Iowa corn in good condition despite heat hurt in west
A federal crops report says eastern Iowa corn remains in good condition while western areas suffer heat damage and fired kernels. The nationwide 11 million acre crop nears denting, with oats at record quality and melons and tomatoes thriving, but hog cholera outbreaks appear in Plymouth county.
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ES Moines
INS
Iowa
Charles D. Reed
Federal Crops
Reed
Plymouth County
FENCE DRIFT AND FAIR OUTLOOK IN FARM ECONOMY
The article notes drought forced liquidation at Independence fairs and declines in livestock prices. Economists say cheap feed will not lift meat prices soon, and returns to normal after last year's harsh conditions, with limited benefit to housewives in the near term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Economist
4 H President To Direct Gazette Hill-Of-Corn Show
Roy Carson a young farmer near Ely and president of Linn county 4 H clubs was named to supervise the Gazette Hill Of Corn Show. The event showcases 4 H youth leadership and local agricultural work with community participation and junior farming achievement highlighted.
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Gazette
Roy Carson
Ely
Ne Linn Courts
Meerresday
Livestock Auction Totals 607 Head For 15736 At West Liberty
At West Liberty sale barn 607 head of livestock sold for 15736 dollars. Calves 81 head brought 1023 dollars, hogs 235 head and pigs 4890 dollars, top on feeding pigs 12.50 per hundredweight, heavy hogs top 12.00. Cattle 222 head averaged 949.15, tops 890 for feeding cattle and 810 for heifers per cwt. Sheep 41 head sold for 324 dollars with lambs topping 10.20 per hundredweight.
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West Liberty
Keokuk 1 Boys Demonstrate At Creamery Picnic
Keokuk county 4 H club demonstrates at the Creamery Picnic near South English with awards and medals. 4 H leaders include Ray Mile and Rav Wester while Royal Holbrook of Cedar Rapids tops talks on homemade giving system as a crowd of thousands attends the event at the cooperative creamery grounds.
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Sizon
Rav’ Wester
Extens
Dairy Induswe
South Iowa Cooperative Creamery Association
Royal Holbrook
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo Youth Heads 4-H Clubs In Black Hawk
Seton Golinvaux of East Waterloo township was elected president of Black Hawk county 4-H clubs. Paul Hughes became vice president, Dean Huppert secretary, Eugene Petrie treasurer, Otis Budlong historian. Betty Glasener and Wendell Watson named healthiest 4-Hers to compete at the state fair. A crowd of 1,000 saw a winning one act play and awards for dairy and beef showmanship and livestock judging.
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Waterloo
Seton Golinvaux
Black Hawk County
Cattle Congress
Paul Hughes
Dean Huppert
Eugene Petrie
Otis Budlong
Betty Glasener
Cedar Township
Wendell Watson
Washington
Glenn Morris
Paul Brasch
Wallace Dankenbring
Four-H Demonstrators Highlight Allamakee County Program
Eileen Chamberlain and Arlene Brien of Franklin township Merry Makers won with a canning demonstration at Allamakee county 4-H girls club achievement day. Mrs Don Lamborn led the club, with nine clubs judged by Mrs Alma Jones of the Ames extension department.
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Wal Rkon
Eileen Chamberlain
Arlene Brien
Franklin Towncmp
Merry Makers
Allamakee County
Don Lamborn
Alma Jones
Ames Extension Department
Five Fayette Entries In State Butter Show
Five Fayette county men exhibit butter at the state fair displaying 20 pound tubs. The competitors are Will M Waskow of Westgate, Joseph F Barnes of Alpha, Lester J Wilson of Waucoma, F W Nelson of Wadena, and G C Mittlestadt of Maynard.
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West Union
Fayette County
Will M Waskow
Westgate
Joseph F Barnes
Lester J Wilson
Finn Graham Outwears Seven Threshing Machines
Independent Iowa farmer J F Graham known as Finn Graham, 84, claims a record for years of threshing on the same run. He is in his forty seventh year on the same route and says he has worn out seven threshing machines. Born in Cedar county, he moved to Buchanan county at age one and has farmed there for over sixty years. His wife died twenty two years ago and he now lives with relatives while continuing threshing.
