Hog History Made Rapidly by WFA OPA and Congressmen
Market pressures trigger rapid government actions on hog prices and rationing. WFA declares price floors for hogs 200 to 270 and 270 to 300 pounds, OPA extends five extra ration points, Morrell embargoes hog bookings after Jan 1, and pork products may be removed from ration lists for 30 to 60 days.
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Br Ray Anderson
War Food Administration
Office of Price Administration
Morrell Packing Company
Ottumwa
Sioux City Livestock Exchange
Iowa
Washington
H. A. Wallace
Marvin Jones
Guy Gillette
James F. Byres
Chicago
East St. Louis
Omaha
South St. Paul
United States
WFA
Star Over Bethlehem Echoes Through Dark Times
A farmer's wife writes a reflective Christmas piece lamenting tyrants, hatred, and slavery across two millennia. She contrasts ancient Rome's tax and power with the current world’s dimmed hope, urging nations to seek the Star again and spread peace on earth and good will to men.
Livestock Feed Board Named in Cedar County
Tipton veterinarian C. H. Banks was named chairman of a Cedar county livestock and feed conservation committee formed Friday. Members include B. G. Penningroth, Tipton. William Davidson, Stanwood. Arnold Meier, Clarence. J. Morris Christy, Tipton. Jim Stafford, Tipton. Henry Johnson, West Branch. Veno Conrad, Bennett. Olen Zager, Tipton. Ray Severin, London. and Fred Bachman, Clarence.
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Tipton
C. H. Banks
Cedar County Livestock and Feed Conservation Committee
Commit
Tee
B. G. Penningroth
William Davidson
Stanwood
Arnold Meier
Clarence
J. Morris Christy
Jim Stafford
Henry Johnson
West Branch
Veno Conrad
Bennett
Olen Zager
Ray Severin
London
Fred Bachman
WPB Expects Farm Machinery Makers to Fall Short of Goal
Washington WPB chief George Krieger said 1944 farm equipment production will likely run about 10 percent below the War Food administration goal. He noted 100 expediters in plants to fix bottlenecks, with tractors the tightest pinch though sharing among farms can ease shortfalls. Small implements are progressing, and repair parts remain bright for 1944.
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WPB
Erwin D. Sirs
Washington
INS
George ‘Krieger
Farm Machinery Division
War Food Administration
Krieger
WFA
Marvin Jones
United States
Webster farmer suffers knee injury while shelling corn
Special to The Gazette reports Arvil Lown fell at the Dale Mikesell farm injuring his knee while shelling corn. The piece notes emphasis on sanitary practices and safe safeguards supporting the distribution of milk products in America.
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the Gazette
Webster
Arvil Lown
Dale Mikesell
Economists defend food subsidies in wartime economics
Two Ames economists O H Brownlee and D Gale Johnson defend subsidies for publication in the Iowa Farm Economist. They argue subsidies can curb inflation only with wage and price controls or alternative tax measures and warn subsidies raise the national debt unless tied to production. They say subsidies may damp inflation and aid war material costs but require careful balance in postwar transition. Brownlee authored No 5 triggering debate. Johnson has served as an OPA consultant in Washington.
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Ames
O. H. Brownlee
D. Gale Johnson
Iowa Farm Economist
Brownlee
Johnson
T. A. Schultz
Department of Agriculture
OPA
Washington
Farmer Sells 35000 Bushels of Corn for 1.01 at West Bend
Emmetsburg reports John Mersch a 39 year old Palo Alto county farmer sold 35000 bushels of corn from 1940 41 42 and 43 crops stored in a 5000 crib to Davenport Elevator at West Bend for 1.01 a bushel. He is a large hog and cattle feeder using grain for feed.
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Emmetsburg
John Mersch
Palo Alto County
Davenport
West Bend
Mersch
Franks Advises Culling Herds To Fit Housing And Feed
Des Moines AP reports Iowa state veterinarian Dr. C C Franks urges farmers to cull herds to match housing and feed. He says conservation of feed will help carry stock through winter with few losses, noting no major epidemics despite record livestock numbers. He cites hog cholera as limited and stresses reducing overcrowding to prevent disease.
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Des Moines
Iowa
C. C. Franks
Franks
Christmas Gift Wish Fulfilled or Not
A playful verse on unopened gifts marked Do not open until Christmas. The speaker contemplates wrapped surprises, bright socks or neckties, and neighborly judgments, insisting they remain amused by Yuletide rituals even as age creeps closer and the card yearns for a cheerful Christmas greeting to a father.
