Food preservation conference set for Des Moines April 7
Des Moines will host a state wide conference to launch a food preservation program. R K Bliss announces 17 Ames appointed women will operate statewide with home demonstration agents and local groups to promote dehydration storage and safe canning.
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Des Moines
R. K. Bliss
Ames
Chambers of Commerce
Office of Civilian Defense
Margaret Reid
George Haskell
State Office of Price Administration
Reid
Haskell
Bliss
Iowa
Af Ames
Ames Extension Service
Frances Uettler
Iowa Leads In Pork Production Says Iowa Sows Lead Nation
DES MOINES Iowa led the nation in pork production for the 54th straight year with 11 129 000 hogs valued at 222 889 000 on Jan 1 1943. Government asks for 15 percent spring and 20 percent fall farrowings in 1943 to boost output. An unusual Iowa City ventilation system in a small farrowing house showed thrift with eight sows producing 73 pigs in late winter.
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DES Moines
Iowa
R. L. Pemberton
Iowa Swine Producers Association
Department of Agriculture
Union
Iowa City
A. B. Thomas and Son
Edward Thomas
Thomas and Son
Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Increased Dairy Production Planned By C. T. A. Members
Iowa DHIA members project a 5 percent rise in cows milked in 1943 despite labor and price pressures. Smaller herds under 10 gain about 35 percent while larger herds 25 and over drop 5 percent. Many DHIA members also plan to raise hog production to meet rising food demand.
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Ames
Iowa
DHIA
J. M. Cowden
Iowa State College Agricultural Economist
Iowa Farm Economist
Cowden
Iowa Leaders React to Roosevelt Bankhead Veto
Des Moines reports show Governor Rourke Hickenlooper Francis Johnson of the Iowa Farm Bureau and OPA official Earl Strong criticizing President Roosevelt’s veto of the Bankhead bill. They cite potential price balance aims and ongoing corn tightness with subsidies and farmer holding patterns under parity calculations.
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Rourke — Hickenlooper
Iowa
Francis Johnson
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Earl D. Strong
OPA
Roosevelt
Des Moines
Hickenlooper
Farm Bureau
State
American Farm Bureau
Johnson
Strong
International
Weather and policy delay threaten 1944 food supply
The article argues that weather remains a factor but policy makers in Washington create instability in the Midwest agricultural economy. It notes price controls, labor shortages, and conflicting goals between farming and industry, warning that a fair price system is needed to avoid future shortages and chaos. It highlights corn, protein feeds, livestock, and beef supply as key issues shaping consumer nutrition in coming years.
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Washington
Midwest
OPA
USDA
Congress
White House
Farm Organization
Lendlease
Meat Rationing Adds Uncertainty For 1943 Beef Market
Ames economists warn rationing makes the next 30 to 45 days unstable as meat coupons and supply clash. They forecast heavy cattle marketings from April to August, culling now while prices stay high, and possible price ceilings influencing hog and dairy markets amid war demands.
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Ames
Ames Extension Reports Black Walnut Survey for War Needs
The Iowa State College agricultural extension service seeks input from Iowa residents with walnut trees 54 inches in circumference or more. County extension offices distribute report forms to aid wartime planning.
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Ames
INS
Iowa State College Agricultural Extension Service
Lowden estate leaves Arkansas plantation to National Farm Foundation
The will of Gov. Frank Orren Lowden filed for probate in Oregon Illinois bequeaths his 21 000 acre Arkansas plantation to the National Farm Foundation. A residuary trust valued over 1 500 000 for four children and four sisters and charitable gifts are outlined. Children include Pullman Lowden Bryan Ohio Mrs Albert F Madlener Jr Chicago and Mrs Philip Miller New York. Sisters include Isabelle New York Eleanor Grinnell Ia and two widows Mrs Alice Sammis and Mrs Eva Sheldon South Dakota. Sinnissippi farm near Oregon on Rock River incorporated earlier with heirs holding all shares.
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Chicago
Frank Orren Lowden
Oregon
Ill
Arkansas
National Farm Foundation
Lowden
Pullman Lowden
Bryan
Ohio
Albert F. Madlener, Jr
Philip Miller
Frederick Wierdsma
New York
Isabelle Lowden
New York City
Eleanor Lowden
Grinnell College
Alice Sammis
Herbert Sammis
Eva Sheldon
J. P. Sheldon
South Dakota
Sinnissippi
Rock River
Zepoy
Marengo Egg Production Course Completed
Twenty two enrolled in a Marengo poultry class that finished a 20 hour course on increasing egg production. Members who attended three or more meetings include Ethel Bolger, F A Bolger, Frank Danskin, C F Lacher, Lawrence Nietzel, A W Rettig, Leonard Rettig, R H Simmons, Mae Stanerson, W B Tuttle, Eugene Danskin, and D V Courtney. Stanerson attended all ten meetings. Nietzel and Lacher missed one.
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Marengo
Ethel Bolger
F. A. Bolger
Frank Danskin
C. F. Lacher
Lawrence Nietzel
A. W. Rettig
Leonard Rettig
R. H. Simmons
Mae Stanerson
W. B. Tuttle
Eugene Danskin
D. V. Courtney
Stanerson
Nietzel
Lacher
Closing Out Sale of Personal Property by Jack Dahl
ill health forces sale of all personal property at 1 PM on April 6 at the Soltiey place 114 miles south of Junction. Horses cattle hogs corn hay poultry machinery hog buildings and miscellaneous items offered by auctioneers Tony Schmitz and auctioneers clerk from Peoples Savings Bank.
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Junction
Soltiey Place
Poland
Elmer Forest
I. H
Jack Dahl
Tony Schmitz
Peoples Savings Bank
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U. 5
Acousticon Institute
Merchants Bank
Cedar Rapid
Strep Werk
R. FL. A
CCC
Dairy Outlook
Mi. S
Geo. H. Kennedy
Hampshire Brood Sows
West Liberty
Walker Livestock Exchange
Iowa Livestock Exchange
Cedar Rapids
Ames Extension
Nat'l Farm Foundation
Farm Service
America
Brooder Houses
Sea Tto Ae
Mn A Ae
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