Government subsidies eyed to prop up US horse power
An estimated 10 million horses and mules are feared scarce in the United States prompting talk of a subsidy plan to boost foaling of quality draft stock. The idea mirrors Canada’s system where federal and provincial funds reduce stallion fees and support public sale of foals, with strict enrollment and limits per club.
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AAA
Washington
Chicago
Fue
Eta
Canada
J. G .Robertson
Saskatchewan
Regina
Dominion
Robertson
Spuds Harvested In Spring For Seed Planting
On Elmer Sherman farm near Bey ford potatoes were dug for seed as spring planting begins. Keith Sherman observes harvest while crop cycles back to radish seed planting with winter kept potatoes ready for replanting amid uncertain plans.
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Gazette
Engewood
Elmer Sherman
Beyford
Keith Sherman
Shierans
Shermar
Trucks to Missouri Special West The Gasere
Fragmented OCR text describes transport to Missouri with cryptic prices for corn and shells. Mentions half share and a museum with two shares of corn. References unclear figures like 123 dollars per bushel and 73 to 60 cents. Details are garbled and attribution uncertain.
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Oxford
Fitch Warns Of Misleading Tags On Seed Potatoes
Fitch warns Iowa seed potato buyers about misbranded bags. He notes some Red River dealers imitate true blue state certification tags that prove variety accuracy and disease free quality after two field inspections and one at the car door. He says the new bill will make misleading tags and the word certified illegal in Iowa.
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Ames
C L. Fitch
Iowa State Vegetable Growers’ Association
Iowa
Red River
Red River District
Fitch
Minnesota
North Dakota
Barn Burns After Being Struck By Lightning
A barn on the Ed Pilcher farm three miles southeast of Quasqueton was struck by lightning Friday and destroyed by fire. All livestock were saved and no hay or grain was destroyed. The farm is owned by the National Life Insurance Co and the loss is partly covered by insurance.
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Quasqueton
Ed Pilcher
National Life Insurance Company
Linn Women Stage Achievement Day at Marion
More than 250 attendees watched Linn county farm women's home project achievements. Thirteen demonstrations and fifteen township exhibits earned top ratings as Otter Creek won state fair entry with The Birthday Quilt performance by Mrs Schantz and Miss Hauser.
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Marion
Otter Creek
Frank Schantz
Fay Hauser
Earl Dukek
Linn County
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Wilton Gunn
Luther Plattenburger
Spring Grove
Bertram
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South Marion
Farm Bureau
Jackson
North Marion
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College
Clinton
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Putnam
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Linn
First Flight Of Chinch Bugs Expected To Start This Week
The Gazette reports paper chinch bug barriers could cut 75 to 90 percent of corn damage in Iowa. Entomologist Dr. Carl J. Drake notes a warm weekend will trigger widespread bug flights, with eastern Iowa most infested. Paper barriers, developed by H N Harris and G C Decker at Ames, are being used in several counties to protect crops, with crews able to install eighty rods of barrier per four hours and creosote maintenance offset by reduced needs.
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Ames
Iowa
Carl J. Drake
Drake
Cedar Rapids
H. N. Harris
G. C. Decker
Son County
Easter Egg Prices Rise Amid Market Tightening
Egg prices trend higher after Easter with heavy trade and active futures. October options at Chicago show substantial car sales while New York trades decline. butter values fluctuate amid light imports and unsettled European butter.
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Chicago
New York
New Zealand
Home Project Work Report Highlights Linn County Involvement
Mrs. J C Woods of Traer district committee woman spoke on Farm Bureau and Home Project Work. Miss Wilson reports twenty active township chairmen and 104 school district co operators with 55 leaders at 100 percent training. Local leaders held 767 follow up meetings with 2908 total attendance, reaching 1194 homes. Achievements across 18 townships include 329 room arrangements, 121 furniture selection suggestions, 178 rug and cover updates, 193 floor refinishing, 459 room improvements, 346 color changes, 269 linen updates, 12 music and 12 drama projects, plus five county visitors and remarks praising Linn county organization.
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J. C. Woods
Traer
Farm Bureau
Stella Forrest
Central City
Mary Gregg
The
Ames Extension Service
Wilson
Harold Ingle
Farmers prepare early corn planting amid favorable weather
Farmers in multiple sections report ready to plant corn as early as possible to secure fall feed and maximize growth before possible drought. Strong showers aided oats and small grain sprouting, pastures improved, potatoes and gardens underway, with several farms noting yields and early planting plans.
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John Coffinga
North Fuphoh
Augustine Brothers Start 24 Hour Plow Run Near Delta
John and Al Augustine sons of C N Augustine begin a 24 hour trace plow near Delta this spring. They work shifts and break their own land. they also perform substantial custom plowing for others.
