Farm Bureau opposes rush to boost hog production in 1941
The Iowa Farm Bureau federation argues against unrestricted increases in hog output citing wartime surpluses, current low hog and lard prices, and a lack of price guarantees. It warns past surpluses harmed farmers in 1921 22 and 1931 32 and calls for protected expansion only with safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Wickard
United States Secretary of Agriculture
Farm Bureau
Research Department
Francis Johnson
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Wyoming Shipping Association Holds Annual Meeting
Members gathered Saturday to review the year and elect officers. The annual report shows 66 loads handling 3124 hogs 220 cattle and 18 sheep. gross income 51934 dollars. Fred Petersen elected president Louis Kouba secretary and Acel Catlett Henry Hansen and Lyle Marshall named directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming — Wyoming Shipping Association
Fred Petersen
Louis Kouba
Acel Catlett
Henry Hansen
Lyle Marshall
Newly Elected State 4-H Officers At Ames
Four of five new state 4-H officers were elected at the Ames convention. Nelson won the presidency after a coin flip with Bakke. Bakke became vice president. Other officers include DeWolf historian Lang secretary and Mullinger treasurer.
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Ames
Roger DeWolf
Rolfe
Andrew Bakke
Decorah
Richard Nelson
Boone
Merle Lang
Brooklyn
Keith Mullinger
Denison
Nelson
Bakke
Farm Auctions Schedule for Cedar Rapids Area
Upcoming sales include Beverly Cattle Co. five miles southwest of Cedar Rapids on Thursday January 2. Friday January 5 features Ta. Livestock Exchange sale in Cedar Rapids. Saturday January 4 lists J. A. Jones Estate sale one mile north of Center Point.
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J. A.jemen
Dennis Jemes
Center Point
Walker
Inaal
J. A. Jones
Nera Joost
Adm
Y. Remer
Beverly Cattle Company
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Beverly Cattle Co
Livestock Exchange
Junior Judging Awards For Poultry Show Announced
Medal winners in judging contests at the Iowa state poultry show were announced Monday in Oelwein. Exhibition judging awarded first to Junior Baum, second to Lewis Hansen, and third to George Thiln, all of Vinton. Production judging crowned Robert Cline first, Harold Liddle second, with George Thiln and Junior Baum tied for third, also of Vinton. The high scoring team was Baum, Thiln and Hansen.
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Ayrshire
Poweshick County
Roger DeWolf
the Gazette
Oelwein
Junior Baum
Lewis Hansen
George Thiln
Vinton
Robert Cline
Harold Liddle
Baum
Thiln
Hansen
W. G Giddings
Benton
W. T. Diamond
Fayette
T. J. Gleason
Dubuque
Harry Atkins
Davenport
Hog cholera outbreaks hit nineteen communities across the state
Veterinary reports reveal menacing hog cholera outbreaks in nineteen communities over the last two weeks. Notable losses include Clarence with 40 head at one farm and 50 dead at another, Clinton 100 head, and Solon and Durant each with two affected farms. Rabies in swine and a cow were also reported near Cedar Rapids.
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Clarence
Clinton
Fairfield
Pleasant Plain
Brighton
Independence
Quasqueton
Victor
Oxford
Lone Tree
Iowa City
Riverside
Solon
Durant
Anamosa
Central City
Mount Vernon
Houghton
Mount Hamill
Cedar Rapids
Veal Calves Top $18.75 at Independence
Independence Sale Companys consign ment sale at Independence saw total receipts of 3500 dollars. Seventy veal calves sold from 12 to 18.75 dollars, hogs topped at 8 dollars per head, a black Poland China boar reached 36 dollars, work horses 140 dollars, cattle topped at 67 dollars for a fresh Guernsey, with all cattle averaging higher than the prior week. A 100-pound Shorthorn calf led bulls at 49 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Independence Sale Company
Fayette Farm Union Backs No Foreign War
In West Union the Fayette county Farmer's Union at its annual meeting sent a wire to Verne Marshall, chair of the No Foreign War Committee, urging more names for the president. The group endorsed measures on production costs, a graduated land tax, strict neutrality, and opposition to sending troops abroad. Officers reelected included Herman Jacobson, Herman Boyer, Ted Reisner, and Albert Stahr.
