Iowa Wool Pool Pays Farmers 33 Cents a Pound on Average
Margaret Miley reports that Iowa wool consignors received 380 019 dollars in advances plus 80 019 dollars already paid, totaling over 165 000 dollars for about 500 000 pounds. The national pool at Boston fetched 33 cents a pound for 743 and 44 blood bright, with various grades selling from 12 to 32 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Margaret Miley
Town Sheep and Wool Growers Association
Des Moines
The
Gazette
Towa
National Pool
Boston
Europe
Blood Bright
Claims First 1939 Corn Loan In Fayette County
West Union farmer Hugh Conkey is named the first Fayette county producer to seal corn under the 1939 loan program. District sealer Harry L. Olesen sealed five bonds for Conkey, totaling 2700 bushels across his home farm and a southwest farm, marking Conkey’s first sealing under the loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Hugh Conkey
Fayette County
Harry L. Olesen
Conkey
Nutrition Of Calves To Be Veterinarians Theme
The East Central Iowa Veterinary Medical society will hold its December meeting in Cedar Rapids. Central topic is calf nutritional deficiencies. J W MorAnville of Durant will present a special case report. W C Vollstedt Dixon W S O'Brien Ryan and F R Ahlers Lamotte will lead discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Central Iowa Veterinary Medical Society
Cedar Rapids
J. W. Moranville
Durant
Eastern Iowa Veterinary Association
W C Vollstedt
Dixon
W. S O'Brien
Ryan
F. R. Ahlers
Lamotte
Oats Brings 36 Cents In Farm Sale Near Decorah
At the Albert Loven farm sale near Decorah oats sold for 36 cents, corn 39 or 40 cents, and hay 840 a ton. Four cows with calves brought up to 71 and 70.50, two old mules sold for 106 each, a three year old tractor sold for 430 and a six year old binder sold for 150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Decorah
Albert Loven
Fence Drift and Fence Work Dominate Fall Season
The countryside shows tidier fences with fewer ragged weeds along rows. Meadows look better as grass remains plentiful. many posts are set and fences appear straighter this season, suggesting a productive period despite dry earth.
Alsike Clover Seed Movement Surges Ahead of 1938 Averages
Washington report shows about 80 percent of the 1939 alsike-clover seed crop sold by Nov 21, well above last year’s 50 percent and the five year average of 75. Northwestern Minnesota and southern Idaho led with over 90 percent sold. Prices edged up mid November but averaged about 10 cents per 100 pounds below Oct 24 levels. Imports in November totaled 54,100 pounds with year to date at 263,900 pounds, far above last year and the five year average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DC
Agricultural Marketing Service
Minnesota
Idaho
Steers Sold at Chicago For 10.85 a Cwt
A farmer north of Mount Vernon sold a load of 1 194-pound steers at Chicago for 10.85 dollars per hundredweight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mount Vernon
Lee Stinger
Chicago
Pertussin Herbal Syrup Promises Quick Throat Relief
An advertisement promises a safer, pleasant Pertussin cough syrup to soothe throats and restore moisture after colds. It claims physicians have prescribed the remedy for over 30 years and offers a free bottle by writing to Pertussia Dept 1 in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pertussia
Washington Street
New York City
Farm Union Groups Meet at St Paul Convention
Midwest farmers from Minnesota North and South Dakota Montana Wisconsin and Iowa gather in St Paul to draft an agricultural safety program to curb wartime speculation. Delegates from three Farmers Union groups discuss parity trade surpluses and cooperative marketing with 110000 members amid talks by Henry Wallace and Senator Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Midwest
Farmers Union Grain Terminal Association
Farmers Union Central Exchange
Farmers Union Livestock Commission Company
Minnesota
North and
South Dakota
Montana
Wisconsin
Iowa
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry A. Wallace
U. S
Burton K. Wheeler
Twin City
Wheeler
Wallace
Sorgo Seed Averages $1.05 Cwt To Growers
Movement of sorgo seed from farms is faster this year. By Nov. 14 about 17 percent of the crop had been sold, compared with 5 percent last year. Prices to growers in surplus regions averaged $1.05 per 100 pounds, versus 60 cents last year and about $1.60 for the 5-year average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Washington, D. C
Agricultural Marketing Service
Hess Elected President of National Poland China Group
C. J. Hess of Worthington was elected president of the American Poland China Record Association at its annual Chicago meeting. Fourteen states were represented at the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyersville
C. J. Hess
Worthington
American Poland China Record Association
Chicago
Cotton Planters Back Marketing Quotas in Referendum
Administrations claim rising farmer support cited after cotton, barley, and flue cured tobacco vote. About 803,095 approved marketing quotas to 79,928 against with penalties on excess sales and loans tied to quotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rocky Mountain
Great Plains
Des Moines
Springfield
Mid-Western
