Western Grass Cattle Receipts Hit Low Since 1880 at Chicago
Receipts of western grass cattle at Chicago during the shipping season totaled 71,000 head, the smallest since 1880, with 136,000 last year and 108,000 in 1930. Steers dominated as cows and calves were scarce, prices at multi-year lows, and top car values varied. Lamb movement rose in November, while broader meat output and price trends showed declines under federal inspection.
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Nion Stockyards
Chicago
Nebraska
Montana
Fitres
Grove’s Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad Blurb
An old advertisement urges stopping a cold on the first day with Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine. It claims four actions: opens bowels kills the cold fever relieves headache and tones the system. Available in pocket-size boxes.
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Grove
Celine
Groves
Advertiar
Fence Drift Catches Steven Wire In Cold Affects Cars
In severe cold under seven below zero, most neighborhood cars fail to start while only a small flivver breaks into life. Residents push and coax engines, one after another, as they battle the stubborn weather and mechanical woes.
Sale Of L160 In Tama At SSS An Acre Is Approved
The district court of Tama County approved the sale of L160 in Tama at SSS. An acre price and the Mrs James Thameen Davensort bid are noted as part of the settlement process for the Covstat town farm described as a top Tama County charter site. The farm was offered at the courthouse to settle the estate.
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Tama
Sss
Covstat
James Thameen
Davensort
District Court of
Tanacanny
Town Veterinarians To Near Dr Meyer At Annual Meeting
Des Moines Gazette reports the Town Veterinary Medical Association annual meeting will feature Dr Karl Fo Meyer of San Francisco January 10 11 12. Meyer director of the Hooper foundation UC Berkeley discussed veterinary medicine education and brain diseases in horses and parrot fever research. He will speak January 11 afternoon and at the banquet that evening.
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Gazette
Des Moines
Karl Fo Meyer
San Francisco
Meyer
Hooper Foundation
University of California
Murich Germars
Berr
Conure
Hores
Unemployed Will Harness Repair Shop For Produce Exchange
Waterloo Unemployed Relief club plans a harness repair department to trade labor for meat poultry corn oat meal and vegetables. The club already operates shoe repair carpentry and repair departments and offers other services to farmers in Grundy County.
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Waterloo
Waterloo Unemployed Relief Club
Grundy County
Ats
Linn No 2 Leads In Butterfat Averages Across Associations
November dairy reports show Linn No 2 at 26.2 pounds butterfat with notable herds including Henry Nieman Jester Mitchell and MC Mitchell in Tama and West Liberty. The Tama Russell Lang group averaged 343 pounds milk and 231 pounds butterfat across 260 cows. West Branch and other herds reported top figures and feeding patterns in the Cow Test associations.
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Marion
North
Tama
Tolfdo
Assocaman Avaeradces
Buttertat
Henry Nieman
W Od Mitchell
C T Mitchell
J E
Howard E
Mitchell
RC Woot
D Mittewell
Robert Mitchell
George Pecenka
W G Barker
Association
Russell Lang
Herbert Kness
Rhinehart and Son
Spee
Gaertte West Liberty
Nexarmbeer
Elmer James Tester
Wien Coupe
Weet
Bish
Ralph Bronwn
Witt
Secon
Hestein
Lords of Mook
Gurpos
Adisca- Sinard
Helteagn
Muscatoune
Iowa Farm Bureau Announces Annual Meeting Jan 18 20
Des Moines reports the Iowa Farm Bureau schedules its annual meeting for January 18 to 20. Leaders will address vital farming issues including mortgage problems and government policy impacts. The event features remarks on farm products prices and state affairs with emphasis on membership and awards for long service and town leadership.
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Iowa Farm Bureau
Des Moines
Towns
Breau
Federvaem Weil Assening
Shea
Ats
Stangiard
Aaron
Miebers van Pace Eisen
Carl Smith Takes County Agent Post in Anamosa
Carl Smith of Cedar Raynes begins duties as county agent for Anamosa County, succeeding the previous appointee who resigned. The appointment places Smith in charge of agricultural extension activities and local farming outreach within the county.
