Ear Worms Ravage Iowa Corn Threatening Yield Decline
Iowa weather and crop bureau chief Charles D. Reed reported widespread corn earworm damage across the state. He warned yields could drop 10 to 25 percent from drought and pest damage, with fodder conservation efforts underway and late-season forage crops varying in condition. Multiple counties reported cholera outbreaks affecting hog herds, signaling broader agricultural stress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ES Moines
INS
Iowa
Charles D. Reed
Iowa Weather and Crop Bureau
Reedon
Reed
Mississippi River
Fence Drift Woven Wire Forecast in Gazette
The June 24 note from the farm editor predicts fence drift costs and market quotes. It mentions a loan rate and a Chicago price of seven dollars per hundredweight, with a September before first harvest. A playful aside ends with hopes for a sturdy corn season.
Buck Creek Folk Celebrate Fair's 25th Anniversary
Hopkinton residents and local farmers gathered to mark Buck Creek Fair’s 25th year. The event featured community groups including WS Moart Veren and OA Bersor Fodader, with participants sharing music, food, and crafts in a rustic festival setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Creek
Hopkinton
Ty Etieres
Bath
Westaaf
Hopair
Corn Hog Checks Promised For Linn County Sept
Linn county residents expect first instalments of corn and hog contracts by September 1 as Dr A G Black AAA official says checks will be mailed from Washington and reach county treasurers within a week. Evans reports Hamilton county contracts approved, bringing total counties released to thirty four with ninety nine expected by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
A G Black
AAA
Washington
Black
Gazette
Des Moines
R M _ Evans
Corn-Hog Board of Review
Hamplton
Onty
Achouth
Eoudee
Howe Crea
Cathe Boone
Witte
La Porte City Tomato Prospect Is Only Fair
The La Porte City tomato outlook is described as only fair with uncertain prospects for a crop. Figures suggest modest yields and tempered expectations amid variable growing conditions and market factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Porte City
What’s What Out on the Acres Farmer Near Watkins
An interview with John E. Earl Warchoff, a renter of 160 acres one mile north of Watkins, discusses the New Deal and its effects. He praises NRA and AAA for creating employment, enabling income through corn and hog payments, and stabilizing farming, while noting concerns about continued controls and farm policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. “Earl” Warchoff
Watkins
NRA
AAA
Henry Wallace
Wallace
Wallaces Farm
Secretary of Agriculture
Westgate Butter Wins First at Fayette County Fair
Westgate butter exhibitor Union- Waiter Wascow of the Lite German creamery near Westgate placed first with a tub scoring 64 in the Fayette county fair butter show. Fred Harms of Qriwein took second with 94 points and RoC Wilson of Edgewood finished third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Wascow
Lite
Westgate
Fayette County Fair
Fred Harms
Qriwein
Roc Wilson
Edgewood
Burton
FO W Stphrason
Oelwein
Con Hatt
Fayette
Floyd Netzear
West Lion
York
Erwan
Ortevia Moran
Center Point Cannery Starts Sweet Corn Pack
Center Point Cannery begins a new sweet corn packing run as workers prepare the line. The brief note mentions shifts, planned output, and local government speed limit concerns amid ongoing production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Point Cannery
Bradley Predicts Out Sealing In 38
Des Moines field notes W S Bradley assistant director of finance for the AAA says the current processing tax schedule will cover all costs of the corn hog program long term. He notes extension of sealing to oats next year is probable and credits sealing with keeping corn prices from rising amid drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
W. S. Bradley
AAA
Bradley
Washington
Iowa
Iowa Rain Record To Date This Year
Iowa reports a 24 hour precipitation ending at 7 a.m. Wednesday, published by International News Service. August to date shows a deficit of 0.70 inches with 1.89 inches received versus 2.59 inches normal. Year to date precipitation totals 13.72 inches, below the 21.84 inch normal by 8.12 inches since January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Anamosa Auction Sells Hogs and Livestock August 18
Two hundred head of hogs and other livestock were sold at Anamosa auction August 18. Shoats brought 4 50 per hundredweight, bred sows 4 50, cows up to 29 50, yearling heifers 375 per cwt, yearling steers 425, and lambs 5 per cwt. A Brown Swiss bull sold for 2750.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Lee Beber
Newhall Lad Wins Champion 4-H Beef Calf at Benton Fair