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Cacette Delta
John
al Augustine
C. N. Augustine
Delta
Agricultural conditions in Delaware county pastures and crops
Special to the Chacette reports pastures in Delaware county several inches high with livestock turned on gubs. Oats face crop problems due to seed quality. Farm work includes waving and planting with general activity in town. Ground worked well in plowing, trees leafing, and weeds growing as farmers protect crops.
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Gorcdena Las
Ennana
Turkeys to Be Raised on Central City Farm
Dale Mosher, who has suited turkeys for eastern markets for three years, sold his equipment and business to H. G. Lisk of Independence. Turkeys will be raised on Mr. Gishk’s father’s farm at Central City as Mosher has purchased a Florida business.
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Mr. Ralston
Trees Donated by Wegner Planted Along South Field
Workers set out saplings including maple and walnut trees donated by Charles Wegner along the south athletic area. Plans call for more trees to be planted in the near future to enhance the grounds.
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Charles Wegner
Relef
Cedar Rapids corn expert Ralston questions cultivation methods
H E Ralston of Cedar Rapids urges farmers to rethink corn cultivation focusing on weed control and moisture preservation. He argues shallow top soil disturbance reduces root damage, cautions against overcultivation, and favors surface gear when no weeds exist.
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Iowa
North Western Railway
Cedar Rapids
H. E. Ralston
Ralston
Mr. Ralston
Sand Spring Creamery Pays 38c For Butterfat
Patrons of the Farmers Mutual Creamery company at Sand Spring were paid thirty eight cents a pound for March butter fat as reported by manager Ed Cox.
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Sand Spring Creamery
Sand Spring
Farmers Mutual Creamery Company
Ed Cox
Holstein Association Announces 50th Convention in Seattle
The Holstein-Friesian Association of America based in Madison Wisconsin announces its fiftieth annual convention to be held in Seattle from June 3 to June 7.
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Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Madison, Wis
Seattle
Foreign butter prices rise amid April import outlook
The U.S. agricultural outlook reports higher butter costs with New Zealand butter trading above New Zealand levels. Analysts cite small grain supplies and weaker paste output as factors. Milk production per cow edged up slightly in February, but overall dairy output fell about four percent from last year due to fewer milk cows.
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Goreia
Washington
Trevases
New Zealand
Buchanan Women Plan Achievement Day Tuesday
Independence Wes Raymond Sarre district Farm Bureau committeewoman from Wren county will address Seahar an County women at the home pric ect achievement day. Eight townships with exhibits participate led by Mrs Sarah Porter of the Ames extension.
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Wes
Raymond Sarre
District Farm Birean
Wren County
Seeharan County
al Oxteen
Sregam
Sarah Porter
Ames
Sant Ve Sal Puéze
Caveenment Backs Man Who Defied Court Order On Hog Contract
In a Washington report, officials discuss a case where a man allegedly defied a court order linked to a corn hog contract. The record cites attorney Seth Thome and mentions W. Cashman and a dispute involving EE uur versus Bugeee Tear in a precedent-setting matter.
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Man “Ho
Seth Thome
Wasington
D. C
Cour
Tocel
Areaane
Acres Sweet Corn Pack at Marengo Plant
Arrangements were made at the Marengo plant for packing 1 059 crates of sweet corn this year from a 200 acre garden. Johnson, manager, says the increase will bring 23 percent more employment.
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Ree
Karengo
Marengo
Johnson
Steers Bring High Prices at Columbus Junction Auction
In Columbus Junction the Wednesday consignment sale sold steers for $6 to $9.50 per hundredweight, averaging around $8 to $9.50. Fleshers and butchers moved $4.50 to $8.30 per hundredweight, with good calves $6 to $8. Cows weighed 750 to 900 pounds, while steers and calves drew strong bids from buyers.
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Columbus
Seca
the Gazette
Columbus Junction
Oat Seeding Nears Completion as Wet Spring Boosts Crops
In Buchanan county oats seeding is nearly finished and recent rains have improved crop prospects. Moist soils are delaying spring fieldwork but pastures are greening and fruit trees may bloom by May Day. Farmers shift to corn planting and land preparation as gardening continues.
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Independence
Buchanan County
Linn County Farm Bureau Schedule Circulated
Farm Bureau calendar lists events this week: Tuesday evening College Town Farm Bureau at Union Church. Wednesday evening Otter Creek township Farm Bureaus at Alburnett. Thursday evening livestock feeding and outlook meeting at Le ven Hall Marion.
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Linn County Farm Bureau
College Towne Ip
Union Church
Otter Creek
Alburnett
Leven Hall
Marion
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