Robinson Calf IIs Champion At Manchester
At the Delaware county fair in Manchester the grand champion 4-H beef award went to an Aberdeem-Angus steer shown by Bob Robinson of Masonville. Virg Wessel of Colesburg took reserve on a heavy Hereford. 46 baby beeves were shown and 31 dairy heifers along with 54 pig entries were judged by Wayne Jackson and Grover Miehe.
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Manchester
Delaware County
Bob Robinson
Masonville
Robinson
Virg
Wessel
Colesbury
Wayne Jackson
Cedar Rapids
Grover Miehe
Lisbon
Colony Co-Workers Club
Colesburg
Waterloo
Isanelle Lake
Jeanette Schenke
Colony Co-Workers
Nel-On-Brae Club
Earlville
Milo Merrymakers
South of Manchester
Delaware County Fair
Farm news and mortgage loan headlined in Cedar Rapids bank boom
Lester Dennis of Winthrop plans to market fat Angus heifers and two loads of steers later this year. The Peoples Savings Bank of Cedar Rapids extends a 10 year loan up to 60 percent of appraised value on high grade Linn County land. Reed Canary grass is advised for wet land, with late summer seeding and careful seedbed preparation to establish a stand, then no grazing in the first year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Dennis
Winthrop
Mr. Dennis
The
Peoples Savings Bank of
Cedar Rapids
Linn
Timothy
Maurice L. Peterson
Iowa State College Agronomist
Purebred Berkshire and Poland China Entries Listed in Chester Exhibit
In Chester, Harold McMahon hosts a livestock show featuring Purebred Berkshires with three animals shown and Purebred Poland Chinas with two boars entered. Competitors include Gary Liddell of Delhi and Keith Jones of Manchester among others.
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Chester
Harold McMahon
Manchester
Gary Liddell
Delhi
Keith Jones
Lewis Peters
Poland
Bradley Schnittjer
Freeman Smith
Smith
Schnittjer
4-H Girls Set August 16 Achievement Day at Elkader Fair
Clayton county 4-H girls plan their annual achievement day August 16 at the Elkader fair. County chairman Mrs Eddie Koether leads the 4-H club exhibits to be judged by Mrs Grace Adams of Quasqueton on a blue red and white basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkader
Clayton County
Eddie Koether
Grace Adams
Quasqueton
Monona Farm Brings $15,000 at Ryan Property Sale
Clarence Larson bought the 86 acre Monona farm of P J Ryan for $15,000. Possession will be given March 1, 1945.
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Monona Farm
Eleader
Clarence Larson
P J. Ryan
Monona
Fire Destroys Barn on Ernst Farm Near Anamosa
A large barn and its contents burned Monday night on the Mrs. Rose Ernst farm southwest of Anamosa. Officials estimate 15 to 20 tons of new hay were destroyed along with a new set of harness and farm equipment. Ten geese perished in the blaze. The farm is tenant- operated.
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Anamosa
Insurance Helps Cover Fire Loss Estimated at Three Thousand
A fire caused substantial damage with an estimated loss of $3,000. Insurance partly covers the cost, aiding in recovery for the affected party.
Oil stove explosion destroys farm home near Decorah
A fire caused by an oil stove explosion destroyed one of two residences on the Albert Bergsrud farm northeast of Decorah. The loss was estimated at $3,000. Spring Grove Minnesota fire department fought the blaze.
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Decorah
Albert Bergsrud
Here
Spring Grove
Minn
Corn-Hog Price Ratio Balanced Says OPA Head
Washington report states a balanced corn hog price ratio has been restored with corn at ceiling prices and hogs between support and ceiling levels. James C. Rogers Jr. said in a letter to Senator Capper that past policies caused imbalance and potential pork shortages next year.
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Opa
Washington
James C. Rogers, Jr
Senator Capper
R-Kan
Rogers
Office of Price Administration
War Food Administration
Agriculture Department
Capper
Congressional Record
CPA
WFA
Linn 4-H Food Production Queen Nominees Named
Nominees for Linn county Food Production Queen were announced by Miss Margaret Stewart. Twenty Linn county 4-H club girls are listed, with final crown awarded Aug. 24 by Gov. B B Hick enlooper at Hawkeye Downs. A $25 war bond and $7.50 war savings stamps will be awarded to all nominees.
