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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1934
Page
4
Reed helps draft licensing agreements as federal officials plan milk distribution controls to stabilize prices. The Cedar Rapids meeting reviewed fluid milk distribution rules and the creation of consumer councils to administer licensing under new regulatory proposals.
Local Belle Plaine notes describe the closing of night classes at a farming program and the completion of a course of study. The report lists attendees and remarks on agricultural education efforts, alongside community leaders overseeing the program.
A new organization has been formed to promote the export of livestock products. The group aims to boost shipments overseas and expand market access for farmers and processors, with plans for industry outreach and policy advocacy.
A Benton led drive reports strong farmer participation with about 2200 eligible voters in the county tasking the new campaign to recruit signers. Officials say near 100 percent of townships expect to sign, with sums reaching $100 pensions in some areas as organizers push to elect a permanent committee.
Benton County women begin a 1934 sewing project with lessons led by Miss Jane Nelson. The schedule lists sessions across multiple townships including Crawford, Hartsorp, Florado, and Union, focusing on undergarments and related sewing tasks.
Linn County Oil Co-op announces a 15 percent dividend for patrons of Linn Co-operative Ov campur. At the annual Marion meeting, manager Charles West reported an operating profit of 15,174.57 on sales of 87,495.675 with a depreciation deduction of 15,948.5 yielding net profit 13,588.72, about 1500 higher than 1932. Officer slate included Michel of Marion as president and Hoppe of Cece Rapids as vice president.
A concurrent resolution in Des Moines asks the Iowa branch of the Omaha Federal Land Bank to gain appraisal and reappraisal power for farm loan security. It argues Des Moines appraisers lack authority and urges Omaha reports to be reviewed promptly, with Governor Myers directed to prevent favoritism. The measure also opposes reducing loan amounts and altering territorial boundaries without fair review.
A 39 year old Christmas cactus in full bloom with 100 blossoms is found in the front window of Mrs H H Rockafellow's West Liberty home.
The United States Supreme Court is asked to sustain a sixty day suspension order against the Chicago Board of Trade. Two petitions for certiorari argue the Farmers National Grain Corp seeks to limit the penalty and seek damages for costs incurred during the wrongful exclusion from direct clearing privileges.
One hundred sixty five corn loans totaling 47409 dollars were recorded in Fayette county on Saturday. J F Wilkinson led southern county lending with assistance from L D Hitch in the northeast and W L Chamberlain in the northwest. Nationwide, Iowa reported 55337 loans totaling 34 688 052 dollars, Pocahontas county with 1628 loans equal to 1 429 864 dollars.
Six corn loans were recorded since 11 a.m. Tuesday on 17,689 bushels totaling 3,46005 dollars. The Linn County total in corn loans reaches 281,823.30 dollars on 627,174 bushels.
Closing out sale by Herschel A Stickney near Alburnett and consignment sales at Carl Mohn farm northeast of Lisbon Cedar Rapids stockyards and Fairfax admx Etta Lefebvre outline February 1 2 and 6 auctions with livestock consignments and local expositions.
In Solon Richard K. Adams signed the first corn hog contract on December 23 in the office of County Agent S L Duncan. Adams left for California after Christmas to complete travel plans and allow time to sign before leaving the state. He also signed a blank second contract enabling tenant Devo M Looney to pursue a separate agreement with Uncle Sam.
Central City buyers paid an average 38 dollars for 25 Holstein cows with C T A records at the Karch and French sale four miles south of Central City. Top cow 70 dollars. Yearlings 14 to 22 dollars. Calves 4 1/2 to 14 dollars. Poults hens 35 to 59 13 cents. Duroc sows 7 50 to 9 60. Corn 42 cents per bushel. Oats 29 1/2 cents. Alfalfa hay five tons 9 50 a ton. Mixed hay four tons 5 a ton. Ensilage 3 per foot. Price and naming by auctioneer George Price and clerk A J Schueler of Alburnett.
Special to The Gazette reports Kane township Benton county forms a 4 H girls club with eleven members led by Marius Bockholt. Iowa township also forms a Kane club with thirteen members. Eye Ion Raabe is president with Mildred Keep vice-president Elsie Lamb secretary Dorothy Weaver treasurer Virginia McLennan news reporter and Margaret Swatosh historian. Miss Lillian Weed will lead.
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