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West Union
Fayette County
Herman Jacobson
Herman Boyer
Elgin
Ted Reisner
Hawkeye
Albert Stahr
Iowa Ranks Third in Percheron Colts Registered
The Percheron Horse Association of America reports Iowa registered 246 colts in 1940, placing third nationally. Iowa also ranks fifth in transfers. Ray Moore of Lineville tops state registrations with 10 colts. A L Champlin Estate of Ames and E F Dygert of Manchester are top sellers. Registrations total 2729. Iowa adds 14 new members to the association.
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Chicago
Percheron Horse Association of America
Iowa
Ray Moore
Lineville
A. L. Champlin
Ames
E. F. Dygert
Manchester
Dygert
Winter Plowing In Amana Colony Fields
SOUTH AMANA farm workers plowed with tractors despite frost in the area. sleet and snow fell Tuesday morning while ground moisture from fall and early winter had been absorbed, reports Herman Shup, South Amana farm manager. Christmas day felt mild in Monmouth with a high of 50 and a low of 39, side roads impassable as frost receded. Mail routes were still covered by horseback and farm yards remained deep with drifting soil as digging continued.
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South Amana
Amana
Herman Shup
Monmouth
Fence Drift in National Defense Policy Sparks Farm Debates
A critical column argues Claude Wickard failed to guarantee profit to hog and cattle producers when urged higher pork output in 1941. It warns of propaganda from his department amid defense production plans and possible Argentine beef imports, urging shared costs across economic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Wickard
Wickard
$120 An Acre For Eighty
Norway Ernest Melberg sold an 80 acre farm two miles southeast of Norway to Henry Eckert of Blairstown for 120 dollars per acre in a cash deal. Possession will be taken March 1.
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Norway
Ernest Melberg
Henry Eckert
Blairstown
South Prairie Institute Set for January Exhibits
The South Prairie Institute at West Liberty runs January 15 and 16 at South Prairie church. Entries include grains canned goods pastries handwork hobbies and baked goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
South Prairie Institute
South Prairie Church
Rural Youth Leader Confabs Scheduled in Iowa
Six district conferences for rural youth officers and leaders are set in Iowa in January. Robert Clark of the Ames extension service announced the gatherings in Storm Lake Mason City Ames Cedar Rapids Red Oak and Fairfield with sessions from 10 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. A music drama and folk dance festival will select talent for the seventh annual Iowa Rural Young People’s assembly during Farm and Home week on February 14 and 15.
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Ames
Iowa
Robert Clark
Ames Extension Service
Storm Lake
Mason City
Cedar Rapids
Red Oak
Fairfield
Iowa Rural Young People’s Assembly
Linn Girls 4-H Officers Set 1941 Goals at Training School
Linn county girls 4 H club officers met at Cedar Rapids to outline three goals for the year 1941. They aim to visit all 13 local clubs, plan countywide activities, and assist in organizing new clubs. Forty six persons attended the session at the Y M C A with Miss Lucille Gove and local officers.
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Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Lois Frederick
Marion
Muriel Thomas
Alburnett
Francis Hill
Coggan
Martha Lippert
Lucille Gove
Y.M.C.A
National Club Congress
Chicago
Linn County Supervisors Proceedings 1940 Budget and Adjournments
Linn County Board of Supervisors meets continuing session with numerous payments for jail supplies relief, med aid, rent, and miscellaneous services. The board approves a deed to Central City Telephone Co and awards contracts for 1941 assessment books and homestead tax credits, with adjournment to August 20, 1940.
