Iowa Farms Ahead in National Farm Labor Program Drive
Iowa leaders push a rapid farm labor program expansion as Floyd Johnston heads state efforts. Ames extension officials attended a Chicago regional conference with national leaders to outline recruitment training and county agent led drives. Funds depend on presidential signing. plan calls for state and local cooperation across agencies to place workers.
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TFOWA
R. K. Bliss
Ames Agricultural Extension Service
Bliss
Floyd “Johnston
Iowa
Johnston
Extension Service
Johnson
Dorothy Simmons
John Fitzsimmons
Dc. R. Elder
Ames Extension Service
Chicago
Col. J. T. Taylor
Texas
Army
War Food Administration
Miss Simmons
Fitzsimmons
Elder
Ames
Wagon dealer sees factory curb wagon supply to south
WAUKON an implement dealer who has sold about 40 wagons a season for 25 years said today that his supplier the factory has been ordered to restrict output strictly to southern states henceforth indicating a shift in distribution and likely reduced deliveries to his area.
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Waukon
Waste of meat from crippled and dead livestock tops 25 million pounds
1942 National Livestock Loss Prevention board report cites 25 stockyard firms with 0.23 percent cattle deaths 0.01 veal 0.09 hogs and 0.14 sheep. Estimated wastage totals 17.44 million pounds plus potential 2 million to 3 million more from dead on arrival, bruised carcasses and condemned meat. Suggestions offered to shippers to cut transit losses.
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Chicago
National Livestock Loss Prevention Board
H. 7
Smith
United States
U S Butter Grades Are Permissive Not Mandatory
Washington AP reports the revised official butter standards are voluntary and not required for labeling. Assistant Secretary Hill explains US 90 score butter could be labeled US grade B, while US grade A remains top quality, avoiding consumer confusion.
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U. S
Washington
Grover B Hill
Secretary of Agriculture
Guy M. Gillette
Dta
Hill
Agriculture
Gillette
U S
U.S
West Union Fair Planned By Fayette County Society
Ed Bauder secretary of the Fayette County Agricultural Society announced today that a fair will be held in West Union. The event aims to showcase local agriculture and craft displays with community participation and dates to be announced.
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West Union
Ed Bauder
Fayette County Agricultural Society
Secretary Wickard Seen In Farming Toys Photo
A photo from NEA service shows Claude Raymond Wickard, secretary of agriculture, on his home farm near Logansport Indiana. The image captures a blustery day with Wickard wearing a scotch cap, buttoned jumper, gloves and 4 buckle overshoes, not meant to depict what is growing.
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The
Gazette
NEA Service
Claude Raymond Wickard
Secretary of Agriculture
Mr Wickard
Logansport
Ind
Butter Production Soars in March Across States
A Washington bureau report shows Iowa butter output in March at 20,750,000 pounds, up 15 percent from February and 18 percent above the 10 year March average. Minnesota led with 29,200,000 pounds, Wisconsin 13,800,000, and U S total 140,075,000 pounds, up from a year ago and above the 10 year average. Cheese March output stood at 58,035,000 pounds, down 25 percent from March 1942 but 71 percent above the 10 year average, with first quarter cheese at 151,525,000 pounds, off 25 percent from 1942.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Washington
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
United States
Bankhead Urges Restoring FSA Funds
Senator Bankhead calls the Farm Security administration a friend of the poor farmer and predicts a Senate push to restore funds for its ongoing operation. He notes the 1944 agriculture bill passed by the House cuts crop insurance, bans incentive payments, and omits farm rehabilitation loans and tenant purchases.
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Washington
Farm Security Administration
Bankhead
D-Ala
Senate
House
FSA
House Appropriations
Farm Credit Administration
Top butterfat paid at Rowley in March milk season
Rowley Farmers' Cooperative Creamery patrons received pay for butterfat delivered in late March. Prices reported by secretary Joe McGrath show grade No 1 at 54 cents per pound, grade No 2 at 53 cents, and grade No 3 at 52 cents.
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Rowley
Rowley Farmers’ Cooperative Creamery Company
Joe McGrath
American Warplane Puzzle Answers and Clues Revealed
A puzzle page lists horizontal and vertical clues for an American warplane themed crossword. Featured planes include the Douglas A 200 and various military terms, with entries covering Greek letters, measurements, and NATO like abbreviations.
Corn Market Review Describes Slow Weekly Offerings
The Food Distribution Administration reports limited corn offerings in Chicago last week as demand from industry and feed manufacturers rose. Total Carlot receipts reached 1,100 with 1.05 million bushels booked to arrive, while outward sales stood near 1 million bushels. Planting expands in Missouri valley and southern plains. some regions report up to 25 percent planted.
