New Agricultural Credit Corporations To Be Established
Reconstruction Finance officials announce plans for new agricultural credit corporations in the eighth land bank district including Iowa with potential capacity over 18 million dollars. They will lend to farmers and stockmen with security for crop production and feeding and livestock marketing and may take over seed loan duties from the Agriculture Department.
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Ashington
D. C
Agricultural Credit Corporation
Eighth Land Bank
Iowa
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Department of Agriculture
Wilson McCarthy
Finance Corporation
McCarthy
Congress
Federal Land Bank
Omaha
H. S. Clark
Clark
Hoover
Department
James C. Stone
Farm Board
Paul Bestor
Federal Farm Loan
Agriculture Department
The
Midwest
Land Bank
Bank For the
Eighth District
Near Futre
Federal Reserve and Intermediate
Finance Corporation Act
Miller Explains Holiday Project To Oelwein Farmers
Glenn Miller of Oskaloosa, president of the Iowa Farmers' Union, spoke to over 100 farmers at Oelwein city park about a farmers' holiday movement and a method to handle farm products. He urged a moratorium and fair prices, arguing production costs plus profit are needed for stable farming and banks in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
Glenn Miller
Oskaloosa
Iowa Farmers’ Union
Miller
The
Grange
Farmers’ Union
Farm Bureau
Iowa
Robins Mayor-Farmer Discusses Dairy Struggles and World Crisis
Interview with J. A. Sutera, Robins mayor and 105 acre farmer, on milk prices and co op impact. He notes low milk returns, high labor, and pasture costs, argues for production limits, and cites Europe’s loss and tariffs as factors in a broader economic shift.
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J. A. Sutera
Robins
Linn Junction
Farmer Mayor Talk Promotes Jubilee Tax Talk at Robins
An interview reveals a farmer candid about taxes and national change. He cites excessive taxation, rail and highway spending, and debt, and suggests a biblical year of jubilee to reset finances. He explains Robins’ size and three mile boundary with 183 residents per census.
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Robins
Sheba
Solomon
Rehoboam
Iowa feeders sought for direct cattle purchases
County agent Adrian Kirby announces that Voters contact A. L. Hamilton in Quay County New Mexico seeking Iowa buyers for direct cattle purchases. Details available from Mr Kirby.
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Dewitt
Adrian Kirby
A. L. Hamilton
Quay County
New Mexico
Iowa
Kirby
Gazette Want Ads Market Place for Cattle in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Gazette promotes Want Ads as a low cost way to connect sellers with buyers, eliminating transportation costs and serving as a market place for cattle. The notice highlights rates and a special low J-day rate for advertisers in eastern Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Want
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Reaccredited as Modified Area for Bovine Tuberculosis
Linn county on Aug 1 officially was declared reaccredited as a modified area containing less than one half of one per cent of bovine tuberculosis infection. Dr H N Strader of Marion reported 50 044 head of cattle in 3433 herds infected and read during the last test with reactors 177 head in 106 herds reducing infection to 35 hundredths of one per cent.
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Linn County
H.N. Strader
Marion
Strader
Paul P Moore to speak at Vinton farmers meeting
Paul P. Moore of West Branch will address a farmers holiday meeting in Vinton Monday night. He will explain cost of production figures from the holiday association and discuss a movement in Kansas that promises cost of production for Kansas wheat farmers for a small percentage of their products.
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Gazette
Vinton
Paul P. Moore
West Branch
Kansas
Linn County Farm Bureau Weekly Activities Summary
The Linn county Farm Bureau schedules events for the coming week. Monday at 1:30 pm a baby beef feeding and showing demonstration at Bernard Reece home east of Troy Mills. Wednesday features a 4-H girls club camp at Campa Evening Hitaga meeting. Saturday the county 4-H boys livestock judging team practices at Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County Farm Bureau
Bernard Reece
Troy Mills
Campa
Maine
Hitaga
Ames
Anamosa Cow Test Association Averages 317.1 Pounds Of Butterfat For The Year
The Anamosa Dairy Herd Improvement Association reports 471 cows and heifers tested across 21 herds averaging 317.1 pounds of butterfat per cow year, with an 8,683 pound milk average and total product value of 35,275.93 dollars. Viola Ormsby Rue Beauty, a 5-year-old purebred Holstein, produced 799.1 pounds of butterfat and 19,024 pounds of milk in twelve months, returning 103.42 dollars above feed cost. The year ended May 1 with 11 cows above 500 pounds butterfat and 16 above 450 pounds. William Vincent heads the Reformatory herd program. Henry re Anamosa is vice president. Jene Anamosa is secretary.
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Viola
Ormsby
Tyler and McGovern
Linn County
Howard Klinetop
Anamosa Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Tyler and
McGovern
Seton Aia
Twenty-One Association
Clifford Jones
Hale
William Vincent
Henry Re Anamosa
Jene Anamosa
Chris
Onslow
Maynard Belknap
J. M. Byerly
Ana
Armyworm Loss In Worth County Exceeds $60,000
Army worms expanding over a twenty five mile by four to six mile area threaten crops in Worth county. Agent R T Nelson warns parasite flies and wasps will halt the infestation soon. Losses in Joice Ken sett Grafton and St Ansgar are estimated at 60 000 to 80 000 with oats damaged and corn untouched.