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Linn County Board OF Supervisors
Krejel’ Bros Grocery
Keech Dr RK
Kresel
James W
Kopecky
King Investment Co
Kessler_E W
Krej
Linn County Food Stamp Office
Sol
Larimer Hdwe
Linn County Abstract Co
Larimer Home Co
Linn County Produce Co
Lityard
Amy
Meredith Darrell
Bangs
Maresh Dr R
Mercy Hospital
Murphy Margaret
Morley Mrs TD
Mann Charles
Melrose Dairy
Mason Food
Me Too Grocery
Mineck
Mann
Mary
Mitchell
A T
Mt Vernon Hawkeye Record
Medulan Milo
Mays Drug Co
Marion Sentinel
Marshall L
McClelland John _Gewe
McKesson and Robbins
McNultys Dairy
McEnany Mrs Margaret
Nassif and Son_R
National Tea Co
Bell Telephone Co
Neill W G
Home Crain
Paramount Pharmacy
Penney Co J
Sheea
Jonn
Smith James H
Lawser
Security Laboratories
Criminal
Severn
Leo G
Star Printing Co
O'seer
Ofc
Sunshine Mission
St Luke's
Smith
E FR
Standard Bakery
Simon Frank
Ee Debhon
Security
Stempfle John
Stusak
Stones Truck Service Co
State of Iowa
Tittle Bros
Tewalt Perle
Taschner Forrest
Tuckers Auto Salvage Co
Ecaulo Tors
Vacek Godfrey
Vavra Bros
Veeh
John H
Vrbickys Cash Grocers
Vondracek Dairy
Sol Relief
Board of Supervisors
Linn County
Iowa
Linn
Elmer M. Seevell
Central City
Central City Telephone Company
Petty
Seevell
Laurance Press Co
Cedar Rapids
French Stamats Co
Beeson
Ambulance Service
Wae
Leslie
Young
Andrews
Dell
Abraham Grocery
A and P
Ambulance Service Co
Armature Service Co
Mokopney's Service
Burroughs Adding Machine Co
Treas Mech
Broxey
Beecher
Leo
Bleakly
H. Co
Bagley
Tex
Bokorney’s
Bila Motor Service
Barron Motor Inc
Rock Driddick Lbr Co
Carney
Reeeile Bremanee
O “Seek Fyyn, Lees
Lo R Gas Co
Cohn and Sons
Carns Frank
Corwin
Blanche
Treas Envelopes Central Book Store
Brary Books
Carter Lugene
C_R Pump and Supply Co
Dougherty Welding Co
Deep Rock Ol Co
Edleman Harry
Eastburn Allie
Ubr Co
Bridge
Flachy Grocery Adolph
Fisher Dejmer J
Goodyear Service
Goodrich Silvertown
Gondfelion Margaret
Green Square Grocery
Ene
Hedges Co
Hadsell Ada
Hazeltine Ben
Howe
Sarah
Heinze Electric Co
Harlan P G
Hanus Jerry J. Shif
Harlan P
Hamilton Seed and Coal Co
Home Oil and Gas Co
Hann
Fred W
Hart
Sam
Ta Electric Light and Power Co
Home Light
Electric Light and Power Co
Sol Relief Light Service
Sehl's Dairy
Keps
Tee Kasner
M L
Kullander
Sen Gus
Als
Bes Lake
Lincoln Ol Co
Rprs
Limback Lbr Co
Morrissey
Marion Dairy Store
Marion Dairy
Malloy
Josie
Milox Grocery
Moeller
G W
Dela Akes McEnany
Margaret
McDonnell Hal
Bel Telephone Co
Aoe O'Brien
Rent
Paden Products Co
Peiffer Lee
Welfare Meeting Peoples Grocery
Pearson C_E
Pulk
C C
Pratt Frank
Pinneys
Rapids Chevrolet Co
Rathie
Redman
Alma
Revell Hulde
Rathies Grocery
Rapid
Bude Auto Co
Rapids
Chevrolet_Co
Schatz
Margaret Latty
Clark
Nynewace
D ‘Mach
Seracue
Farm Index Rises Two Points in Iowa Report
Des Moines report indicates prices received by Iowa farmers for all farm products rose to 106 percent of the 1910-14 average for the month ending December 15, while prices paid held at 126 percent. The gain was driven by dairy products and poultry eggs, with increases also in barley, flaxseed, potatoes, hay, wool, and other seeds. Hog, sheep, lamb, horses, mules, and oats stayed flat. corn, wheat, rye, soybeans, and beef cattle declined.
