Drought Worsens in Southern Iowa with New Emergency Counties
The drought stretches across Dallas Guthrie Jefferson and Van Buren adding to Iowa's emergency list. Federal drought relief moves begin with local買 cattle sales plans in Lucas Chariton and Ames as officials survey canning and killing plants for meat processing amid widespread feed shortages.
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4 H Boys To Vie In Demonstrations During Wapsie Fair
Linn County 4-H club members enter 260 head of livestock at Wapsie Valley fair Central City Aug 14-17. Demonstration teams include Hog Mange Norbert and Robert Krob and others detailing dairy cow judging and equipment care.
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Charles Vatra
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Leonard Biderman
CoLege Township
Verlan Smith
Robert Gensicke
Clinton Township
Quentin Post
Raymond Hobson
Brown Township
Atart Hindman
Muton Smith
North Marion
Cecil Goodiive
Ray Kratzer
Maine Township
Ray Mills
Dudley Henderson
Jackson Township
Phr
Keith Kennedy
Washington Township
Hog prices climb on interior markets
Des Moines reports substantial increases in hog prices on interior Iowa and southern Minnesota markets. Prices closed 20 to 25 cents higher across most classes for the week, with some high time quotations. Increased receipts and variable quality hinder trade, while more packing sows and thinner hogs appeared at buyers entries.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Minnesota
Poole Calls for Feed Conservation Across Maquoketa Area
Jim Poole, Chicago livestock market news reporter, urged Jackson County farmers to conserve feed supplies at a Farm Warehouse birthday celebration picnic near Lakehurst attended by 2 000. He warned this winter could be the worst yet due to drought and predicted corn crops will be shorter than expected as many fields look fine but lack full kernels.
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Prairieburg farmer thrashes record crops on nine and twenty three acres
John Walker of Prairieburg harvested 244 bushels of spring wheat from nine acres and 576 bushels of oats from twenty three acres.
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Quiet Iowa farmer on drought era and auto abstinence
Vernon W Faas, a 150 acre farmer near North English Iowa, discusses farm economics, drought impact, and government programs. He recalls a 1926 Model T, notes costs of driving, supports continued AAA, and gives crop yields and hogs corn outlook amid rising fuel and vehicle skepticism.
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Iowa Rain Record To Date This Year
Weather data shows 0.01 inch in 24 hours, August totals 0.02 inch, deficit 0.42 inch for August year to date, and 11.98 inches of precipitation since January 1 against 19.69 normal. Rural interview captures farm economics and NRA impact, crop prices, and farmer attitudes toward repairs, improvements, and politics. Notable figures include Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa shipments and conversations about plane interests and local governance preferences.
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Clinton County Livestock Show Highlights 4 H Exhibits
Clinton County hosts its first county wide livestock show in years with 4 H clubs presenting eighteen beef calves four purebred beef heifers three dairy calves and thirty five sheep. Winners include Mereford as champion and Teeftand as champion baby beef, with multiple class victors in Angus Hereford Shorthorn Jersey and other categories. Adam Sykes addressed drought concerns urging feed and food conservation.
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Waterloo
Arthur Burke
Toronto
Donald Williams
Sherlock
Burton Higgins
Calamus
Paul Shaff
Camanche
Jersey Keifer
Elmer Simpson
Charles Gregorie
Welton
Barrow
Duroc
New Oats Grade Down On Account Fine Weed Seeds
Movement of new oats remains sluggish with only eight carloads passed inspection this year. Each load graded down due to excess foreign matter mainly fine weed seeds. Corn movement stays brisk with over seventy five carloads daily.
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Cedar Rapids
Fayette Farm Union Set To Hear Of Frazier Act
Fayette county Farm Union members meet Monday at 8 30 p m in the West Union county courthouse Oliver Stevenson administrator of the Frazier Lemke mortorium bill will speak on the act and its impact in Fayette county
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Farm Women Camp at Palisades Near Cedar River
Thirty five Linn county Farm Bureau women from ten townships registered at the Upper Palisades for a three day camp along the Cedar River led by Miss Gladys Adams home demonstration agent. First aid hints portfolio making and bandaging were taught with hands on practice followed by games and a play day under supervision of local extension staff and helpers.
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Upper Palisades
Cedar River
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Rosemary Cranny
Mamie Shank
Public Health Nursing Association
Chicago
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Adams
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Cedar Rapids Playground Commission
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Ames Extension Service
Honey soaked bees swarm halts Wheatland choir
In Wheatland a church choir rehearsal was disrupted when a fan leaked honey from melted bee combs built in the attic. Investigators led by Rev. Fischer found about 100 pounds of white honey had flowed through the rafters and into the fan, leaving little usable honey due to heat damage.
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Wheatland
Fischer
Gruenwald
Red Cross Secretary Speaks on The Greatest Mother
Mrs. Metta Burd executive secretary of the Red Cross will speak at 10 30 today in a wartime camp meeting describing the role of mothers. The women at home are tasked with preparing three meals daily while groups of four share duties for meals and cleaning during their stay.
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Red Cross
Deliver Cucumbers Move to Troy Mills Factory
Farmers in the Troy Mills area began delivering cucumbers to the Walker factory station after contracting acres to a pickling company on Friday.
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Walker
Twenty Years Later in Hebron A Farmer Reflects
A writer recalls his 20th wedding anniversary in Hebron Nebraska amid vivid scenes from 1914. He notes weather, travel by railway to Kansas City, a memorable wedding mishap, and lessons from a life in farming and newspapering. He forecasts future progress and praises youth effort and resilience.
Butter Market Posts July Price Rise Despite Higher Receipts
New York City reports July butter offerings of about 2 million pounds, 5 percent below July 1933. Upstate milk surplus boosted supply by 500,000 pounds. prices rose 1.5 cents to 26 1/4 cents per pound for 92-score butter. Cheese stocks remain abundant and prices fell. egg production declines amid feed shortages affect market dynamics.
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