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Independence
J. F. Graham
Finn’ Graham
Graham
Cedar County
Buchanan County
Oats Yield High On Washington Area Farm
Wayne Norman on the Robert Duncan farm twelve miles east of Washington reportedly produced 100 bushels of oats per acre using machine measure with an overrun weigher. Threshing in the area was nearly completed by the start of this week.
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Washington
Wayne Norman
Robert Duncan
Above average oats yield reported in Johnson county
Special to The Gazette reports threshing near Center High School in Washington township Johnson county finished with yields above average. 258 acres averaged 64 bushels per acre. Farmers say corn prospects are similar to oats.
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Washington Township
Johnson County
Center High School
Central City threshing season ends with strong oat yields
Spectatione Gazette reports the threshing near Central City wraps up at the Rice farm and surrounding sites. The Andrews Waterhouse rig harvests 1088 bushels of oats while other crews report 743 2232 1977 2829 bushels. Early oats yield 83 bushels per acre, late 50. Remaining crews finish midweek at Wise and Pflughaupt tenancies. Pastures are dry and rain is needed for corn and late garden crops.
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Spectatione Gazette
Central City
Andrews Waterhouse
Rice Farm
George Schuch
John Anderson
Mayer and Rice
Norris and Son
John Rogers
Rogers Farm
Brutsman-Rittmer
Roy Wise
Pflughaupt and Son
Bergman Elected President of American Veterinary Association
Dr H D Bergman head of physiology and pharmacology at the Ames veterinary college was unanimously chosen president of the American Veterinary Medical Association during the Omaha convention this week.
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Bergman
American Veterinary Ass’n
Omaha
H. D. Bergman
Veterinary
Ames
American Veterinary Medical Association
Brandon- Mrs Ross Rizner Reports Leghorn Pullets
Special to The Gazette notes a flock near Brandon, 300 four month old pullets described as White Leghorns, located one mile west of Brandon. The report identifies the birds by breed and age for potential buyers or records.
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Brandon
Ross Rizner
Bumper Fair Opens in Buchanan County With Record Stock
Independence reports a bumper Buchanan County fair with 253 head of dairy cattle 66 beef cattle 90 horses and colts and 52 hog pens. Open class Holsteins judged Grand champion bull Paul McEIC mel Greenley Grand champion cow William Voelker. 4-H dairy and baby beef classes judged with multiple named 4-H participants receiving top placements in Holstein Guernsey Jersey Brown Swiss and Ayrshire breeds.
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Independence
Buchanan County
Cedar Rapids
Elmer Hensen
Ames
Paul McE]meel
Greeley
William Voelker
Ryan
Danny Strauer
Jesup
Robert Potter
Glenn Miller
Jack Braden
Duane Morey
Ayrshire
Marie Fratzke
Joan Duffy
Norbert Duffy
Benton county fair opens promising liveliest livestock event
VINTON Benton county fair opens with 110 baby beeves topping entries, including 49 Herefords, 42 Angus, and 19 Shorthorns. Judging begins with P S Shearer of Ames handling baby beefs and poultry on Wednesday, followed by dairy calves hogs colts and sheep on subsequent days. A $1,000 value livestock awards program and a beef sale are planned, with entries already strong in dairy calves hogs and chickens. Key supporters include J Potter Smith and officials from Ames Des Moines and 4 H clubs.
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Vinton
Benton County
P. S. Shearer
Ames
Animal Husbanary Department
Shearer
Harry PD. Linn
Des Moines
Floyd Arnold
J. Potter Smith
Corn is King Opens Johnson County 4-H Show at Iowa Field House
The pageant Corn is King kicks off the Johnson county 4-H club show in Iowa City at the University of Iowa field house. The opening day events run from 10 am to 6 30 pm featuring the women's home project achievement day and 4-H club entry day as part of a three day program with exhibits on display.
