Vinton Man Wins Six Cockerel Award At Des Moines Show
Robert B Miller of Vinton won the sweepstakes for six White Rocks in the six cockerels class at the Iowa Poultry Industries exposition in Des Moines. The show drew more than 1 000 birds from 17 states with awards for Barred Rocks Wyandottes Rhode Island Red and other breeds.
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Des Moines
Midwest
Robert B
Bob” Miller
Vinton
Wapsie
Ed Manilaw
Cedar Rapids
G D McClaskey
Topeka
Kan
A. D. Oderkirk
Ames
Charles E. Popham
Charleston
C E. Smith
Clinton
W. J. Williams
Ravenna
Neb
Quaker Oats Company
J. C. Wooleyhan
Robert B. Miller
White Rocks
W. J
W. Ui
C. E. Smith
C. E. Dermith
Breae’s Cochin Farm
Lincoln
Coresee’s Cochin Farm
H. M. Winsel
Nevada
Ray Durbin
Miller
Williams
Popham
Shafranski Brothers
Mineral Point
Wis
Thomas Anderson
Iowa
Buff Orpington
Haberkorn
Waupeton
Fred Knop
W J Pirie
Springville
P P Black
West Liberty
Rhode Island
G. F Wisecup
Woodward
Wyandotte
Poultry Breeders’ Association
Wyandottes
Orpington
G. F. Wisecup
Durbin
Winsel
Plymouth Rock
Shabanski Brothers
New Hampshire
John Hol
Minorca
James Bianchi
Edna Fleming
Cozad
J. Merle Clemens
Ray E. Durbin
Wapello
S. J. Robinson
James Davick
Sandwich
Ill
Earl M. Emery
Milford
Gazette
Poultry buyers urged to attend Anamosa conference
Special to The Gazette Anamosa December 10 conference urged by B O Brownlee Des Moines chief of state department of agriculture inspection service for eastern Iowa poultry buyers to attend in Anamosa the evening of Dec 10.
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Anamosa
Towa
B. O. Brownlee
Des Moines
State Department of Agriculture Inspection Service
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Advertise Gentle Liver Bile Stimulation
An ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets to ease constipation by stimulating liver bile flow for smoother intestinal action. It claims improved mood and energy as daily use benefits with prices listed 15¢ 30¢ 60¢.
Veterinarians Discuss Artificial Insemination Topics
East Central Iowa Veterinary Medical society dinner at Hotel Montrose Cedar Rapids 630 pm features Ray Anderson farm editor The Gazette Rex Conn Linn County agent discusses organization economics and business aspects Dr James W Pirie Cedar Rapids addresses animal health and hygiene Dr H N Strader Marion covers technique Dr Joe W Giffee Cedar Rapids reviews infectious swine disease control Dr R M Hofford Cedar Rapids leads swine disease discussion A R Menary Cedar Rapids oversees general practice Q&A
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Iowa Veterinary Medical Society
Hotel Montrose
Cedar Rapids
Ray Anderson
The
Gazette
Rex Conn
Linn
James W. Pirie
H N. Strader
Marion
Joe W. Giffee
Federal
R. M. Hofford
A. R. Menary
Co-Op Livestock Marketing Ass'n To Meet Dec 9-10
Des Moines Iowa Co operative Livestock Marketing Association holds its annual convention December 9 and 10 with talks by C Bunce Ames economist on Why Peace Failed 1919 to 1939 and Fred Beard Ames meat specialist on Possibilities of Carcass Grading. A round table will cover member relations cooperative size auctions and marketing of surplus commodities.
