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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1944

Page

4

Expanding Economy Seen By Johnston at Farm Bureau Meet

At the American Farm Bureau federation annual convention in Chicago Eric A. Johnston urged a postwar growth in agricultural production to raise global living standards. He attacked scarcity doctrine, citing 21 percent higher farm output in 1940 and noting new uses for farm goods in industry. The event also honored William W. Waymack and Lloyd R. Simons for distinguished agricultural service.

Chicago Eric A. Johnston United States Chamber of Commerce Johnston American Farm Bureau Federation Farm Bureau William W. Waymack Des Moines Register and Tribune Lloyd R. Simons New York State Colleges of Agriculture and Home Economics

November Milk Yield At Near Record Level

Des Moines reports Iowa milk production for November 1944 at about 444 million pounds, just below last year and the highest November total on record. The output reflects 1,442,000 cows and 308 pounds per cow, aided by strong hay and pasture crops and improved protein feed supply.

Des Moines Iowa Leslie M. Carl Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service Carl

Hamer Re-elected by Iowa Holstein Assn

O L Hamer of Waterloo was re-elected president of the Iowa Holstein Breeders association at its annual meeting in Waterloo. New and returning officers include Jack Dethmers vice president J H Boehmier treasurer W S Poorman secretary Paul Brasch and corresponding secretary. Directors at large are A J Hansen Floyd Johnson M M Campbell H Boehmier P P Stewart William Vincent with Christopher Jensen and Claude Wylam named to the executive board. Melvin Karnatz 21 Chickasaw county received a fifty dollar war bond for eight years of outstanding 4 H club work.

Waterloo O. L. Hamer Iowa Holstein Breeders Association Jack Dethmers Garner J. H. Boehmier Hampton W. S. Poorman Des Moines Paul Brasch A. J. Hansen Cedar Falls Floyd Johnson Ames M. M. Campbell Newton H. Boehmier P. P. Stewart Maynard William Vincent Anamosa Christopher Jensen Sutherland Claude Wylam Waverly Melvin Karnatz Chickasaw County Association

Coming Farm Auctions Debut Across Iowa Listings

A Gazette advertisement lists multiple farm auction and closing out events with dates from December 14 to January 10. Prices, holdings, and locations cover Shueyville Clarence Central City Tipton North English Monticello Springville Blairstown Lisbon Linn county home Moscow Marion Amana Walker Ryan Monmouth Center Point Anamosa Tipton Olin plus stock and machinery details.

Joseph O. Louvar Shueyville Ibsen and Meier Clarence Ben Sherman Central City L. N. Gritton & Son Tipton W. J. Good and Son North English Lineback Estate Lisbon Albert Comley Linn County F. M. Baker Moscow Franks. Fairley 10Th Ave Marion Vern Derby & Son Toddville

New High Reached In November Egg Production

Iowa reports November 1944 egg production at 204 million, up from 180 million a year earlier and 166 million two years ago. The 1944 annual total reaches 4.084 billion eggs with 702 eggs per hundred birds for November, aided by housing, feeding, and electrical improvements.

Des Moines Leslie M. Carl Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service Iowa

Addresses S. D. Sheepmen Dr Waite speaks

Veterinarian Dr H C Waite representing Dr Fenton’s Vigortone company addressed the seventh and...

H. C. Waite Dr. Fenton Vigortone Company

Real Cause of Backache May Be Tired Kidneys

Many sufferers find relief from nagging backache once they learn tired kidneys may be the cause. Kidneys remove acids and waste from blood, about 3 pints daily, and disruption can cause pain, swelling, sleeplessness, and loss of energy. Dean's Pills are promoted as safe for over 40 years to flush poisons from the blood.

Cmat Mall

WFA Official Sets 365 Million Pounds Dried Eggs Need

Lt Col Ralph W Olmstead deputy director of the War Food Administration said 365 million pounds of dried eggs would be required in 1945 for the armed forces and exports. He cited allocations by region and noted additional shell egg shipments to England and other commitments amid rumors of a surplus.

Chicago Ralph W. Olmstead War Food Administration England Olmstead National Eggs Products Association National Poultry, Butter and Egg Association Institute of American Poultry Industries Russia

Waukon Farm Sells For $139 Per Acre

WAUKON The 104 acre farm of Julius Bauercamper was sold to Edward Thiele of Waukon for about 139 dollars per acre. Mr Thiele already owns two other nearby farms.

Waukon Farm Waukon Julius Bauercamper Edward Thiele Mr. Thiele

Swine Vaccination School Set for Dec 19

Dr. K W Stouder Iowa State College extension veterinarian will lead a swine vaccination school at the courthouse on December 19. County extension director C B Jessen announced the event open to Jones County hog raisers.