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The
Gazette
Chicago
Food Distribution Administration
Grain Market Review Today
Missouri Valley
Great Plains
Kansas
Missouri
Texas
Oklahoma
Mississippi River
CCC
Feeding Continues In Chicago Under Liberal Rate
Chicago report notes ongoing liberal feeding rate with potential implications. The brief suggests continued feeding pace if current trends persist and hints at evolving policies.
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Chicago
Farm Auctions Set for Cedar Rapids and Alburnett Areas
Tuesday April 27 market at Town Livestock Exchange hosts a horse sale in Cedar Rapids. Saturday May 1 W J Anderson public sale listed in Alburnett.
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Town Livestock Exchange
Cedar Rapids
W. J. Anderson
Alburnett
Indiana agriculture report on crops and livestock outlook
The Indiana department of agriculture said July 1 stocks of corn and oats on farms will be near the 1938 41 average for that date while livestock and poultry units on farms are expected to run 20 to 25 percent above those years' average.
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Indiana Department of Agriculture
Seeding 75 Percent Done In Allamakee County
About 75 percent of seeding in Allamakee county is complete. Farmers work nights using tractor headlights. A Postville area farmer reported a tractor tire fire at 10:30 PM. the rationing board arranged a tire replacement so he could return to field work that night.
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Waukon
Allamakee County
Postville
Pigpocket Des Moines Hog Steals From Slaughterer
An OPA report details a Franklin county slaughterer who exceeded his quota and received a summons. While he butchered hogs for a farmer customer, his wife warned him of the letter. During a dispute, hog No. 2 slipped away with a pocketful of cash, taking two twenty dollar bills and four ones.
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Des Moines
State Office of Price Administration
OPA
Franklin County
Warm Clothes for Flyers Readied for 1944 Need
Washington report notes the army navy and marine air forces will need 7 500 000 shearling pelts in 1944 for flying apparel. The War Production Board aims to use as many domestic skins as possible and supplement with imports as needed. A federal order requires all domestic wool shorn this year to be sold to the government. Arthur Milne named Midwest appraiser. Durham Jones named chief US appraiser.
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Washington, D. C
G. Randall
Farm Credit Administration
Army
Navy
Marine Air Forces
Randall
War Production Board
Arthur Milne
Chicago
Midwest
Durham Jones
Boston
United States
Shorthorn Cows Bring $140 to $150 at Columbus City
Special to The Gazette Columbus City Shorthorn cows sold Saturday for $140 to $150 as DA McAfee closed out the sale. Stock cattle brought $125 to $140 per head, a yearling bull $100, a 4 year old mare $102.50, a 9 year old gelding $65. Sons with litters sold $65 to $75. Equipment ranged: tractor $250, tractor disc $140, binder $25, feeder $20, wagons $50 to $85, cream separator $26.
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Columbus City
McAfee
Phosphate Arrives for Winneshiek Farmers
Two carloads of phosphate reached Winneshiek county and are being distributed to farmers by the county soil conservation association.
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Decorah
Winneshieck County
County Soil Conservation Association
Fence Drift Caught in the Unoven Wire
Poetic fragment by R.F. A. Fingers of hope invokes Easter Sunday benediction and northern lights as a symbolic heavenward moment.
Mt Vernon Farm Sold For 146 Per Acre
H Auker of Manchester for Equitable Life Assurance reports the sale of 160.5 acres known as Snyders farm three miles northwest of Mt Vernon to Mrs Maude F T Barry of Cedar Rapids for 146 dollars per acre. Barry takes possession March 1 1943. E L Patten of Cedar Rapids brokered the deal.
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MT. Vernon
Horse and Mule Breeders' Ass'n to Aid Iowa Shows
Cecil F. Rooks of the Iowa Horse and Mule Breeders' association said the group would aid Iowa shows, citing that 60 percent of the best bloodlines were lost during World War I. He urged promotion of district and state 4 H colt shows, a 100 mile trail ride, saddle and draft horse shows, and pulling and working team contests.
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DES Moines
INS
Cecil F. Rooks
Iowa Horse and Mule Breeders’ Association
Iowa
Rooks
Cows Bring Top Prices at Blake Dairy Herd Sale
Cows sold for 135 to 149 dollars a head at W. F. Blake's closing out dairy herd and equipment sale near here. Three portable frame buildings also sold for 40 70 and 137.50 dollars.
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Volga City
W. F. Blake
Here
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Ray Anderson
Taylor
M. L. Wilson
Federal Agricultural Extension Service
C. B. Baldwin
National Fsa
United States Employment Service
Mr. Bliss
Woman's Land Army
OCD
Chambers of Commerce
Poel V
Coolite
Wickard
J . J.C Landenberger
Mie
New York
S/ERIE
Ripley
U S. Patent Office
Tru
Winchester Town Hall
England
Henry VII
America
AGD
Parl Jom Wilkels
Philadelphi
Winchester
Air Corps
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Martha
Williams
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