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Des Moines
C. Bunce
Ames
Iowa Cooperative Livestock Marketing Association
Bunce
Fred J. Beard
Iowa Holstein Breeders Elect At Tuesday Meeting
Waterloo will host the annual meeting of the Iowa State Holstein Breeders Association with a 10 a.m. board meeting followed by a noon luncheon and the 1942 officers to be elected. President O L Hamer of Waterloo announced the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa State Holstein Breeders Association
O. L
Hamer
Center Point Poultry Show Scheduled for Dec 18–20
Center Point announces its annual poultry show set for December 18 to 20 with judging on December 19. Judge E D Manilaw of Cedar Rapids and secretary Barbara Durow oversee the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Point
Center Points
E D. Manilaw
Cedar Rapids
Barbara Durow
Fence Drift in woven wire forces farm unity in war
A wartime call urges farmers to unite beyond agencies and groups to support the war effort. It emphasizes collaboration among Farm Bureau Farm Union Grange cotton interests and other groups as the farmer fights to defeat Japan and the Axis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Farm Union
Grange
Cotton
Congress
Last Log Barn Destroyed by Fire Near McGregor
Sunday morning a double log barn on the William Hampshire farm south of McGregor burned. Built about fifty years ago and believed to be the last log barn in Clayton county, it was 86 feet long with a central driveway and made of home grown logs. Fifteen tons of hay a wagon and a hay rack were destroyed. Hampshire was burning weeds when flames were seen. sparks from the bonfire are suspected. No stock was in the barn.
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The
Mcgregor
William Hampshire
Clayton County
Hampshire
Fire destroys farm home of Bert Huntington near Strawberry Point
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the Hunt ington farm home one mile northeast of Strawberry Point early Saturday. Mr and Mrs Huntington escaped in night clothes. Loss of house and furniture was partly covered by insurance.
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Strawberry Point
Bert Huntington
Here
Farm Bureau, Johnson County, Schedules Dec 15 Meeting
IOWA CITY The Johnson county Farm Bureau announces its annual meeting will be held the evening of December 15 at the Iowa City Community building. County Agent Emmett C. Gardner says a basket supper precedes the business session followed by dancing and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Johnson County Farm Bureau
Emmett C. Gardner
4000 Bushels Of Argentine Corn Headed For The U S
The weekly feed grain review from the Kansas City office reports 4000 bushels of Argentine corn shipped to the United States in the first week of December. It notes the grain appears destined for trans shipment likely to Canada as landing costs at Atlantic ports run about 1.14 dollars per bushel with 55 cents for freight.
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Feed Grain Review
Kansas City
Federal Agricultural Marketing Service Today
Argentina
United States
Canada
Atlantic
Linn County Feeders To Tour Feed Lots Thursday
Linn county cattle feeders will tour feed lots in the Marion area after their fall meeting at Memorial hall Marion at 1 15 pm Rex Connann announced Monday Ames extension professor of animal husbandry Rex Beresford will lead a discussion on the cattle feeding outlook for the next year and a round table on feeding problems The tour begins at the C B F Michel and Son farm northwest of Marion with fat yearlings inspected Yearlings will be checked at the John Gill farm northwest of Marion and feeder cattle bought recently will be seen at the Louis Buresh farm seven miles west of Marion and the O E Quaas farm six miles west of Marion
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Linn County
Marion
Memorial Hall
Rex Conn
Rex Beresford
Ames Extension
C.B.F. Michel and Son
John Gill
Louis Buresh
O. E. Quaas
Western Grain-Feed Convention Set for Des Moines in December
The 42nd annual Western Grain and Feed association convention will be held in Des Moines December 9 to 11. Prominent speakers include A. C. Greenman former Cargill executive in Copenhagen, Wesson S Hertrais of the Commerce Department, George Godfrey Iowa State College, Ray Bowden of the Grain and Feed Dealers Association, Clarence Henry Chicago Board of Trade, D. H. Western Quaker Oats, and Steve Wilder of Wilder Grain Cedar Rapids.
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Des Moines
Western Grain and Feed Association
A. C. Greenman
Cargill, Inc
Copenhagen
Denmark
Wesson S
Grain and Feed Dealers National Association
Clarence Henry
Chicago Board of Trade
D. H. Western
Chicago
Quaker Oats
Steve Wilder
Wilder Grain Company
Cedar Rapids
New York Receipts Decline in Dairy and Poultry
November receipts for butter cheese and dressed poultry in New York fell versus a year earlier. Butter totaled 14 755 773 pounds versus 17 362 247 last year while dress poultry reached 31 503 470 pounds from domestic sources against 39 321 172. Eggs dropped to 257 164 cases from 352 798 last November.
