New York Meat Receipts 1940 Total 1.61 Billion Pounds
New York state received 1 608 685 676 pounds of meat in 1940 with locally dressed meat nearly half of the total. Western dressed and imported meats added to supplies as imports were lighter due to European shortages. Total imports 30 392 602 pounds, while local dressed carcasses reached 802 815 571 pounds. Prices stayed high, poultry largely displaced meat at times, and consumption surged in poultry during 1910.
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New York
United State Department of Agricultur
York City
Canada
Cuba
Australia
New Zealand
Beef Producers' Appeal to Restore State Funding
Roy F Pat ODonell secretary of the Iowa Beef Producers association appeals to Cal Cildson Ames as field representative to urge restoration of the appropriation. He notes a cut from 5000 to 4500 dollars and outlines the association's 31 years of work including calving, breed bulletins, and club shows while urging readers to contact their state senator and representative immediately.
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Roy F * Pat’ O'Donnell
Iowa Beef Produce, Asociation
Cal Cildson
Ames
Towa Beef Producers’ Association
Town Beef Producers’ Association
Babs
Processing Tax Refund Claims See $383000 Allowed
The United States processing tax board of review allowed $383 000 in refunds and disposed of 305 cases totaling $10 98 million, per hearings on the treasury-post office appropriation bill. Board member H Stewart McDonald noted 84 cases totaling over $21 million remain. He projected total claims could reach $600 million with pending and new filings. The board requested $125 000 for fiscal 1942, down from congress’s 1941 allotment.
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Washington
United States Processing Tax Board of Review
Treasury-Post Office
House Appropriations
Internal Revenue Bureau
H. Stewart McDonald
Caes
Congress
Closing Out Farm Sale Near North Giberty Swisher Route
A closing out sale will be held at the farmer’s property six miles north of North Giberty and three miles southeast of Swisher on the road from Highway 24 to the Amanas. Included are 41 head of livestock, 15 cattle, 12 milk cows calving soon, yearling heifers, a Hereford bull, horses and mules, sheep and a Shropshire buck, hogs, chickens, hay and grain, six tons of clover, tools, machinery, lumber, and miscellaneous items. The sale features farm equipment including a Rock Island hay mower, binders, harrows, sled, Deering binder, cream separator, scales, shelter, ladder, and various implements. Attendance requested.
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North Giberty
Swisher
Highway 24
Amanas
Curtis
Iereford
Celding
Hymouth
Rock Island
Seed of New Clover Variety Available for Iowa Spring
A new red clover variety called Midland red clover, product of 12 years of breeding in the Midwest, will be available to Iowa farmers this spring. Developed by Ames researchers, it combines three strong old strains from Missouri and Ohio, offering better resistance to northern anthracnose, winter hardiness, and robust growth."""
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Iowa
Reesearch Agronomist
Ames
Java
Wilste
Menois
Ohio
Helps You Overcome FALSE TEETH
Advertisement claims an alkaline powder keeps dentures firmer and more comfortable. It promises relief from embarrassment due to loose plates and urges readers to buy FAST TEETH at any drug store.
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Malden
Masa
Soul Conservation Versefragment By A Country Woman
A short poem fragment speaks of shared natural wonders as free for all. The lines emphasize moon and stars belonging to everyone, robins, sun beams, and universal friendship. It reflects a communal, rural voice celebrating nature and generosity.
Farm near Earlville sold at 70 an acre
The Mrs Frank Crenapp farm comprising 175 acres near Earlville was sold to John Krogmann for 70 dollars per acre.
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Earlville
Frank Crenapp
John Krogmann
Corn Loan Totals Across States Reach 62 Million Bushels
The weekly grain review shows federal corn loans totaling 62,069,358 bushels as of February 1. Iowa accounts for 28,600,000 bushels, followed by Nebraska 6,768,000 Illinois 8,052,000 Minnesota 3,402,000 South Dakota 2,209,000 Missouri 1,882,000 and smaller amounts in other states.