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Carl Smith
AC Anamosa
Anamosa
Cedar Raynes Wew
Anes
Mandar Morming
Widvean
Atte
Hese
Dura
Senor Eng
Appaty
Farm Bureau discusses farm mortgage terms at Buckhorn institute
The Benton county farming group evaluates a new contract type tied to farm index payments. Speaker Mr Kime explains adjustable annual payments while the mortgage principal stays fixed. Rural education topics include a Buckhorn school display judged by County Superintendent C F Martin and proposals to cut costs without hurting opportunities.
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Arecite
Tewa Farm Bureau
Benton
Kime
C F Martin
Buckhorn School
Louella Wood
Martin
F J Swift
Jackson County
Fred Cornelius
Bellevue
Institute
Ra R
Iowa 4 H Boys Win 35 Percent Money At Chicago Show
Iowa 4 H boys won 35 percent of prize money and 30 of 111 ribbons at the International Livestock exposition in Chicago. The ten calf Iowa club group placed second among counties, while Johnson County led as champion county group. Howard Hea of Plymouth County won the showmanship top prize, with Iowa taking three of nine record book awards and placing seconds in livestock and pastry judging teams.
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Gazette
Ames
Iowa
Chicago
John Quist
Iowa Club
Johnon County
Howard Hea
Plymouth County
Towa
Towa Livestock
Pentry
New 4 H Girls Club Formed Near Mt Vernon
Laura Neal was elected president of a Franklin township 4 H club formed Saturday at the home of Mrs Howard Neal west of Mt Vernon. Other officers include Margaret Putick Alberta Neal secretary treasurer Lucille Stinger reporter Helen Pathk historian. Members listed are Adline Watrab Evelyn Doleeal Marie Zinkula Jean Buree Georgia McLanchin Winifred Neal. The club meets the second Saturday each month with the next meeting at Mrs Harold Burne's home.
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Mount Vernon
Laura Neal
Franklin Township
Howard Neal
Margaret Putick
Alberta Neal
Lucille Stinger
Helen Pathk
Mr. Neal
Adline Watrab
Evelyn Doleeal
Marie Zinkula
Jean Buree
Georgia McLanchin
Winifred Neal
Harold Burne
Annual Session Buchanan Farm Group To Be Dec 19
Independence announces the Buchanan County Farm Bureau annual meeting set for December 19 with County Agent L A Walters in charge. The program committee includes Mrs W oF Potwin Clarence Oline Mrs POM Watson Orrant McCreesus Mrs D E Sullivan and Roy Crawford. Maquoketa farmer Ray Herrig reported a market sale in Chicago of Poland China spring pigs averaging 223 pounds bringing $325.
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Buchanan Farm Group
Spreatta
Ciazette
Buchanan County Farm Bureau
L. A Walters
W of Potwin
Clarence Oline
Pom Watson Orrant McCreesus
D E Sullivan
Roy Crawford
Maquoketa
Ray Herrig
Jackson
Chicago
October exports of farm products reach year high in record October
Washington reports that volume exports of farm products in October hit a year high and lifted the index to 126 percent of pre war. Fruits show 493 percent of pre war, tobacco 41 percent, cotton 48 percent, while ham and bacon, wheat, and grains lag. European demand boosts cotton index to 148 percent.
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Washington
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau
United Kingdom
China
4 H Club Fete Planned At Williamsburg
Williamsburg hosts a December 22 evening 4 H club fete with a recognition program led by County Agent D H Zent mire. Miss Fannie Buchanan will run party games as boys and girls honored for outstanding work, with a committee of five boys and four girls named.
