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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1934
Page
6
Timothy seed production is projected at about one fifth of 1933 levels due to drought and poor pastures. Yields per acre fell and only about one-third as many acres were harvested for seed. Insects added minor losses, but drought caused the bulk of the decline across many regions.
In three miles east of Ryan, the Golden church founded by the Shepherds and neighboring families celebrates sixty five years. Farmers report seed yields varying with region, Harvest started later and prices for Timothy seed reach fifteen year highs. exports reflect uneven demand and older production trends.
The Rosemere farm Maquoketa topped the Aberdeen Angus division with seven class wins while Theo Martin and Son Mount Vernon led Shorthorns and Heeren Brothers Monticello led Herefords. Other top honors include Holsteins Lost Nation, Guernseys Maquoketa, andさ numerous 4 H and horse events. Friday marks Maquoketa day with local stores closing early.
State of Iowa Linn County notice of appointment of administrator for Julia Teply Urban deceased and executor for Alice Kirk deceased. Frank J Dvorak and John B Finney named as administrators and executors with claims and debts to be filed in Linn County District Court.
Iowa officials warn this year’s unofficial corn crop of 200 million bushels signals a serious shortage due to heat and drought. Government estimates say 100 million bushels under seal won’t cover the gap, forcing many farmers to halt livestock feeding and risk breeding stock losses while markets seek relief.
Hopkinton schedules Harvest Home picnic at McNeill grove on Aug. 15. Lieut Gov N G Kraschel to speak at 12 30 p.m. Dinner by Ladies Aid at noon. Hopkinton and Delhi baseball at 2 30 p.m. Events include horseshoes, kittenball, races, farm produce exhibit led by R Lenz, ventriloquist Doc George, moving pictures, and a bowery dance with Don's orchestra.
The Louisa county Farm Bureau plans its annual picnic in Wapello on August 11. Lotis Kelehan of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation insurance department will speak. A sports program features kittenball games with multiple townships, chaired by Lawrence Estle, with H M Levda, Earl P Smith, Lee Dotson, and a refreshments group led by Mrs Harold Swan and Mrs. Earl Smith.
Rowley Patrons of the Rowley Farmers Co operative Creamery received payment for butterfat delivered in the first half of July at 24 cents per pound. Secretary Albert F Sloan reported the price. butterfat from the last half of June had been 25 cents per pound.
Scotchip The Gaz IGH reports fruit ripening ahead of previous years around High Amana. Grapes are ready for preserves, signaling an earlier harvest season for locals and growers.
Interview with A A Orr owner of 640 acres near Thornburg born 1889 on the same farm Angus breeder and feeder. He feeds three to five carloads yearly and sold forty two head in ten days including cows. discusses drought effects on markets government buying program opposition to cattle control plan and AAA reform. comments on hog payments and liquor repeal. endorses Dan Turner for governor and rejects Hitler.
In Scotch Grove area this summer alfalfa ventures draw attention. Farmers report lime applications, multiple cuttings, and new seeding efforts by Harry Kuhns, John Hanson, L B Callahan, E C Hughes, Russett Hughes, and Otto Lange. Limestone from R H Oltman’s pit supplies much of the soil treatment, with about 250 tons used last year. Sealed corn activity rises, with prices 55 to 60 cents and Mary Tracy’s farm holding 13,000 bushels under seal. Local sealer notes cribs generally class one risk and most loans not due until Sept. 1. government inspector cites high quality sealed corn in Jones county.
Louisa county farmers who received government soy beans will begin relief projects later this week. Gravel hauling and general road maintenance will be undertaken for payment. Louisa county received 1250 bushels of government soy beans, and 149 of 190 applications were approved.
Final arrangements for the Delaware county fair at Manchester are nearly set with reduced entry fees for many classes and free participation in cell and poultry shows. The colt show offers 200 dollars in prizes for foals born in 1934 in Delaware and nearby counties, and about eighty entries compete in 4-H dairy calf and baby beef divisions under County Agent K B Huecha.
Des Moines farmers face a rare dilemma as feed versus livestock prices diverge. Experts split on whether to sell corn now or hold livestock, with government contracts looming and projections of 65-cent corn and 74-cent futures by Christmas. Reed and Murray urge retaining stock, while forecasts warn of uncertain livestock gains and market shifts.
Special to The Gazette Brookyn Poweshick county 4 H club fair set for Grinnell in August 2022 lists J Howard Packer Clemmons to judge beef calves swine and sheep Herbert Kleiss Brooklyn to judge dairy calves Harry D Linn of the Iowa Horse and Mule Breeders Association to judge colts Mrs Grace McIlraith Ellis Marengo to judge girls and women's work C O Holsinger Ames Extension horticulturist to judge grain fruit and flowers
Heat causes problems at the Washington county fair with livestock suffering weight loss. Eighty head of baby beeves are exhibited as 4 H club activities proceed. No cattle are lost, judging occurred on Thursday and prizes planned for Friday.
Threshing finished in the Rowley vicinity with oats averaging six to fifteen bushels per acre. Nick Madison reports six miles north of Rowley threshing 35 bushels from 20 acres. Farmers are shelling corn as Dudiey Holmes, north of Rowley, completes 2000 bushels sealed for the government.
Rain record for Iowa shows 0.05 inch in the 24 hours ending Thursday at 7 am. August to date totals 3.7 inches, below the 1.03 inch normal. A deficit of 4 inches for August to date. Year to date precipitation from January 1 stands at 12.36 inches, with a normal of 20.28 inches and a deficiency of 1.9 inches.
Chicago Livestock Exchange announces rail tariffs cut effective Sept 1 to lure trucked stock back, with reductions from 1 to 735 cents per hundred pounds on cattle and small stock, varying by deck and route. Estimated yearly shipper savings reach 1.25 to 1.5 million dollars. Rates apply within 475 miles of Chicago, with exceptions for certain Illinois and Santa Fe routes, and include changes to car minimums and mixing rules.
Yellow corn, well dented and deemed ripe by farmers, was picked Saturday August 4 by L. T. Skinner on the farm of J. G. Schaum at Oelwein. Samples were shown Tuesday at the West Union newspaper office and the bank. The field lies on the Turkey river bottom five miles northeast of West Union, a leading Fayette county corn area.
Special to The Gazetee. BROOKLYN According to the schedule of the 1934 Corn Hog Program Initial Payments Approved farmers in Poweshiek county will receive checks totaling 218 548 75 as their initial payment on regular corn hog contracts Poweshiek was among the first counties to submit securet pay contracts to Washington WAPELLO Invoices for corn hog contract checks in Louisa county arrived Wednesday Farmers will receive about 185 000 as payments on regular contracts
Drought cattle from southwestern Iowa were sold at the Columbus Junction consignment sale on Wednesday. Yearling heifers brought 2.34 to 3.03 cents per pound, good yearlings 3 to 3.5 cents per pound, 900-pound steers at 4.50 per hundredweight, and white face cattle 3.5 to 4 cents per pound. Two hundred spring calves sold from 3 to 3.7 cents per pound. Auctioneers were Paul Klots and M. Dun can. Farrel Smylie was clerk.
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