Walter Olson of Newhall captured grand championship in the 4-H baby beef show with a Hereford yearling, also winning the boys livestock judging contest and best junior showman. His brother Herbert Olson showed the grand champion purebred beef heifer, another Hereford, with other laurels taken by Frank Beresford and Roland Oehlerich in Shorthorn and Angus classes. The Benton fair showcased 27 Hereford steer calves, 9 Shorthorns, 19 Angus, judged by W. A. Buchanan of Ames, followed by auctions of many calves. Additional 4-H honors went to Walter Olson in judging, and various 4-H and school teams and individuals across poultry, canning, and health contests, with 4-H clubs earning trips and state fair entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Winton
Walter Olson
Newhall
Benton County
Walter
Herbert Olson
Frank Beresford
Vinton
Roland Oehlerich
W. A. Buchanan
Ames
Robert Swatosh
Belle Plaine
H. W. Miller
Otto Thiher
Chester
Keokuk county fair grand champion Angus at What Cheer
Leroy Puffer showed the grand champion 4-H club baby beef at the Keokuk county fair in What Cheer. His calf took first in the senior Angus class while first placers included Tollow Junior Angus Bob Orr senior Hereford Billy Yates junior Hereford Leroy Puffer senior Short Horn Hale Moore junior Short Horn Ralph Zepp Angus Keifer Harold Bruns first year Jersey Kermith Bliss second year Jersey Claire Werner third year Jersey Harold Binzing first year Guernsey Lois Sorden second year Guernsey Ellis Morse purebred gilt Lawrence Fry market pig Lyle Grove market pig under 200 pounds Frank Dillon market lamb Lyle Brower purebred ram Elvyn Martin purebred ewe Elvyn Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Puffer
Keokuk County Fair
Tollow
Angus
Bob Orr
Hereford
Billy Yates
Hale Moore
Ralph Zepp
Angus Keifer
Harold Bruns
Kermith Bliss
Claire Werner
Harold Binzing
Guernsey
Lois Sorden
Ellis Morse
Lawrence Fry
Lyle Grove
Frank Dillon
Lyle Brower
Elvyn Martin
Bankruptcy proceedings for Lillie L Mollenhauer in Iowa
In the Northern District of Iowa court, Lillie L Mollenhauer seeks a composition or extension of time to pay debts under the bankruptcy act. A creditors meeting is set for September 4 1934 at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to prove claims and examine the debtor. Conciliation Commissioner Otto L Schluter. August 14 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detree Court
United States
Northerss District of
Lawa
Gearee
Cycorae
Tow
Drerriet
Arun
United Stes
Jawa
Coffey
Wisom & Coffey
Mire
Treatty of
Linn
Cedar Rapids
Oakey
District Court of the United States
Iowa
Lille L. Mollenhauer
Lillie L. Mollenhauer
Center Pont
Lillie L Mollenhauer
Higiew
Otto L Schluter
District Court of the
Otto L. Schluter
Iowa County Health Champions Selected at Marengo Show
Dorothy James of Williamsburg and Leland Eggert of Pilot Township were named Iowa county health champions with 98.3 and 97.9 percent. Jeannette Davis of Conroy was second in girls health with 98.2. Ralph Wallace of York Township was second in boys with 97.4. Seventeen year olds won top honors as Hilton Sumner and Troy 4-H girls clubs shared first. Norma Helgeson and Wilma Plagmann of Hilton won clothing judging. Regina Steele of Marengo township was county style show girl. Sumner 4-H booth led with seven clothing firsts. The show shifted to 4-H boys livestock with a parade around Marengo square and lighter dairy entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Township
Benton
Gladys Fett
Near van Horne
Lois Weise
Vera Mae Heitman
Kane Township
Benton Fair
Leroy
Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress
Dorothy Plagmann
Gertrude Kramer
Blairstown
H. K. Gunewald
Union Club
Taylor
Eden
Harrison Township
Harleen Harper
Kathleen King
Marius Bockholt
Kane
Mary Leffler
Marengo
Dorothy James
Williamsburg
Leland Eggert
Pilot Township
Iown County
Jeannette Davis
Conroy
Ralph Wallace
York Township
Hilton
Sumner
Troy Township
Norma Helgeson
Wilma Plagmann
Hilton Township
Regina Steele
Marengo Township
Rand
Sumner Township
Booth
Erie Enochson
Maidie Williams
Iowa County
English Township
Marengo's Square
Independence Band Concert at Backbunn State Park
The Independence municipal band performs in the auditorium at Backbunn State Park at 2 p.m. Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamont
Independence Municipal Band
Backbunn State Park
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bluegrass
Buchanan County
Chiton Jackson
Tama Dutique Jones
Chickasaw
Linn Johnson Benton Delaware Black Hawk
Buti Counties
RF A
Chicago
Creameries
Fjyor
BY RV Anderson
Springville
State Farm Bureau
Mr VC MP
Herring
Turner
Kraschel
Tuswell
Governor Herring
Ain Herring
Ray Teat
Wallace Shart
Savtav
Reno
Theadore Roosevelt
Smee
Dena
Stratesea
S&ate
Jess
Idorot
Earl Waychoffef
Iowa Livestock Exchange
R. & J. C. Stock Yards
Jack Clements
Tony Schmitz
Montana
Walter Challis
Sieder
Otto Ff
Newhall Lad
Keokuk Fair
Dennis
Iowa County Health
Eric Enochson
E. Cohn & Sons, Inc
L Street
Second Avenue SE
Betty Coeds
Others
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!