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Iowa City
Johnson County
University of Iowa
2 Year Old Farm Horse Trained in Fancy Maneuvers
A 2-year-old strawberry roan work horse owned by Melvin Sam Cress near Toddville performs bows kneels and dances in three staged maneuvers. The owner trained the horse not for circus work but to showcase skilled stunts beyond typical farm labor.
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Toddville
Melvin
Sam” Cress
Sam
4-H Parade Activities Scheduled at East Stadium Concourse
The Johnson County 4-H club band led by Clifford Berkey will perform in the east stadium concourse. An evening parade of 4-H livestock is planned along with announcing health contest winners before a pageant presentation.
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Johnson County
Clifford Berkey
Iowa State Fair Hog Show Sees Record Entries
More than 2,200 hogs entered for the Iowa state fair hog show, the largest in event history. Open classes tally 1,422 entries, plus 780 hogs entered by 4 H club members. Premiums amount to 11,164, exceeding those at the National Swine show.
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Des Moines
INS
A. R. Corey
Mechanicsville feeder fetches high steer price in Chicago trade
Frank Rhodes of Mechanicsville sold yearling steers weighing 962 pounds at Chicago for 16.75 dollars per hundredweight. The sale pushed his consignments to a notable price on that market day.
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Mechanicsville
Frank Rhodes
Chicago
Doctor's Prescription for Liquor Habit Alcoban Ad
A doctor's prescription once used for years to aid alcohol addicts is now sold to the public as Alcoban. It claims to be non habit forming and usable with any liquid, tea or coffee, to curb cravings and rebuild resistance. Promises risk free trial with money back guarantee. Sold by May's Cut Rate Drug Store and other druggists.
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May
Alcoban
Iowa county health winners named in 4-H contest
Fifteen year old John Dale Yoder of Wellman won the boys health award with a 97.75 percent score, while Jane Blythe of Troy township led the girls with 98.4 on a six finalist field. Finalists were chosen from forty five entrants. Paula Heitshusen was runner up. Judges included doctors H G Moershel J J Sinn E L Hollis and dentists R B Galbraith A I Solbrig.
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Gazette
Marengo
Iowa
Wellman High School
Jane Blythe
Troy Township
Fred R. Blythe
Williamsburg
Williamsburg High School
Paula Heitshusen
H. G. Moershel
Homestead
J. J. Sinn
E. L. Hollis
R. B. Galbraith
A. I Solbrig
Head Of Hog Breeding Investigations Named
Washington AP reports John H. Zeller placed in charge of swine investigations at the Bureau of Animal Industry. He will work with the new regional swine breeding laboratory at Ames Iowa.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
John H. Zeller
Bureau of Animal Industry
Ames
County Fairs and 4-H Shows Dates Across Iowa
Fairs listed for Aug 15 to 21 include Mississippi Valley fair in Davenport and several county fairs: Black Hawk Waterloo Benton Independence Elkader Louisa Columbus Junction Johnson Iowa Winneshiek Decorah Marengo Tama Gladbrook. Also 4-H shows in Johnson Iowa and Winneshiek with events across multiple days.
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Davenport
Black Hawk County
Waterloo
Vinton
Buchanan
Independence
Tama
Gladbrook
Rural Life Confab At Manchester Thursday
The rural life discussion at Manchester will cover education rural church relations and community calendars. Sponsored by the Delaware County Farm Bureau and Ames Extension Service the program will be led by W A Stacy ISU extension sociologist with assistance from Rev W A Winterstein. The meeting begins at 9 30 a m.
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Manchester
Delaware County Farm Bureau
Ames Extension Service
W. A. Stacy
Iowa State College
W. A Winterstein
Iowa Rural Christian Fellowship Movement
Linn To Judge Horse Show At Bennett Sept 4
Harry Linn of Des Moines, secretary of the Jews Horse and Mule Breeders association, will judge the horse and colt divisions at Bennett fall festival on September 4. Classes include junior and senior colts, junior sucklings, yearlings, two and three year olds, and draft categories by weight.
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Bennett
Harry Linn
Des Moines
The
Jews Horse and Mule Breeders Association
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