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Linn County
Margaret Stewart
Mary Jones
Ely
Carol Henderson
Coggan
Shirley Walters
Central City
Pauline McNamara
Anamosa
Viola Fallis
Route 1
Cedar Rapids
Delores Dusil
Fairfax
Lois Hayes
Palo
Joanne Blinks
Lisbon
Betty Stout
Patty Sweet
Jeanne Beckner
Marion
Hawkeye Downs
Stewart
Country Girls' Club Committee
Peoples Savings Bank of
Colesbury 4-H Girls Win Ice Cream Demonstration at Manchester Fair
The Colesbury 4-H girls earned a prize for their ice cream demonstration at the Manchester fair. They served a maple syrup topped scoop, noted as delicious though high in calories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colesbury
Veterinarians Report Many Pig Infections Across Iowa
The Eastern Iowa Veterinary association notes a surge in pig illnesses in eastern Iowa over the past three months led by enteritis. Unvaccinated pigs with other germ diseases show higher susceptibility to hog cholera, with recent cholera reports near Iowa City Frytown Sigourney Keota Washington Traer Solon Independence Wellsburg Springville Clinton Brandon Center Point New Hampton Vinton Hampton Waucoma St Lucas Elma. Necrotic enteritis appeared at Hampton Anamosa while enteritis appeared Greene Maquoketa Lost Nation Oxford Junction Sabula Preston and lungworm at Hampton. Blackleg also reported in lambs Preston and in cattle Wellston Washington.
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Eastern Iowa Veterinary Association
Iowa
Iowa City
Frytown
Sigourney
Keota
Washington
Traer
Solon
Independence
Wellsburg
Springville
Clinton
Brandon
Center Point
New Hampton
Vinton
Hampton
Waucoma
St. Lucas
Elma
Anamosa
Greene
Maquoketa
Lost Nation
Oxford Junction
Sabula
Preston
Wellston
Paperwork filed to form Midwest Agricultural Foundation
Des Moines in corporate action the Midwest Agricultural Foundation was incorporated for 25000 dollars to pursue experimental and research work in plant propagation livestock and pest control products. Incorporators span Iowa Nebraska Minnesota South Dakota and South Dakota with ties to Shenandoah Des Moines Omaha Faribault Yankton. The group plans scholarships and fellowships in cooperation with schools colleges and government agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Midwest Agricultural Foundation
Secretary of State
J. W. Nicolson
E. A. Read
Henry Field
Maurice McNeilly
Shenandoah
Ralph Mygatt
Joseph F. Cox
T. P Smith
A. A. Henneman
Omaha
Luke P. Vassar
Faribault, Minn
Russell Rulon
Yankton
S. C
Butter Price Violations Lead 48 Creameries to Treble Damages
Des Moines OPA reports 48 creameries paid 15041 in treble damages for butter price violations. About 85 percent involved butter grade upgrades, with others on delivery charges and illegal patronage dividends. The enforcement campaign continues vigorously as violations are reported or found by investigators.
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DES Moines
INS
Donald D. Holdoegel
OPA
Holdoegel
Extension Director Named in Buchanan County
Independence Iowa J I Partridge of Fairfield Jefferson County extension director for six years is appointed to the same post in Buchanan County effective Sept 1. Partridge succeeds John Clough who was named regional field director for the Iowa Farm Bureau federation. Brame of Independence announced the move.
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Independence
J. I. Partridge
Fairfield
Jefferson County
Buchanan County
L. E. Brame
County Farm Bureau
Partridge
John Clough
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Egg Production In Iowa Remains At High Level
Iowa remains the leading egg producer with seven months of 1944 totaling 3 111 million eggs, about 10 percent above 1943. July 1944 set a record for any July since 1925 at 352 million eggs, while laying per 100 hens fell less than usual. Weather and feed influence last five months, but farmers anticipate strong 1944 profits as egg sales bring 75 to 100 million dollars in cash income.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Crop and Livestock Service
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Rex Conn
Shorthorns
Virgil Brockmeyer
Donna Schenke
Janet Schenke
Angus
Virgil Wessel
Willis Wendt
Licht
David Robinson
Virginia McMahon
Manchester Heavy Herefords
Wilbur Wendt
Nigiiheners
Corby Odell
Greec
Light Herefords
Paul Phillins
Robert Mann
Aivin
Richard Sill
Hopkinton
Verdis Webster
John Stone Ryan
Eldon Koeneke
Greeley
Ettagene Wilson
Zona Wilson
Verna Reth
Mahlon Wilson
Melvin Reth
Billy Haeussler
Ryan
Edwin Armstrong
John Armstrong
Roger Wilson
Elda Wilson
Clayton
Perleys
Outy
Sant Oy
Wehrman’s
Berkshire
Belle Plaine, Iowa
Bar None
Farrow
G. H. Shaw
Floyd McGuire
First Street
Wilson
King Bacon
Blondie
George Burns
Gracie Allen
Bill Goodwin
WMT
Rinso
R. B.C
Ag Foundation
Sojka
16Th Ave
Buchanan
Uncle Sam
Libby
Alifornia
OLD Federal Building
Sixteenth Avenue
Doz
Gatto's
Springville Creamery Co
Sunmaid
Swan
Calif
Carolina Bushels
Uibby's Mustard
Swan Soap
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