Dysart Farmer Wins With Yellow Soybeans at Chicago
Myron Schuchart, a young Dysart farmer, took first place with yellow soybeans in his region at the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dysart
Myron Schuchart
Chicago
Coming Farm Auctions Schedule Summary
A listing of farm auctions with multiple closings spread across December. People named include Burdena Nosley John Radloff John Carpenter Mrs Pauline Keseberg and Lumir F Havlik with sales in Martelle Prairieburg Wyoming Mechanicsville Clarence Marion Cedar Rapids and Troy Mills. Auctions run December 12 14 15 21 with J A City Sales Co. coordinating in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdena Nosley
Mi. S. Martelle
L. Lauser
N. Prairieburg
John Radloff
Wyoming
City Sales Co
John Carpenter
Mechanicsville
Pauline Keseberg
W. Clarence
John London
Marion
Lumir F. Havlik
Troy Mills
Tiernan and Sullivan
Cedar Rapids
Iowan Named First Vice-President of Horse-Mule Assn
Louis E. Stoddard of New York City was elected president at the Horse and Mule Association of America annual meeting in Chicago. Grant Good of Ogden Ta was chosen first vice president, W. H. Weeks of Kansas City stockyards became second vice president, and F. M Holmes of New Britain Conn treasurer. Wayne Dinsmore remains executive secretary. Directors include EE Gosselin Joliet IL Han cock Paris KY F M Holmes W A Schwahn Eau Claire WI J J Searcy National stockyards IL and Louis E. Stoddard. Attendees totaled horse and mule men from 21 states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Horse and Mule Association of America
Louis E. Stoddard
New York City
Grant Good
Ogden
W. H. Weeks
Kansas City
F. M Holmes
New Britain
A . Hancock
Paris
F. M. Holmes
W. A. Schwahn
Eau Claire
Wis
J. J. Searcy
National Stockyards
Allied Industries
States
Washington Receives 220 617 in Conservation Checks
Checks totaling 220 617 dollars arrive for 1 257 Washington county farmers. About 650 more checks expected. State and county officials set 1940 corn acreage limit at 74 495 acres with a per acre yield fixed at 47 8 bushels, 142 6 percent of the national average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington County
Wayne Norman
County Soils Conservation
O. D. Klein
Rural-Urban Dinner Set By West Liberty Rotary Club
The West Liberty Rotary Club will host about 40 farmers at a rural urban dinner Tuesday evening. Committee leaders Ray Wuestenberg A L Dice and Ben Halstead organize the event with guest speaker Alvin Roberts Atalissa the state cornhusking champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
West Liberty Rotary Club
Ray Wuestenberg
A. L. Dice
Ben Halstead
Alvin Roberts
Atalissa
Steers Bring 8.10 at Chicago Sale
Anamosa Iowa farmer Frank Nowachek in Jones County sold 11 steers averaging 732 pounds at Chicago for eight dollars ten cents per hundredweight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Anamosa
Frank Nowachek
Jones County
Chicago
FASTEETH Ad Claims Stronger False Teeth Hold
PASTEETH powder sprinkles on upper or lower plates to keep teeth from sliding. It promises no gummy taste and prevents plate odor. Sold at any drug store as FASTEETH.
Cows producing 35 pounds butterfat yield four times margin over feed costs
Iowa dairy data show 1 559 herds tested in November split into 15, 25, and 35 pound butterfat groups. The 35 pound group posts a margin over feed costs of 5.60 per cow, vs 1.65 for low group. High production linked to better efficiency and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Floyd Arnold
Ames Extension Dairyman
Cow Testing Association
Arnold
Dairy Herd Averages Report From Mahaska County Test
Delta the 462 cows including 100 dry in the Mahaska County Test association averaged 481 pounds of milk and 20.3 pounds of butterfat in November. Lee J. Schisel tester reported W. M. Jackson Ottumwa had high herd with 40.3 pounds of butterfat from his Holsteins. High cow was a Holstein in the Ralph Sarver herd Rose Hill producing 75.6 pounds of butterfat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta
Mahaska
Loan Options Show Low Monthly Payments for Quick Cash
An ad for Household Finance offers loans from 20 to 300 dollars with small monthly payments. Pay 9.77 a month for 12 months on a 100 dollar loan or 6.43 a month for 20 months. No salary proof or co-signer required, loans secured on furniture or car, privacy assured.
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Ray Anderson
Tama
A. Fla
M. W. Thatcher
Grain Terminal Association
Livestock Commission
Exchange
Wallace and Wheeler
Hess
Poland
China Association
Chicago International
Erwin Dygert
Manchester
Etandard de St. Vincent
Dygert
Belgium
Army
Navy
General Revenue Fund
Mr. van Dyke
van Dyke
Rhodes
Salonika
Haha
William
O-Raanluams Tm
Iowan
Horse-Mule Assn
Henry
Kossuth
Pioneer
Fremont-Page-Mills
Story
Johnson
Lee
Morton Emde
West Chester
William Simonsen and Son
Hudson
Towana Farms
Davenport
Emil Zurcher and Son
Farmersburg
Francis Winslow
Grundy Center
H. F. Gen«sicke
Clyde Monson
Gowrie
Carters
Univis Lenses
J. C. Landenberger
2Nd Ave
B. E. Henderson
Household Finance Corporation of
Higley
Third Ave
R. C. Arnett
Iowa City
E. Washington Street
Waterloo
Commercial Street
Household Finance Corporation of America
Slate
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