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Williamsburg — Town
D. H Zentmire
Fannie Buchanan
Ames Extension Service
James Paul Talbot
Max and
Dale Frick
Frederic Fakinson
Ralph Wallace
Mildred Misbach
Mildred Peters
Marjorie Frick
Norma Heleeson
Farmer’s Belgian colt may reach enormous weight
Grinnell Garland Etchhorn reports a Belgian colt at under six months old weighing 960 pounds. He predicts the animal could surpass 3 000 pounds within three years if growth continues as observed.
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The
Gazette
Grinnell
Garland Etchhorn
Here
Etchhorn
Coming farm auctions on December schedule
Auction notices list events from December 13 to December 17. W. E. Hotz sells stock 7 miles northwest of Cedar Rapids December 13. Louis Pieper closes out near Newhall December 14. consignment sale at West Branch December 15. J. L. Drahos offers a 55 acre farm 6.7 miles south of Cedar Rapids December 17.
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Cedar Rapids
W. E. Hotz
Miles West Newhall
Louis Pieper
West Branch
J. L. Drahos
Benton farmer is speaker at fair manager session
A. B. Kline of Vinton told Iowa fair managers the fairs reflect agricultural progress and aid boys and girls club work. He urged fair officials to back farm relief legislation and discussed 1933 prospects. M Ofelt of Burlington will deliver the president's address Tuesday. Paul C. Taff will discuss 4 H club activities.
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DES Moines
Iowa
A. B Kline
Vinton Farm Leader
Iowa Fair Managers
Kline
Fair Managers’ Association
County Farm Bureau
Ofelt
Burlington
Paul C Taff
Ames
Traer Winter Fair Set for December 22 to 24
The Traer winter fair includes a county poultry show and a corn and soybean exposition scheduled for December 22 through 24. L. L. Sawyer of the Tracer hatchery will serve as secretary of the poultry show, while the Tama county farmers institute presents the corn show and other departments with E. J. Dinsdale as president this year.
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Traer—Ttraer
L. L. Sawyer
Tracer Hatchery
Tama County Farmers’ Institute
E. J Dinsdale
Tracer
Fisher's Corn Tops Edgewood Institute
Special to The Gazette. Edgewood hosts the 35th Clayton County farmers institute closing with a play. Fred Fisher elected president and dominates corn shows with multiple firsts and a sweepstakes. Winners include Keith Sherman, Harry Quinn, Art Borton, and William Thurn in crops and produce categories.
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the Gazette
Edgewood
Clayton County Farmers’ Inestitute
Wood Center Players
Fred Fisher
Harry Quinn
Karl Fisher
Leo Funk
Clarence Thurn
Louie Wooldridge
George Downey
Martin Holtz
Veryl Sherman
Wayne Carroll
Lawrence Ash
Carl Rizer
William Hoofer
Carly White Dent
Carl Phillips
William Thurn
Kenneth Wooldridge
Keith Sherman
Art Borton
Frank Thurn
Howard Bushaw
Blanche Carroll
Laura Derr
Lillie Wooldridge
Anna McTaggart
Gertrude Reusch
Celia Funk
Bernadine Wooldridge
Cedar Agricultural Credit Council Formed in Tipton
Cedar county Agricultural Credit council was formed with members James Spear of Stanwood William Dallas Glen Agne Gus Horn and Walter Rohlf announced by County Agent Emmett C Gardner.
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Sprelal
Tipton
Cedar County Agricultural Credit Council
James Spear
Stanwood
William Dallas
Glen Agne
Gus Horn
Walter Rohlf
Bennett
Emmett C Gardner
Farmers Attend Five Livestock Feeding Schools in Cedar County
Ninety one farmers attended five school sessions in Cedar County last week led by E L Quaife from the Ames animal husbandry department. He presented complete results on eighteen cooperative swine feeding demonstrations conducted across Iowa during the past year.
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Tipton
Cedar County
E. L. Quaife
Ames Animal Husbandry Department
Iowa
Mr. Quaife
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