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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1934
Page
2
Federal weather bulletin reports severe drought across southern and western Iowa bringing less than half a crop. Reed notes no rain relief, corncrops failing, forage scarce, livestock feed scarce, and widespread field and garden losses.
A report explains fence drift and drought affecting corn and alfalfa in the Midwest. Farmers face poor yields in Iowa and Indiana with concerns over cattle feed, farm loan pressure, and released corn through federal warehouse programs. Railways ship water to drought areas as crops struggle.
Roy Coverdale owner of 140 acres southeast of Elwood discusses corn sealing the drought impact on alfalfa prices and farm programs. He notes AAA concerns, market dynamics, and the need for stable buying power while reflecting on weather, cattle feeding, and policy.
The Gazette notes the annual Towa County 4-H show at Marengo from August 20 to 23 with youth participation and dairy exhibits. Ang 20 23 is highlighted with parade events and judging by judges including Rylander and Andergaard.
Rain data show precipitation totals with a 24 hour period ending Wednesday at 7 am. The text notes a comparison to historical normals and mentions a year to date figure around 2018 inches exceeding some reference. The fragmentary OCR limits clarity on exact figures and locations.
Benton Farm Bureau picnic at Van Horne Tuesday features amateur music contest at 10 am with cash prizes for top three. Fiddlers harp accordion banjo and guitar players perform two selections each. County agents and 4-H band perform a music address. afternoon includes games races and stunts with committees listed.
A vintage ad touts Dr Dennis DD Prescription as a pure liquid antiseptic that stops intense itching from eczema pimples insect bites and rashes. It promises quick drying greaseless skin soothing action with a money back guarantee and a trial bottle at drug stores.
Buchanan County creameries sponsor a milkmaids contest for girls 20 and under during the county fair on August 29. Entries due by August 25 to township Farm Bureau directors. Contestants receive fair tickets and wait to draw cows to milk before the grandstand. the top milker after three minutes wins first prize and represents Buchanan County at the Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo.
Lottie notes her former spouse now works in a store and encourages her to buy nicer items than when she was his wife. She observes he seems to care more about her post separation and hints at changed attitudes since the divorce.
WEST UNION Will Landas seven miles southeast of West Union near Lima recently hulled 170 bushels of alfalfa seed from thirty five acres. He is the largest producer in the area and sold seed at 20 cents a pound but is holding most of it.
Livestock judging begins at the Jackson County fair with limited entries. 17 entries from club boys and girls span dairy, baby beef, and open classes. Exhibitors include Rosemere Farm MB Walker Phillip Walker H Gale Buchner Kenneth Davidson Maquoketa showing Aberdeen Angus and other breeds.
Cedar county 4-H girl clubs will hold an achievement day Friday at 1 p.m. at Branwood School. Miss Florence Parkes Ames extension agent will judge the style show and demonstration entrants from six local clubs. Winners receive six trips to the state fair. second place goes to the Mississippi Valley fair in Davenport.
Thirteen head of cattle were killed by lightning Sunday night while grazing on the Fish farm near La Porte City. The animals hid under a walnut tree struck by lightning and were found late Monday. The pasture is large and rented by several farmers including Budd Clark, Lyle Vaupel, Kenneth Clark, Fay McCune, and Ernest Burrows. Cattle were insured.
Governor Herring has convened the Iowa Farm Debt Advisory council for Thursday morning in the state house. He will meet in his office with H. M. Case of Washington representing W. S. Myers, head of the Farms Credits administration.
Murphy a Louisa county feeder sold a load of 1 241 pound steers on the Chicago market for 9.25 dollars per hundredweight.
Ruth Evelyn Holtz 17 of Maquoketa and Sylvester Schwager 17 of Andrew won the Jackson County 4 A health contest and will represent the county at the state fair in Des Moines. Ruth Evelyn, a Maquoketa High School graduate, and Sylvester, who finished Andrew High School a year ago, previously served as county 4 H presidents.
Washington Iowa hosts a Turkey Day on August 16 arranged by W M Vernon and local poultry producers. A breeding turkey selection demonstration at 10 30 a m in the city park by Bert McKeehan of Mt Hammil also a Bronze turkey breeder will be shown. The afternoon program in the city hall auditorium features moving pictures on turkey production and marketing and illustrated talks on practical methods for growing market turkeys with discussion of forming a turkey breeders association.
Tipton Cedar County Farm Bureau band will present a booster day concert from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. August 10 at the Cedar County air grounds. It serves as the final concert before the group leaves for Chicago on August 13 to perform at A Century of Progress Exposition. F. A. McCoy of Springdale leads the band.
Keokuk County Corn and Hog Control reports an AAA issued first installment of 155000 covering 815 contracts. Farmers have already received 180000 in early pay contracts. Association secretary Maurice Soulis said checks should arrive by week’s end. An Iowa AAA probe led by John B. Wilson concluded without inspecting the contracts, which were released.
Entries were made for the biggest livestock show and county 4 H club fair in Washington county. Judges from Ames include Profs Anderson and Shearer and Miss Pond with girls demonstrations led by Mrs. Harold Ellis. Baby heifers and girls style events Thursday. A 4 H parade Friday, Farm Bureau picnic, concert by Washington Municipal band, speech by Murl McDonald, prize awards. Exhibits at Eclipse Lumber yards and International Harvester building.
Iowa farmer Haack from Williamsburg in Ionn sold a load of choice steers weighing 1 292 pounds at 39.35 per hundredweight. The Chicago market reported the top price at 99.35 for cattle overall in the session.
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