Anamosa K. W. Stouder Iowa State College Extension C. B. Jessen Jones County

Fayette Mutual Creamery elects new officers

Fayette officers elected at a Fayette Mutual Creamery association meeting include L. A. Kiel as president George Clendenan as vice president A E Wood as secretary R A Swartz as treasurer and directors Isaac Paul Mervin Doughty H W Greenough and Glen Bennington named to the board.

Fayette Creamery Fayette Fayette Mutual Creamery Association L. A. Kiel George Clendenan A. E. Wood R. A. Swartz Isaac Paul Mervin Doughty H. W. Greenough Glen Bennington

Public sale closes out farm near Newhall and Cedar Rapids

Public sale of farm assets includes 45 head of cattle with 34 Hereford steers around 975 lb, 5 Hereford calves, 4 yearling heifers. Mares group of two with gentle disposition. Sale Saturday December 16 at 10 30 AM. Equipment listed includes drag, wagon, corn plows, cement mixer, hay, waterers, fencing, harness, hogs 11 Berkshire gilts bred and 6 pigs. Located one mile south and west of Newhall on highway 30, 16 miles west of Cedar Rapids.

Newhall Cedar Rapids Woodrow Monmouth Wyoming Griffin Farm Besd Jerseys Guereeeys McCormick Deering Littlenius

War Food Admin Reorganizes AAA for Farm Production

Washington AP Marvin Jones announced a War Food Administration reorganization giving the Agricultural Adjustment Agency broader powers over farm production. AAA will absorb WFA production office functions and manage livestock feed. the production office is abolished. N E Dodd remains AAA chief as J J Hutson joins Byrnes staff to plan postwar conversion. Lee Marshall continues directing WFA food allocation and related programs.

Washington (Ap Marvin Jones War Food Administration The Agricultural Adjustment Agency AAA WFA Office of Production N. E. Dodd Agriculture Department J. J. Hutson James F. Byrnes Lee Marshall Baking Company

Subcommittee to Hold Postwar Agriculture Hearing in Chicago

The House subcommittee on postwar economic policy and planning will conduct hearings in Chicago from December 15 to 19. They will probe long term farm income stability, production and price policies, self sufficiency goals, nutrition and consumption, and links between foreign trade and domestic agricultural policy. Allan B. Kline of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation is slated as a witness.

Washington Chicago Zimmerman D-Mo House Palmer House Allan B. Kline Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

Culling urged to keep egg prices up in Iowa

Iowa producers should implement a strict culling program to maintain egg prices at or above production costs through winter. A J Loveland, chairman of the Iowa Agricultural Adjustment Agency, says reduce flocks, cull low producers, destroy diseased hens, and sell extra poultry to support military and civilian needs as demand sustains ceiling prices. Support prices of 27 cents a dozen for candied eggs and 24 cents for farm-run eggs are cited by the War Food Administration. Farmers must cooperate with government to stabilize prices.

Des Moines Iowa A. J. Loveland Iowa Agricultural Adjustment Agency Loveland War Food Administration

Cedar Beef Producers Assn Elects Officers

R. M. Willer of Tipton was elected chairman of the Cedar county Beef Producers association at a Tipton meeting. The executive committee includes R. M. Willer, Lester Nicoll of Mechanicsville, Ed L. Crist of Stanwood, Ed Anderson of West Branch, and Louis Thordsen of Tipton. Ed L. Crist named vice chairman and Louis Thordsen secretary treasurer.

Tipton R. M. Willer Cedar County Beef Producers Association Lester Nicoll Mechanicsville Ed L. Crist Stanwood Ed Anderson West Branch Louis Thordsen

Iowa to Feed More Cattle Than Year Ago

Iowa stocker and feeder receipts for Sep through Nov totaled 615000 head, about three percent above the same period last year in the eight major feeding states. November receipts from public markets were 103000 head, about 68 percent of total supplies, with prices rising about 1.0 dollar per cwt. Local sources indicate Iowa will finish over half of cattle in the Midwest feeding belt, while demand remained strong into late November.

The Gazette Des Moines Iowa Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service Office of State Veterinarian Illinois Nebraska Corn Belt

More Good Cattle Forecast for Higher Quality Markets

The Agriculture Department surveys predict more beef cattle fed this winter for higher quality markets, with increases expected in winter wheat pastures and sorghum feeds across the plains from Kansas to Texas. Greater feeding also anticipated in Illinois and Nebraska, while Ohio Indiana Michigan Minnesota and Missouri see sharp cuts. Wisconsin and South Dakota show little change.

Washington Agriculture Department Department Plains Kansas Exas Illinois Nebraska Ohio Indiana Michigan Minnesota Missouri Wisconsin South Dakota

Illinois Dairy Mastitis Costs Put At Ten Million

The University of Illinois indicates mastitis losses dairymen about 10 million dollars yearly in Illinois. Researchers urge improved herd health programs and milking procedures to reduce infections and economic impact.

University of Illinois

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