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Tom
Fred
Livestock Feed Board Set Up in Johnson
Harry J. Dean was elected chairman of a Johnson county committee to develop a program on livestock and feed conservation. Emmett C. Gardner, county extension director, said the campaign will stress economical feed use and preventing losses from disease parasites and poor sanitary conditions.
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Iowa City
Harry J. Dean
Johnson County
Emmett C. Gardner
Butter Output Reduced Across Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports creamery butter production in Iowa for the week ended December 16 fell 12 percent from the previous year. Minnesota declined 23 percent and Wisconsin 32 percent, while the national average drop was 19 percent.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Victory Garden Conference Set for Des Moines Jan 5
Des Moines Iowa plans for 1944 victory garden programs will be reviewed at the annual conference January 5. The Ames extension service and state defense commission co sponsor with the state war board to coordinate gardening efforts and review the 1943 program with emphasis on urban gardening and available services. Representatives from the Iowa department of public instruction Federated Garden clubs Iowa State Horticultural society and various farm groups will attend.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Ames Extension Service
State Defense Commission
State War Board
Iowa Department of Public Instruction
Federated Garden Clubs
Iowa State Horticultural Society
Coming Farm Auctions This December and January
A sequence of farm auctions and closing outs listed with dates and locations across Iowa. Notable sales include Pearl Ankney near Alburnett, Harlan A Vincent Est near Mechanicsville, Frank Louvar near Solon, T L Small Est near Tipton, Wm Be Andresen near Tipton, and J Milligan near Cedar Rapids, among others.
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Pearl Ankney
Alburnett
Harlan A. Vincent
Mechanicsville
Frank Louvar
Solon
Iowa Livestock Exchange
Cedar Rapids
T. L. Small
Tipton
Be Andresen
Tipon
Hereford breeders sell 82 head for $25,000 at Sioux City show
Eighty-two head of purebred Herefords sold for more than $25,000 at the Iowa Hereford Breeders association show and sale in Sioux City. An $800 top price was paid for the grand champion bull owned by E. O. Johnson and Son of Milford, with the reserve grand champion bull at $595. The grand champion female, shown by C. E. Conover of Holstein, brought $275 and the reserve by Dick Hinkeldy of Alta sold for $220.
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Sioux City
Iowa Hereford Breeders Association
E. O. Johnson
Holstein
Dick Hinkeldy
Alta
Soils District Election In Jackson County Jan 15
Maquoketa reports a county wide election to decide if Jackson county becomes a soil conservation district. Ten polling places will open Jan 15 for landowners to vote, with sixty five percent needed for passage. A three man county commission will be chosen. nominees include John L. A. Kruse Preston Vincent Henneberry Bernard Vincent Manderscheid Maquoketa Melvin Joiner Maquoketa and Bob Dyas Bellevue.
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Maquoketa
Jackson County
County Soil Conservation Council
John L. A. Kruse
Preston
Vincent Henneberry
Bernard
Vincent Manderscheid
Melvin Joiner
Bob Dyas
Bellevue
American farmers praise British use of lend-lease machinery
Three U S farmers completing a seven week tour of Britain praised English farming, noting effective use of American machinery and wartime pooling ideas. Oscar Helme said Britons are deploying equipment well, while Robert Howard supported British farm co operation and free veterinary service funded by government. Earl Robinson lauded land girls and the nobility as sympathetic and interested.
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London
Britain
Oscar Helme
Marcus, la
Robert O Howard
Sherburne
N. Y
Earl Robinson
Mondovi
Wis
Robinson
Cows Fetch High Prices at Wehr Sale Near Haskins
Cows sold for 96 to 105 dollars Monday at A. L. Wehr’s sale a half mile northeast of Haskins. Calves and heifers brought 50 and 85 dollars. Hampshire brood sows went 35 to 40 dollars, shoats 16, nine dozen White Rock pullets 1 to 1.25. Corn sold at ceiling, 250 bales of clover hay and 250 bales of timothy hay 45 cents each.
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A. L. Wehr
Hampshire
Illinois State Grange names Eckert master for term
Eugene A Eckert of Mascoulah was chosen master of the Illinois State Grange for his thirteenth two year term at the annual meeting held last week in Peoria Eugene Eckert will lead the organization during the upcoming term and oversee state activities and events.
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Peoria
Eugene A. Eckert
Mascoulah
Illinois State Grange
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