the new Argentine crop nears May to June. Shipments included 99000 bushels to Galveston and 41000 to Seattle with Galveston also receiving 80000 bushels from South Africa. Argentina and Mexico supplied additional grains, with prices noted for No 2 yellow domestic corn and Argentine No 4 yellow. Wheat shipments totaling 268000 bushels were bound for the United States, while Polish rye and oats arrivals occurred in Philadelphia and New Orleans respectively.
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United States
Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Washington
Galveston
Seattle
South Africa
Texas
Philadelphia
C.i
Atlantic
Canada
Buffalo
New Orleans
F.o
Cedar County Farmer Sells Steers on Chicago Market
Special to The Gazette W A Negus of Tipton sold a load of steers weighing 1125 pounds in Chicago for 12.75 dollars per hundredweight.
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Tipton
W. A. Negus
Cedar County
Chicago
Contracts Not Likely To Be Signed Before Corn Planters Begin
R M Evans Iowa state corn and hog chairman says contract signing will be in full swing by April 15 while Linn county officials warn signing may miss the planting window. County signs show Linn at 1 760 contracts and statewide totals around 160 000. program aims to cut corn by up to 30 percent and hog numbers by 25 to 35 cents per bushel and per head payments.
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Associated Press
R. M. Evans
Des Moines
Linn County Allotment
Linn County
State Board of Contract Review
Linn
State Board
Iowa
Evans Lands
Evans
Allamakee
Benton
Black Hawk
Buchanan
Cedar
Clayton
Clinton
Delaware
Dubuque
Fayette
Grundy
Jackson
Johnson
Jones
Keokuk
Louisa
Muscatine
Poweshiek
Tama
Washington
Winneshick
History of Iowa slavery dispute shapes state politics
The article traces how slavery divided Iowa from territorial days to the Civil War era. It notes abolitionist and pro slavery currents, the rise of the Republican Party under James W. Grimes, and Iowa figures like A. C. Dodge and G. W. Jones. It covers the Underground Railroad in Iowa, notable towns, the Dred Scott decision, and John Brown's Harper's Ferry impact.
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Althougn
Prague
Halph
Bon
Supreme Court of the Tematers
Basea
Ralph
Iowa
David Walmet
James W. Grimes
Republican Party
Grimes
Town
James Harlan
Senate
Dodge
Dred Scott
Kansas
Debating Iowa Slavery Issue 1855 and Underground Railroad
The note outlines a four point lesson plan on Iowa in 1855 including a debate on states rights to settle slavery, researching Underground Railroad routes in Iowa, analyzing the Dred Scott decision's Iowa impact, and studying ties to John Brown's Harper's Ferry raid with a future topic on liquor control.
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Iowa
Dred Scott
Ralph Case
John Brown
Harper's Ferry
Oat Sowing Started On Farms Near Troy Mills
Troy Mills reports field work underway as farmers begin sowing oats. Frank Dejter, R. B. Eliott, Warren Barnhill, and Charles and Ted Peyton lead sowing activity after hauling fertilizer and preparing land.
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Troy Mills
Frank Dejter
R. B. Eliott
Warren Barnhill
Charles
Ted Peyton
Elgin Reports Wet Soil Delays Seeding and Promises Tractor Sales
Special to The Oazette notes no seeding or field work in Elgin due to excess moisture. Snow fell Saturday morning. An implement firm reports seven farm tractors sold this spring, signaling upcoming field work soon.
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Elgin
Waukon Farmers Begin Spring Corn Work After Snow
In the Gazette the first week in April brings novelty of corn shredding in Waukon area as farmers rush to finish husking and shredding stalled by heavy snows last fall. They work fields with shocked corn still standing as they clear land for forthcoming spring tasks.
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Sperelal
Waukon
AAA Bouquets Outweigh Brickbats In AAA Survey
A United Press survey across eleven regions finds broad AAA support among farmers and merchants while some tenant farmers and sharecroppers complain of discrimination and unemployment from reduced acreage. Enthusiasm centers on southern tobacco and cotton. auto sales vary by county as benefit checks arrive.
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Washington
AAA
United Press
Big Fellows
Little Fellows
Arkansas
Louisiana
Kansas
Missouri
Wisconsin
Stuttgart
Ark
Bryan
Tex
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Constipation Relief
Advert shows Olive Tablets as a plant based alternative to calomel for bowel cleansing. It claims clearer skin and brighter complexion after a few nights, with no sickness or pain. Doses advised as one or two at bedtime for a week, with prices 15c 30c 60c.
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Edwards
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