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Des Moines
INS
Iowa
Iowa Cooperative Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Dairy Products
Poultry and Eggs
Irwin Reemployed County Agent In Buchanan
At the Buchanan county Farm Bureau annual meeting Dale Irwin was reemployed as county agent. Marie Kelley was elected to succeed Mary Kane as office secretary who had served for 17 years. Kane resigned.
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Independence
Buchanan County Farm Bureau
Dale Irwin
Marie Kelley
Mary Kane
Miss Kane
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Le.b.f
U.S.D.A
Johnson
United States Department of Agriculture
Teft
Europe
Defense Council
Council
Wyoming Shipping Ass’n
Mereford
A. F
Tony) Schmitz
George B. Basker
Phillip Bakke
Andrew
Colt Club
Market Lamb Club
Dairy Club
Ayrshire's
Mervie Lang
Fayette Farm Union
Yardley ‘Truman
Zemans Grocery
Brenneman Ernest
Broderson
Chris Vires Wees
Brim Harry Save
Warner Otto Swi
Assizn
Gene Wilkinson
Assien
Edwin Hetheringston
Amy A Heatherington
Nec
Scevell
Carl Eleanor
Schware Fred
Sanitary Farms Dairy
Scarles Dairy
Sanford Co Morris
Lbrary
St Luke's Meth Hospital
Slavia Realty Co
Shaeffer Sadie
Sovereign Louis
Skogsbers
Rhoda
Schenken al
Sheronick & Son Grocery
Srameks Grocery
Searles Dairy
Eng
Sur Piles
Wwe Standard Oil Co
Grease & Standard Oil Co
Shell Oil Co
Grease Standard Oil Co
St. Anthony
Dakota Elevat Co
Sherwin-Williams Co
Noor
W.ue
Watsabauzh
Wickey
Wadsworth
Barrett
Arthur Brenneman
Ernest Broderson
Chris Brim
Harry . Cortez
Pete Corum
Edward Divis
John Jackson
Joseph Jones
Walter M. Phillips
James Pollock
Worley Robertson
Kenneth Swore
Walter Voracek
Anton Welton
Archie Wool
Richard FE Burlingh
Sam Frasinger
Joe Hurt
Walter Hurt
Vivian C Young
Morgan Ake Searles
Kenneth Anderson Lee Baker
Wesley Bartosh
Howard Jordan
Howard Lockwood
Emmett_ Murphy
Glenn Bassett
John Cassatt
George Clark
Conrad Ave
C. W. Prederick
Earl Helbir
L Kassler
M Mer
Hurt
Walter Hurt Youngs
Wol Morgan
Duke Searles
Loran Voorhies
Kenneth Anderson
Eo Baker
Fred Fite Jr
Fred McNabb
James Moubry
Emmett Murphy
James L Ricke
IL Sword
Lester Caraway
Fred Duncan
Ray F
Frasher Francis Gaines P Graver J Ll Heady
Hottkka
Arthur Holuh
Earl Lehr
Virgil
Dear Lyon
Tam Lark
Conrad
Tage
Frederick
Helbig
Meroshek
Jack Morris
George Price
Lloyd Davis
Herold DeShawley Klein
Verett Elliott
Frank Fee
Joe Floyd
Nartsell
Frank Hendryx
Joe Hills
Wilbur Oliphant
Enn Oltman
Ieee Tates
Irwin
Buchanan
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