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Federal Agricultural Marketing Service
Iowa
Nebraska
Illinois
Minnesota
South Dakota
Missouri
Iowa Farmers Hear Plea For More Power To U S Leaders
Special to The Gazette Ames Carl C. Taylor keynote speaker at Farm and Home week opening urged delegating power to national leaders in crisis. He argued democracies rely on publics and local committees, urging unity and and loyalty to family while safeguarding national interests.
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Iowa
U.S
AMES
Carl C. Taylor
Farm and Home
Taylor
Washington, D. C
Ellen Pennell
Esther Latzke
B. S. Pickett
National Defense
Multiple Farm Auctions Scheduled Across Iowa Counties
A sequence of closing out sales and farm auctions is listed with dates from Tuesday February 11 to Thursday February 20. Locations include Cedar Rapids area, Marion, Anamosa, Brandon, Lost Nation, Ely, Walker, Central City, Marion, Ana mos a, Tipton, Center Point, Prairieburg, and Swisher. Auction firms include Ia City Sales Co Burk Mer rit and individual sellers such as Orben Schoff Hampshire and Paul P Thompson.
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Nels & Wm
Tvedt
Cedar Rapids
Adam Reid
Marion
G. W. Mann
Anamosa
A. A. Tracht
Tipton
George Wiley
Center Point
F. A. Kula
Prairieburg
W. Turecek
Swisher
Incubators Start Chick Season in Dysart
Robert A. Kullmer hatcheryman placed several thousand eggs in incubators marking the start of the baby chick season in Dysart on Wednesday. The event signals the beginning of poultry production activities for the community.
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Dysart
Robert A. Kullmer
Linn County Board Proceedings Share Tax Sales and Grants
Linn County Board adopts multiple tax deed settlements and sales authorizes deed conveyances. It approves offers to purchase tax deed properties in Center Point and Cedar Rapids and accepts cash for settlements. The board also appoints officers, approves county payrolls, and authorizes infrastructure work including culverts and roofing on the county courthouse.
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Petty
Beesan
Board of Supervisors
Linn County
Chanter
O' Fielding
Otto
First Ave
Towne
Perle
First St S. W. Bills
Black Hawk County
Breson
WJ Plemine
Rapids
Beeson
Seevell
Roeport
Rees
AML
Berson
Mildred L
Wickham
Board of Sunctviors
Iowa
Elmer M . Seegell
Jamies C Yount
Crdar Rapids
Jo Neary
Edna Neary
Elmer M . Seevell
J Neary
Linn _ County
Elmer MM Seevell
Jamee C Young
Cedar Rapids
Neary
Ena Neary
Towa
Supervienr
Petter
Tawa
Clyde C Davidson
Jinn
Oakdale
Stevell Secs
Guard of Supervisors
Iova
Richard ‘Fartin
Lin
Seeveil
Seriss
Gilbert Woonrofter
9. F
N. Woonvarter
Peress
Entt
E. Garner
Coustey
Seeyeell
Haerz Roofing Company
Linn County Court House
Seed Testing Advised
Des Moines farmers should obtain germination tests on grains for spring sowing. Secretary of Agriculture Mark C Thornburg cited poor germination in recent state lab samples of oats and soybeans this winter. He warned weather during and after last summer harvest reduced vitality, urging tests to ensure uniform spring stands.
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Des Moines
INS
Secretary of Agriculture
Mark C. Thornburg
Thornburg
Cows and Livestock Spark Broad Iowa Auction Totals
In Decorah near Sverre Swenson sale, nine cows averaged $7460 the season's high. Prices ranged 56 to 99 with two heifers at 41, two sows at 59, two more at 46. a stock hog at 14.50, 23 chickens at 13.50. West Liberty auctions feature grey geldings at 160, Holsteins 80 to 100, Duroc sows 30, fall pigs 5, sheep 11.50 to 12. Soybean hay 6 a ton, corn 60c, oats 46c, soybeans 72c, baled straw 32c. A tractor 550 and a combine 475. Paul Klotz and H M Duncan of Columbus Junction were auctioneers.