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Northwood
R. T. Nelson
Worth County
Joice
Kensett
Grafton
St. Ansgar
Corn Loans Extended for Clinton County Farmers
The National Corn Credit association extends loans on sealed corn for one month to cover shelling after harvest. Interest remains 6 1 2 percent during the extension. Several northeast farmers rely on corn to carry on farm work in the Oakinal area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt
National Corn Credit Association
Clinton County
Rain Favors Stubble Field Plowing Across Regions
Last week rainfall aided fall plowing as soil moisture improved to furrow depth. Farmers report good yields and quality with corn prospects strong barring early frost. Northern counties face tougher conditions while central and southern areas celebrate the rain. Threshing nears completion in the south and is about half done in the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
Fayette
Amana threshing yields reported for small grain
Special to The Gazette from High Amana notes threshing finished with 6000 bushels of oats 800 bushels of wheat and 400 bushels of barley. Oats yielded forty bushels per acre and wheat twelve and a half bushels per acre in West Amana.
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High Amana
West Amana
Acre
Crop Prospects Bright for Local Farm Year
Moist ground ensures a good corn crop as threshing nears completion amid favorable weather. Oats run about fifty bushels per acre and apples lie rotting under trees. Fall plowing begins and tomatoes ripen with promising yields for fall and winter crops.
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Watkins
Antone Reider
Oats Lead Greeley Grain Prospect as Yields Rise
In Greeley the season shows better quality and higher yields. Ben Funke reports oats averaging over sixty bushels per acre. Corn and pastures also benefit from recent rains.
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Greeley
Ben Funke
Threshing Ahead of Last Year in Blairstown Area
Favorable weather and good grain quality push threshing ahead of prior year. Several threshing rings expected to finish this week. local elevator offered 11% cents for oats and 24 cents for corn. Oats quoted 12 cents last week. Fall plowing reports show mellow soil easy to handle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Blairstown
Few Reactors Found In Week Testing In Clayton County
Elapsed rainfall and early-week moisture boosted crops across Clayton and Delaware counties. Delayed cattle testing results show 86 reactors among 3323 head. 24 reactors shipped for slaughter. county veterinarians note low infection rates reflect clean herds and ongoing area plan testing with $34,000 available and $4,700 spent in the first weeks.
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Clayton County
Eleader
Charles J. O’brien
O’brien
Area Plan
Dr. O'Brien
F. H. Stalnaker
Edgewood
C. C. Kimpston
Strawberry Point
W. W. Wenger
Volga City
C. L. Crider
Elkader
R. Crider
Elgin
L. A. Tischhauser
Garnaville
F. C. Dieckman
Farmersburg
J. E. Robertson
Monona
Dyersville
4 H Girls Plan Annual Outing at Camp Hitaga
Linn county 4 H girls head to Camp Hitaga near Troy Mills after breakfast on Wednesday for their annual outing under Miss Gladys Adams. A secrecy themed program includes a style show and plans to use “funny papers” from The Cedar Rapids Gazette. Thursday features all county club day with lunch, picnic dinner, and a Mount Vernon setup honoring Washingtons bicentennial. Participants will learn about the plantation trails and take a dip in the Potomac River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Brickley
Linn County
Camp Hitaga
Troy Mills
Gladys Adams
Miss Adams
Potomac River
Local Pickling Station Opens Amid Dry Spell Gains Steam
Special to The Gazette Oelwein reports a new pickling station opening this week with strong early intake despite weeks of dry weather. Two thousand pounds were collected in one day from fewer than half the contractors and quality is excellent. projections show near 6,000 pounds daily soon.
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Oelwein
Tomato Can-Can Plant Openthrough in Columbus Junction
A local tomato canning plant started operations on Wednesday as yields surge in the area, signaling a busy season for growers and workers alike. The heavy crop supports expectations of strong throughput for the facility and regional trade.
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Columbus Junction
Farmers weigh cost of production in Cedar county moon strike
A Cedar county farmer discusses the proposed 5 am Monday holiday strike tied to farm price costs. He cites figures for corn oats wheat and other commodities and argues the plan could fail or succeed but may unite farmers and boost farm product prices. The piece notes concerns over parity and timing since 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar County
Iowa
Holiday Association
Bennett Plans Colt Show And Fall Festival
The Rixe Lausen post No 104 of the American Legion at Bennett schedules its third annual fall festival and colt show for Saturday Sept 3. The colt show will feature the morning program and a display of agricultural products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
Bennett
American Legion
Hog and sheep market factors cited for August
A Des Moines market summary notes a large fall hog run from southern and central Iowa plus a rainy period slowing threshing and prompting concern over a farmers holiday. Prices varied by weight with 180 to 220 pound hogs at 4.10 to 4.35 dollars, heavier weights around 4.00, and sows down to 2.60 to 3.50 dollars. Sheep losses in western ranges cut lambs saved, though Iowa showed a 16 percent rise year over year. cash pressure and future markets depend on broader business trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
Des Moines
Iowa
United States Department of Agriculture
Middle West
West
Financing Of Iowa City 4 H Club Show Assured
Iowa City business men donated 863 to the Johnson county 4 H club show scheduled August 17 18 and 19 leaving under 200 still needed to meet the 1000 goal County Agent S Lysle Duncan reports the event is financially assured with current contributions.
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Iowa City
Johnson County
S. Lysle Duncan
Murphy to Speak at Springville Harvest Home Picnic
Louis J. Murphy of Snapesine the Democratic candidate for United States senator will be the principal speaker at the Harvest Home picnic in Springville on September 6. An ox roast will be held in conjunction with the event as part of the evening program.
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Spgville
Louis J. Murphy
Snapesine
United States
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Farm Folk
Ray Anderson
Kingdom of Solomon
Samme
Mount Sinai
Lake Erie
Moore
Linn Farm Bureau Calendar
Anamosa Cow Test Association
Linn
Holstein
State Reformatory
Tru
Manchester
Delaware County
Jersey
George Clemmons
Shellsburg
Frank P. Henry
A. M. Lampman, Auctitmeer
Murphy
Springville Harvest Home
Dan Kucera
Swisher,own
A. T. Bena
Rg. F. BD
Swisher Trest & Savings Bax
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