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New York City
New York
Iowa
Closing Out PUBLIC SALE Near Lisbon and Mount Vernon
A public sale will be held Friday December 12 at 11 o clock to close out a residence near Lisbon and Mount Vernon. Livestock include geldings a mare cattle and calves plus 3000 bushels yellow corn and other farm equipment and machinery. Glenn Plattenberger will run a lunch wagon Guy Martin of Farmers Savings Bank serves as clerk and W Bartlet owner.
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Lisbon
Mount Vernon
Marielle
Mishway
Serrel
Alde
Mereford
John Deere
Dunham
Osborne
Avery Corn Planter
Lever Barrow
Osborne Hay
Deering
C. Webb
Glenn Plattenberger
W. G. Bartlett
W. E. Charlis
Ulsben
Guy Martin
Farmers Savings Bank
Marteile
Farm Auction Notices Timeline for December Events
A series of farm auctions and closings listed by date from December 9 to December 23. Entries cover multiple sellers including Healy and Butler Est John Carville and Mrs. Leora Arne. Locations span Center Point Mechanicsville Fairfax Marion North Liberty Lisbon and surrounding points with distances given in miles.
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Healy & Butler
Springville
Leland Fry
Garrison
Leo Winchester
Alburnett
Burgess
Tipton
John Frey
Center Point
John Carville
Mechanicsville
Wesley Chlad
Fairfax
Fred Kahler
Marion
Everett T. Wears
Solon
Fred Kloubec
Oxford
Colby
Johnston
Fred Ruther
Clarence
Will Mouchka
Swisher
Henry Goodrow
Edge
C. R
F. R. Hutchinson
E. W. Welsh
Walker
W. G. Bartlett
Lisbon
Geo. E. Parlzek
North Liberty
Ed Bebee
Mi. E
J. F. Sanders
Tamblyn & Cloudy
Mi. S
R. J. Elkins
Leora Arne
Night School Topics At Coggon Are Announced
G E Sutton announces two farmer night school meetings in Coggon with topics on Ventilation of Farm Buildings led by W H Wilburn and Farm Records led by Guy Hutchins. The December 18 session aims to help with upcoming income tax reports and farm record keeping.
Soils District Hearing Set for December 15 in Toledo
Tama county will hold a hearing on the proposed soils district at the Farm Bureau office in Toledo on December 15 at 1 30 p.m. County agent Burns Byram announced Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Tama County
Farm Bureau
Burns Byram
Linn County Junior Farm Bureau Banquet Set
The Linn county Junior Farm Bureau will hold its annual banquet on Wednesday at 6 30 p m at the K V Cafe in Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County Junior Farm Bureau Organization
K-V Cafe
Marion
Iowa county fairs show record attendance and receipts
Iowa fairs posted 1 654 029 attendees up 300 000 from 1940 with receipts at 863 895 and a year end balance of 98 931. Premiums for 4‑H rose to 103 717 as cattle and dairy awards topped 55 000, with 35 042 exhibitors and strong livestock shows. President Kildee urged cautious expansion for 1942 amid defense needs.
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DES Moines
Iowa
L. B. Cunningham
Iowa State Fair Board
Town Fair Managers’ Association
Cunningham
H. H. Kildee
Iowa State College
Shooting Iron and Puzzle Clues Across Horizontal and Vertical
A word puzzle lists horizontal and vertical clues with numbers, asking for matching terms. The grid includes weapon image cue, projectiles, and various definitional hints such as ascent, college dance, and ship’s glow in a crosswork style.
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Nebraska White Rock
Wilson
George Wilson
E. B. Heaton
Hugh Gordon
Tom Dyer
J C. Wooleyhan
Mark Thornburg
Homer Huntington
Chicago, Poultry and Egg National Board
Ati "Kill
Ivestock
Yipton, Town
Wave
Montana
Wilbur Colby
Mechanicsville, Town
Yesteryear
Hoople Manor
Co-Op Livestock Marketing Ass’n
Japan
Russia
U. S
N.Y
L. Brown
Akre
Aregatina
Brazil
Uruguay
Paraguay
St. Joseph
Coggon
Kildee
Dean Kildee
South America
North Carolina
New Zealand
Sumner Welles
Fas
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