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Linn County
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Youne
West Cedar Rapids
Sadie J Wood
R. M Wood
Marie Soder
Board of Supervisors of
Linn Canty
Allen
Memorial Hospital
Andrews Alexander
Auto Parts Co
Auto Electric Shop
Arthur L
Bacley W G C
Baldwin Frank B
Treas
Beeson CL
Burroughs Adding Machine Co
Barron Motor Supply
O'seer
Bokterneys Service
Brunner Edith
Brosh Minn
Benesh
Butterfield
A R
Barrett Ella
AG Behrens
Harry
Briney
Bluski
Aoe
Brainard GM
Baba Grocery
Charles
Bartosh Mrs
Hdwe
Barron Motor Inc
Ene
Cedar Rapids
R Pump and Supply Co
R Auto Supply Co
Cohn and Sons Inc
Cach Glass Co
Central City Telephone Co
Carberry Joe W
Carberry Joe W. del Tax Cell Comm 109,23 Darrach
Dolezal
Drake Examiner
Drew Grorce
Douda Joe
Dickey Grocery
Diebold Safe and Lock Co
Emery Imogen
Eastburn
Allie
John
Family
Sol Retief
Fisher
Charlies
Filiol John
Fisher Jr
Gould
Florence
D.C
Goodyear Service
Greenawalt
R A. Poor
Gardner
Bernice
Gatto
Gaffer James
Eng Car
Hovey Dorothy
Hach Bros Co
Hse
Hayes
Elmer E. Gopher
Horner H. Ct
Henderson Walter EZ. Bana
Gazette
Decorah
Sverre Swenson
West Liberty
E. A. Rexroth
Paul Klotz
H. M. Duncan
Columbus Junction
West Liberty Jersey breeder Albert Whitacre injured
Albert Whitacre of West Liberty, 87, Iowa's senior Jersey breeder, was seriously injured Friday when a cow entering the barn door struck him, breaking his right arm and bruising a leg. He was hospitalized at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.
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West Liberty
Albert Whitacre
Iowa
Mrs Ezra Miller praises Natex for relief from constipation
Mrs. Ezra Miller of Springfield says Natex eased headaches dizziness gas stomach and back aches from constipation and boosted appetite sleep and overall well being. She endorses Natex as a grand remedy and notes local availability at K and M Pharmacy and other druggists with free samples.
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Natex
Ezra Miller
E. Carpenter St
Springfield
K & M Pharmacy
Podzimek's
100 Second Ave
Inc
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St Marys Orphan Home
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Kurdna H J
Criminal Invest
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Cresate Otta Keller Co
Walton A. Eng
Ofc
Kenda'hdwe Co
Linn County Farm Bureau
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Shrf
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Lambert
Linn County Food Stamp Office
Larimer Hedwe Co
Lobenstein I M
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Shrmach
Mitchell T
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Hospit & Moravec
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Ida Wood
Martin Guy
Moravec
Murray Grocery Hassan
Sol Relef
Missouri Kansas Chemical Co
Close Supplies
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Mann Charles
Michael Laura
Marion Garage
McNicll F
McKesson and Robbins
Drurf
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Rebecca
McShane
Nora
Napier Carroll
Bang
Bell Telephone Co
O'Brien
Helen
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Matt
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Rogers
Hattle BE
Tom
Russell JW
Roy
Richard Rebecca
Rent Rapids Chevrolet Co
Reo Jones Co
Jseevell
Elmer M
Nilleage
Sands WT
Enyvelones Social Welfare
Linn Co
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Sopher
Sprache CE
Stauffer Mary
Slavia Realty Concor
Dora
Stiodola
Sanford Cn. Morris
St. Luke's Meth Hospital
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St Luke's Meth
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10Th St
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Engife
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Stemmle John
Tribune Publishing Co
Titus Mildred A
Tait and Wagner Co
Tewalt Perle
Troy Laundry Co
Taschner Forrest
University
Vane
Ponr
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Lena
van Meter Co
Wincert Press
Blanks
Washington Township
John A. Noar
Watasabanch
Wick
Wacner G S
West Brice
Waffle Book Co
MOG
Wadsworth Adm
Western Union
Wenzel
Edward
Yardley Truman
Zerbre
Ethel
Zalesky
George
Reynolds Willis
Swore Walter
Warner Ottn
Welton Arble A
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Mer M,. Srevell
N. Board of Supervisors
Vesely County
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